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	Challenging Clinical Cases in Adult Immunization: Focus on Influenza
	Author(s)/Faculty: Stanley C. Deresinski, MD;Pedro A. Piedra, MD;Michael L. Tapper, MD;Thomas M. File, MD more Stanley C. Deresinski, MD;Pedro A. Piedra, MD;Michael L. Tapper, MD;Thomas M. File, MD
	Source: INFECTIOUS DISEASE NEWS	Type: Monograph	Number of Articles: 1
	Release Date: September 2009	Expiration Date: September 30, 2010	Cost: $0.00 / $0.00
	Credit Type: CME	Number of Credit(s): 1.00	Provider:
	OVERVIEW Influenza continues to be responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in the United States despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines. It is vital that physicians are aware of the continuously evolving recommendations for influenza vaccination put forth by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Equally important is the knowledge required to choose the most appropriate vaccine for each individual. This monograph will review the ACIP recommendations on influenza vaccination as well as issues surrounding the 2 available influenza vaccines. Material will be presented in the context of three case presentations.


	Challenging Clinical Cases in Adult Immunization: Focus on Hepatitis B
	Author(s)/Faculty: Stanley C. Deresinski, MD;Gary S. Marshall, MD;Bradley A. Connor, MD;Robert G. Gish, MD more Stanley C. Deresinski, MD;Gary S. Marshall, MD;Bradley A. Connor, MD;Robert G. Gish, MD
	Source: INFECTIOUS DISEASE NEWS	Type: Monograph	Number of Articles: 1
	Release Date: July 2009	Expiration Date: July 31, 2010	Cost: $0.00 / $0.00
	Credit Type: CME	Number of Credit(s): 0.75	Provider:
	OVERVIEW Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccines have successfully prevented innumerable cases of HBV infection and its sequelae. Issues related to the use of the vaccine require practitioners to consider their individual patient’s needs. This monograph will review 3 circumstances surrounding the HBV vaccine in the context of case presentations. The importance of immunizing a patient with chronic liver disease against hepatitis A virus and HBV will be reviewed. Situations of various types of travelers will be evaluated in regards to whether they should be immunized against HBV. Lastly, the appropriate management of an individual who does not respond to HBV vaccination will be discussed.


	Challenging Clinical Cases in Adult Immunization: Focus On MRSA
	Author(s)/Faculty: Stanley C. Deresinski, MD; Catherine Liu, MD; David A. Talan, MD more Stanley C. Deresinski, MD; Catherine Liu, MD; David A. Talan, MD
	Source: INFECTIOUS DISEASE NEWS	Type: Monograph	Number of Articles: 1
	Release Date: April 2009	Expiration Date: April 30, 2010	Cost: $0.00 / $0.00
	Credit Type: CME	Number of Credit(s): 1.00	Provider:
	OVERVIEW MRSA is a dangerous pathogen which is difficult to treat due to its ability to develop resistance to antibiotics. In this monograph, the history and epidemiology of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) will be reviewed. Challenges in the development of an effective vaccine and research efforts toward achieving this will be discussed. Three cases of CA-MRSA, presenting as bacteremia, pneumonia, and cellulitis, will be examined. Expert opinions regarding treatments and diagnostic tests to be implemented in each specific case will be presented.

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