Immunizations Across the Lifespan

September

20th

at

2:00pm

Now On Demand

Immunizations Across the Lifespan

Presented by Judy elliot, Deborah Karrer, & Diana Broussard

Topic:

In this webinar, we will define immunity, herd immunity, and discuss the different ways in which immunity is acquired. Beginning prenatally and following through adulthood, we will discuss the importance of vaccinations, explore advances in vaccinations, and discuss some of the myths surrounding vaccinations. You will also learn about the latest recommendations for adult immunizations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Useful websites for tracking the flu across the United States and in your specific zip code will be provided.

Who can benefit from this webinar?

· All healthcare professionals and aspiring healthcare professionals, such as public health students

· Health sciences alumni, current students, and faculty members

Learning Objectives:
· Describe active, passive, and herd immunity.

· Identify some specifics about pediatric and adult immunizations.

If you’re unable to join the webinar on March 7th at 2:00 p.m. (ET), you may still register and a link to the on-demand recording and text transcript will be sent via email after the presentation date.

Speakers

Judy Elliott

Judy Elliott graduated from American Public University in 2018 with aan MSN in nursing education. She has worked in the Special Care Nursery/NICU for over 35 years at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital.

Judy is also a neonatal resuscitation program instructor and a Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, and Emotional Support (S.T.A.B.L.E.) program instructor.

Deborah Karrer

Deborah Karrer is currently enrolled in American Public University’s master in nursing education program. She has over 35 years of nursing experience in multiple disciplines, including adolescent, homecare, and infusion therapy.

For the past 16 years, Deborah has been a nursing simulation lab manager and instructor. She looks forward to expanding her career in nursing education after she completes her degree this spring.

Diana Broussard

Diana is currently enrolled in American Public University’s master in nursing education program and expects to graduate in 2019. She has 31 years of experience as a neonatal intensive care nurse and has been a charge nurse, instructor, assistant nurse manager, and educator for a 47- bed Level III NICU.

Diana created a novice orientation program that included 4 weeks of classroom and hands-on experience prior to students spending three months with the instructor. Her extended orientation program improved confidence in nurses and improved their retention of new graduate nurses (hires). In the future, Diana hopes to regenerate her orientation program as well as nurture and support students entering the field of practice.

Speakers

Philippa Kibugu-Decuir

Philippa Kibugu-Decuir, a 23-year breast cancer survivor and a Texan educator with 28 years of teaching experience, is the founder of Breast Cancer Initiative, East Africa (BCIEA). The organization is committed to ensuring that nobody suffers or dies from breast cancer because of ignorance, stigma, and lack of awareness about this disease.

BCIEA was founded in protest against the prevalent late-stage breast cancer presentations associated with poverty, ignorance, and lack of awareness in East Africa. At least 87% of these late-stage cases resulted in deaths. After losing her sister Mabel to advanced breast cancer (liver metastasis) and her own survival from her diagnosis, Philippa wondered whether where one lives determines if she one lives or survives breast cancer.

Philippa Kibugu-Decuir

Philippa Kibugu-Decuir, a 23-year breast cancer survivor and a Texan educator with 28 years of teaching experience, is the founder of Breast Cancer Initiative, East Africa (BCIEA). The organization is committed to ensuring that nobody suffers or dies from breast cancer because of ignorance, stigma, and lack of awareness about this disease.

BCIEA was founded in protest against the prevalent late-stage breast cancer presentations associated with poverty, ignorance, and lack of awareness in East Africa. At least 87% of these late-stage cases resulted in deaths. After losing her sister Mabel to advanced breast cancer (liver metastasis) and her own survival from her diagnosis, Philippa wondered whether where one lives determines if she one lives or survives breast cancer.

Speakers

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R. Harrison

Health Sciences Faculty, American Public University System

R. Harrison

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