SCMS General Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rhythm City Casino Resort
7077 Elmore Avenue, Davenport 52807
6:00 PM Reception 6:30 PM Business Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM Program
Dinner is served
Only you can prevent forest fires Measles Outbreaks: Vaccine hesitancy in the primary care office
Presented by:
Melanie Wellington, MD, PhD - Infectious Disease Specialist, University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Program Learning Objectives:
- Describe data-based strategies to address vaccine hesitancy.
- Determine if their clinical practice could be improved through "Strong Recommendations" about vaccines.
- Effectively "debunk" vaccine myths during discussions with patients without creating false equivalency.
- Identify mechanisms in their own practice to create a positive environment with respect to vaccination and to increase vaccine uptake.
- Appreciate that primary care providers are highly effective at vaccinating their patients.
Event FREE for all members
This event is free for all members of the Scott County Medical Society and includes a plated dinner. Members may bring one additional guest of their choosing at no charge. Physicians who are not members of the medical society are welcome to attend.
If you are not currently a member, please consider joining the Scott County Medical Society to take advantage of this event and the numerous professional and family events offered throughout the year. To learn more about joining, please contact the Scott County Medical Society at scottcountymedicalsociety.com.
This event is pending approval for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Iowa Medical Society through the joint sponsorship of Scott County Medical Society and Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation. Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Disclosure: There are no conflicts of financial interest to disclose by the speaker or committee members planning this activity.
