Guide to COVID-19 Vaccination in Canada

Improving vaccine confidence and health equity for older adults in Canada in light of COVID-19 vaccine innovations

The International Federation on Ageing, through the generous support of Moderna, hosted the expert roundtable Improving vaccine confidence and health equity for older adults in Canada in light of COVID-19 vaccine innovations in Toronto, Canada in January 2023. Experts of various backgrounds gathered to inform the contents of a vaccination resource to assist Canadians in making informed decisions about their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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Guide to COVID-19 vaccination in Canada – per province/territory

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Press Release

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Pneumonia Vaccination in LTC settings in Canada Banner

Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality in Canada. There is a high prevalence of this disease amongst populations that are most at-risk of serious complications from infection, such as older adults in long-term care settings.

The ‘Driving the agenda of pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination in at-risk populations in community and long-term care’ study was conducted to understand the status of existing public health policies and campaigns on pneumococcal disease in community and long-term care settings and its implications on the uptake of pneumococcal vaccination. The report highlights policy gaps for pneumococcal vaccination across long-term care settings in Canada and accordingly provides recommendations for policy improvements.

Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality in Canada. There is a high prevalence of this disease amongst populations that are most at-risk of serious complications from infection, such as older adults in long-term care settings. Check out the technical report to learn more.

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27 April 2023, Toronto, ON – The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is proud to release findings from a recent study entitled Driving the agenda of pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination in at-risk populations in community and long-term care. Check out the technical report to learn more.