Helpful Information
SPECIAL EVENTS AND HELPFUL INFORMATION
THURSDAY EVENING RECEPTION AND EDUCATION SESSION
Please join us for a FREE reception with appetizers with education session on Thursday evening, September 7, from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm. The event is sponsored by Novavax a company a biotechnology company committed to help address serious infectious disease globally through the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative vaccines to patients around the world.
Come learn and network with fellow association members and other employee health professionals. It is FREE for all conference attendees.
Pandemic to Endemic Transition and the Role of the Novavax Vaccine
Presented by Dr. Seth Toback, MD
This session will review what occupational health professionals need to know as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves into a more seasonal disease. Discussion will include similarities and differences of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic to seasonal influenza and the characteristics of seasonal vaccines, like the influenza vaccine, that make them acceptable for annual use. As the only traditional protein-based COVID vaccine that will be available in the United States this fall, Novavax COVID vaccine information will be highlighted, including its clinical trial data, co-administration with influenza vaccine, and new data on its impact on work productivity following vaccination.
Objectives:
1. Understand the evolving epidemiology of COVID-19.
2. Learn the mechanism of action of an adjuvanted, protein-based vaccine.
3. Understand the safety and efficacy data of the Novavax COVID vaccine.
4. Understand the attributes of a COVID vaccine needed for an endemic disease.
Dr. Seth Toback is a Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Novavax. He has worked in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields for about 20 years focusing on vaccines and therapeutics against respiratory viruses. Prior to that he was in private practice pediatrics in Pittsburgh, PA, close to where he trained at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is a board-certified pediatrician with degrees from the Carnegie Mellon University Heinz School of Public Policy and Management, Tufts University School of Medicine, and McGill University.
FRIDAY ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND AWARD LUNCHEON
Join us at the annual business meeting and award luncheon on Friday, Sept 8 from 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm. The luncheon meeting is included in your main conference registration. This special event recognizes winners of AOHP individual and chapter awards. Celebrate with the award winners and hear the latest news from AOHP board members. To attend, please make sure to check “I will attend” on the Registration Form. This event is sponsored by QIAGEN.
WEDNESDAY OPENING RECEPTION
The reception will be held Wednesday, September 6 in the exhibit hall at the Desoto. Discover new products, mingle with exhibitors, and learn about the companies who work to make your professional life easier. Don't miss this opportunity to meet with the exhibitors, enjoy a few hours of networking, savor the munchies, and have fun.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
- Before you travel, plan ahead.
- Let the hotel know if you will be arriving late when you make your hotel reservation. If your flight is delayed, inform the hotel as soon as possible to secure your booking.
- Take your expensive jewelry/valuables with you or put them in the hotel safe. Don't leave them in your room.
- View the agenda ahead of time. Make sure you know when and where the sessions/events will be held and be prompt as a courtesy to the speaker and other attendees.
- Meeting rooms in the hotel are often too cold or too warm. Dress in layers and bring sweaters/shawls and socks with you.
- Make sure you bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes. Lots of attractions and beaches in the area that you don't want to miss.
- Remember to bring lots of business cards. You will need the business cards for networking, exhibitors, and door prize drawings.
- Relax, enjoy, and have fun!