This activity will provide information from experts in the field of seasonal and pandemic influenza and other health care professionals who are actively managing adult populations. Those who care for adult populations require seasonally updated information on the epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, and management of influenza. Preparation for flu season includes an understanding of current epidemiologic trends and immunization efforts. This understanding will also aid in influenza pandemic preparedness in the event of an outbreak.

The program is targeted to physicians and healthcare providers involved in the treatment of those at risk for seasonal and pandemic influenza.

• Identify adult patients at risk for seasonal influenza based on current epidemiologic trends
• Employ practices to improve immunization rates and implement programs that will improve the success of immunization in practice settings
• Use knowledge of current data and expert recommendations to determine when to appropriately prescribe antiviral therapies for the prevention and treatment of influenza

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of NYU Post-Graduate Medical School and the Lenox Hill Hospital. NYU Post-Graduate Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The NYU Post-Graduate Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For further information about this internet CME activity, contact the NYU Post-Graduate Medical School at 212-263-5292.

The NYU Post-Graduate Medical School adheres to ACCME Essential Areas and policies, including the Standards for Commercial Support regarding industry support of continuing medical education. In order to resolve any identified Conflicts of Interest, disclosure information is provided during the planning process to ensure resolution of any identified conflicts. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships, as well as the discussion of unlabeled or unapproved use of any drug, device or procedure by the faculty, is made known below.

Virginia A. Caine, MD

• Dr Caine has no real or apparent conflicts of interest to report nor any financial relationships to disclose.

Sonja S. Hutchins, MD, MPH, DrPH, FACPM

• Dr Hutchins has no real or apparent conflicts of interest to report nor any financial relationships to disclose.

Arnold S. Monto, MD

• Dr. Monto holds research grants from Sanofi-Pasteur. He is a consultant for GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Roche Laboratories, Inc., and Solvay Pharmaceuticals.

Michael L. Tapper, MD

• Dr. Tapper receives fees for non-CME services from Gilead Sciences, Inc. or its agents.

The independent reviewer has no real or apparent conflicts of interest to report.

Internet Activity

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