The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC |
Ontario
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E8: Varicella Vaccination Updates and Results of Studies Eight Years into the Vaccination Program | |||
This workshop will provide an update of the varicella vaccination program, describing the impact on incidence, susceptibility, and results of VZV laboratory surveillance. | |||
Learning Objectives: Participants should be able to utilize different surveillance systems to measure the impact of the varicella vaccination program.
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Moderator: | Aisha Jumaan | ||
11:00 AM | Introductory Remarks | ||
11:05 AM | 1965 | The Incidence of Varicella and Herpes Zoster in Massachusetts as Measured by the Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) During a Period of Increasing Varicella Vaccine Coverage, 1998-2000 W. Katherine Yih, Daniel Brooks, Karen Clements, Susan Lett, Aisha Jumaan, Jane Seward | |
11:25 AM | 2087 | Varicella Susceptibility among Women Attending Prenatal Clinics in Philadelphia Kimberly Mammano, Denise James, Abike James, Karl Heath, Dana Perella, Mary Mulholland, Barbara Watson, Aisha Jumaan, Kelly Plott, Scott Schmid, Jane Seward | |
11:45 AM | Presentation — Scott Schmid | ||
12:05 PM | Discussion |