Addressing Immunization Health Disparities
Originally presented on August 24, 2021
Overview
Immunization coverage rates dropped substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic among all age groups. While rates are starting to rebound, this recovery has not occurred equally across all demographic groups, and existing disparities in immunization coverage were exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. To ensure immunization coverage rates to protect communities against vaccine preventable diseases, these disparities need to be addressed.
This webinar will review health disparities in immunizations and how to address these disparities in practice.
Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other medical providers that provide or otherwise work with communities on immunizations.
Webinar
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Speakers
Laura Lee Hall, PhD
President, Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity at the National Minority Quality Forum
Daniel Stephens, MD
Deputy Commissioner of Family and Child Health at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Learning Outcome and Objectives
As a result of this activity, the learner will expand their knowledge and competence regarding health disparities in immunizations and how to address these disparities in their practices.
After this program participants will be able to:
- Define the term health disparities
- Describe examples of health disparities in relation to immunizations
- Recognize strategies to address/reduce health disparities in immunizations
Activity Materials
Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits expired for this activity on August 30, 2026. We encourage you to take and fill out the evaluation as your responses help us to plan future programs.