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Immunisation Coalition 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting (Day 1)
Date: 07-02-2021 18:30:00 to 21:30
When | Sunday February 7 2021 at 6:30pm |
Where | Online |
The 2021 ASM will be held virtually and will continue with the tradition of a Sunday evening session and the Monday sessions.
While historically the ASM has been dedicated to influenza, a significant portion of this year’s meeting will be dedicated to COVID-19. Topics will include the emergence and evolution of SARS-CoV-2, healthcare worker infections and immunity to COVID-19, and look at responses around the world, including the Australian response. There will also be updates on influenza and pneumococcal disease.
Day 1
CHAIR: A/Prof Lou Irving
TOPICS and PRESENTERS:
SESSION 1: 6:30pm – 8:10pm
- Initial emergence and spread of COVID – Ben Cowling
- Responses from around the world – Mary-Louise McLaws
- Australian response – Allen Cheng
SESSION 2: 8:30pm – 9:30pm
- COVID vaccine overview – Paul Griffin
- Treatment overview – Steve Tong
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