Webinar: Flu Facts: The latest on H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza September 22, 2009

1.5 CPE Credits

More than 40,000 cases and over 300 deaths of the H1N1 flu have been reported, yet the issue has nearly disappeared from the headlines. How can you protect yourself and stay healthy?

Find out the latest information on the H1N1 virus from Ms. Showalter who will share what she learned at July 29th meeting of Center for Disease Control's Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. Specifically, you'll get tips for taking care of yourself and those around you, by:

-Identifying who should receive the H1N1 vaccine and when
-Describing the history and development of the H1N1 flu
-Providing recommendations on prevention and anti-viral medication use

Speaker: Melissa Showalter RN, BSN is the Director of Onsite Events for WellCall, a corporate wellness provider based out of San Francisco. Melissa has a bachelor's degree in nursing from Creighton University, Omaha, NE and holds registered nursing licenses from several states. Melissa has over 16 years of vaccination experience including managing a federal Vaccine For Children program, school nursing and pediatric nursing. The past 11 years she has focused primarily on nationwide corporate screening and immunization events.

NCHRA Members: $55 / General: $70.

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org