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SUMMARY:Updates on Hepatitis B Vaccination
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Presentation during the Essex Metro Immunization Coalition (EMIC) Meeting \nThis presentation during the Essex Metro Immunization Coalition (EMIC) Meeting will feature two expert speakers who will delve into critical aspects of Hepatitis B management. The first presentation will focus on perinatal Hepatitis B infection\, addressing its clinical presentation\, long-term complications\, transmission\, and identification\, particularly in pregnant individuals and newborns. Attendees will gain insights into treatment and prevention strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with this often silent yet dangerous infection. The second presentation will provide updates on Hepatitis B vaccination\, new immunization research\, and clinical trials\, with a particular focus on individuals living with both HIV and Hepatitis B. This comprehensive discussion will help healthcare professionals enhance their understanding of these critical issues. \nTarget Audience: Nurses\, Physicians\, Community Health Workers\, Health Educators \nPresenters: \nJoseph V. Schwab\, MD\, MPH\, Associate Professor of Pediatrics\, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School \nDiana Finkel\, DO\, BA/BS\, FIDSA\, Associate Professor of Medicine\, Program Director\, ID Fellowship \nLearning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program\, participants will report an increase in knowledge related to current trends in Hepatitis B vaccination and intent to include information learned into practice. \nDisclosure/Commercial Support: One of the speakers\, Dr. Joseph Schwab\, discloses that he is a stockholder in Johnson and Johnson\, Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Corp. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. No other speakers or planners have relevant financial relationships to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.  \nContinuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 2.0 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association\, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider Number: P194-3/23-26. \nApproval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey\, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity. \nSuccessful Completion: To receive contact hours for attending the live continuing education program\, the registrant must sign in for the meeting\, attend the entire presentation (as defined by at least 80%)\, and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the live program.  \nCost: This program is free\, but registration is required \nRegistration: Click Here to register
URL:https://pmch.org/event/updates-on-hep-b/
LOCATION:Chris Gatling Recreation Center\, 291 Union Avenue\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Opportunities
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