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Infectious Disease
Vaccine Hesitancy in Today’s Healthcare Setting – Having the Conversation
Vaccine hesitancy challenges the overwhelming scientific evidence that supports the effectiveness of vaccines to prevent infectious disease. In Canada, vaccine hesitancy is defined as “reluctance to receive recommended vaccination because of concerns and doubts or refusal of one, many or all vaccines.” While most individuals follow the recommended guidelines for immunization and available vaccines, there are still about 70% of parents who are concerned about side effects. Fortunately, a very small percentage (1.5%) of children in Canada have never received a vaccine.
Dr. Noni Macdonald and Dr. Christine Palmay will discuss the issues healthcare professionals may have when addressing and managing patient hesitancy over vaccines.
DURATION
0.5 hr
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
0.5
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2021-05-29
Vaccine hesitancy challenges the overwhelming scientific evidence that supports the effectiveness of vaccines to prevent infectious disease. In Canada, vaccine hesitancy is defined as “reluctance to receive recommended vaccination because of concerns and doubts or refusal of one, many or all vaccines.” While most individuals follow the recommended guidelines for immunization and available vaccines, there are still about 70% of parents who are concerned about side effects. Fortunately, a very small percentage (1.5%) of children in Canada have never received a vaccine.
Dr. Noni Macdonald and Dr. Christine Palmay will discuss the issues healthcare professionals may have when addressing and managing patient hesitancy over vaccines.
Faculty
Anas Nseir, MD, CCFP, FCCFP, B. Pharm
Christine Palmay, HBArt Sci, MD, CCFP
John Axler, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Noni E. MacDonald, MD, FRCPC
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Address the challenges of vaccine hesitancy in today’s healthcare setting
- Identify the common categories of attitudes towards vaccination
- Identify factors that influence those who question vaccination
- Address and manage individual concerns of those who are vaccine hesitant with counselling strategies