In 2015, a high-dose trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) was licensed in Canada to provide better protection against what is well recognized as a devastating, frequently debilitating and life-threatening disease. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) in their annual Influenza Seasonal Report stated, “The high-dose TIV should provide superior protection compared with the standard dose TIV for adults ≥65 years of age.”
In the fall of 2017, Manitoba added Fluzone® High-Dose to their influenza program for their LTC residents, and Ontario has announced it will be added to their universal program in the fall of 2018. At this time, British Columbia does not offer the high-dose formulation as part of their public program for seniors. The challenge faced by those who care for seniors is that the role that public health plays in protecting the population as a whole may not be the best option for the individual or the LTC community.
The goal of this session is to demonstrate that a shift in mindset is required to ensure that residents of long-term care facilities have access to improved vaccines targeted for seniors to improve quality of life. The issue will be discussed utilizing clinical data from the long-term care setting, the current policy attitudes in B.C., and the perspective of the patient to provide a 360 degree view for the community.
Join us for this interactive session, guided by a geriatrician, pharmacist and educator, which will leave participants with a new appreciation of the burden of influenza and its complications in people 65 and older, the role of flu vaccinations, and their role in the process of information dissemination and shared decision-making.
Influenza in Seniors: Helping to Protect a Vulnerable Population | Monday, May 28th | 1.15 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.
About BCCPA’s Annual Conference
Inspiring and motivating workshops, high-profile opening and closing keynote speakers, engaging networking events, and a dynamic trade-show make BCCPA’s Annual Conference the premier event of the seniors’ care sector. Our 2017 conference had a record attendance of service providers, commercial members, exhibitors and community service groups from across Canada and beyond.
The 2018 Annual Conference, which takes place from May 27th-29th, is expected to be sold-out with 500 attendees gathering at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
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Click here to register before May 19th.
To book your room at the Chateau Fairmont Whistler, please click here. Guests may also call the In-House Reservations Department at 1-800-606-8244 to make their reservations. Callers should identify themselves as being with the BC Care Providers Annual Conference or group code 0518BCCA_001 in order to receive the group rates.
Preferred pricing has been secured at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. Individual guests must contact the Reservations Department directly in order to secure room reservations. Please dial 800-268-6282 and ask for the “BC Care Providers Conference” special group rates. When making reservations, each guest will need to provide a valid credit card in order to guarantee the reservation. Full room and tax will be charged upon reservation as a “deposit” and is non-refundable.
