Topic
Update on COVID Testing, Variants and Vaccines

Presented By
Alan T. Evangelista, PhD, director of microbiology & virology/molecular diagnostics, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the nature of viral shedding of SARS-CoV-2 and how it can be applied to test utilization
• Describe current COVID variants, their geographic spread, and their impact on specific populations
• Review vaccine formulations and guidelines for use of boosters

Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children

Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Tower Health 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.

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