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Promoting the value of influenza vaccination

Promoting the value of influenza vaccination

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This course examines the public health benefits of influenza vaccination and the role pharmacists can play in promoting the uptake of vaccination towards the influenza virus.

Course Assessment

At the conclusion of this course is a 5 question assessment which will check your learning.

Learning objectives

  1. Identify patient groups that are at risk of influenza infection
  2. Recognise the public health benefits of influenza vaccine and the role herd immunity plays in its efficacy
  3. Identify patient groups that are eligible to receive the influenza vaccine under the National Immunisation Program
  4. Identify how to respond to common myths and arguments against vaccination
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  3. Australian Government Department of Health. Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) Clinical Advice 2020 [04/03/2020]. Available from: https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/03/atagi-advice-on-seasonal-influenza-vaccines-in-2020.pdf.
  4. Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Myths and Realities: Responding to Arguments against Immunisation. A Guide for Providers 2013 [accessed 03/01/2017]. Available from: http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/AD34C3D063510C0CCA257D49001E73D4/$File/full-publication-myths-and-realities-5th-ed-2013.pdf.
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