When?
Wednesday, 29 April 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
Where?
Via Zoom
In a dynamic regional scenario marked by epidemiological changes and persistent challenges for immunization programs, measles continues to be a significant public health threat. This webinar provides a practical update on the regional situation of measles and rubella, with emphasis on key clinical aspects, modified presentations in vaccinated individuals, and long-term immunological implications. Drawing on the experience of regional specialists, the session will address frequently asked questions that arise during field work in outbreak preparedness and response, providing useful elements to support timely decision-making.
Agenda
Topic | Panelists |
11:00 a.m. (EDT) Welcome remarks | Daniel Salas, Executive Manager, Comprehensive Immunization Special Program, PAHO |
11:10 a.m. (EDT) Measles and Rubella: Update on the regional situation and key elements for response | Dr. Álvaro Whittembury and Dr. Gloria Rey, Regional Advisors, Comprehensive Immunization Special Program, PAHO |
11:25 a.m. (EDT) Clinical aspects of measles and rubella and differential diagnoses. Modified measles. Immune amnesia | Dr. Herminio Hernández Adjunct Pediatrician. Cayetano Heredia National Hospital |
11:50 a.m. (EDT) Measles vaccination: available vaccines, indications for use, precautions and contraindications. Vaccination in special populations and vaccine effectiveness | Dr. Ángela Gentile Pediatric infectious disease specialist, epidemiologist Head of the Department of Epidemiology Ricardo Gutiérrez Children's Hospital. |
12:10 p.m. (EDT) Questions and comments | All the participants Moderator: Dr. Álvaro Whittembury |
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