Diseases We Almost Forgot About Due to Vaccines
Tracking # 20-1290288
$21.00
Course overview
Many infectious diseases that were once commonplace, especially in childhood, are rarely seen today, thanks to decades of vaccine programs which have eradicated or greatly diminished many of these diseases in the U.S. This course will review those diseases, as well as the CDC recommended vaccine schedules from birth to adulthood.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
American Board of Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Chemistry Diplomate
Molecular Diagnostics Diplomate
Toxicological Chemistry Diplomate
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Clinical Laboratory Director
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Public Health Director
Public Health Supervisor
Public Health Technologist
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel
Cytotechnologist
Generalist
Laboratory Assistant
Phlebotomist
Specialist
Technician
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Laboratory Personnel
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
1. Recall the goal of vaccines.
2. List the different vaccine types, giving examples of each.
3. Define Herd Immunity.
4. Recall the vaccine schedules and how they have changed over the years.
5. List the 14 Diseases that have been eradicated or greatly diminished due to routine vaccinations, recalling an overview for each.
6. List the four most recent vaccines added to the childhood schedule.
7. Discuss the vaccines and their schedules recommended for adults.
8. Discuss the current trends in vaccination and how they affect public health.