IDWeek 2024 will take place from October 16-19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. This prestigious event is the collaborative effort of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA), the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP).

As the foremost gathering for infectious disease health professionals, IDWeek 2024 provides a unique opportunity for experts to come together, share knowledge, and enhance patient care and public health outcomes through collaboration. It offers a chance to connect with peers, learn from each other’s expertise, and contribute to the advancement of the field. If you have not yet registered for this year’s meeting, we strongly encourage you to do so here. 

Listed below are some of the essential CME sessions at IDWeek 2024 focusing on COVID-19, including prevention, contending with vaccine hesitancy and mitigating the infection risk during large gatherings. The sessions are arranged in chronological order for your convenience.

Changing the Vaccine Narrative: Building Confidence Across the Lifespan

  • Date/Time: October 17, 2024 @ 1:45 PM
  • Location: Petree D
  • Description: This session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of vaccination, ensuring they are well-informed and prepared to make informed decisions regarding their health and the health of those around them.

Let’s Get Real: Using Virtual and Extended Reality for Infection Prevention, Control Training and Education of Front Line Staff

  • Date/Time: October 17, 2024 @ 3:15 PM
  • Location: Concourse 151
  • Description: This session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively incorporate virtual reality technology into their infection control training programs.

Thinking Outside the Box: Immunotherapy for Immunocompromised Host

  • Date/Time: October 17, 2024 @ 3:15 PM
  • Location: 502 B
  • Description: This session will provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively target the defective host response in order to combat various viral and bacterial infectious diseases.

Pandemic Preparedness Through a Diagnostic Lens

  • Date/Time: October 18, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
  • Location: 502 A
  • Description: The attendees will be able to articulate the FFX-DX template protocol for focused end-user validation of a first in-house developed test (IHDT) for molecular detection of Pathogen X, as well as discuss the continuous progress and objectives of a national laboratory response system.

Let’s Not Be Rash: Infectious Rashes and Their Mimickers

  • Date/Time: October 18, 2024 @ 10:30 AM
  • Location: 502 B
  • Description: This session will provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively recognize and differentiate between various skin conditions in diverse populations, particularly in immunocompromised children. Additionally, participants will gain insight into the complexities of rheumatologic conditions that can present similarly to infectious rashes.

Respiratory Viruses: The Big 3

  • Date/Time: October 18, 2024 @ 1:45 PM
  • Location: Petree C
  • Description: This session will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of these topics, allowing them to better address and manage these important public health issues.

Mass Gatherings and Emerging Infectious Diseases

  • Date/Time: October 19, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
  • Location: 403 B
  • Description: This session will review preventive measures to mitigate the spread of emerging infections among individuals attending mass gatherings.

IDWeek 2024 will feature in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in treatment and patient care. This event promises to be enlightening and captivating, providing attendees with valuable insights and knowledge. We are excited to attend and look forward to your presence at the conference.

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