Ethics of Immunizations in Healthcare
Course Overview
The ethics of immunizations in healthcare explore the balance between public health and individual rights. Key themes include ensuring just and equitable access to vaccines, emphasizing fairness for all populations. Informed consent is vital, respecting individuals' autonomy and fostering trust in vaccination efforts. Policies aim to minimize harm by preventing disease outbreaks and safeguarding those who cannot receive vaccines. This course examines these ethical principles to promote ethical d
Course Objectives
By the end of this CME course, participants will be able to:
Analyze the ethical tension between public health goals and individual rights in immunization practices.
Discuss strategies to ensure just and equitable access to vaccines across diverse populations.
Explain the importance of informed consent in vaccination, including how it promotes autonomy and trust.
Evaluate policies aimed at minimizing harm through vaccination, particularly in preventing disease outbreaks and protecting vulnerable populations.
Apply ethical principles to real-world immunization scenarios, fostering responsible decision-making in healthcare.
Target Audience
All active Physician, Physician Assistant & Anesthesiologist Assistant licensees. All CMEs must be AMA PRA Category 1 (for MDs and AAs), classified by the AAPA as Category 1 (for PAs), or NSBME Board approved
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Luis Medina-Garcia, MD, FIDSA
None of the speakers, planners, nor reviewers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing products used by or on patients.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. Remaining persons in control of content have no financial relationships.
Disclosure
Luis Medina-Garcia, MD, FIDSA discloses no such relationships exist
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
October 13th, 2025
Date of Most Recent Review
October 13th, 2025
Expiration Date
October 13th, 2028