New Brunswick to offer high-dose flu shot for older adults this season
Starting this season, older people in New Brunswick will be able to get the recommended high-dose flu shot, free of charge! The province is the most recent in a small but growing number that are stepping up to fund specifically-formulated flu shots for adults 65+. This is great news for New Brunswick’s older population following […]
Perfect Storm: 2021/22 Flu Season
This Friday (Sept 17th) at 12:00 PM ET, the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada is hosting a free public webinar on what will make this flu season different, and the role of pharmacies in keeping us all safe. About the webinar Taken from the event flyer: This year’s flu season follows the largest mass vaccination […]
Participants needed for study on shingles vaccine
A new study being conducted by QualityMetric, which specializes in patient-reported outcomes research, is seeking to understand why patients in Canada who get the Shingrix vaccine do or do not get both doses. The study will include input from patients, age 50 and older, who received the vaccine between January 2018 and March 2020. Shingrix […]
New federal projections show need to quickly ramp up COVID-19 vaccination rates to avoid late September wave
The federal government has released new projections that sound an alarm on the need to increase the number of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or face an overwhelmed health care system come late September. Data shows that people aged 18-39 are lagging far behind other age groups on being vaccinated. Vaccinations are a core part […]
Give your feedback on national standards of long-term care
Health Standards Organization (HSO) is asking for members of the public to give their feedback on its National Long-Term Care Services Standard. This standard would see the creation of national guidelines to provide safe, reliable, and high-quality care for residents in long-term care. You can give your feedback by completing a workbook, which can be […]
CanAge hosts public consultation on infection prevention and control in long-term care
On August 10th, we partnered with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to host an official public consultation on improving infection prevention and control (IPAC) in long-term care. Improving and standardizing operational concerns like cleaning and disinfecting processes, waste removal and use of technology, as well as facility considerations like HVAC, plumbing, medical gas systems and […]
Bringing the Voices of Canadian Seniors Together in the Fight Against Influenza
This new research project, led by The International Federation on Ageing (IFA), aims to create a better understanding the barriers that Canadian seniors may experience in being vaccinated against influenza. Adult immunization has long been a central pillar of our advocacy. We wholeheartedly support this research and encourage all of our members to complete the […]
AEBC COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall
The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is hosting a virtual town hall on August 19th at 11:00 AM EST. About the Event An interactive event for the blind, deaf, and disabled communities including panelists from the medical community and those with lived experience with COVID and the importance of vaccines. Panelist discussion will […]
New study shows just 1 in 5 Canadians think long-term care will improve
A newly released study by the Angus Reid Institute shows that the vast majority (3/4) of Canadians think major change is needed to improve long-term care, but hardly any (1/5) believe it will actually happen. The study, conducted online in March of this year, polled a randomized sample of approximately 1,500 adults across the country. […]
Webinar: Protecting Your Employees Against Influenza
Host: Seqirus Location: Online Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2021 · 12:00 PM EDT As we head back to the office, health and safety in the workplace is becoming the number one concern for employees and HR teams. How can your team ensure your staff feel safe and supported during this time? When employees feel that their […]