Infectious Disease
(Pharmacist) – Influenza Vaccination: The Most Important Tool in the Toolkit
This is a 30-minute CCCEP and OPQ accredited eCME program for Canadian pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. The goal is to provide education on the burden of influenza, and influenza prevention and control measures. This program is designed to provide practical information on influenza vaccines available in Canada and influenza vaccine recommendations in order to support discussions with patients in your clinical practice.
DURATION
30 min
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
1.25
ACCREDITATION
CCCEP
EXPIRY DATE
2024-08-25
Influenza is a respiratory illness caused primarily by the influenza A and B viruses. Influenza virus infection causes a wide spectrum of illness and presents an ongoing disease burden in Canada during the fall and winter months. Risk groups for influenza-related complications or hospitalization include older adults (≥ 65 years old), young children, and individuals with certain chronic health conditions. Annual influenza vaccination for all people in Canada aged 6 months and older reduces the risk of influenza and serious illness.
This program has received financial support from Sanofi in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.
Faculty
Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Sherilyn Houle, BSP, MD
Nancy Waite, BsCPhm, PharmD
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Explain the burden of influenza in Canada and the importance of protection against this preventable infectious disease.
- Discuss the Canadian national vaccine recommendations (NACI guidelines) for the 2023-2024 influenza season.
- Apply influenza vaccination recommendations in clinical practice.
- Employ strategies to address patient barriers to influenza vaccination.
Accreditation
This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.25 CEUs.
CCCEP File Number:1066-2023-3666-I-P
# of credits: 1.25 
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