Boston City Wide Allergy Immunology Rounds 2022: 
COVID-19 Vaccine Allergy: Epidemiology and Public Health Implications 
COVID-19 Vaccine Allergic Reactions – Much Ado About Nothing?

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Description:

This lecture series provides cutting edge updates on topics of clinical importance to local specialists in the fields of Allergy and Immunology as well as specialists in the field of Pulmonary Medicine, ENT and Dermatology from the local teaching hospitals in Boston as well as the surrounding communities. The audience also includes fellows in training in allergy and immunology, Pulmonary Medicine and ENT. By selecting speakers of national renown and addressing a spectrum of topics, this series is a major educational event in the monthly academic calendar in Boston.

Learning Objectives:

COVID-19 Vaccine Allergy: Epidemiology and Public Health Implications 

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Present the epidemiology of immediate allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccines.

2. Describe the epidemiology of delayed allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines.

3. Explain the public health implications of allergic symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 Vaccine Allergic Reactions – Much Ado About Nothing?

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Appreciate the nature of reactions being reported to COVID-19 vaccines.

2. Evaluate patients who have had adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines.

3. Provide advice to patients regarding the future administration of COVID-19 vaccines after an adverse reaction to a previously administered dose.

Target Audience:

This activity is intended for all academic and community based Allergist, Pulmonologist, ENT specialists and Dermatologist, fellows in training as well as registered nurses who work in the specialized fields of Medicine. It is targeted to the greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts area.

Agenda:

 * Fellow's Tutorial is not eligible for CME credit
**Before the educational activity, during breaks, and after the educational activity - you have  the opportunity to view/meet with Virtual Exhibitors

Faculty:

Aidan Long, MD - Course Director
Associate Professor of Medicine, 
Harvard Medical School;
Director, Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program,
Clinical Director, Allergy Unit, 
Massachusetts General Hospital

Kimberly Blumenthal, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Assistant Physician, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

John Kelso, MD
Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,
Scripps Clinic
San Diego, California 

Accreditation:

In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Provided By:

Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Brigham