FOR MEDIA
Nation’s Top Medical Experts Urge Vaccination for More Adults
A news conference sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
Survey shows disturbing trend: Decreased knowledge and awareness in younger adults could indicate grim future for preventive care
July 22, 2009, 10:30 am – 11:30 am ET
A panel of experts from academia, government, health professional societies and the public health field addressed the gravity and implications of low immunization rates among American adults and called for increased awareness and uptake of vaccines at a national news conference.
News Conference Press Release
NFID Survey Fact Sheet
NFID Survey Graphs
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Agenda
Introduction: Adult immunization is an Important Element of a Healthier Life
William Schaffner, MD, President-Elect, NFID; Chairman, Department of Preventive Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
William Schaffner, MD Biography
Trends in Adult Immunization Rates: 2009 National Health Interview Survey Results
Anne Schuchat, MD, Assistant Surgeon General, United States Public Health Service; Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Anne Schuchat, MD Biography
Adults Lack Knowledge about Vaccine-Preventable Diseases; the Problem is Even More Apparent in Younger Adults
Susan J. Rehm, MD, Medical Director, NFID; Vice Chair, Department of Infectious Disease and Executive Director, Physician Health, Cleveland Clinic
Susan J. Rehm, MD Biography
Active Steps to Ensure Protection of Young Adults and Their Families
Stanley A. Gall, MD, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health and Professor of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville; American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Liaison Representative to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Stanley A. Gall, MD Biography
Caregiver Protect Thyself: Baby Boomers Must Take Responsibility for Their Health
Robert H. Hopkins, MD, Associate Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Vaccine Medical Advisory Committee, Arkansas Department of Health; Adult Immunization Physician Advisory Board Member and Arkansas Chapter Governor, American College of Physicians
Robert H. Hopkins, MD Biography
Americans 50-Plus at High Risk for Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease
Cora L. Christian, MD, MPH, AARP Board of Directors
Cora L. Christian, MD, MPH Biography
Closing Remarks
William Schaffner, MD
