Delaware Health Alert Network #385
May 11, 2018 4:19 pm
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FREE LYME DISEASE CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is sharing with all health care providers
the availability of a webinar on Lyme disease, jointly produced by the Medical Society of
Delaware (MSD) and DPH. The webinar is offered at no cost. The MSD designates this enduring
educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SUMMARY
This webinar describes the epidemiology (with particular emphasis on Delaware), early
recognition, and prevention of Lyme disease. The webinar is suitable for physicians, physician
assistants, and all levels of nurses (i.e., advanced practice, RN, LPN). Early recognition of
Lyme disease is key to decreasing associated morbidity and promoting positive health outcomes.
BACKGROUND
Lyme disease continues to be the most common vectorborne disease in the United States. Delaware
is considered a high-incidence state for Lyme disease. It is the third most common notifiable
condition in Delaware behind sexually-transmitted diseases and hepatitis C.
ACCESS THE WEBINAR
To access the webinar and gain Continuing Education credit, visit
https://www.latticeconnections.com/cmps/jsp/gateway.jsp?eec=LD1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- DPH Lyme disease website: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dph/epi/lyme.html
- CDC’s Lyme Disease for Healthcare Providers website: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/healthcare/index.html
- For any other inquiry regarding Lyme or other tickborne diseases, call DPH at 1-888-295-5156.
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