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CME / ABIM MOC

Addressing Key Questions in the Evolving Landscape of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines

  • Authors: Colleen F. Kelley, MD, MPH
  • CME / ABIM MOC Released: 9/16/2022
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 9/16/2023, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for clinicians who practice in the specialties of primary care, internal medicine, infectious diseases, and obstetrics/gynecology, and anyone who is in a position to discuss COVID-19 vaccines with patients.

The goal of this activity is that learners will be better able to discuss the evolving landscape of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Clinical relevance of the different platforms for current and emerging SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
    • Emerging clinical data for SARS-CoV-2 vaccines for primary and booster vaccination programs in adults


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Faculty

  • Colleen F. Kelley, MD, MPH

    Associate Professor of Medicine
    Emory University School of Medicine
    Atlanta, Georgia

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    The opinions expressed are those of Dr Kelley and do not necessarily reflect the views of Emory University or Emory Healthcare. Dr Kelley's participation in this activity does not constitute or imply endorsement by Emory University or Emory Healthcare.
    Colleen F. Kelley, MD, MPH, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Research funding from: Gilead; Humanigen; Moderna; Novavax; ViiV

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    Senior Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC 

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    Associate Medical Writer

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CME / ABIM MOC

Addressing Key Questions in the Evolving Landscape of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines

Authors: Colleen F. Kelley, MD, MPHFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 9/16/2022

Valid for credit through: 9/16/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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