Pediatric Vaccinations

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1. Explain Current Pediatric Vaccine Recommendations and Schedules
   Learners will be able to describe updated immunization guidelines for children, including schedules for pneumococcal, COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and MMR vaccines, and understand age-specific dosing and timing.
2. Identify Risk Factors and Special Considerations in Pediatric Vaccination
   Learners will recognize clinical scenarios requiring modified vaccine strategies, such as immunocompromised children, infants born during RSV season, and children with mild illness at the time of vaccination.
3. Evaluate Public Health Trends and Responses to Pediatric Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
   Learners will analyze recent epidemiological data on diseases like measles and RSV, and apply evidence-based strategies to improve vaccination rates and manage outbreaks in pediatric populations.

ACCREDITATION

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1-A AOA CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

GRIEVANCE POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of the POMA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA.  Complaints on Evaluation Forms are also taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content."  If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the POMA office at (717) 939-9318 or send an email message to cme@poma.org.  All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.