Epidemiology & Prevention Of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (The Pink Book) Course

Faculty from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) will present a live, comprehensive review of immunization principles, as well as vaccine-preventable diseases and the recommended vaccines to prevent them. The 2 day course will feature the most up-to-date immunization information from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

The course is designed for anyone seeking the most comprehensive and current knowledge of immunization, including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants, pharmacists, immunization providers, program managers, nursing and medical students, and other medical support staff. Participants will need to have a basic understanding of biology and immunization.

OBJECTIVES:

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the difference between active and passive immunity
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of live, attenuated vaccines and inactivated vaccines
• For each vaccine-preventable disease, identify those for whom routine immunization is recommended
• Describe characteristics of the vaccine(s) used to prevent each disease
• Describe an emerging immunization issue related to pediatric/adolescent/adult immunization
• Implement disease detection and prevention health care services to prevent health problems and maintain health

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:

Continuing education for a variety of professionals will be available through CDC Train after completion of the course.

EPIDEMIOLOGY & PREVENTION OF VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES (THE PINK BOOK) COURSE
Presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
JUNE 5-6, 2024 | DENVER, CO
Double Tree Hotel, Cherry Creek
Hosted by Immunize Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Immunization Branch

FOR FULL COURSE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION, VISIT IMMUNIZECOLORADO.ORG.

COST:

• $200 Early Bird (through Feb 29) Registration
• $250 Regular (Mar 1-May 9) Registration
• $290 Late (May 10-May 23) Registration