Tuesday, June 23, 2026

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians cordially invites you to attend a CME presentation titled, “Immunizations: Updates in Recommendations, Options and Communication Practices Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy.”  

Learning Objectives

1.  Compare and contrast currently recommended guidance for vaccinations by the CDC vs. AAFP/ACP/AAP.
2. Discuss updates in guidance and recommendations for vaccines.
3. Discuss updates in guidance and recommendations for adult vaccines.
4. Explore approaches to addressing vaccine hesitancy.

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required.  

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Program Faculty

Dr. Laura Rachal is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her medical school training at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans prior to her residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Tulane School of Medicine. She has since completed both Adult and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowships at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and Adult Infectious Diseases. Her research focuses on creating accessible education on infectious diseases for all health professions and improving patient-physician communication practices and quality improvement related to these endeavors. Of note, she is the author of a book chapter on pediatric vaccinations and vaccine hesitancy and is actively involved locally in ongoing efforts to increase public health resilience related to vaccine-preventable diseases, HIV, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.