Infections resulting in cancers and cancer-related infections: the role of vaccines

Event Description

This course will explore the intersection between virology and oncology. The course will highlight the role of vaccines in both preventing cancers and their infectious complications. It will explore special populations such as children, pregnant and lactating women, as well as bone marrow recipients.

Intended audience: 

The course is open for ID and CM professionals with a strong focus on practitioners

Objectives:

• Increase awareness and implementation of vaccines to prevent cancers
• Strengthen knowledge in vaccination strategies decreasing the risk of infections in cancer patients, especially those planned to receive chemotherapy
• Set an individualised immunisation programme for different scenarios
• Discuss special populations, such as children, pregnant and lactating women
• Teach vaccination in bone marrow transplant recipients and other specific scenarios

Course coordinator:

Justyna Kowalska, Warsaw, Poland

Organisers: 

EVASG - Vaccines
ESGVH - Viral Hepatitis
ESTISG - Sexually Transmitted Infections
Medical University of Warsaw

Accreditation:

ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation. 
Each participant can only receive the number of credits according to actual participation in the event and upon completion of the feedback survey.

Certification:

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending sessions will be able to receive the certification.

Do not miss the opportunity to update your knowledge with an extensive network of experts in the field and register now!
 

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Duration: 2 days