Plenary: 903

A View from the Crystal Ball: Policies for Canada’s Aging Population

Organized by: Merck
Panel Date: November 22, 2024
Speakers:
William Dempster
Jennifer Chan
Laura Tamblyn Watts
Dr. Ronald F. Grossman

Abstract:
With Canada’s age demographics continuously shifting, policymakers and science hubs have invested in strategies that can better serve our social, economic, and healthcare infrastructures. This session will focus on the latter, highlighting recent advancements for optimizing infectious disease mitigation through vaccination, and deconstructing the necessary strategies to bolster healthy aging via immunization. With vaccination as a cornerstone for public health, this dynamic and engaging panel of global experts will discuss where we stand in Canada regarding the current state of vaccine uptake, knowledge dissemination and vaccine education, and the potential future of precision immunization.

Attendees will gain insights into how policy developments and innovative strategies can drive these advancements and their impact on our public healthcare system.

Summary of Conversations:
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