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Influenza has been recognized as a global public health menace since at least 100 years ago with the 1918-19 pandemic, which infected an estimated one-third of the world’s population and was responsible for the deaths of one in ten, or 50 million, of those infected. While some have contended that a significant number of deaths associated with the 1918 pandemic may have actually been attributable to acid-base derangements and pulmonary edema associated with contemporary aspirin dosing in the toxic range of two to eight times what is presently the maximum recommended dose – it remains a significant public health concern, with the 2017-2018 flu season in recent decades with an estimated 80,000 deaths (typical range 12,000-56,000 per year),coming with an annual cost of $16 billion.
Healthcare professionals specializing in: infectious disease, internal medicine, and pediatrics; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists who specialize in the aforementioned areas; and any other healthcare professionals with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with influenza.
This program is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur.
This activity is free of charge.
Release Date: July 23, 2019 -- Expiration Date: July 23, 2021
Faculty: Diane Birnbaumer, MD
Faculty introduction, disclosures |
Epidemiology of and risk factors for acquiring influenza
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Pathogenesis and prevention of influenza
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Treatment
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Barriers to care and how to best address them
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Summary, conclusions, and best practice recap |
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Faculty Disclosure: Diane Birnbaumer, MD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.
Disclosures of Educational Planners: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, CEO of ScientiaCME, has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.
Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur
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