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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify groups and high-risk individuals for whom the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends annual influenza immunization.
- List the differences between trivalent inactivated influenza and live attenuated influenza vaccines, appropriate recipients of these vaccines, and the contraindications to each.
- Recognize public health and clinical tools to assist in the identification of influenza in patients.
- Describe how and when to use antiviral medications for influenza.
- Develop and apply effective approaches to encourage health care professionals to be vaccinated annually against influenza.
AUTHOR INFORMATION
This CME Bulletin was prepared by Penelope LaRocque, in consultation with Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD.
Penelope LaRocque is a senior associate editor with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, is an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He serves as a voting member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), for which he chairs the working groups on MMRV safety; he also sits on working groups for adult immunization and evidence-based recommendations. He previously served as the AAFP liaison to the ACIP and was active on working groups dealing with human papillomavirus vaccine, meningococcal vaccine, combination vaccines, and the Harmonized Immunization Schedule. Dr. Temte chairs the AAFP's Commission on Science. He is also the chair of the Wisconsin Council on Immunization Practices and sits on pandemic influenza and bioterrorism working groups for the state of Wisconsin.
Dr. Temte's current research interests include viral disease surveillance and epidemiology in primary care, timing and cost-effectiveness of influenza treatments, immunization practice in primary care, and infectious disease aboard commercial airliners. He practices full-spectrum primary care medicine and trains family practice residents at Wingra Family Medical Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Douglas Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPH, is the Associate Chair for the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Department of Family and Community and Preventive Medicine, Phoenix Campus, and the Assistant Dean for Outreach and Multicultural Affairs. He is a practitioner and educator of public health and family medicine and is Board certified in both Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine/Public Health. He currently serves as a scientific analyst for the AAFP and as the AAFP liaison to the ACIP of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Temte, Dr. Campos-Outcalt, Ms. Gangel, and Ms. LaRocque have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
Penelope LaRocque is a senior associate editor with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, is an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He serves as a voting member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), for which he chairs the working groups on MMRV safety; he also sits on working groups for adult immunization and evidence-based recommendations. He previously served as the AAFP liaison to the ACIP and was active on working groups dealing with human papillomavirus vaccine, meningococcal vaccine, combination vaccines, and the Harmonized Immunization Schedule. Dr. Temte chairs the AAFP's Commission on Science. He is also the chair of the Wisconsin Council on Immunization Practices and sits on pandemic influenza and bioterrorism working groups for the state of Wisconsin.
Dr. Temte's current research interests include viral disease surveillance and epidemiology in primary care, timing and cost-effectiveness of influenza treatments, immunization practice in primary care, and infectious disease aboard commercial airliners. He practices full-spectrum primary care medicine and trains family practice residents at Wingra Family Medical Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Douglas Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPH, is the Associate Chair for the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Department of Family and Community and Preventive Medicine, Phoenix Campus, and the Assistant Dean for Outreach and Multicultural Affairs. He is a practitioner and educator of public health and family medicine and is Board certified in both Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine/Public Health. He currently serves as a scientific analyst for the AAFP and as the AAFP liaison to the ACIP of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Temte, Dr. Campos-Outcalt, Ms. Gangel, and Ms. LaRocque have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
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Manager, CME Resources Department
Continuing Medical Education
Bryan Colley
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CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation for this activity begins November 26, 2008. The term of approval is for two years from this date, with option for yearly renewal.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program exemplifies the AAFP 2008 Annual Clinical Focus on Infectious Disease: Prevention, Diagnosis and Management.
AAFP MEMBERS
AAFP members wishing to obtain CME credit for completing this activity should read the CME Bulletin, complete the self-assessment quiz and evaluation, indicate the number of credits they are reporting for this activity, and submit the Answer Sheet to the AAFP by mail or fax, or online. If the form is returned by mail or fax, your CME credits will be posted for you. If you complete the quiz and evaluation online, the credits will be posted automatically to your CME record.
NONMEMBERS
Physicians who are not members of the AAFP may request a letter documenting activity completion. To do so, please print the Quiz and Self-Assessment Answer Sheet and return it to the AAFP via fax to (913) 906-6285. Please include your name and contact information.
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians or MedImmune, Inc.
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
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