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Upcoming Webinar: Adult Pertussis Vaccination

Jan 3, 2023

This webinar aims to bridge the significant gap in knowledge of the life-altering consequences of pertussis and raise the awareness on the value of adult pertussis vaccination. It also serves as a platform for knowledge exchange by bringing various perspectives to the forefront so that pertussis is on the agenda for patient, ageing and professional organizations to influence change in adult pertussis vaccination policy and consequently, improve vaccine uptake rates.

Dr. Jane Barratt Announced as CSO representative for ACT-Accelerator Vaccine Pillar (COVAX)

Nov 9, 2020

Dr. Jane Barratt, Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing, has been announced as the Civil Society representative of Vaccine Strategy for the ACT-Accelerator Vaccine Pillar (COVAX), which aims to accelerate the development and access to quality, and affordable COVID19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.

Vaccines4Life joins World Health Organization’s Vaccine Safety Net

Oct 28, 2020

Vaccines4Life is thrilled to have joined the Vaccine Safety Net, a global network of websites, established by the World Health Organization, that provides reliable information on vaccine safety. Find out more at https://www.vaccinesafetynet.org/

Sign the Pledge to End Immunization Inequity

Oct 9, 2020

The pledge to End Immunization Inequity aligns with the principle of the WHO Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) to “Leave no one behind” and supports the strategic objectives for the Decade of Healthy Ageing to improve the lives of older people, their families and their communities.

Messages Matter: A Spotlight on Influenza Vaccination Campaigns

Sep 22, 2020

Changing the Conversation on Adult Vaccination is a ground-breaking study conducted by the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) on the status of influenza campaigns focussed on the most vulnerable members of our population – older adults and those with underlying chronic conditions.

Pneumococcal Pneumonia: Worth the Shot – Joint Statement by the World Coalition on Adult Vaccination

Aug 26, 2020

In the following joint statement, the World Coalition on Adult Vaccination calls on professional, patient and advocacy organizations, together with all levels of government to increase their investment in educating and encouraging older adults and those with chronic diseases to be vaccinated against influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia.

V4L Launches Consensus Statement and Report from Forum to Explore the Role of Patient Organisations in Vaccination

Jun 17, 2020

Following the IFA-led expert meeting in London, United Kingdom to address the role of advocacy organisations in promoting health through vaccinations, specifically to at-risk groups, the IFA and leading patient organisations in the UK have release a consensus statement and report.

Antimicrobial resistance and the role of Vaccines: E-learning Course

May 5, 2020

During this First International e-learing Course, leading scientists and researchers from several professional fields will give presentations on a variety of aspects regarding antimicrobial resistance and the role of vaccines.

Promoting immunisation throughout life – World Immunisation Week

Apr 27, 2020

This World Immunisation Week, Immunisation for All Ages (IFAA) supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO) statement that, “at all ages, vaccines save lives and keep us safe” and calls upon professional, patient and advocacy organisations, together with all levels of government to increase their investment in prevention policy that supports immunisation at all stages of life.

Press Release: IFA Launches Report Identifying Barriers to Adult Influenza Vaccination in Canada

Nov 7, 2019

Vaccination against influenza is critical to the health and functional ability of Canadian seniors as well as people with chronic disease, who are at higher risk of morbidity, mortality and prolonged recovery due to underlying frailty and changes in immune function.

2019 Immunisation for All Ages Summit

Oct 8, 2019

June 5-6, 2019 - Washington D.C. Executive Summary “Prioritisation of Prevention,” the theme of the 2019 Immunisation for All Ages Summit, grounded the gathering in a solid ...

Fill in the gaps: Don’t let flu break your patient’s heart

Sep 30, 2019

Today, on World Heart Day, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) calls on all health care professionals to encourage older people and most importantly those with cardiovascular disease in their care to be vaccinated against the serious and life-altering infectious diseases of influenza and pneumonia.

Pneumonia Vaccination in LTC settings in Canada Banner

Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality in Canada. There is a high prevalence of this disease amongst populations that are most at-risk of serious complications from infection, such as older adults in long-term care settings.

The ‘Driving the agenda of pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination in at-risk populations in community and long-term care’ study was conducted to understand the status of existing public health policies and campaigns on pneumococcal disease in community and long-term care settings and its implications on the uptake of pneumococcal vaccination. The report highlights policy gaps for pneumococcal vaccination across long-term care settings in Canada and accordingly provides recommendations for policy improvements.

Download the Technical report

27 April 2023, Toronto, ON – The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is proud to release findings from a recent study entitled Driving the agenda of pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination in at-risk populations in community and long-term care. Check out the technical report to learn more.