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Addressing Flu Vaccine Hesitancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Seasonal flu vaccination is more important than ever amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, vaccine hesitancy is a common issue that health care professionals encounter. This training will describe seasonal flu, the flu vaccine, and the synergistic epidemics of COVID-19 and influenza, and introduce strategies to address vaccine hesitance.

Course Objectives:

  1. Describe seasonal flu and seasonal flu vaccination 
  2. Discuss the importance of seasonal flu vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic
  3. Identify reasons for vaccine hesitancy
  4. Introduce strategies to address seasonal flu vaccine hesitancy 

Target Audience:  Health Care Professionals, Health Departments, Public Health Professionals

Duration:  45 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 0.75 Category 1 CHES Credits, 0.75 Continuing Competency Credits

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated:  October 2020

Author(s)/ Presenter(s):  Crystal Rambaud, MPH, RN; Caitlin Meyer Krause, MPH; Maiya Block; Elizabeth Chavez; Ava Neddermeyer

Arranged by:  Caitlin Meyer Krause, MPH; Instructional Specialist

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: SS99036_AFVHDC19
Category 1 Credits: 0.75
Continuing Competency Credits: 0.75
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Secondary Tier: Tier Two
Primary Domain: Public Health Sciences Skills
Secondary Domain: Community Partnership Skills
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