Course Overview: Half Day 'Travel Vaccination' Update Session (Optional Add-On or Standalone Course)

Note: This session is offered as an optional add-on or standalone course for participants who are practicing in the area of Travel Health

Agenda:

12:45: Registration
13:00: Introduction and Course Objectives
13:05: Risk Assessment - Traveler, Destination, and Vaccines
14:00: Addressing Complex Travelers' Needs
14:30: Coffee Break
14:45: NHS Vaccine Schedule for Travel
15:00: Private Vaccine Schedule for Travel
15:15: Health Promotion for Non-Vaccine Preventable Diseases
15:30: Malaria: Understanding and Mitigation
15:45: Complex Patient Scenarios - Group Work and Shared Learning
16:00: Question and Answer Session for Shared Learning and Addressing Common Problems in Primary Care

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of this 'Travel Vaccination' update session, participants will be able to:

1. Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessment:

- Apply effective risk assessment strategies to evaluate the traveler, destination, and appropriate vaccine recommendations, considering individual health conditions and travel factors.

2. Address Needs of Complex Travelers:

- Analyze and address the unique vaccination requirements of complex travelers, including those with underlying health conditions and special needs.

3. Navigate NHS and Private Vaccine Schedules:

- Differentiate between the NHS and private vaccine schedules for travel, ensuring accurate administration of vaccines based on travel plans and personal preferences.

4. Promote Health for Non-Vaccine Preventable Diseases:

- Educate travelers about non-vaccine preventable health risks associated with travel destinations, promoting effective health promotion measures.

5. Understand and Manage Malaria Risks:

- Grasp the nuances of malaria prevention, including understanding malaria transmission, the selection of appropriate prophylaxis, and educating travelers on malaria risk reduction.

6. Collaborate in Complex Patient Scenarios:

- Participate in group discussions and shared learning exercises to collaboratively navigate complex travel-related patient scenarios, fostering a multidisciplinary approach.

Immunisation Update - Travel Health