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Infectious Disease
2019 Influenza Vaccine Update – Ensuring Optimal Protection for Older Adults
Older adults (≥ 65 years) are at a high risk of significant morbidity or mortality if infected with influenza. Influenza vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of influenza-related morbidity and mortality more than any other intervention. Although people aged 65 years and older are at high risk of influenza-related complications, 30% do not receive their annual influenza vaccine. Reasons that some in this group to not receive the vaccine include the belief of common myths, vaccine hesitancy and access issues for older adults.
This continuing education program is designed to provide primary care clinicians with the practical tools and knowledge to address common influenza immunization scenarios in older adults.
DURATION
1 hour
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2020-11-13
Older adults (≥ 65 years) are at a high risk of significant morbidity or mortality if infected with influenza. Influenza vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of influenza-related morbidity and mortality more than any other intervention. Although people aged 65 years and older are at high risk of influenza-related complications, 30% do not receive their annual influenza vaccine. Reasons that some in this group to not receive the vaccine include the belief of common myths, vaccine hesitancy and access issues for older adults.
This continuing education program is designed to provide primary care clinicians with the practical tools and knowledge to address common influenza immunization scenarios in older adults.
Faculty
- Mark Loeb, FRCPC, MD, MSc
- William Fisher, PhD, FCAHS
- John Axler, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP
- Anas Nseir, MD, CCFP, FCP
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this continuing education program, the clinician will be better able to:
- Recognize current recommendations for influenza immunization in older adults
- Implement different methods to address barriers to influenza vaccine uptake
- Identify the importance of influenza vaccination on protecting patients and maximizing the relationship with patients
- Discuss new forthcoming influenza vaccines
- Implement strategies to improve influenza immunization rates
Accreditation
# of credits: 1 
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