Strategies to Maintain Routine Adult Immunization During COVID-19

Maintaining routine immunization for adults is essential, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. By implementing practical strategies to continue providing routine immunization, clinicians can help protect their patients from vaccine-preventable diseases, while protecting themselves and the public.

This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from Pfizer.

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Angel Chu, MD, FRCPC, SPEC, COMP

Alan Kaplan, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP

After viewing this expert brief, participants will be better able to:

• Describe the importance of continued routine adult immunization during the pandemic
• Highlight which patient populations should be prioritized for vaccination
• Establish a strategy to identify eligible adults who are due for specific vaccines
• Implement infection control measures, as recommended by NACI, to minimize spread of the virus when providing immunization services