Closing the Gap: Addressing RSV Vaccination Challenges in Healthcare

CAN-eng

$0

free

Unaccredited

1 hr

Infectious Disease, Respirology

0 Credits

Course Description

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) represents a significant health threat to older adults, leading to severe respiratory complications and heightened mortality rates. This focused webinar explores the significant impact of RSV in older adults, the latest advancements in RSV vaccination, and practical strategies for integrating vaccination into clinical practice. This session will guide clinicians through understanding the current burden of RSV, comparing safety and efficacy data between available vaccines, and implementing the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACI) recommendations to optimize patient outcomes. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge or refine your approach to patient care, this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies. 


This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Moderna Biopharm Canada Inc.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2025-12-30

Professions: Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist

Faculty

  • Alexander Wong, MD, FRCPC
  • Donald Vinh, MD, FRCPC, FACP
  • Allison McGeer, MD, FRCPC

Accreditation

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be better able to:

  • Discuss the current NACI recommendations for RSV vaccination in older adults
  • Compare the safety and efficacy data between available RSV vaccines for older adults
  • Describe strategies to integrate RSV vaccination into clinical practice