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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 

Cost of course:  
Free
# of credits: 0
Duration: 1 hr

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