Addressing Influenza and COVID-19 Immunization Health Inequities
Originally presented on November 15, 2021
Overview
Influenza immunization rates have historically been well below Healthy People 2020 goals. COVID-19 vaccine coverage rates have reached historical highs compared with other adult immunizations.
Yet, vaccine coverage rates still need to increase to help better control the spread of COVID. Inequities persist in both influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates across different population groups. Providers require the most current information available on these inequities, and the social determinants of health that cause them.
This webcast will review inequities in influenza and COVID-19 immunizations and how providers and public health advocates can address these inequities in their practices and programs.
Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, community health workers and certified public health workers.
Webcast
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Speakers
Rachael N. Reed, DrPH, MPH
Chair/Assistant Professor
School of Health and Wellness
Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
Sarah Hershey, RN, BSN
Adult and Adolescent Immunization Coordinator
New York State Department of Health
Bureau of Immunization
Learning Outcome and Objectives
As a result of attending this training learners will expand their knowledge and competence on health inequities in influenza and COVID-19 immunization coverage and how to address these inequities in their practices.
After viewing the webcast, participants will be able to:
- Define the term health inequities
- Describe examples of health inequities in influenza and COVID-19 immunizations
- Describe the current status of influenza and COVID-19 immunizations in New York State
- Recognize strategies to address/reduce health inequities in influenza and COVID-19 immunizations
Activity Materials
Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits expired for this program on November 30, 2022. We encourage you to fill out the evaluation as your responses helps us to plan future programs.