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Pertussis: Trends, Treatment and Prevention

What are the signs and symptoms of pertussis (whooping cough)? What should you do when you suspect a patient has pertussis? How can pertussis be prevented? This webinar will provide updates on the epidemiology of pertussis outbreaks and infection prevention guidance for pertussis, including the importance of the whooping cough vaccine to reduce severe infection in children. We will also discuss infection prevention and control recommendations and post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 0.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 0.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 0.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 0.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 0.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 0.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Blended / Other
  • Credit · Up to 0.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 0.5 points
  • Available from
    Apr 7, 2028
  • Last day to claim credit
    Apr 8, 2029 2 years left