PREP Audio - Vaccines 2008
January 2008, Volume 3, No. 1

Vaccines: 2008

Vaccines: 2008

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the technology used to create human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and to determine its appropriate use.
  • To explore the genesis of the rotavirus vaccine and its administration schedule.
  • To determine the appropriate populations for the combined tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine.
  • To recognize waning varicella vaccine response and the resulting potential for development of varicella zoster.
  • To review the 2006 recommendation for vaccination against hepatitis A.
  • To learn the method for in uenza vaccine creation each year and understand the recent problems with vaccine supply.
Vaccines: 2008

Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, FAAP

Dr. 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.

Vaccines: 2008

Margaret C. Fisher, MD, FAAP

Dr. 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.

Vaccines: 2008

Paul A. Offit, MD, FAAP

Current 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.