Free Accredited Online CPD for Nurse
Seasonal Influenza Immunisation in UK for Nurses: Strategies for Older Adults
This programme has been accredited by the RCN Centre for Professional Accreditation. Accreditation applies only to the educational content of the programme and does not apply to any product. The RCN cannot confirm competence of any practitioner.
Nurses have a major role in advising and promoting immunisation. This programme addresses national issues in influenza immunisation for adults age 65 years and older, with the aim of supporting nurses in optimal decision-making in clinical practice.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the influenza vaccination types developed for older adults and their relative mechanisms.
- Select the most appropriate influenza vaccination type(s) for older adults.
- Effectively counsel older adult patients about the importance of seasonal influenza vaccination.
Planning Committee
- Pauline MacDonald, ARRC, SRN , BSc (Hons), MSc
- George Kassianos, FRCGP, FBIHS, FESC, FBGTHA, FAcadMEd, FFTM RCPS Glasg
- Roger Henderson, MBBS, LMSSA
International Contributors
- William Schaffner, MD
- Paul Van Buynder, MBBS, MPH, FAFPHM
- Shelly McNeil, MD, FRCPC
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