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Infectious Disease
Hot Topics In General Practice: Meningococcal B vaccination
This 2-hour accredited program will help GPs identify at-risk patient groups who require meningococcal B vaccination and review the incidence of Meningococcal B across different age groups in Australia. The program will support clinicians when faced with vaccine hesitancy in at-risk meningococcal B patients and their parents. It will guide participants to incorporate effective patient communication strategies to assist parents and patients to make informed immunisation choices.
Featuring case studies and expert videos answering common questions, this program highlights the importance of educating and overcoming the barriers to meningococcal B vaccination of infants and young adults.
This educational activity was developed by MDBriefCase at the request, and with funding from GlaxoSmithKline.
DURATION
2 hr
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
4
ACCREDITATION
RACGP CPD Program
EXPIRY DATE
2022-07-15
This 2-hour accredited program will help GPs identify at-risk patient groups who require meningococcal B vaccination and review the incidence of Meningococcal B across different age groups in Australia. The program will support clinicians when faced with vaccine hesitancy in at-risk meningococcal B patients and their parents. It will guide participants to incorporate effective patient communication strategies to assist parents and patients to make informed immunisation choices.
Featuring case studies and expert videos answering common questions, this program highlights the importance of educating and overcoming the barriers to meningococcal B vaccination of infants and young adults.
This educational activity was developed by MDBriefCase at the request, and with funding from GlaxoSmithKline.
Faculty
Dr. Lisa Beecham,
MBBS, FRACGP
Robina Town Centre Medical Centre, QLD
Professor Robert Booy,
MBBS (Hons), MSc, MD, FRACP, FRCPCH
Head, Clinical Research
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
Westmead Children’s Hospital
Learning objectives
On completion of this program, GPs will be better able to:
- Identify at-risk patient groups who require meningococcal B vaccination and review current Australian incidence of Meningococcal B across the age groups.
- Recall common reasons for vaccine hesitancy in at-risk meningococcal B patients.
- Incorporate patient communication strategies to enhance patient confidence in meningococcal B vaccine.
- Implement practical tips and communication techniques to optimise communication with parents and assist them to make safe and informed immunisation choices for their children.
Accreditation
This Active Learning Module has been approved by RACGP CPD Program for 4 CPD points.
Activity no. 202556
Members are able to claim CPD activity points for 4 points through 'Quick log' on their RACGP CPD Dashboard.
# of credits: 4 
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