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Infectious Disease
Influenza Vaccine 2020-2021 Update – A New Vaccine Option for Patients
Each year influenza is responsible for an average 12,200 hospitalizations and 3500 deaths in Canada. Influenza immunization is the most effective method of preventing influenza and its complications. With the circulation of COVID-19, there is increasing concern of two potential highly infectious diseases circulating in Canada simultaneously. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has […]
DURATION
1 hour
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2021-11-10
Each year influenza is responsible for an average 12,200 hospitalizations and 3500 deaths in Canada. Influenza immunization is the most effective method of preventing influenza and its complications. With the circulation of COVID-19, there is increasing concern of two potential highly infectious diseases circulating in Canada simultaneously. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has updated their recommendations for the 2020-2021 season. This program will review the new recommendations, introduce the new cell-based influenza vaccine, and discuss the importance and strategies to protect the priority group of older adults.
Faculty
Anas Nseir, MD, CCFP, FCFP, B. Pharm
Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP
John Axler, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Mark Loeb, MD, FRCPC, MSc
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:
- Review the key recommendations from the 2020-2021 NACI statement on influenza immunization
- Determine the potential role of cell-based influenza vaccines
- Describe important factors to consider with influenza immunization in older adults
- Review the different vaccine options for older adults
- Recognize the potential impact of COVID-19 on influenza immunization