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Infectious Disease, Respirology
Immunise against influenza in the community – Certificate of Completion
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Completion
EXPIRY DATE
2019-08-07
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this activity participants will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology, clinical features, and potential complications of influenza that can be prevented with vaccines.
- Educate patients about the benefits of receiving the influenza vaccine, and address any safety concerns.
- Identify at-risk people that would benefit from annual influenza immunisations according to the national recommendations, including those younger than 65 years old with concomitant conditions.
- Recognise that healthcare workers are a target group that would benefit from immunisation against influenza.