Overview
The goal of this learning activity is to provide doctors with a comprehensive review on the importance of maternal pertussis immunisation to protect newborns.
Upon completing thismodule, participants will have a better understanding of the following aspects:
• The burden of pertussis
• The rationale of maternal pertussis vaccination
• Clinical benefit and safety associated with maternal pertussis vaccination
• Current pertussis vaccination recommendation during pregnancy
• Barriers to and predictors for maternal immunisation uptake
CPD Reviewer:
Dr Rosnida Mohd Noh
Lecturer and Infectious Diseases Physician
Universiti Teknologi MARA;
Sungai Buloh Hospital
NOTE :
Please read thoroughly & understand the module before attempting the assessment questions.
Terms & Conditions:
■ Participants must obtain a minimum score of 8/10 (80%) to be awarded 1 point.
■ MIMS Education and MIMS Medica shall not be responsible or liable for the outcome of your CPD points.
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