Registration Now Open Medical Matters CME Webinar: Measles & Other Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Nuances of Vaccine Confidence
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There have been nearly 3,000 cases of measles and two deaths as of August 27, 2026. Currently, there are more than 30 measles outbreaks, including in New York State. There has also been an uptick of whooping cough and tetanus over recent years. Register now to learn more about the resultant impact of these numbers and how to protect yourself, your staff and your patients from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Infectious disease expert William Valenti, MD and chair of MSSNY Emergency Preparedness & Disaster/Terrorism Response Committee, Craig Katz, MD, will serve as faculty for this webinar. Register now. View the flyer for this webinar here.
Educational Objectives are:
- Analyze recent epidemiological trends for measles and other resurging vaccine-preventable diseases
- Evaluate pediatric and adult immunization guidance from New York State Department of Health against current ACIP/CDC guidelines
- Examine the psychological nuances of vaccine confidence, including cognitive biases, risk perception heuristics, and the 5Cs model of vaccination across diverse patient populations
- Apply evidence-based communication frameworks to navigate clinical encounters and strengthen patient/caregiver trust
Additional information or assistance with registration may be obtained by contacting Melissa Hoffman at [email protected].
The Medical Society of the State of New York is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Medical Society of the State of New York designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
