Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

30 min

Infectious Disease

0.5 Credits

Course Description

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.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2024-10-11

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Mark Loeb, MSc, MD, FRCPC
Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Naomi Pliamm, MD, CFPC
Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP

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

Learning Objective(s)

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