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    Dr John Amuasi

    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

    Dr Amuasi heads the Global Health Department of the School of Public Health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, where he is also a lecturer. He is group leader of the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine and the Bernhard Nocht Institute of Tropical Medicine in Hamburg, Germany, and a board member of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. read more

    Dr Amuasi’s research involves clinical and field epidemiologic studies on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, snakebite and other neglected tropical diseases. He is also coordinating research on the clinical characterization of COVID-19 in Africa, and is the principal investigator for various studies on COVID-19 in Ghana, including drug and vaccine clinical trials.

    Dr Amuasi co-chairs the Lancet One Health Commission and serves as an executive committee member of the African coaLition for Epidemic Research, Response and Training (ALERRT).

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    Dr John Amuasi discloses: Grants/research support from Sanofi.
    Dr Christina Obiero

    Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya

    Dr Christina W Obiero is a clinical investigator at the Kenya Medical Research Institute – Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya. read more

    Dr Obiero undertook her medical training at the University of Nairobi and has a Master of Public Health degree from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, MD, USA. 

    Dr Obiero has led/co-led several research projects investigating the causes, diagnosis and treatment of serious infections in neonates and young children in resource-limited settings. She is an International Society for Infectious Diseases emerging leader in infectious diseases and a member of the Alpha Chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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    Dr Christina Obiero has no interests/relationships or affiliations to disclose in relation to this activity.
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    Practical considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in Africa

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    • Outline the benefits and risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines
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    In this activity, experts in infectious diseases respond to questions from the primary care, respiratory and infectious diseases communities on the benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccination, the reasons for low vaccine uptake, and how healthcare workers can help to improve acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.

    This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME. read more

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    This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of infectious disease specialists, respiratory disease specialists and primary care physicians involved in the management of COVID-19 infection.

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    USF Health adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to influence content have disclosed to USF Health any financial relationship with an ineligible organization. USF Health has reviewed and mitigated all relevant financial relationships related to the content of the activity. The relevant relationships are listed below. All individuals not listed have no relevant financial relationships.

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    Dr John Amuasi discloses: Grants/research support from Sanofi.

    Dr Christina Obiero has no interests/relationships or affiliations to disclose in relation to this activity.

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    USF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institution.

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    Practical considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in Africa
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    A visitor to your clinic has told you they have not received the COVID-19 vaccine yet, as they do not feel there is enough evidence for its safety. What will you tell them about the available safety data?

    Adverse events are common but mostly mild following COVID-19 vaccination.1–3 The most commonly reported adverse events are headache, pyrexia and injection-site reactions, as expected with vaccines given via injection.3 However, serious adverse events are infrequently reported.1,2,4 Studies from countries in Africa reported serious adverse events in <1.5% of vaccinated people.1,2,4  

    References

    1. Osibogun AO, et al. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2023;30:18–24.
    2. Takuva S, et al. PLoS Med. 2022;19:e1004024.
    3. Ogar CK, et al. Drug Saf. 2023;doi:10.1007/s40264-023-01279-3.
    4. Wu Q, et al. BMC Med. 2021;19:173.
    Question 2/4
    You are a HCW who has not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, but who has already been infected with the virus. You are considering being vaccinated but are unsure whether you need it. Which of the following are among the reasons why HCWs in a similar situation should be vaccinated?

    HCW, healthcare worker.

    HCWs play important roles in improving confidence in COVID-19 vaccination; however, some remain hesitant to receive the vaccine. HCWs are seen as leaders in society and as trusted, expert and reliable sources of information.1,2 Encouraging HCW vaccination is important to promote vaccine uptake; hesitant HCWs are unlikely to recommend the vaccine.2 In addition, vaccination acceptance and uptake across the entire population are important to limit the spread of the virus.3

    Abbreviation

    HCW, healthcare worker.

    References

    1. Peterson CJ, et al. Vaccines (Basel). 2022;10:948.
    2. Biswas N, et al. J Community Health. 2021;46:1244–51.
    3. Omer SB, et al. Lancet. 2021;398:2186–92.
    Question 3/4
    What strategies can be used by HCWs to address misinformation and improve public understanding of COVID-19 vaccination?

    HCW, healthcare worker.

    Misinformation, particularly from social media, can impact vaccine perception and reduce acceptance.1 A clear message is important to disseminate information through meaningful engagement.2 HCWs should engage with the community to promote information that is attuned to specific needs.3  Using HCWs with links to the community, who can speak the local language, can improve relationships and vaccine uptake.3

    Abbreviation

    HCW, healthcare worker.

    References

    1. Carcelen AC, et al. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2022;18:1–6.
    2. Collins J, et al. BMJ Global Health. 2021;6:e006951.
    3. Omer SB, et al. Lancet. 2021;398:2186–92.
    Question 4/4
    You work in a clinic in a town where many people are still unvaccinated. The community often discusses and shares information on the COVID-19 vaccine that they have read on global social media platforms; however, they often inadvertently share misinformation. How would you direct them to more useful and accurate information?

    HCW, healthcare worker.

    Tailoring delivery strategies is important to target groups and improve vaccine uptake.1 Misinformation remains a common reason for low vaccine uptake, and people share it, even with good intentions.2,3 Understanding the networks that disseminate misinformation is important to tackling the spread. Social media campaigns can be an effective way to share accurate information.1,2 Communication should continue through traditional methods such as from HCWs to maximize reach.2

    References

    1. Collins J, et al. BMJ Global Health. 2021;6:e006951.
    2. Carcelen AC, et al. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2022;18:1–6.
    3. Gabarron E, et al. Bull World Health Organ. 2021;99:455–63A.
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    The information provided by this CME activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

    USF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institution.

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