How to “Influenze” your patients’ decisions about the Flu Shot – Canadian Council On Continuing Education In Pharmacy (CCCEP)

Describe the impact of influenza on different age groups and discuss why young and elderly are most vulnerable
Describe and understand drift and shift of influenza strains and how this influences vaccine development
Compare influenza vaccine products available with respect to vaccine content and route of administration
Address common concerns patients may present related to influenza vaccination
Educate patients on safety concerns related to the influenza vaccine
Identify the most appropriate influenza vaccine for a specific patient type