Pharmacists play an essential role in ensuring communities stay informed and protected, especially as we approach another critical phase in managing COVID-19. This fall, COVID-19 vaccine programs will be vital to protecting vulnerable populations, particularly with the emergence of new variants like KP.2.
Join Dr. Peter Zhang on October 8, 2024, for an in-depth webinar where we will explore the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines. The session will cover current epidemiological trends, the impact of new vaccine formulations, and the practical application of co-administering COVID-19 vaccines with other vaccines like the flu shot. We'll also discuss strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy and effectively communicating vaccine safety, side effects, and benefits to patients.
Learning Objectives
This presentation includes the following learning objectives:
- Review of COVID-19 epidemiology and impact
- Updates on the COVID-19 vaccine landscape
- Review updated 2024 NACI guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines
- Communication and vaccine hesitancy
About the Speaker: Dr. Peter Zhang, PharmD
Dr. Peter Zhang, PharmD, MBA is a PhD student at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. He is a Hospital Pharmacist at Southlake Regional Health Centre and a guest lecturer at the University of Toronto on topics related to vaccine hesitancy, clinical microbiology, and management. He was a Reach Alliance researcher with the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy where he studied polio elimination in India. Peter is also an avid writer and his works have appeared in research journals such as BMJ Global Health, and in national news outlets in Canada such as the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and the National Post.
Learning Hours
This program is non-accredited. Total learning hours is estimated at 1.0 hours. Participants will receive a letter of participation after completion of the survey at the end of the webinar.
This learning program received a financial support from Moderna Canada. This event will be moderated by a member of our Pharmacy Practice Support team at the BC Pharmacy Association.
Registration Information
A BCPhA account is required to register for this event. If you do not have a login account or if you are unsure if you have a login, please fill out the Account Creation Form and a member of the BCPhA team will contact you. Accounts can be created free of charge with valid College registration.
Registration closes an hour prior to the start of the webinar, at 5:00 PM. On the day of the webinar, you will receive a link to the webinar by email. The email will come from noreply@zoom.us and could be in your junk folder.