Integrating MenB Immunization into Practice

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

30 mins

Infectious Disease

1 Credits

Course Description

Meningococcal serogroup B is the leading cause of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in Canada. Although this condition is relatively rare, IMD is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Meningococcal serogroup B immunization can protect patients from this serious infection. In this program, Dr. Kirk Leifso provides expert IMD insight and discusses the role of immunization against this endemic infection.


This program is developed in collaboration with Queen’s University.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2021-08-10

Professions: Physician, Allied Health

Faculty

Kirk Leifso, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FAAP

Suni Boraston, MD, MHSc

Arawn Therrien, MSc, MD, CCFP

Dale Ziter, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Accreditation

Credits for Family Medicine Specialists:
This 1-credit-per hour self-Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Queen’s University for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit.
Session ID: 192934-001

Credits for Health Professionals:
This is an accredited learning activity which provided up to 1 hour of Continuing Education.

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program,
participants will be better able to:

  1. Review points
    regarding the epidemiology and impact of MenB in Canada
  2. Discuss the
    recommendations, benefits, and risks of the current MenB vaccine options
  3. Approach and
    recommend MenB immunization for appropriate patients