Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Children – MOC Section 1

Discuss current Canadian recommendations (available products and timing of administration) for paediatric immunization.
Manage immunization in special paediatric populations such as infants born prematurely, internationally adopted children or children without record of prior immunization.
Discuss the role of immunization in paediatric health as it relates to preventing the spread or re-emergence of disease.
Address parental concerns that create barriers to childhood immunization.