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Infectious Disease
Influenza in 2020: The changing vaccine landscape for adults aged 65 and over
Seasonal influenza vaccination remains the primary approach to preventing influenza and significantly reducing associated complications. As a result, increasing influenza vaccination coverage of older adults is important in promoting healthy ageing. General practitioners play an important role in educating and providing advice to patients that help overcome vaccine hesitancy. This 1 hour accredited program summarises […]
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
QI & CPD - Category 2
EXPIRY DATE
2022-05-05
Seasonal influenza vaccination remains the primary approach to preventing influenza and significantly reducing associated complications. As a result, increasing influenza vaccination coverage of older adults is important in promoting healthy ageing. General practitioners play an important role in educating and providing advice to patients that help overcome vaccine hesitancy.
This 1 hour accredited program summarises the importance of enhanced vaccines in older adults due to immunosenescence and inflammaging. Featuring two cases studies and expert video questions, the program highlights the important role that General Practitioners play in counselling and educating their patients about influenza vaccination.
Faculty
Professor Paul Van Buynder,
MB BS MPH FAFPHM,
Infectious Disease Epidemiologist,
Griffith University, QLD
Dr Alan Leeb,
MBBCh DTM&H Dip Fam Med DCH FRACGP,
General Practitioner,
Illawarra Medical Centre,
Perth, WA
Dr Nigel Stocks,
BSc MBBS MD DipPH FRACGP FAFPHM,
General Practitioner,
Hills Medical Service,
Adelaide, SA
Learning objectives
On completion of this program, participants will be better able to:
- Recognise why older Australians need enhanced vaccines, considering immunosenescence, the H3N2 strain and the burden of disease
- Outline why the standard QIV influenza vaccines do not provide sufficient protection in the elderly
- Counsel patients aged 65 years and over as to why an enhanced influenza vaccine is the best option for them
Accreditation
This activity has been approved by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners QI&CPD Program.
Total Points: 2 Point(s) (Category 2)