Measles Webinars: Two Sessions on Spread and Immunization, Transmission and Prevention
To help address the emerging public health crisis in Washington state, the WSMA is collaborating with the Washington State Department of Health to bring WSMA members the latest in immunology and epidemiology with the current measles outbreak. Registration is now available for two sessions:
Measles Spread and Immunization
Friday, June 26, noon-1 p.m.
Washington State Health Officer Tao Kwan-Gett, MD, will discuss why greater measles vaccine coverage in adults is urgently needed in Washington state, and strategies that health professionals and organizations can implement to increase uptake of MMR and other immunizations. Register online.
Measles Transmission and Prevention
Friday, Aug. 7, noon-1 p.m.
Public Health-Seattle and King County’s Eric Chow, MD, will describe current epidemiology of measles in the United States and implications for Washington State, including transmission dynamics, clinical presentations, and considerations for patient management. Register online.
These activities have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.