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Clinical Preventive Medicine - Infectious Disease (Recording)
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The third day of the American College of Preventive Medicine's 33rd Annual Board Review Course featured Dr. Dana Bradshaw from Eastern Virginia Medical School discussing Clinical Preventive Medicine regarding Infectious Diseases. Dr. Bradshaw highlighted the significance of understanding infectious diseases and emphasized the relevance of preventive measures, vaccines, and early interventions. Although COVID-19 will not be included in the board review questions this year, Dr. Bradshaw noted its impact as a current event highlighting the importance of this field.<br /><br />The session outlined an extensive range of infectious diseases, vaccination schedules, and preventive measures. Topics covered included globally significant infectious diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention for clinical and public health importance. The review course also involved segments about emerging infectious diseases like SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, dengue, and Zika, discussing public health control methods and the role of vaccines in reducing disease occurrences.<br /><br />Furthermore, Dr. Bradshaw addressed the principles of immunization, highlighting the differences between active and passive immunity, and discussed the importance of various vaccines older and newer, such as those for Hepatitis A and B, influenza, and meningococcal diseases. The session wrapped up with an interactive Q&A addressing specific case scenarios, emphasizing the application of knowledge in clinical practice and essential strategies for infectious disease control, and emphasizing the importance of up-to-date treatment recommendations.
Keywords
American College of Preventive Medicine
Board Review Course
Clinical Preventive Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Dr. Dana Bradshaw
vaccines
preventive measures
COVID-19
vaccine-preventable diseases
emerging infectious diseases
SARS-CoV-2
Ebola
dengue
Zika
immunization
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