BC Care Providers Association and SafeCare BC are hosting a free webinar for frontline health care workers in long-term care, assisted living, and faith-based care on this year’s influenza vaccines in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join us on October 13th for a fun, informative, and engaging discussion around keeping ourselves, our loved ones, and our clients protected against influenza. We will discuss:
- What is influenza and how does it differ from COVID-19?
- Why are seniors at an increased risk for illness and dying related to influenza?
- How can we best prevent the flu both in a health care setting and at home?
- What do you need to know about the flu in the context of COVID-19?
- Do flu vaccines work and are they safe?
- What is the role of health care workers when it comes to influenza prevention?
About the presenter
Andrea Derban, RN, is an Immunization Promotion Nurse with ImmunizeBC. Starting out as a Public Health Nurse in 1991, Andrea soon gravitated to immunization as her area of interest and expertise. In 2003, Andrea became B.C.’s first Vaccine Educator at the BC Centre for Disease Control where she supported immunization programming around the province for both the public and a variety of health care professionals.
As an experienced educator, Andrea is often a speaker at public health workshops and conferences on topics of communicable diseases, immunization, and vaccine hesitancy.
Tuesday, October 13th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
This webinar is targeted towards health care workers but is open to all. 
