The IDF Young Adult Online Education Series was developed specifically for young adults to meet the needs and interests of this group. This collection of recorded webinars and videos is a great way to learn tips for tackling the unique issues faced by young adults with PI (ages 18-30). Click the links below to view the recordings of various topics.
Questions? Contact IDF: idfyoungadult@primaryimmune.org or 800-296-4433.
Managing Your Career as a Young Adult with PI
Recorded March 16, 2016
From establishing your career to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, this webinar will answer many of your questions when it comes to living with a PI and pursuing your career. Also, you have the chance to view it from the legal perspective and hear what rights you have with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and when to share information about your PI with supervisors or coworkers.
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Fitting Your Medical Care into a Busy Life
Recorded April 20, 2016
Being a young adult can be difficult. Whether you are starting college, entering a new career field or starting a family, you will learn how to keep yourself healthy and to fit your medical needs into your busy life.
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Health Insurance - Get the Facts
Recorded May 18, 2016
Understanding the maze of issues involved with health insurance can be overwhelming, but it is essential because it directly impacts your well-being. Our panelists will share their experiences and give you advice on understanding the various aspects of health insurance.
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Family Planning and PI
Recorded August 24, 2016
Are you entering a new stage in your life and thinking about having a family of your own? Listen to others who have gone through various stages of family planning, and what tips and advice they can give you before the next chapter in your life.
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Balancing Your Health and Your Social Life
Recorded September 21, 2016
The teenage years are over, and you are now an adult. You make decisions, and—for the most part—you make the rules. Your choices may be influenced by the fact that you have a PI, but you can make decisions that will help you live a fun, healthy life. Listen to our panelists discuss their experiences and listen and respond to your concerns for your health and social life.
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Switching Between IVIG and SCIG and Vice Versa
Recorded July 2017
Thinking about switching between IVIG and SCIG or vice versa? Listen as William Blouin, MSN, ARNP, CPNP, discusses the risks and benefits of switching your medication and when it might be a good time for you.
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How I Explain My Primary Immunodeficiency - SamMichael Long's Perspective
Recorded October 2017
How do you explain your PI to others? SamMichael Long discusses his journey through college and dating while living with CVID (Common Variable Immune Deficiency).
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How I Explain My Primary Immunodeficiency - Romina Flores L.'s Perspective
Recorded November 2017
How do you explain your PI to others? Listen as a young adult, Romina Flores L. from Lima, Peru, tells her story about living with CVID (Common Variable Immune Deficiency) entirely in Spanish.
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Understanding IVIG and SCIG
Recorded December 2017
Have you ever thought about switching between IVIG and SCIG or vice versa? Dr. Mark Ballow discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both IVIG and SCIG to help decide which one is best for you.
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