Description

Join us for an informative and engaging session exploring what’s new in infectious diseases and prevention. We’ll dive into current statewide trends and discuss how evolving clinical and public-health guidance is shaping care.

The webinar will also tackle some of the most persistent health myths—especially those involving vaccine ingredients—and share practical communication strategies to counter misinformation. 

Objectives: 

• Identify and explain current trends in infectious diseases across the state, including notable outbreaks, shifting epidemiology, and updates to clinical or public-health guidance.
• Recognize common forms of health misinformation—particularly regarding vaccine ingredients
• Discuss cancer prevention related to infectious pathogens, including screening, vaccination, and risk-reduction strategies

• Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, FAAP; Committee on Infectious Disease Chair
• Dr. Joel Waddell, DO, FAAP; Committee on Infectious Disease Member
• Dr. Nathan Boonstra, MD; Committee on Infectious Disease Member

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