Recognizing Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Measles and Others
The presentation will focus on the emerging threat of vaccine preventable diseases in an era of decreasing immunization. Dr. Nowalk will focus on reacquainting the audience with typical presentations of measles, mumps, and pertussis, which providing updated epidemiology and management. The focus will be on recognition and initial triage in the school-based setting, with a strong flavor of how to protect yourself as a provider in these unfamiliar situations.
Target Audience
RN
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation the learner will be able to :
1. Discuss recent challenges for the US vaccine regulation and delivery systems.
2. Highlight presentations of common vaccine preventable diseases
3. Identify resources for management.
Andrew Nowalk, MD
Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

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