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Vaccines for Older Canadians: An Update on What Everyone Needs to Know to Enable Healthy Ageing

As the colder months approach, staying up to date with the latest vaccines is one of the best ways to protect older adults from serious illnesses. This fall and winter, vaccines for Seasonal Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, Pneumococcal Disease, and Shingles are especially critical, alongside routine vaccinations like Diphtheria and Tetanus. However, knowing which vaccines are recommended and how to access them can be challenging due to variations in coverage and availability.

This webinar will feature leading experts, Dr. Samir Sinha (Director of Health Policy Research at the National Institute on Ageing) and Dr. Vivien Brown (Family Physician and Author), Together, they will discuss the most recent updates on vaccines and share advice on how to navigate the 2024-2025 cold and flu season.

Learn what vaccines can help enable healthy and independent ageing and how you can make informed decisions to protect yourself or your loved ones this season and beyond.

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