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Event Information
FREE Webinar: Managing Vaccine Preventable Diseases in the Workplace
Date: September 8, 2022
Location: Online
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Thank you sponsor:
Presenter: Ajit Johal - Clinical Director, Immunize.io Health Association
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Description:
Over the past one hundred years vaccinations have been lauded as one of the greatest interventions in public health. This is apparent more than ever today with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the entire world. Unfortunately, most adults are not up to date on the recommended immunizations. Immunization "gaps" can put the employee, their co-workers, and their families at risk for vaccine preventable diseases. Attend this informative session on vaccinations to see which vaccines you should be considering, talking to your healthcare provider about, and providing as a workplace health benefit to protect your employees.
In this presentation, you will learn:
- Appreciate the History of Vaccinations and their impact on public health
- Describe the phenomenon of Vaccine Hesitancy and it’s three domains
- Discuss immunization "gaps" that put the individual and others at risk of vaccine preventable disease.
- Evaluate the role of Employers in creating a healthy workplace with vaccination access
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Who should attend:
HR staff, Workplace Health and Wellness coordinators, Health and Safety Staff, Workplace Health Benefits Providers
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Format:
Live Online - Zoom Webinar
All login information will be sent to you via email the day prior to the session. Please check your junk/spam folder if it has not come through to your in-box.
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Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am - Pacific Time - Vancouver
Both registration and payment are required for every person attending this webinar. Questions about registration or receipt can be directed to pd@cphrbc.ca.
Note: If you have not received your login access information the day prior to the webinar date, or for inquiries regarding online workshops, please email or call 604.684.7228.
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About the presenter: |
Ajit has been providing immunizations and clinical education since 2012. As a community pharmacist, he is an accessible provider of immunizations to patients in the community. In 2018, he started an organization called immunize.io, with a mission statement of "taking our best shot at immunizing the world". Through "immunize.io" he has worked with numerous organizations and communities to address “vaccine hesitancy” and improve access to vaccinations. Ajit is also a clinical instructor for the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program. At UBC he coordinates the elective course for UBC Pharmacy students in the area of travel health and immunizations.
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This webinar is complimentary to all CPHR BC & Yukon members. Register early to avoid disappointment!
Registration Fees
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Registration Deadline:
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
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FREE!
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| Non-Member |
$29.99
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Fees and/or agenda are subject to change without notice.
All pricing excludes applicable taxes. HST/GST # 119446714
A full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued for cancellations submitted at least one week prior to an event or workshop. Attendee substitutions are permitted; however, member/non-member rate differences will apply. Please submit cancellation or substitution requests by fax (604-684-3225) or e-mail (pd@cphrbc.ca).
Please note that this policy does not apply to conferences, exams or no-charge registrations. CPHR exam fees are non-refundable if registration is canceled after the registration deadline. Please note our deferral policy.
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