Clinical Preventive Medicine - Infectious Disease - Board Review Course 2023 final-Clinical Preventive Medicine

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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