Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME) 

An application was made to the UEMS-EACCME® for CME accreditation for this event.

American Medical Association (AMA) 

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-european-union-medical-specialties-uems  

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada  

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME for ECMEC credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information, visit: https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/standards-and-accreditation/cpd-accreditation/international-agreements-physicians-outside-canada.html  

Educational Objectives

After attending this event, participants should be able to:   

• Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
• Evaluate the latest research findings and clinical trials in pediatric infectious diseases.
• Analyze emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
• Compare current vaccination schedules, particularly in relation to pneumococcal vaccines, and their effectiveness in preventing pediatric infectious diseases globally.
• Assess the role of diagnostics in the management of infectious diseases, including the use of new technologies and methodologies to enhance early detection and treatment.
• Identify strategies for infection prevention and control in hospital settings, particularly in the context of global public health initiatives and antimicrobial resistance.
• Examine the challenges and opportunities in pediatric vaccinology, with an emphasis on new vaccines and their impact on global health.
• Discuss the implications of recent scientific papers on pediatric infectious diseases, evaluating the evidence and proposing practical applications for clinical practice.
• Develop an understanding of the global trends in pediatric infectious disease outbreaks and the role of international health organizations in managing these crises.

To Receive Your CME/CPD Certificate   

The CME/CPD certificate will be available after completing the online evaluation and credit–claiming procedure. The process takes about 5 minutes. We thank you for your feedback as it is an important part of CME/CPD accreditation and helps improve future educational offerings.

• Kindly note that the WSPID 2025 online evaluation will be active on the last day of the meeting. You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate. 

Disclosure and Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest  

In accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor, those in control of the educational content must disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosure information is evaluated and conflicts of interest are resolved. Disclosure is made to participants prior to the activity. Participants will be asked on the evaluation to assess the objectivity and independence of the event.  

• Disclosure information will be available here at least one week prior to the event. 

Industry Support Disclosure

This event is supported, in part, by funding from industry. All support is managed in strict accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support. Appropriate acknowledgement of all supporting organisations is made in the programme guide, on the event website, and with signage during the event.  

• View a list of all industry supporters here.

• View detailed programmes for all Industry Sessions here.

Commitment to the Highest Standards in CME/CPD

Kenes is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in the design and delivery of educationally strong, independent, transparent, and effective CME/CPD programmes. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organisation contributing to improving health outcomes by: 

• Championing best practices in CME/CPD 
• Maintaining and improving standards  
• Mentoring and educating  
• Working in collaboration with critical stakeholders  

Membership in the Good CME Practice Group illustrates Kenes commitment to high standards and knowledgeable partnership with its clients in the design and delivery of medical events.