Influenza vaccine – Episode 53




The Good GP show

Summary: In this episode, we are joined once again by Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health to discuss influenza vaccinations. Paul explores the key messages for GPs as we head into flu season including the importance of vaccinations in children under five and in pregnant women. This episode also covers: - the benefits of vaccinations, and how to discuss vaccines with hesitant patients - the upcoming flu season and what does it mean for GPs, and - where to next in influenza vaccines.