Since 2020, Lisa Gargano, PhD, MPH has been the Chief of the Office of Immunization at the Rhode Island Department of Health. Dr. Gargano received both her PhD in Immunology and MPH in Epidemiology from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She has over 15 years of experience in research and public health, both nationally and internationally, across different areas including infectious disease, immunizations, mental health, substance use, and disaster epidemiology. Dr. Gargano has worked in every level of government and enjoys working with programs to improve program efficiency and streamline program activities to best serve the public.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the vaccines available for the 2024-2025 fall season.
- Discuss how to recommend the vaccines to the patients and/or populations they serve.
- Apply the recommended schedule for timing of vaccine administration for fall vaccines.
Continuing Education:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. The Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: Rhode Island Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participations in this activity.
