Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Staying Healthy- 10CH

Course overview

Target audience The target audience for this education program is nurses who want to increase their knowledge of vaccine preventable diseases and how to work with patients and families to reduce the threat of acquiring such diseases. Course overview The burden of contagious diseases has been significantly reduced through the use of successful vaccination programs in the United States, but outbreaks of contagious illnesses continue to occur throughout the country. Today, vaccines exist to prevent numerous, potentially deadly diseases, yet a considerable number of people do not receive recommended immunizations. Why do some people shun vaccination while others do not? What vaccine-preventable diseases pose a threat in the 21st century? What are the potential consequences of such diseases? This education program addresses these issues as well as important nursing considerations for dealing with vaccine-preventable diseases. Learning objectives Upon completion of this course, nurses should be able to: -Identify diseases for which vaccines are administered. -Discuss why some parents and other caregivers are reluctant immunize their children. -Identify potential consequences of not obtaining recommended immunizations. -Identify factors that contraindicate immunization. -Describe the pathophysiology of various vaccine-preventable diseases. -Evaluate treatment initiatives, including prevention strategies, for various vaccine-preventable diseases. -Discuss nursing considerations related to vaccine-preventable diseases.