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	PILLARS OF CARE - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Children Aged 0-6 Years: Rationale for Early Immunization, Booster and Seroprotective Doses This activity has expired. The accredited provider can no longer issue certificates for this activity.

CME Release Date September 2009

CME Expiration Date September 30, 2010

Estimated Time to Complete Activity 2.0 Hours

Program Overview This program provides a detailed overview of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended schedule for children aged 0 to 6 years. The first part includes a detailed overview of the schedule for children aged 0 to 18 months, including key safety issues and tips for addressing parental concerns about vaccines. The second part includes an overview of the vaccines required for preschool-aged children, including the rationale behind these additional doses. The activity also includes a “Frequently Asked Questions” section, and a "toolbox" that serves as a consolidated source for additional information on pediatric immunizations. This may be of value not just to clinicians, but also to office staff who administer vaccines.

Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians, pediatricians and allied healthcare providers who treat children.

Learning Objectives Upon completing this activity, participants should be better able to: Implement the ACIP-recommended immunization schedule for children aged 0 to 6 in clinical practice. Identify the vaccines provided at age 4 to 6 years and explain the rationale for providing these vaccinations. List 2 strategies for addressing parental concerns about pediatric vaccinations.

Faculty James H. Conway, MD Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases American Family Children’s Hospital Madison, WI Gary S. Marshall, MD Professor of Pediatrics University of Louisville School of Medicine Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Kosair Children’s Hospital Louisville, KY Course Director Stephen Pelton, MD Professor of Pediatrics Boston University School of Medicine Chief, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Boston Medical Center Boston, MA

Accreditation Statement Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Med Learning Group is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and serves as co-sponsor for this educational activity. Course Code: E.SNAP2MLG09

Credit Designation Boston University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For CME questions, please contact BUSM CME at 617.638.4605. For BUSM Privacy Policy: http://www.bu.edu/cme/policies/privacy_policy.html For BUSM CME Information: Email: cme@bu.edu; Website: http://www.bu.edu/cme

Method of Participation There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period (Start date) through (End date), participants must: Read the educational objectives and faculty disclosures. Study all parts of the educational activity. Complete the posttest by recording the best answer to each question in the answer key and complete the evaluation form. Submit the evaluation form online via iQueue. To participate in this activity, please view the presentation and take the posttest. Fill in the answer sheet and evaluation form and submit online via iQueue. CME credit will be awarded if a score of 70% or better is achieved. You will receive your certificate instantly.

Disclosure of Policy Statement Boston University School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities to disclose all relationships with commercial interests. This information is disclosed to CME activity participants. Boston University School of Medicine has procedures to resolve apparent conflicts of interest. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any discussion of unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Gary Marshall, MD Advisory Board: GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis, and sanofi pasteur *CME Support: GlaxoSmithKline, MedImmune, Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis, and sanofi pasteur Consultant: GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis, and sanofi pasteur Grant/Research Support: GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co., Inc., and sanofi pasteur Speakers' Bureau: GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co., Inc., and sanofi pasteur James H. Conway, MD* *Consultant: GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co., Inc., and Novartis Speakers' Bureau: GlaxoSmithKline, MedImmune, Merck & Co., Inc., and sanofi pasteur Stephen Pelton, MD* *Grant/Research Support: GlaxoSmithKline and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Consultant: GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Speaker’s Bureau: MedImmune, Inc., and sanofi pasteur The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity: Tara Hun-Dorris, MMC, ELS* Consultant: Victory Pharma Elizabeth Drury of Boston University School of Medicine has nothing to disclose. Christopher Cahill of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA.

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