Pediatric Pearls Allergy & Immunology

Friday, October 9, 2020, 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM, The DoubleTree by Hilton


One-day conference designed for healthcare providers interested in learning more about various allergies and immunological disorders in the pediatric and adolescent population.

1. Describe the impact of labeling a child with a beta-lactam allergy.
2. Discuss common presentations and proper evaluation of beta-lactam allergy in children.
3. Identify steps primary care providers can employ to reduce unnecessary antibiotic avoidance.
4. Discuss desensitization modalities for food allergy including oral immunotherapy, epicutaneous immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy.
5. Identify new immunomodulatory drugs that are being studied as adjunctive therapies for food allergy immunotherapy.
6. Identify other potential treatments for food allergy that are in the research pipeline.
7. Recognize atopic dermatitis chiefly on the basis of the clinical exam.
8. Mange exacerbations appropriately, on the basis of evidence and recommendations.
9. Select treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis on the basis of available data.
10. Discuss the increased incidence of food allergies in children and potential casual factors.
11. Describe potential ways to families on how intervene to prevent development of food allergies.
12. Discuss test modalities and clinical scenarios in which they are helpful and limitations.
13. Discuss risks and benefits of blood allergy testing.

Register online at luriechildrens.org/pearls.

Conference costs (parking included)
$150 for physicians
$125 for CCPA members
$115 for fellows, residents, other healthcare professionals and Lurie Children’s employees
$75 for medical students accompanied by a practicing physician

Refunds/cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing, at least two weeks prior to an event. We will refund the paid fee minus a $20 administrative fee. No refunds available on the subscription package purchases.

Registration and full payment for this course are due by May 6, 2020.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.50 hours)

Friday, October 9, 2020