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Infectious Disease
Influenza in Older Adults – Ensuring Optimal Protection – Canadian Council On Continuing Education In Pharmacy (CCCEP)
A Structured Approach to Influenza Vaccination
Influenza has a major impact on older adults. The majority of the annual 12,200 influenza-associated hospitalizations in Canada occur in people 65 years of age and older.1 Of those with laboratory confirmed influenza, >13% will experience catastrophic disability and face the prospect of loss of independence and quality of life.2 This demographic also incurs more than 90% of influenza-related deaths.3 The most effective strategy to reduce this influenza burden is through vaccination, and adults aged 65 years and older now have more options available to them.4This discussion explores how to actively approach older patients to discuss influenza vaccine options. The goal is to reduce the older patient’s risk of influenza and its associated morbidity and mortality.
DURATION
1.25 hrs
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
1.25
ACCREDITATION
CCCEP
EXPIRY DATE
2019-10-01
A Structured Approach to Influenza Vaccination
Influenza has a major impact on older adults. The majority of the annual 12,200 influenza-associated hospitalizations in Canada occur in people 65 years of age and older.1 Of those with laboratory confirmed influenza, >13% will experience catastrophic disability and face the prospect of loss of independence and quality of life.2 This demographic also incurs more than 90% of influenza-related deaths.3 The most effective strategy to reduce this influenza burden is through vaccination, and adults aged 65 years and older now have more options available to them.4
This discussion explores how to actively approach older patients to discuss influenza vaccine options. The goal is to reduce the older patient’s risk of influenza and its associated morbidity and mortality.
Faculty
Anas Nseir (MD, CCFP, FCFP, B.Pharm.), Betty Golightly (BSc. Pharm., R.Ph), Carlene Oleksyn (BSc Pharm, CTH, CDE), Jennifer Searle (RPh, PharmD, RN, BScN, BSc), John Axler (MD, CCFP, FCFP), Mark Loeb (MD, FRCPC), Phyllis Bedder (MD, MCFP), William A. Fisher (PhD, FCAHS)
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this continuing education program, the clinician will be better able to:
- Discuss the impact of influenza in older populations
- Review influenza vaccine options for older patients
- Identify the steps required to improve influenza vaccine uptake in older patients
- Apply a structured approach to recommending and immunizing older individuals with the influenza vaccine
- Manage common patient issues linked with declining influenza vaccination
Accreditation
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of credits: 1.25
Duration: 1.25 hrs
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