Decoding the Latest Recommendations
Flu Vaccines for Older Adults
Influenza is a serious health risk for Canadians, especially for those 65 and older, who are more likely to get very sick, end up in the hospital, or even face life-threatening complications.
Although the flu can be prevented by vaccination, new recommendations have been made by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) for people in this age group. These changes may affect how provincial vaccination programs and healthcare providers offer flu vaccines to older adults.
To address these changes, we reviewed current evidence and held a discussion with experts to explore the challenges and identify ways to better protect older adults through vaccination.
Read Our Recommendations
Together with experts in infectious disease, senior health, family medicine, pharmacy, and nursing, we created tailored recommendations to help inform people about the new NACI guidelines. Our aim is to strengthen flu protection for adults aged 65 and older.
The white paper includes:
- The current context of influenza vaccine recommendations
- The challenges of evolving vaccine recommendations
- 7 recommendations for optimizing influenza protection for older Canadians
Free Resources for Healthcare Providers and Patients
Useful Resources
NACI Influenza Vaccine Summary
Summary of NACI Statement: Statement on Seasonal Influenza vaccine for 2024-2025
NACI Influenza Vaccine Supplemental Guidance for 65+
Supplemental guidance on influenza vaccination in adults 65 years of age and older
NACI Influenza Vaccine Summary for 65+
Summary of NACI statement: Supplemental guidance on influenza vaccination in adults 65 years of age and older
