10/3 Influenza Season Update: Trends, Data, and Emerging Threats

Thursday, September 5th 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Description:

Dr. Andrew Rennekamp from CSL Seqirus will present an overview of influenza-associated disease and prevention, focusing on annual CDC vaccination recommendations, current vaccination rates, and the latest influenza vaccine technologies. He will also provide an update on the ongoing H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak affecting birds, cows, and farm workers, along with the U.S. government’s response.

Learning Objectives:

    • Illustrate the annual burden of influenza in the U.S., including non-respiratory complications
    • Explain the challenges associated with flu prevention
    • Classify the current types of flu vaccines used in the U.S. and evaluate their safety and effectiveness
    • Summarize the ongoing H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in the U.S. and discover your role in pandemic prevention and preparedness

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