- List the signs and symptoms associated with various types of pneumococcal diseases.
- Explain the importance of vaccination in preventing pneumococcal diseases.
- Evaluate the eligibility criteria and recommend appropriate vaccines for adults and children based on their medical conditions.
- Apply strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and improve vaccine acceptance in communities.
- Analyse the impact of pneumonia vaccination on the burden of pneumonia in India, considering efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and challenges
- .Formulate a diagnostic plan for suspected pneumococcal disease
This course is designed to improve your:
knowledge, competence, performance
family medicine, general medicine, immunology, infectious disease, nursing, paediatrics, pharmacology, pharmacy, primary care, pulmonology
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European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals |
1 CE Credit |
This activity has been accredited by the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC®️) for 01:00 hour of effective education time. EBAC®️ holds an agreement on mutual recognition of substantive equivalency with the US Accreditation Council for CME (ACCME) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, respectively. Through an agreement between the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC®️) and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EBAC®️ External CME credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™️. Information on the process to convert EBAC®️ credit to AMA credit can be found on the AMA website. Other health care professionals may obtain from the AMA a certificate of having participated in an activity eligible for conversion of credit to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️. Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals, Royal College MOC Section 1 credits are deemed to be substantively equivalent to EBAC CPD credits. EBAC®️ is a member of the International Academy for CPD Accreditation (IACPDA), the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) CPD Recognition Committee, and a partner member of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA). |
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Author
Dr. Yagnang Vyas
Dr. Yagnang Kaushikkumar Vyas, M.B.B.S., M.Sc., MD, is a specialist in pulmonary medicine and infectious diseases with extensive experience in treating pneumonia patients. Currently an Assistant Professor at Dr. N.D. Desai Faculty of Medical Science and Research focuses on tuberculosis and respiratory medicine research. Dr. Vyas is educated in India and the USA and is dedicated to patient care and medical education. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and has presented his research at various conferences. More about his research can be viewed on his ResearchGate profile: [ Research Gate link]
Mitigation: Not applicable
Peer reviewer
Dr. Smita Sharma
Dr. Smita Sharma is a distinguished chest and TB physician with over 26 years of professional experience. She holds qualifications including MBBS, DTCD, and MD. With expertise spanning various aspects of chest and TB medicine, Dr. Sharma has dedicated seven years to pulmonary medicine. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Venketesh Institute of Medical Sciences, Gajrola UP, she is actively engaged in academic research, having authored 17 papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sharma is a member of esteemed professional bodies such as the Association of Medical Biochemists of India, the National College of Chest Physicians, and the Indian Chest Society.
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Dr. Smita Sharma
Dr. Smita Sharma is a distinguished chest and TB physician with over 26 years of professional experience. She holds qualifications including MBBS, DTCD, and MD. With expertise spanning various aspects of chest and TB medicine, Dr. Sharma has dedicated seven years to pulmonary medicine. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Venketesh Institute of Medical Sciences, Gajrola UP, she is actively engaged in academic research, having authored 17 papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sharma is a member of esteemed professional bodies such as the Association of Medical Biochemists of India, the National College of Chest Physicians, and the Indian Chest Society.
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01:00 hour
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