From Classic to Cutting-Edge: The Evolution of Vaccine Technologies

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

30 min

Infectious Disease

0.5 Credits

Course Description

Vaccination remains a very effective method of preventing infectious diseases and represents a relevant contribution to human health. An estimated 3 to 5.5 million deaths are averted each year due to vaccination. This program supports clinicians in discussing the past, present, and future of vaccine innovation. The program provides a foundation on common vaccine types and traditional vaccine development. This is followed by an overview of novel vaccine technologies and their role in known and emerging infectious diseases and diseases not traditionally addressed by vaccination.


This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Moderna Biopharm Canada Inc.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2025-02-05

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Mark Loeb, MSc, MD, FRCPC 
Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP  
Naomi Pliamm, MD, CFPC  
Sofia Nastis, MD, CCFP 

Accreditation

This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.5 Mainpro+ Credit(s).

Cert+ Program ID#: 200999

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be able to:

  • Describe common vaccine types and their functionality
  • Compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of common vaccine types
  • Describe novel vaccine technologies and their potential impact on both infectious and non-infectious disease