Protecting our children from COVID – What parents should know about the vaccines

CAN-eng

$0

free

Unaccredited

20 min

Infectious Disease

0 Credits

Course Description

With children being the last cohort who were eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, data is finally beginning to emerge about the unique considerations of the shot and the boosters in this cohort. This expert brief video reviews the impact of COVID-19 on children, the effectiveness and safety of mRNA vaccines in children, and common caregiver questions and concerns.  

Note: This expert brief was recorded on November 25th, 2022.  


This program has received funding from Moderna.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2023-12-05

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

Faculty

Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Pascal Lavoie, MDCM, FRCPC, PhD

Accreditation

Learning Objective(s)

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

  • Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children  
  • Describe the current COVID-19 vaccine uptake in children 
  • List the current effectiveness and safety data of COVID-19 in children  
  • Answer common questions regarding COVID-19 immunization in practice