Update on Immunization Practices for Younger and Older Adults

Update on Immunization Practices for Younger and Older Adults is organized by Center for Independent Healthcare Education, LLC and Vemco MedEd, LLC.

Release Date: Friday, December 6, 2019
Expiration Date: Sunday, December 6, 2020

Accreditation: 
Physicians
Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Educational Overview:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer and responsible for several other types of cancer in men and women. The CDC estimates that 80 million Americans are infected with at least one type of HPV, and 14 million are newly infected each year. Immunization remains the most effective method for disease prevention. Among younger adults, vaccination can reduce the risk of HPV infection and help minimize the burden of certain cancers. Older adults are susceptible to pneumococcal disease, which causes substantial morbidity and mortality in this patient population. To decrease the burden of preventable diseases in adults, primary care providers (PCPs) must be adept in identifying patients who are eligible for immunization. This activity will increase knowledge and competence of PCPs in reducing the burden and preventing these infections in adults.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the educational activity, the learner should be able to:
• Evaluate the latest clinical research on the impact of HPV vaccination in the prevention of various types of cancer in men and women
• Identify strategies to adhere to ACIP HPV vaccination recommendations and overcome barriers by both healthcare providers and patients to vaccinate younger adults
• Describe the clinical consequences of pneumococcal disease and its associated complications among older adults
• State the latest ACIP recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination among older adults