MMR Vaccine

Overview

4.3 out of 5 (15 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

21 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Measles-containing vaccines are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and indicated for the routine immunization of children and adolescents. These vaccines are also recommended for adults born after 1970 who have not been immunized. Adults born before 1970 are generally considered to have acquired natural immunity to measles. However, susceptible patients, such as healthcare workers, military personnel, and travelers outside North America, should receive the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to safeguard against potential infection.

The MMR vaccine is a live attenuated combination vaccine formulated with live attenuated viruses, making it a harmless, less-virulent version of the infectious agents it targets. This vaccine is designed to prevent infectious diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella by strengthening the immune system. Due to its live attenuated nature, the MMR vaccine demonstrates high efficacy but necessitates multiple doses for complete immunity to be attained. Furthermore, this vaccine is recommended for specific patient populations as post-exposure prophylaxis. This activity provides an overview of the MMR vaccine's indications, mechanism of action, administration, and notable adverse reactions for the interprofessional healthcare team members for safely administering the vaccine to patients, depending on various patient populations and clinical settings. This activity aims to provide healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge of vaccine administration, thereby enhancing patient outcomes by promoting acceptance of the MMR vaccine and preventing associated infections.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patients eligible for MMR vaccination based on age, immunization history, and risk factors.

  • Implement evidence-based guidelines for administering the MMR vaccine, considering factors such as timing, dosing, administration schedules, and individual patient needs.

  • Select alternative vaccination strategies for patients with specific contraindications or medical conditions that preclude MMR vaccine use.

  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers about the benefits, risks, and importance of MMR vaccination to optimize patient outcomes.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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