| January 2008, Volume 3, No. 1 |
| Vaccines: 2008 |
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Learning Objectives
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To understand the technology used to create human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and to determine its appropriate use.
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To explore the genesis of the rotavirus vaccine and its administration schedule.
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To determine the appropriate populations for the combined tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine.
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To recognize waning varicella vaccine response and the resulting potential for development of varicella zoster.
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To review the 2006 recommendation for vaccination against hepatitis A.
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To learn the method for in uenza vaccine creation each year and understand the recent problems with vaccine supply.
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Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, FAAPDr. Edwards disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device. |
Margaret C. Fisher, MD, FAAPDr. Fisher disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device. |
Paul A. Offit, MD, FAAPCurrent Sources of Funding from Commercial Interests: Merck & Company. This issue does not contain a discussion of an unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device. |
