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Infectious Disease, Screening & Prevention
The sleeping giant: protecting your at-risk patients from the pain of shingles
This 1-hour accredited program will help GPs understand the significant burden of shingles in Australia, including the risks of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) and stroke, and the rationale for vaccination. The program will support clinicians in proactively identifying individuals aged ≥50 years who may benefit from shingles vaccination, such as those with diabetes, and assist them […]
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
RACGP CPD Program
EXPIRY DATE
2021-12-31
This 1-hour accredited program will help GPs understand the significant burden of shingles in Australia, including the risks of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) and stroke, and the rationale for vaccination. The program will support clinicians in proactively identifying individuals aged ≥50 years who may benefit from shingles vaccination, such as those with diabetes, and assist them in managing shingles vaccination in the context of immunosuppressive therapies.
Featuring three cases studies and expert video questions, this program highlights the importance of identifying patients who will benefit from shingles vaccination.
This educational activity was developed by MDBriefCase at the request, and with funding from Seqirus.
Faculty
Professor Paul Van Buynder
MBBS, MPH, FAFPHM
Associate Professor John Litt
MBBS MSc (Clin Epid), PhD, FRACGP, FAFPHM,
Flinders University, SA
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:
- Describe the significant burden of shingles in Australia and the rationale for vaccination.
- Proactively identify individuals aged ≥50 years who may benefit from shingles vaccination such as those with diabetes.
- Describe the latest evidence on the role of shingles vaccination in preventing post-herpetic neuralgia and stroke.
- Manage shingles vaccination in the context of immunosuppressive therapies.
Accreditation
This Active Learning Module has been approved by RACGP CPD Program for 2 CPD points.
Activity no. 221619
Members are able to claim CPD activity points for 2 points through 'Quick log' on their RACGP CPD Dashboard.