Continuing Medical Education Information
Course Description:
This activity will discuss the emergence of vaccines and evaluate vaccine hesitancy, the reasons behind that hesitancy, and strategies to overcome those hesitancies.
In May 2024, the Lane Report indicated in an interview with Dr. Christopher Bolling that “Looking at Kentucky’s vaccination rates, he said that with the exception of young children’s diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines, Kentucky’s vaccination rates are lower than the national averages. In particular, Bolling pointed to Kentucky’s low measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rate. He said Kentucky’s rate is 90.1%, the national rate is 93.1% and the level to achieve herd immunity is 95%.”
Statement of Need:
In May 2024, the Lane Report indicated in an interview with Dr. Christopher Bolling that “Looking at Kentucky’s vaccination rates, he said that with the exception of young children’s diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines, Kentucky’s vaccination rates are lower than the national averages. In particular, Bolling pointed to Kentucky’s low measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rate. He said Kentucky’s rate is 90.1%, the national rate is 93.1% and the level to achieve herd immunity is 95%.”
Objectives:
• Describe 20th century events which influenced the anti-vaccine movement
• Identify the historical roots of 21st century societal trends which are strengthening the anti-vaccine movement
• Develop strategies to promote confidence in vaccines using the above
• Describe approaches to communicating with patients.
Disclosure:
The following planners disclose that they have no relevant relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients:
Miranda Mosley
Rachel Crouch
The following speakers disclose that they have that they have no relevant relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients:
Michael Kuduk, M.D.
Commercial Support: There is no commercial support associated with this activity.
Accreditation and Designation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Kentucky Medical Association and The Foundation for Medical Care. The Kentucky Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Kentucky Medical Association designates this enduring material activity for 1.oo AMA PRA Category 1 credit.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Estimated Time to Complete: This module will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Method of Participation Used: Participants will view and listen to a recorded lecture while simultaneously viewing slides.
Hardware/Software Requirements: High speed internet connection
Meeting Planner: Miranda Mosley, Rachel Crouch
Faculty: Michael Kuduk, M.D.
Moderator: NA
Provider Contact Information: Miranda Mosley, Kentucky Medical Association
Copyright: There is no copyright associated with this activity
Release Date: May 2024
Termination Date: May 2025
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