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CHW CoLab | Vaccinations and Community Health: Protecting Ourselves and Each Other

Date & Time of Recording:
March 23, 2026 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • On-demand video
Registration Fee(s):
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
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Presenter(s)
Description
This presentation explores the importance of vaccinations as a cornerstone of public health. It will explain how vaccines work to protect individuals from serious and preventable diseases, reduce the spread of infections, and contribute to herd immunity—helping safeguard those who cannot be vaccinated due to age or medical conditions. By highlighting scientific evidence, real-world impacts, and community-wide benefits, this presentation aims to reinforce why vaccinations are a safe, effective, and essential tool for maintaining healthy individuals and resilient communities.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Explain how vaccines work to prevent infectious diseases and protect individual health.
  • Describe the concept of herd immunity and why high vaccination rates are critical to protecting vulnerable populations.
  • Identify key public health benefits of vaccination, including reduced disease spread, prevention of outbreaks, and improved community health outcomes.
Disclosures
No disclosure available
Credits Available
  • SC AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/23/2027)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • Health Professions Student
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/23/2027)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by Mid-Carolina AHEC.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/23/2027)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/23/2027)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only. This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions, please contact alp@scahec.net.