WFPHA | Protecting Older Adults from RSV – The Critical Role of Vaccination

Описание: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a growing concern for older adults, as it can lead to severe respiratory illness and hospitalization. Yet, despite its risks, awareness of RSV remains low in this age group. This webinar will focus on the importance of RSV vaccination for older adults, with expert presentations providing the latest research, real-world examples from various European countries, and strategies to address this public health challenge. Participants will gain valuable insights into how vaccination can help protect vulnerable populations, reduce the burden on healthcare systems, and improve outcomes for older adults.

Confirmed speakers:

Prof. Geir Sverre Braut. Senior researcher at Stavanger University Hospital, Norway.

Prof. Fabrizio Bert. Full Professor of Public Health and Director of the Department of Public Health and Pediatrics Sciences of the University of Torino, Italy.

Dr. Jesus Castilla Catalan. Principal Investigator of the Communicable Diseases and Vaccine Evaluation Research Group. Institute of Public and Labor Health of Navarra, Spain.

Chairperson: Dr. Michael Moore. WFPHA Past President and Chair of the International Immunization Policy Taskforce.

This webinar is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from GSK.

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