Protecting Vulnerable Canadians: Enhancing Pneumococcal Vaccination Awareness and Uptake
Join our experts in this FREE 60-minute webinar and gain essential insights on enhancing pneumococcal vaccination awareness and uptake.
This webinar will provide essential insights into addressing pneumococcal disease in vulnerable populations. You’ll learn about the latest recommendations, the burden of disease, and key findings from a national survey on vaccination gaps. The session will also highlight practical strategies to overcome barriers, improve vaccination uptake, and implement best practices. By the end, you’ll be equipped with actionable tools and resources to enhance pneumococcal vaccination awareness and delivery.
Objectives
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Understanding the burden of Pneumonia in vulnerable populations
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Review the newest recommendations on Pneumococcal Vaccination
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Evaluate insights from RESPIPLUS’ National Survey on Pneumococcal vaccination
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Implement strategies to address barriers in your practices and improve overall vaccination rate
This program has received educational funding from Merck Canada, supporting RESPIPLUS in delivering valuable insights on pneumococcal vaccination for healthcare professionals.
This webinar is only for healthcare professionals.
About our speakers
Dr. Alan Kaplan
MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP
Dr. Kaplan is a family physician based in Ontario. He is the chairperson of the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada and the Vice President, Respiratory Effectiveness Group. Dr Kaplan is also the regional primary care cancer lead, Central Region, Ontario. He is a clinical lecturer at the University of Toronto in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada and a member of the section of Allergy and Respiratory Therapeutics, Health Canada.
