H1N1 webinar Wednesday September 23

By Bill Peckham

I'll be presenting a Home Dialysis Central Webinar next Wednesday:

2009 H1N1 Pandemic Influenza
Background – Update – Outlook – Preparedness

While obviously from the sharp end of the needle it should be relevant to everyone. Here is Dori's announcement from the related thread at HDC:

Please join us for the next FREE Home Dialysis Central Webinar! Our own Bill Peckham will share the knowledge he's learned about pandemics in general and H1N1 in particular--with a special focus on practical tips for YOU to protect yourself. Get the latest info!

WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2009

• 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
• 6:00 PM (Mountain Time)
• 7:00 PM (Central Time)
• 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)
• 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM THURSDAY - Western Australia
• 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM THURSDAY - Melbourne/Queensland/Sydney Australia

Please Click Here to Register and Receive Your Log-in Instructions:
http://www.instantpresenter.com/PIID=E955DA8988

Win Door Prizes! Several companies who have listings in our Helpful Products Catalog (http://www.homedialysis.org/hpc/) have donated door prizes. Five lucky winners will be able to choose from:

• ESBA LABORATORIES - Topicaine
• GENESIS WORLDWIDE - Headsets
• HEMA ASSISTANCE PRODUCTS - Hema Strap
• MED ACTION PLAN - Pack-M-Ups for pills
• SMITH BIO MEDICAL - Anacept skin and wound cleanser
• THERAWORX - Theraworx foaming skin cleanser
• VITAL REMEDY
• Kidney Assist dietary supplements
• Dialysis dietary supplements
• Vital4 Cholest dietary supplements
• Protein Bars

I'm writing an article and putting together a PowerPoint right now but I'll be updating right up to the presentation so I hope to have timely information. If you have questions ask away on the Home Dialysis Central Discussion Board thread. The HDC discussion board allows you to post anonymously but you'll have to sign in to view the webinar live.

Comments

[Peter Laird, MD]

Bill, I look forward to the webinar. The H1N1 virus is a real moving target, but being armed with the most up to date information is a very important goal especially for all with CKD. The good news to date is that the vaccine looks like it will be effective with only one dose. Nevertheless, it will still be a long winter until America is able to obtain enough "herd" immunity through exposure to the virus as well as vaccinations. Many are expecting the peak H1N1 flu activity in the next several weeks making your presentation timely and important.