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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

Accreditation

This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Cost of course:  
Free
# of credits: 0.5
Duration: 0.5 hr

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