Respiratory-infection-in-risk-groups_-drivers-of-undervaccination-and-potential-solutions-for-change-Catherine-Keil-9th-AIF-2025.pptx.pdf

1、Respiratory infection in risk groups:drivers of undervaccination and potential solutions for change10:40Catherine KeilNurse Practitioner specialising in travel health and immunisations in Travel Health,AdelaideRespiratory Infection in Risk Groups:Drivers of Under Vaccination and Potential Solutions

2、for ChangeCatherine Keil Nurse Practitioner Travel Health And Immunisations MN(NP)RN BSc(Hons)Dip TM(RCPSG)CTH SCHP FFTM(ACTM)Grant support and membership on advisory councils forSanofi CSL Seqirus Declaration of Conflict of InterestLearning ObjectivesBy the end of this presentation,participants wil

3、l be able to:Identify key drivers of under vaccinationin at-risk groups affected by respiratory infections,including social,behavioral,and systemic barriers.Understand the public health consequencesof under vaccination among vulnerable populations,including increased morbidity,mortality,and healthca

4、re burden.Explore practical and evidence-based strategiesto improve vaccine uptake in high-risk groups.Those who are most at risk of complications from a respiratory infection are:Young children(under 5 years)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander(First Nations)peoplePeople with certain chronic healt

5、h conditions,such as:AsthmaChronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)Heart failureType 2 diabetesAdults with weakened immune systemsPregnant womenAdults over the age of 65Risk GroupsVaccine UptakeInfluenza VaccineInfluenza VaccineInfluenza VaccineCovid19 VaccineRSV VaccineUnderstanding the Public H

6、ealth Consequences of Under Vaccination Among Vulnerable PopulationsUnder-vaccination among vulnerable populations poses serious public health risks,exacerbating health disparities and undermining efforts to control infectious diseases:Increased Risk of Disease Outbreaks Elevated Morbidity and Morta