Scientific Advisory Committee Program Chairs Dr. Karl Weiss
Université de Montréal
Montréal, Québec
Dr. Alan Kaplan
University of Toronto
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Family Physicians Dr. John T. Axler
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Ken Bayly
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Dr. Jean Desaulniers
Trois Rivières, Quebec
Dr. Elliot Mintz
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Dr. Ken Stakiw
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Dr. Robert Woodland
St. John's, Newfoundland
Specialists Dr. Marc Afilalo
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
Dr. Chris Bauch
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
Dr. Ross Davidson Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dr. Gerald A. Evans
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
Dr. Eleanor N. Fish
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Allison McGeer
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Brian Schwartz
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
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Using the Canadian Flu Guide Educational Program
The Canadian Flu Guide Educational Program has been
developed for family physicians
and primary healthcare providers. This program provides accredited continuing education
activities which will increase the healthcare provider’s understanding and knowledge
of the pathophysiology and diagnosis of influenza; including the evolution of the virus,
adoption of infection control measures, the role of antiviral agents and the importance of
seasonal flu planning.
Family physicians and primary healthcare providers are required to complete a brief,
free registration in order to gain access to educational content of this Web site.
To read more, click here
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A Message from the Program Chairs, Canadian Flu Guide
Dr. Karl Weiss, Dr. Alan Kaplan
To read more, click here
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A Message from the President of AMMI Canada
Dr. Gerald Evans
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A Message from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
Dr. David Butler-Jones
As healthcare providers, you are on the frontline in the battle against seasonal influenza. It is therefore essential that you stay abreast of the latest information about the H1N1 virus and measures to manage the outbreak…
To read more, click here
Animation: Vaccines and the Immune Response: How Vaccines Work
Animation: Neuraminidase Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action
Animation: Antigenic Shift and the H1N1 Influenza A Virus
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This program has been
accredited by The College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 7.5 MainPro-M1 credits.
Read more...This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity
(Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of
the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
This program has been reviewed and approved by AMMI Canada.
This program has been accredited by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy for up to 5.0 CEUs.
Click here for FREE algorithm download:
Algorithm for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Influenza
Additional resources available for download:
Communication Resource:
Patient Notification - Flu Symptoms
Communication Resource:
Cough Etiquette & Hand Hygiene
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