38th Annual Conference on Pediatric Infectious Diseases

This conference has been CANCELLED.

38th Annual Conference on Pediatric Infectious Diseases is organized by Children's Hospital Colorado and will be held from Aug 02 - 07, 2020 at The Lodge at Vail, Vail, Colorado, United States of America.

Target Audience: 
MDs, PNPs, PAs, RNs, Allied Health Professionals

Accreditation:
Continuing Education Credit:
Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this live activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ 

ABP MOC Part 2: 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 15 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. 

AAFP: 
This Live activity, 38th Annual Conference on Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with a beginning date of 08/02/2020, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20.75 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

AAP: 
This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 21.0 AAP credits. 

Overview:
We are excited to return to Vail, Colorado for the 38th Annual Conference on Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Vail is a small community nestled in the mountains and a short, beautiful drive from Denver, Colorado. The conference will take place at The Lodge at Vail in Vail, Colorado (lodgeatvail.rockresorts.com), which is located in the heart of Vail Village.

This conference presents topics of interest to pediatric, family practice and infectious diseases clinicians, as well as other health professionals. Speakers cover the most recent information on diagnosis, management and prevention of infections in pediatrics. Discussion of controversial issues and questions follow each presentation. This conference is designed to promote information interchange; therefore, registration is limited.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
• Discuss best practices and guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Lyme disease in children and young adults.
• Discuss best practices and guidelines for the management of congenital infections including CMV and Syphilis.
• Describe best practices related to antibiotic prescribing.
• Review usage of biomarkers in diagnosing and treating pediatric infections.
• Discuss best practices and guidelines in the diagnosis and management of tickborne diseases, mycoplasma infections, STIs, and waterborne infections in children and young adults.
• Describe the evidence for when and how to use probiotics.
• Review data on phage therapy for treatment of resistant infections.
• Describe the newest data on prevention, diagnosis and management of influenza.
• Explain the importance of maternal immunizations for prevention of infection in infants.
• Discuss the recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) updates.
• Outline and know the newest data and guidelines on the diagnosis and management of typical and atypical pneumonia in children.
• Describe the effects of climate change on infectious disease risks in children and young adults.
• Describe basic principles and the CDC guidance on outpatient antimicrobial stewardship.
• Review dermatologic manifestations of pediatric infectious diseases