Session: B1 - Adolescent Hepatitis Prevention via Education and Vaccination


Columbia C Tuesday, December 6, 2005: 1:45 PM-2:45 PM
B1: B1 - Adolescent Hepatitis Prevention via Education and Vaccination
This workshop will include information and experience on how to work with school programs, and preventing hepatitis by the use of "Liver Wellness" education for all, vaccination for high-risk adolescents, and bridging their barriers
Learning Objectives: A. Outline strategies for hepatitis prevention for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. B. Identify specific intervention strategies that address the needs of individuals in high-risk groups E. Identify and access communication, education, and training needs and available resources for viral hepatitis prevention and control; evaluate the effectiveness of education and training methods.
Moderator:	Dielda Robertson
1:45 PM		How schools work, and how to work with schools - James Bogden, Project Director, Safe and Healthy School Project, Nat’l Assoc. of State Boards of Education
2:05 PM	17	Administration of Hepatitis Vaccination Series to At-Risk Teens in the Public Health Setting, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States, 2005 Kelly N. Kelley
2:25 PM	18	Liver Wellness - An Effective Approach to Promoting Prevention of Viral Hepatitis Thelma King Thiel

Columbia C Tuesday, December 6, 2005: 1:45 PM-2:45 PM