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Vaccine Update for Healthcare ProvidersDec. 6 webinar
Have you registered for the Dec. 6, 2023, “Current Issues in Vaccines” webinar? Dr. Offit will discuss:
- Making the Broadest, Longest-Lasting Covid-19 Vaccine
Register or find out more today. As a reminder, you can get free continuing education credits for the live or archived event.
The “Current Issues in Vaccines” webinars are co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University and supported by the Thomas F. McNair Scott Endowed Research and Lectureship Fund.
End of year schedule
Please note that the Vaccine Education Center (VEC) will not publish a December 2023 issue of the Vaccine Update. Enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends, and we look forward to starting 2024 with you as we all continue to ensure that families have the information they need to make informed vaccine decisions.
VEC team interviews and podcasts
The VEC team has been busy with interviews and podcast appearances. Please take a moment to check these places to hear what they had to say:
- Should Scientists Openly Debate Vaccine Policies? — Medpage Today, featuring Dr. Paul Offit
- Primary Care Perspectives: Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) – Episode 154 — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, featuring Dr. Lori Handy
- Primary Care Perspectives: Vaccine Hesitancy – Episode 155 — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, featuring Dr. Angela Shen
- "Beyond the Noise" videos now available on VuMedi, featuring Dr. Paul Offit
Materials in this section are updated as new information and vaccines become available. The Vaccine Education Center staff regularly reviews materials for accuracy.
You should not consider the information in this site to be specific, professional medical advice for your personal health or for your family's personal health. You should not use it to replace any relationship with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. For medical concerns, including decisions about vaccinations, medications and other treatments, you should always consult your physician or, in serious cases, seek immediate assistance from emergency personnel.