Did you know:
More than 1 in 3 girls eligible for the HPV vaccine in BC are not protected against the virus?
The advice of a trusted health professional is one of the most important influences in parental decision making.
At these events you will learn how you can help protect more young women in your community.
ImmunizeBC Booster Events give you the opportunity to 'boost' your knowledge of vaccine information, safety and effectiveness.
Expert answers for health professionals, locally.
Upcoming events:
"HPV Vaccination in BC - What Happened, What's Next?"
Vancouver Coastal Videoconference - Thursday June 10, 2010
Videoconference with Dr Gina Ogilvie, Associate Medical Director, Division of STI/HIV Prevention and Control - BCCDC
In the SGH Boardroom (Squamish), WHCC Community Room (Whistler), PHCC Boardroom (Pemberton), Powell River Hospital Room #1 and St Mary's Hospital (Sechelt) Boardroom from 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Light snacks provided and accredited for 1 MainPro-M1 hour
TO REGISTER: Register
online or contact BC Centre for Disease Control, Immunization Promotion Specialist Sarah Gorringe on 1 604 707 2555 or
sarah.gorringe@bccdc.caAfter this event you will be able to:
- explain how the HPV vaccine will reduce the burden of HPV disease
- describe the up-to-date safety and adverse event profile of the vaccine
- summarize the current HPV vaccine program and emerging research
- answer parent’s questions about the HPV vaccine.
