Infectious Disease
The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Seniors
While COVID-19 has affected all Canadians, seniors are particularly vulnerable to its health impacts, including a higher risk of hospitalization, health complications, and death. This 60-minute, unaccredited webinar provides education on the ongoing burden of COVID-19 for older adults, reflecting on lessons learned throughout the pandemic, with a discussion on preventative measures to reduce risk in this population. This program is designed to provide practical information on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) guidance for Fall 2023 immunizations in Canada, and strategies to promote awareness of the continued risk posed by COVID-19.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
0
ACCREDITATION
Unaccredited
EXPIRY DATE
2024-08-29
While COVID-19 has affected all Canadians, seniors are particularly vulnerable to its health impacts, including a higher risk of hospitalization, health complications, and death. This 60-minute, unaccredited webinar provides education on the ongoing burden of COVID-19 for older adults, reflecting on lessons learned throughout the pandemic, with a discussion on preventative measures to reduce risk in this population. This program is designed to provide practical information on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) guidance for Fall 2023 immunizations in Canada, and strategies to promote awareness of the continued risk posed by COVID-19.
This webinar has received funding from Moderna Biopharm Canada Inc.
Faculty
Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Allison McGeer, MD, FRCPC
Samir Sinha, MD, DPhil, FRCPC
Ruben H. Rodriguez, RN, BScN, MBA
Learning objectives
- Recognize the risk and consequences of COVID-19 in older adults
- Explain the role of new COVID-19 vaccine formulations and other preventative measures in protecting older adults
- Implement approved COVID-19 immunization guidance from NACI for older adults
- Employ strategies to discuss the importance of COVID-19 vaccine boosters with older adults