KICK THE FLU SUMMIT 2019

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Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Summit Description: Now in its 15th year, Kick the Flu 2019 will convene medical. health, and community service providers to share information, collaborate, and strategize about how to promote and increase the rate of flu immunizations throughout San Diego County during the 2019-20 influenza season


Who Should Attend: Medical/health care providers and staff • Public health practitioners • Social service employees • Pharmacists • School nurses and administrators • Daycare staff • Older adult service staff • Community organizations • Other health professionals, students, and volunteers

Free Continuing Education: Provider #CEP579 is aproved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide continuing contact hours for this training 

Speakers & Topics
Jennifer Nelson, MPH
County of San Diego, HHSA
2018-19 Flu Season Report

Mark Sawyer, MD
University of California, San Diego
2019-20 Flu Vaccine ACIP Guidelines and Flu Vaccine Products

Guest Speaker: Neil Silverman, MD
Center for Fetal Medicine and Women's Ultrasound
Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy

Keynote Speaker: Karen Ernst, MA
Voices for Vaccines
Addressing Flu Vaccine Myths and Flu Vaccine Hesitancy


FOR MORE INFO AND FREE REGISTRATION
https://ktf2019.eventbrite.com

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.