Infectious Disease
One, two, three: The vaccines that will help to protect your patients at risk from influenza, COVID-19 and pneumococcal disease
As we enter the fall and winter seasons, we see an increase in the transmission of a variety of respiratory infections. Patients who are at risk for one of these infections are also at risk for other infections and serious complications as well. This webinar focused on the protection against influenza, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19 and how clinicians can ensure their patients are protected.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
0
ACCREDITATION
Unaccredited
EXPIRY DATE
2023-12-05
As we enter the fall and winter seasons, we see an increase in the transmission of a variety of respiratory infections. Patients who are at risk for one of these infections are also at risk for other infections and serious complications as well. This webinar focused on the protection against influenza, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19 and how clinicians can ensure their patients are protected.
Note: This webinar was recorded on November 15th, 2022.
This program has received funding from Moderna.
Faculty
Peter Lin, MD, CCFP
Kristen Watt, BScPhm, RPh
Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Mark Loeb, MD, FRCPC, MSc
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education video, participants will be better able to:
- Describe the morbidity and mortality risk associated with influenza, COVID-19 and pneumococcal infections
- Determine which people are at elevated risk for complications from these infections
- Discuss strategies that can help to lower the risk of these complications
- Implement strategies to increase vaccine uptake of these common adult vaccines in primary care