Saturday, September 6, 2025

Conference Agenda

Credits:

CFPC: The College of Family Physicians has accredited this program for 5.75 Mainpro+ Credits.

CCCEP: The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy has accredited this program for 5.3 CEUs.

Accredited Agenda Non Accredited Agenda
Accredited Agenda : Saturday, September 06, 2025
Time Topic Speaker(s)
08:30 AM Welcome and Announcements Scott Halperin
08:40 AM From Risk to Immunity: Navigating RSV Vaccines

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the latest developments in the RSV vaccines available in Canada.
  2. Apply current evidence-based guidelines to implement effective RSV vaccination programs.
  3. Outline strategies to implement RSV immunization in practice (e.g. potential targets, co-administration).
 Vivien Brown
09:00 AM The Changing Face of Flu: Vaccination Updates for 2025

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the current epidemiology of influenza in Canada and the importance of vaccination.
  2. Evaluate the effectiveness and safety profiles of the different influenza vaccine options.
  3. Implement evidence-based strategies to increase influenza vaccination rates in their patients.
 Zain Chagla
09:20 AM The Next Chapter of COVID-19: Adapting to a Changed Landscape

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the current epidemiology of COVID-19 in Canada and the importance of updated vaccination.
  2. Evaluate the effectiveness and safety evidence of the latest COVID-19 vaccines.
  3. Implement evidence-based strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in patients.
 Jia Hu
09:40 AM Breathe Easy: Enhancing Protection with Pneumococcal Vaccines

Learning Objectives:

  1. Compare the efficacy, safety, and serotype coverage of the latest pneumococcal vaccines available to healthcare professionals.
  2. Discuss the complications of pneumococcal infection in patients at risk.
  3. Develop evidence-based strategies to approach, recommend and vaccinate patients at risk.
 Alan Kaplan
10:30 AM Break
10:50 AM Bridging the Gap: Effective Immunization in immunocompromised and multimorbid patients

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the specific vaccination considerations and challenges for patients with comorbidities and those who are immunocompromised.
  2. Assess the latest guidelines and evidence-based practices for safely vaccinating these high-risk populations.
  3. Develop tailored vaccination plans to optimize immune protection in patients with multiple health conditions and those who
    are immunocompromised.
 Carolyn Whiskin
11:10 AM From Adolescence to Adulthood: Vaccine Priorities for Women

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the importance of immunization in adolescent and adult women.
  2. Describe the recommended maternal immunizations.
  3. Discuss best strategies to approach immunization conversations with patients.
 Christine Palmay
11:40 AM The Heart of Prevention: Vaccines in Managing Cardiovascular Risk

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the connection between respiratory infections and cardiovascular complications.
  2. Describe the evidence demonstrating a reduction in cardiovascular risk with vaccination.
  3. Develop evidence-based vaccination strategies to reduce infections and mitigate cardiovascular risk.
 Peter Lin
12:25 PM Lunch & Exhibit Hall Break
01:20 PM From Home to Abroad: Protecting Patients with Travel Vaccines

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the current travel vaccine recommendations for common travel destinations.
  2. Individualize travel vaccine recommendations for travellers based on their travel plans and health conditions.
  3. Describe new travel vaccine options available for Canadian travellers.
 Sherilyn Houle
01:40 PM Beyond Vaccines: Essential Travel Medicine Insights and Resources for Clinicians

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain common travel-related health risks and preventive strategies relevant to Canadian travellers.
  2. Explain the prevention of non-vaccine-preventable travel illnesses, including food-borne, vector-borne, and environmental health issues.
  3. Identify travel resources that can be used in clinical practice to address common travel-related questions.
 Mike Boivin
02:15 PM The Immunization Frontier: Exploring Breakthroughs in Vaccines

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the latest advancements in cancer prevention vaccines, including updates on HPV vaccines.
  2. Evaluate evidence-based strategies for addressing common practical questions and challenges related to vaccine administration and patient communication.
  3. Develop tailored immunization plans that incorporate the latest vaccine recommendations for highrisk populations.
 Lin, Halperin, Palmay, Boivin
03:15 PM Closing Remarks Scott Halperin
Non Accredited Agenda : Saturday, September 06, 2025
Time Topic Speaker(s)
08:00 AM Influenza’s First Steps and Immune Imprinting

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Learning Objectives: 

  1. Understand the impact of influenza on pediatric populations
  2. Define immune imprinting and describe its relevance to protection of children against influenza
  3. Discuss relevance to influenza vaccine technology
 Mark Loeb
12:45 PM HPV Prevention Works — Are We Doing Enough to Stop These Cancers?   A Conversation Between Family Medicine and Gynaecology on Closing the Gaps in HPV Screening and Vaccination

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Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand how rates of HPV-related cancers, including cervical and oropharyngeal cancers, are changing in Canada.
  2. Learn practical strategies to increase HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening in their practice.
  3. Feel confident having clear, effective conversations with patients about HPV prevention.
 Kim Alexander & Vivien Brown