Event Description
In this webinar, Dr. Paul Carson provides a comprehensive overview of how vaccine safety is monitored in the United States. He explains how safety is prioritized throughout the vaccine development and approval process and outlines the various vaccine safety surveillance systems currently in place. Dr. Carson highlights the differences among these systems and describes how they collaborate to detect and assess potential safety signals. He also shares historical examples of how vaccine surveillance has successfully identified and responded to safety concerns, illustrating the real-world impact of these efforts. This presentation offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, public health experts, and anyone interested in how vaccine safety is ensured and maintained.
About the Speaker
Paul Carson, MD, FACP, is an infectious disease physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. He is currently an Emeritus Professor of Practice at the North Dakota State University Department of Public Health, where he founded and previously served as the Medical Director for the Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE). He is also a Professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He has held many roles within Sanford Health, including Chair of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Director of Clinical Research, and Chief Quality Officer.
Continuing Education
This webinar is no longer being offered for continuing education credits. For questions regarding continuing education, please email cire.cme@ndsu.edu.