Pertussis vaccination in patients with respiratory illness

This Research Review E-Learning Module is intended for New Zealand GPs and covers pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination in individuals with respiratory illness such as asthma or COPD. It is based on the Research Review Educational Series publication of the same title.

Before starting the module please read the Research Review Educational Series publication, accessed through the link below:

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Educational Series - Pertussis vaccination in patients with respiratory illness

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This E-Learning Module covers:

• Pertussis epidemiology pathophysiology
• Clinical course and burden of disease of pertussis
• Pertussis in patients with respiratory compromise
• Immunisation against pertussis
• Funded pertussis vaccines in New Zealand
• Immunisation schedules and length of immunity

Learning outcomes

After completing this module you should have an improved understanding of:

• Pertussis epidemiology pathophysiology
• Clinical course and burden of disease of pertussis
• Pertussis in patients with respiratory compromise
• Immunisation against pertussis
• Funded pertussis vaccines in New Zealand
• Immunisation schedules and length of immunity

Contributing experts

Expert commentary has been provided by Professor Lutz Beckert, a respiratory physician at Canterbury DHB, and by Dr Mike Maze, a respiratory and infectious diseases physician, also at Canterbury DHB. 

Module questions have been developed by Dr Chris Tofield, who works in primary care skin cancer treatment, is clinical advisor at Bay of Plenty District Health Board, and consultant to Research Review.

Accreditation

“Pertussis vaccination in patients with respiratory illness” E-Learning Module has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 1 CME credit for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
Further info

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