Protecting Against Infections When Your Immunity Is Impaired
Recorded Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Duration 90 minutes
Description
Living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to infections and immune health. In this webinar, Dr. William Werbel will discuss the most common infections seen in people with CLL, why they occur, and what steps can be taken to prevent and manage them. The session will cover practical strategies such as vaccinations, prophylactic medications, and everyday precautions, as well as the latest approaches to treatment when infections do arise. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or supporting a loved one, this program will provide valuable, easy-to-understand guidance to help reduce risks and protect your health.
Speakers
Moderator:
Brian Koffman, MDCM (retired), MS Ed
Co-Founder Emeritus
CLL Society
Speaker:
William A. Werbel, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease
Section of Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Associate Director of Epidemiology and Quantitative Sciences
Johns Hopkins Transplant Research Center
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This program was made possible by generous donors and grant support from AstraZeneca.
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