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We designed this certificate course to offer a comprehensive understanding of pneumonia vaccination in India. The course covers the epidemiology of pneumonia, the types of vaccines available, the immunisation schedule in India, and the impact of vaccination on the burden of pneumonia in India. The course also highlights the challenges and opportunities in pneumonia vaccination in India.
| Duration : 00:45:00 hours |
| Content provider : Accrecent |
| Date launched at CMEPEDIA : September 1, 2025 |
| Expiry date of course : Awaiting accreditation |
| Module size : 1.85MB |
| Price : ₹0.00 |
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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.
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 authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented his findings at conferences. More about his research can be viewed on his ResearchGate profile: [ Research Gate link]
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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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Harbhajan Hari H
A thorough course
Sneha saraswath
Well structured course.
Nisha Kumar
Nice course for busy schedule.
Ritika Sharma
Covers Indian context well.
Mariam Qureshi
I liked how the course was grounded in the Indian reality.
Pooja Rao
Covers basics well.
Ayesha Ali
Short and crisp.
Uzma Sheikh
Neat flow of topics. Downloadable checklists would help.
Pooja Banerjee
Good course.
Ishita Sharma
Clear explanations.
Sneha Reddy
Would recommend to colleagues Helpful for ward rounds.
Hina Farooqui
Case snippets were practical Works for OPD triage.
Ishita Banerjee
Handy for OPD use.
Lydia Varghese
Basics covered in short time
Meera Iyer
Good starter before textbooks Quick pre-exam recap.
Zainab Mirza
Good starter before textbooks Quick pre-exam recap. More Hindi subtitles would help.
Sneha Rao
Great
Meera Rao
Learnt a lot.
Priya Rao
Very useful content.
Kavya Iyer
Easy to follow after duty.
Aditi Reddy
Good course
Ananya Patel
Patient education tips helped. Add a few chest X‑ray examples.
Pooja Reddy
Checklists were practical Good for night shifts.
Uzma Ansari
Vaccination schedule summarized well.
Sneha Patel
Helpful
Nisha Samrat
This course went beyond the basics and asked us to think critically about pneumonia control. The session on strategies to address vaccine hesitancy was very relevant—I often encounter patients refusing vaccines due to misconceptions. The practical suggestions for community counselling will help me a lot.
Noor Qureshi
Simple language; easy to finish.
Sneha Iyer
Nice case studies
Aditi Rao
Well structured course.
Ishita Patel
Perfect for busy schedule.
Priya Sharma
Balance of evidence and practice points Useful for daily clinics.
Lydia Vargese
Quick revision material.
Ishita Iyer
Quick revision material. More ward scenarios would be nice.
Ayesha Khan
Good course Easy to apply in wards.
Priya Banerjee
Helpful and to the point Useful for daily clinics.
Ritika Patel
Handy for OPD use.
Ishita Surendra
Neat flow of topics.
Supriya Rao
Very useful content.
Kavya Tripathi
Simple language; easy to finish Fits quick revision.
Ishita Poojari
OK
Ritika Rao
Clear explanations Useful for daily clinics.
Nisha Tripathi
Covers basics well.
Ananya Gupta
Patient education tips helped Easy to apply in wards.
Nisha Nair
Checklists were practical.
Zainab Khan
Very helpful since its based on the guidelines
Pooja Shetty
Short and crisp. A couple of case videos could improve it.
Kavya Reddy
Video would be better
Ritika Nair
Would recommend to colleagues.
Meera Banerjee
Very practical pointers to tackle vaccination hestitancy
Meera Patel
Good
Sneha Sharma
Learnt a lot.
Sneha Chatterjee
Elaboaret course but covered in short time.
Hina Qureshi
Covers Indian context well Works for OPD triage.
Zainab Shiek
Case snippets were practical.
Priya Gupta
Very helpful
Ananya Aaryan
Storage and handling of PCV vaccine - good topic
Meera Gupta
Covers the guidelines thouroughly
Sneha Kumari
Covers Indian context well Useful for daily clinics.
Nisha Sharma
Easy to follow after duty.
Nisha Rao
Useful and important information
Nisha Sharmaa
Patient education tips helped Helpful for ward rounds.
Sandeep Patel
Clear explanations Good for night shifts.
Suresh Ramu
Good course.
Amit Reddy
The explanation on how pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) target Streptococcus pneumoniae was especially valuable, and I appreciated the clarity on schedules for both children and high-risk adults.
Arjun Patel
Helpful and to the point.
Mohammad Siddiqui
Easy to Understand
Suresh Sharma
Short and crisp.
Amit Patel
Neat flow of topics Helpful for ward rounds. More ward scenarios would be nice.
Sandeep Gupta
Well structured course. More ward scenarios would be nice.
Saad Mirza
Nice course
Sandeep Iyer
Learnt a lot.
Amit Nair
Risk stratification summarized well.
Yusuf Qureshi
Case snippets were practical.
Vijay Banerjee
Good course
Vijay Sharma
Very informative
Suresh Chatterjee
Helpful and to the point Works for OPD triage. More Hindi subtitles would help.
Aamir Ahmad
Nice to see, American way of CME being adapted in India
Amit Dhanker
I appreciated that the course was not only theory but also applied.
Joseph Thomas
MCQs were helpful.
Ahmed Farooqui
Quick revision material.
Vijay Tripathi
Very easy to follow
Joseph Fernandes
Nice refresher for busy schedule.
Ali Mirza
Balance of evidence and practice points Fits quick revision. A couple of case videos could improve it.
Faisal Mirza
Good starter before textbooks.
Rohit Iyer
Would recommend to colleagues.
Saad Husain
Very useful content.
