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PHAC Webinar for Health Care Providers: Seasonal Influenza Immunization 2021-2022

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT

This moderated and live webinar will discuss the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations on seasonal influenza vaccine use for the 2021-2022 season during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar will address the role of health care providers in vaccine uptake and will include an overview of antiviral treatment of influenza. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• discuss the importance of seasonal influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic

• identify and address barriers to seasonal influenza vaccine uptake

• apply the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations on seasonal influenza vaccine use for the 2021-2022 season

• identify where to access NACI and relevant Public Health Agency of Canada resources relevant to vaccination during the 2021-22 season

The same webinar will be presented in English and in French. The webinars will be recorded and available on the NCCID website shortly following each event.

The webinar in French will take place on:

Friday, October 29, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinaire-de-laspc-vaccination-contre-la-grippe-saisonniere-2021-2022-tickets-195174250437

Is the press properly presenting the epidemiological data on COVID-19?

This newly published article analyzed how newspapers from 25 countries presented COVID-19 information and found many inconsistencies in reporting epidemiological data;

Key takeaways include

• Newspaper websites dedicated to COVID-19 failed frequently to adjust data for the population size and for the onset of pandemic when making comparisons between countries and regions.

• Researchers and journalists need to work more closely together to provide more accurate information.

Vaccine Hesitance: Conversations with Primary Care

The recording of this webinar is now available for viewing.

It addresses a range of approaches primary care physicians can take in conversations with patients to reduce vaccine hesitancy and improve uptake.

Looking for evidence-informed decision making training for your team?

As public health begins to shift into pandemic recovery, the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) is here to support you in building capacity for evidence-informed decision making.

They offer a range of educational options, from free online modules (https://www.nccmt.ca/learning-modules) to dedicated online training sessions for small or large groups, including our Knowledge Broker mentoring program (https://www.nccmt.ca/training/knowledge-broker-mentoring-program).

Topics covered by these resources and programs include an introduction to evidence-informed decision making and guides to conducting rapid reviews. Costs vary according to a set fee structure.

Contact nccmt@mcmaster.ca for more information and to discuss your education needs.