Seasonal Influenza Immunisation in UK: Strategies for Older Adults – EACCME

EU

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EACCME

Infectious Disease

1 Credits

Course Description

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2018-10-28

Professions: Physician

Faculty

George Kassianos (FRCGP, FBIHS, FESC, FBGTHA, FAcadMEd, FFTM RCPS Glasg), Roger Henderson (MBBS, LMSSA), Pauline MacDonald (ARRC, SRN , BSc (Hons), MSc)

Accreditation

Learning Objective(s)

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

  • Discuss burden of influenza in adults aged 65 and older.
  • Describe the mechanism by which influenza vaccine products developed for older adults offer an advantage.
  • List the vaccine options available for seasonal influenza immunisation of adults aged 65 and older.
  • Effectively counsel older adult patients about the importance of seasonal influenza vaccination.