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CME Activity
Preventing Pneumococcal Disease in Adults
Accredited by
University of Florida College of Medicine
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Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 0.25 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Dec-02 |
| Expiration Date: | 2012-Dec-01 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 15 minutes |
| Registration Required: | No |
| Cost: | Free |
Program Description & Educational Objectives
This activity addresses questions submitted by infectious disease and internal medicine specialists via an electronic survey regarding the guidelines for pneumococcal vaccination in adults, and safety and efficacy of pneumococcal vaccines.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Discuss current evidence-based immunization and re-immunization guidelines for both older patients (≥65 years of age) and other high-risk adult patients
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety of available and emerging pneumococcal vaccines in adult patients
- Identify and discuss patient and practitioner-associated barriers that contribute to low immunization rates in adult patients
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of infectious disease and internal medicine specialists.
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.
Media: Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: December 02, 2011 - December 01, 2012
Time to Complete: 15 minutes
Faculty & Disclosure / Conflict of Interest Policy
In accordance with ACCME requirements, the University of Florida College of Medicine has a conflict of interest policy that requires faculty to disclose relevant financial relationships related to the content of their presentations/materials. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidence-based and scientifically balanced.
CME Reviewer
James M. Smith, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of General Internal Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida
James M. Smith, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Content Director
Annette Wiggins
Answers in CME, Inc.
Annette Wiggins currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Sponsorship, Credit & Support
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Medicine and Answers in CME. The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity is jointly sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine and Answers in CME.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from 
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use.
No endorsement of unapproved products or uses is made or implied by coverage of these products or uses in our reports. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in reports.
Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.
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