Influenza Vaccination in Older Adults: Supporting Cardiovascular Health and Functional Independence
Join pharmacist Ajit Johal for an accredited webinar exploring the association between influenza and cardiovascular events, recommendations for influenza vaccination, and the latest evidence to inform clinical decision-making.
Webinar presenter: Ajit Johal, PharmD, RPh Director of Clinical Services, Immunize.io Clinical Instructor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC
Learning Objectives:
- Recall updates to NACI recommendations for influenza vaccination and expected changes to vaccine composition.
- Describe the role of real-world evidence in clinical decision making
- Explain the association between influenza infection and cardiovascular events, loss of functional independence, and frailty in older adults
- Counsel older adults on the impact of vaccination on reducing the above risks and vaccine options indicated for this population
To be accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy
Supported by educational funding from CSL Seqirus.