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CPD

Value of Influenza Vaccination in Children: Impact on Transmission and Burden in the Whole Population

  • Authors: George Kassianos, CBE, MD (Hons), FRCGP; Terho Heikkinen, MD, PhD; Saul N. Faust, MBBS, PhD, FRCPCH
  • CPD Released: 10/31/2023
  • Valid for credit through: 10/31/2024, 11:59 PM EST
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    Non-US Physicians - maximum of 0.50 CPD

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    • Letter of Completion

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This educational activity is intended for Europe- and Canada-based pediatricians, pulmonologists, primary care physicians (PCPs), nurses, and pharmacists.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better informed about the influenza vaccine coverage rates and vaccine data in children, as well as how learners can implement child-focused vaccine strategies into their clinical practice.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Role of children in influenza transmission
    • Real-world data for influenza vaccination in children
    • Successful vaccine strategies to increase uptake in children


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Faculty

  • George Kassianos, CBE, MD (Hons), FRCGP

    General Practitioner
    National Immunization Lead
    Royal College of General Practitioners
    President
    British Global and Travel Health Association
    London, United Kingdom

    Disclosures

    George Kassianos, CBE, MD (Hons), FRCGP, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Terho Heikkinen, MD, PhD

    Professor of Pediatrics
    University of Turku
    Turku, Finland

    Disclosures

    Terho Heikkinen, MD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships: 
    Consultant or advisor for: Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Janssen; Moderna, Inc; Novavax, Inc.; Sanofi; Shionogi & Co., Ltd.; Viatris (former)
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; Merck Sharp & Dohme (former); Sanofi

  • Saul N. Faust, MBBS, PhD, FRCPCH

    Professor of Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases
    Director
    NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility
    University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
    University of Southampton
    Southampton, United Kingdom

    Disclosures

    Saul N. Faust, MBBS, PhD, FRCPCH, has the following relevant financial relationships: 
    Consultant or advisor for: Janssen (former); Merck Sharp & Dohme (former); Pfizer, Inc. (former); Seqirus (former)
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Moderna, Inc.; Novavax, Inc.; Pfizer, Inc. (former)
    Research funding from: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; GlaxoSmithKline; Janssen; MedImmune Inc.; Pfizer, Inc.; Sanofi; Valneva

Editors

  • Shanthi Voorn, PhD

    Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC 

    Disclosures

    Shanthi Voorn, PhD, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Chii Shyang Fong, PhD

    Scientific Content Manager, WebMD Global, LLC 

    Disclosures

    Chii Shyang Fong, PhD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance

    Disclosures

    Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.


Accreditation Statements

    For Physicians

  • The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (FPM) has reviewed and approved the content of this educational activity and allocated it 0.50 continuing professional development credits (CPD).

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CPD

Value of Influenza Vaccination in Children: Impact on Transmission and Burden in the Whole Population

Authors: George Kassianos, CBE, MD (Hons), FRCGP; Terho Heikkinen, MD, PhD; Saul N. Faust, MBBS, PhD, FRCPCHFaculty and Disclosures

CPD Released: 10/31/2023

Valid for credit through: 10/31/2024, 11:59 PM EST

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