As the Australian population ages, more older patients are living with comorbidities that impact immune function. The incidence of COPD for example, more than doubles in people aged 65-74 compared to people aged 45-54. COPD has been shown to increase the burden associated with the vaccine-preventable diseases. Understanding this association may increase uptake of vaccines in older adults.  Over 97% of patients aged 75-84 will need to see a GP throughout the year. This creates opportunities for GPs to increase vaccination uptake.
Join us for a discussion with Dr Victoria Hayes and A/Prof Michael Woodward as they discuss healthy immune ageing, the impact of comorbidities on vaccine-preventable disease, and how GPs can create opportunities to increase vaccination uptake in older adults.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the association between vaccine-preventable disease and respiratory co-morbidities in an ageing immune system.
- Identify older patients with respiratory co-morbidities who may gain benefit from vaccination.
- Create opportunities in general practice to initiate discussion regarding vaccination.
Provider:
Lateral Connections. This organisation is a CPD education provider under the RACGP CPD Program.
Education Activity:
For RACGP Members: This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. (Activity ID: 423259)
This educational activity was developed by Lateral Connections at the request of and with funding from GSK. GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 47 100 162 481. Melbourne, Victoria.
