Seasonal Influenza Updates 2023-2024

The Seasonal Influenza Updates: 2023 - 2024 course provides a summary of the influenza vaccine program for the upcoming influenza season. The BC Immunization Manual, Part 4 - Influenza vaccines is the decision support tool for vaccine providers in BC and should be consulted for up to date guidance on influenza vaccine administration.

Purpose: to acquire the knowledge to safely and effectively provide influenza immunizations for the 2023/24 influenza season.

Note: The BCCDC Immunization Competency Course (available on LearningHub) is a requirement for certain health professionals to autonomously administer vaccines. Check with your regulatory college for information on the education requirements for autonomous immunization practice.

Additional learning:
The Influenza Immunization Competency Course: Foundations of Influenza: Disease & Vaccines is a 3.5 hour course that supports vaccine providers gain a greater understanding of influenza disease and vaccines. This course has been adapted to be a comprehensive competency course, based on the Immunization Competencies for BC Health Professionals, for new immunizers who will be providing influenza vaccines only. This course is also available on LearningHub.