Session: Responding to the Threats of Emerging and Reemerging Respiratory Pathogens (21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (April 1-4, 2011))

Saturday, April 2, 2011: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Chantilly Ballroom - WEST (Hilton Anatole)

CME Credits: 2

CPE Credits: 2.00

ACPE UPN: 0072-9999-11-003-L04-P (knowledge-based)

Type: Symposia

Summary: This session will review lessons learned from outbreaks and pandemics of respiratory infections from HINI and other outbreaks. Presenters will also discuss how the spread or impact of these pathogens may be minimized.

Learning Objectives:

Describe new insights into the spread of respiratory pathogens
Identify necessary improvements to healthcare system planning for future pandemics
Describe lessons learned from the H1N1 influenza vaccine applicable to future vaccine development and delivery
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing and novel strategies for respiratory protection

Endorsed by:

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Joint Commission
Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

Moderators:

Mark Loeb, MD and Lisa L. Maragakis, MD

10:30 AM

Transmission of Pandemic Pathogens: Mechanisms and Dynamics
Jacco Wallinga, PhD, University Medical Centre Utrecht

11:00 AM

Preparing for Pandemics: What Do We Need to Do Better?
Andrew T. Pavia, MD, University of Utah School of Medicine

11:30 AM

Developing and Delivering Effective and Safe Vaccines for Primary Prevention
Tom Shimabukuro, MD, MPH, MBA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

12:00 PM

Respiratory Protection: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Existing and Novel Strategies
Michael Bell, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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