What’s New with the Flu? 2020-2021
Originally presented on November 5, 2020
Originally presented on November 5, 2020
The webcast focuses on the latest information on this year’s recommendations for influenza vaccination. Speakers will discuss the burden of influenza illness, including national and New York State data. The webcast will review the benefits of influenza vaccination and resources for the current influenza season.
Joseph Domachowske, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, and Microbiology and Immunology
Director Global Maternal-Child and Pediatric Health Program
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse
American Academy of Pediatrics District 2/Chapter1 Immunization Liaison
Chair, New York State Immunization Advisory Council
Sarah Hershey, RN, BSN
Adult and Adolescent Immunization Coordinator
Bureau of Immunization, New York State Department of Health
As a result of this activity, the learner will expand their knowledge and competence regarding the 2020-2021 influenza season.
After viewing the webcast participants will be able to:
Each participant interested in CE credits must watch the activity, complete an evaluation and post-test, which is available above under "Evaluation, Post-test and Certificate". A score of 80% and above on the post-test will generate a certificate indicating the requested credits.
Note: CPHCE cannot recreate lost certificates. Enter your e-mail address in the system to have your certificate sent to you.
Joseph Domachowske, MD
Consultant/ad hoc Advisory Board member: Sanofi Pasteur
Researcher, Site Investigator for Clinical Vaccine and Treatment Trials: Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck
Sarah Hershey, RN, BSN
Spouse has stock: Bristol Meyers Squib
No other planners, or content reviewers have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any commercial entities whose products, research or services may be discussed in this activity.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity.
The School of Public Health, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Public Health, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Medical Education Credits are offered until November 30, 2023.
University at Albany School of Public Health is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This offering is approved for 1 nursing contact hour(s).
Nursing Contact Hours are offered until November 30, 2023.
Sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.0. Provider ID# 99086.
Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until November 30, 2023.