Infectious Disease
Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
This program describes the impact of vaccine hesitancy, the role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in supporting vaccine uptake, and strategies to address potential patient concerns about COVID-19 vaccines. The aim of this program is to support clinicians’ efforts in engaging their vaccine-hesitant patients in in open and meaningful conversations, with the goal of optimizing vaccine uptake in clinical practice.
DURATION
30 min
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
0.5
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2024-10-11
Rising rates of vaccine hesitancy can result in an increasing number of cases, morbidity, and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. This program describes the impact of vaccine hesitancy, the role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in supporting vaccine uptake, and strategies to address potential patient concerns about COVID-19 vaccines. The aim of this program is to support clinicians’ efforts in engaging their vaccine-hesitant patients in in open and meaningful conversations, with the goal of optimizing vaccine uptake in clinical practice.
This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Moderna Biopharm Canada Inc.
Faculty
Mark Loeb, MSc, MD, FRCPC
Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Naomi Pliamm, MD, CFPC
Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:
- Discuss the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy in Canada
- Describe factors that contribute to vaccine hesitancy
- Address potential concerns about COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and safety
- Discuss strategies for overcoming vaccine hesitancy and promoting vaccine confidence
Accreditation
This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.5 Mainpro+ Credit(s).
Cert+ Program ID#: 200949