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1. Analyze what we continue to learn regarding the modes of transmission.
2. Determine the risk factors that correlate to complications of COVID-19.
3. Appraise the best treatments for COVID-19 complications.
4. Differentiate between the vaccines for COVID-19 in detail (mRNA & vector associated).
5. Respond confidently to patient questions regarding safety of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Risk Factors for COVID-19 and Influenza

• Contact with known case of COVID-19
• Real risks for healthcare workers
• Do not come to work ill-no excuse!!
• 65 years of age or older
• Co-morbidities
• Re-admission rates: What is going wrong?
• The overlap with our typical influenza season

Testing for COVID and Influenza

• Antigen vs PCR
• Antibody testing

Critical Infection Control Standards – Keep Your Patients, Yourself and Your Family Safe

• Influenza –like precautions
• Disinfecting and isolation
• Personnel protective equipment – Use and re-use guidelines

Travel

• Travel time may be extended
• Is it safe to travel?
• Precautions
• Testing before air travel
• Vaccine
• Cruise ships-when or if?

Disinfections

• Does the environment play a major role in transmission?
• Lipid vs nonlipid microorganisms
• Appropriate disinfectants

Transmission of COVID-19

• Days vs. weeks
• Asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic
• Antibody testing and immunity
• Reinfection possibilities

Prevention from Infection for Healthcare Workers

• Social distancing at work
• Lunch and social distancing
• DON and Duff PPEs
• Masks: N-95 vs. Surgical
• Handwashing
• Keep hands from face
• Being well vaccinated-not just COVID vaccine!

Possible COVID-19 Treatment and Vaccines

• Remdesvir
• Lopinavir/Ritonavir
• Casirivimab and Imdevimab
• Antibody infusion – Bamlanivimab

Treatments for Influenza and Vaccines

• Oseltamivir
• Zanamivir
• Baloxavir
• Peramivir
• Egg based vs recombinant or cell culture vaccine

Vaccine Influenza COVID-19

• Associated vector and mRNA types
• Other vaccines platforms
• Side effects

Strategies to Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy

• Science vs fiction
• Be truthful about possible side effects
• Herd immunity
• I’ve had COVID-19, should I get the vaccine?
• Will the COVID-19 vaccine be needed annually

William "Barry" Inman has 40 years of experience as an epidemiologist, working for a busy health department in Florida. In his current role, Barry is responsible for control of communicable diseases through surveillance and investigation methods, working directly with the infection control personnel in hospitals, long-term care, acute long-term care, and NASA. He advises concerning appropriate precautions/management strategies and assists infectious disease physicians in the diagnosis of uncommon or exotic diseases by working as a liaison between the Department of Health in Florida and the CDC.

Barry has vast experience in outbreak mitigation and prevention, whether within a healthcare facility, in the community or on a cruise ship. His expertise has been sought for a variety of outbreaks, including: rubella, influenza, legionnaire's disease, measles, pertussis, norovirus and multi-drug resistant microorganism (MRSA, CRE, ESBL). Numerous awards have been bestowed upon Barry for his contributions to minimize the effects of constantly evolving infectious diseases.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: William "Barry" Inman has employment relationships with Brevard County Health Department, Circles of Care, Brevard Community College, Circles of Care, and Health First Inc. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: William "Barry" Inman is a member of the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control, the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control Local Chapter 45, and the Florida Practitioners of Infection Control.

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