Adult immunizations: updates and practical guidance for the practicing allergist-immunologist

Abstract

Instructions Credit can now be obtained, free for a limited time, by reading the review article in this issue and completing all activity components. Please note the instructions listed below: ● Review the target audience, learning objectives and all disclosures. ● Complete the pre-test online at http://www.annallergy.org (click on the CME heading). ● Follow the online instructions to read the full version of the article; reflect on all content as to how it may be applicable to your practice. ● Complete the post-test/evaluation and claim credit earned; at this time, youwill have earned up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Please note that the minimum passing score on the post-test is 70%. Release Date: November 1, 2012 Expiration Date: October 31, 2014 Estimated Time to Complete: 60 minutes Target Audience: Physicians involved in providing patient care in the field of allergy/asthma/immunology. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: ● Summarize new information on adult immunization and apply in practice, as appropriate. ● Discuss updated adult vaccine recommendations, rationale supporting these recommendations, and methods to maintain currency. Accreditation: The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation: The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Planning Committee Members: Jeremy M. Sikora, MD (Senior Author) Michael S. Tankersley, MD (Author) Gailen D. Marshall, Jr, MD, PhD (Editor-in-Chief) Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: J.M. Sikora, M.S. Tankersley and G.D. Marshall have nothing to disclose. Reviewers and Education/Editorial staff have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. No unapproved/investigative use of a product/device is discussed. Recognition of Commercial Support: This activity has not received external commercial support. Copyright Statement: 2012-2014 ACAAI. All rights reserved. mmu