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Learning Objectives
After reading this CME Bulletin, you should be able to:
- Identify and apply one intervention designed to enhance immunization coverage in your practice.
- Identify benefits and barriers to utilizing an immunization registry to reduce disparities in vaccination rates.
Author Information
This CME Bulletin was prepared by Kelly Gilmore, in consultation with Douglas Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, and Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD.
Douglas Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, is associate chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Ariz. He is also a scientific analyst for the American Academy of Family Physicians and one of two AAFP liaisons to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, who served as medical editor for this Bulletin, is an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison. He currently serves as chair of the Wisconsin Council on Immunization Practices and is the other AAFP liaison to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Temte also practices full-spectrum primary care medicine and trains family medicine residents at Wingra Family Medical Center.
Kelly Gilmore is a senior associate editor with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Campos-Outcalt, Dr. Temte and Ms. Gilmore 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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Susanna Guzman
Assistant Division Director
Online & Custom Publishing
Marilyn Busby
CME Senior Program Specialist
Continuing Medical Education
Kelly Gilmore
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
Douglas Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, is associate chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Ariz. He is also a scientific analyst for the American Academy of Family Physicians and one of two AAFP liaisons to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, who served as medical editor for this Bulletin, is an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison. He currently serves as chair of the Wisconsin Council on Immunization Practices and is the other AAFP liaison to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Temte also practices full-spectrum primary care medicine and trains family medicine residents at Wingra Family Medical Center.
Kelly Gilmore is a senior associate editor with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Campos-Outcalt, Dr. Temte and Ms. Gilmore 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.
Masthead
Susanna Guzman
Assistant Division Director
Online & Custom Publishing
Marilyn Busby
CME Senior Program Specialist
Continuing Medical Education
Kelly Gilmore
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
CME Accreditation Information
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to .50 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins November 1, 2007. The term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal.
Note: The two year term of approval applies to one year of CME content. Total credit is suject to change based on topic selection and length.
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 .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note: The two year term of approval applies to one year of CME content. Total credit is suject to change based on topic selection and length.
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 .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 check the appropriate box on the self-assessment quiz Answer Sheet and return it to the AAFP.
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, Every Child by Two or Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
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 resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
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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 resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
Read this CME Bulletin now.
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