9thLife Course Immunisation Summit 2024
Friday 29 November 2024 -14:30-18:30 CET (Barcelona & Online)
World Trade Centre (WTC) - Barcelona– Hall D (Room 5)
The 9th Life Course Immunisation Summit aims to address critical challenges in ensuring vaccination equity and preventing respiratory infections across all age groups. The summit consists of two focused working group meetings, bringing together experts to explore the vital need for accessible vaccinations at every life stage and examine strategies for RSV infection prevention.
In preparation for this summit, EiP conducted two online surveys and mapping questionnaires, gathering valuable insights from primary care physicians on facilitating vaccine equity in communities with mixed socio-economic backgrounds and on the burden of RSV infections in primary care settings. The survey findings will be presented at the summit, laying the groundwork for in-depth discussions among stakeholders and incorporating perspectives from those on the front lines.
The first session, "Equitable Access to Vaccinations Across the Life Course", will focus on overcoming barriers to vaccination in diverse populations, addressing both socioeconomic disparities and age-related obstacles. Participants will discuss innovative strategies, community engagement, and countering misinformation to improve equitable vaccine access.
The second session, "RSV Infection Prevention Across All Age Groups," will address the increasing burden of RSV infections affecting children and adults. Experts will share insights on healthcare challenges during peak RSV seasons, evaluate the impact on patient health, and propose strategies to enhance RSV prevention and management in primary care settings.
This summit is an essential gathering for stakeholders dedicated to advancing immunization policies that promote health equity and strengthen respiratory infection prevention across the life course.
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