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The Changing Landscape of Pediatric and Adolescent Vaccination


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

Average Rating:
   2
State Associations:
VOMA - Virginia
Faculty:
Olubukola Ojuola, MD
Duration:
53 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Vaccination has been one of the most significant public health achievements in human history, drastically reducing the prevalence of infectious diseases and saving countless lives. However, recent trends indicate a decline in vaccination acceptance and completion rates in the US and Europe. This decline is a pressing issue that requires a coordinated effort from healthcare providers. Pediatricians, other primary care providers, and specialists must employ consistent, evidence-based strategies to engage families and the broader society in fostering vaccine acceptance and protecting public health by adhering to the current vaccine schedule.

By participating in this session, healthcare providers will be equipped with strategies to implement current vaccination schedules, address disparities, and effectively communicate with patients and caregivers to enhance vaccine uptake and public health outcomes.

Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:

  1. Outline the historical progression of pediatric vaccines, including the introduction of key vaccines and their impact on public health.
  2. Assess vaccination coverage, identify factors influencing these rates, and the implications for public health.
  3. Review the latest updates from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding childhood and adolescent immunization schedules.
  4. Describe new vaccines added to the 2024 ACIP/CDC schedule for pediatric and adolescent populations.
  5. Identify barriers to vaccine access and discuss strategies to mitigate disparities to promote equitable vaccine coverage.
  6. Discuss strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and refusal among parents and adolescents.

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Faculty

Olubukola Ojuola, MD Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Ojuola attended medical school at the University of Ilorin in Nigeria, completed her pediatric residency in Nigeria and further honed her research skills at the UK Medical Research Council Laboratories in The Gambia. She is the Chair of Pediatrics and an Associate Professor at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine. and has over two decades of experience as a pediatrician and public health professional. Dr. Ojuola earned a Master of Public Health degree from Harvard University, which propelled her into the international public health arena, where she served as a Child Survival Specialist for World Relief. In this role, she provided technical support for maternal and child health programs across Southeast Asia and southern Africa, making a significant impact on global health outcomes. She completed her pediatrics residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York City, and afterward took up a position in primary care in Halifax County, Virginia, where she also contributed to medical education as a clinical preceptor for VCOM. Her commitment to advancing medical education continued as she joined the founding faculty at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Disclosures: None


Accreditation Information

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

​Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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