Infectious Disease
Influenza Vaccination: The Most Important Tool in the Toolkit
This is a 30-minute CFPC Mainpro+ accredited eCME program for Canadian HCPs. The goal is to provide education on the burden of influenza, and influenza prevention and control measures. This program is designed to provide practical information on influenza vaccines available in Canada and influenza vaccine recommendations in order to support discussions with patients in your clinical practice.
DURATION
30 min
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
0.5
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2024-08-08
Influenza is a respiratory illness caused primarily by the influenza A and B viruses. Influenza virus infection causes a wide spectrum of illness and presents an ongoing disease burden in Canada during the fall and winter months. Risk groups for influenza-related complications or hospitalization include older adults (≥ 65 years old), young children, and individuals with certain chronic health conditions. Annual influenza vaccination for all people in Canada aged 6 months and older reduces the risk of influenza and serious illness.
This program has received financial support from Sanofi in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.
Faculty
Angel Chu, MD, FRCPC
Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Sofia Nastis, MD, CCFP
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Explain the burden of influenza and importance of protection against preventable disease.
- Discuss the national vaccine recommendations for the 2023-2024 influenza season.
- Apply influenza vaccination recommendations in clinical practice.
- Employ strategies to address patient barriers to influenza vaccination.