Childhood Immunization in the Pandemic
Childhood Immunization in the Pandemic
Family MedicineGeneral PracticePaediatrics
CME Unit: 1 Point | 
1 hour | 
16 Feb 2023
Overview
About this course
Public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic such as social distancing, school closures, cancellation of mass gatherings & travel restrictions led to a decrease in childhood immunizations. Around 80 million children were affected by the disrupted routine immunization, and this puts them at risk for other deadly vaccine-preventable diseases. This e-learning module discusses strategies for routine immunization during the pandemic and summarizes the catch-up vaccination for children and adolescents.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to- Learn how the pandemic affected routine childhood vaccinations
- Know the effect of the disruption and delay in routine vaccinations
- Identify strategies for routine vaccinations during the pandemic
- Review the catch-up vaccination schedule for children and adolescents
Topics covered
- Effect of the pandemic on routine vaccination
- Effect of the disruption and delay of routine vaccination
- Strategies for routine vaccination in the pandemic
- Catch-up vaccination for children and adolescents
1 CME Point Available
- This module is accredited for 1 CME Point for medical practitioners enrolled in The Medical Council of Hong Kong’s Continuing Medical Education Programme for Practising Doctors who are not taking CME for Specialists.
- This module is accredited for both Hong Kong Doctors Union (HKDU) members and non-members
- This module is accredited for 1 CME Point for fellows of the Hong Kong College of Physicians.
- Please note that this module will not earn CME credit for fellows of colleges not listed here.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CME points.