CPhA resources to support you during respiratory virus season
A challenging season ahead
As respiratory viruses begin to circulate across Canada, pharmacists are once again on the front lines helping patients protect themselves and their families. CPhA’s latest polling shows that vaccination intentions remain low this fall—just 43% of Canadians plan to get a flu shot and 29% plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine—underscoring the ongoing need for pharmacist leadership in immunization and public education.
To help you prepare your practice and support patients this season, CPhA has rounded up a collection of resources—from clinical updates in CPS to new continuing education in CPhA Learning, to practical tools designed to strengthen vaccine confidence and accessibility.
Continuing education opportunities on CPhA Learning
CPhA Learning offers a range of accredited programs to help pharmacists stay current and confident heading into respiratory virus season.
Immunization series
Three new courses are now available on CPhA Learning. Together, they provide timely updates and practical guidance to strengthen your immunization services this season:
- An Update on Immunization Guidelines for Pharmacists (1 CEU)
- Identifying High-Risk Patients and Promoting Vaccine Uptake (1 CEU)
- Integrating Immunization Services into Pharmacy Workflows (1 CEU)
Navigating the RSV Threat
This accredited course (1.5 CEUs) helps pharmacists understand RSV’s impact on adults, review vaccination evidence and apply best practices for implementing RSV immunization in community pharmacy.
Clinical updates in CPS Full Access
Updated chapters and featured content
CPS Full Access is packed with critical clinical information to help pharmacists provide evidence-based care throughout respiratory virus season. Featured updates include refreshed and expanded guidance in a number of chapters, including Influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and Routine Childhood Vaccinations, Acute Rhinosinusitis (sinusitis) and Viral Rhinitis (common cold).
For a full overview of the latest CPS updates, including details on each revised chapter, read CPS: Your clinical companion during respiratory virus season.
Practice tools and patient engagement resources
Practical tools to support immunization services and respiratory virus care this season:
Patient education and communication
- Common Cold and Influenza – What You Need to Know—patient infographic for managing symptoms and preventing spread
- Childhood Vaccinations – Frequently Asked Questions by Canadian Parents and Caregivers—shareable infographic to address vaccine hesitancy and common caregiver concerns
- Measles: What You Need to Know—a fact sheet to support conversations about symptoms and vaccination
Vaccine experience and workflow
- Caregiver checklist: Preparing for a child's vaccine appointment
- Pharmacy top tips for childhood vaccinations: Setting your pharmacy up for success
- CARD System (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract)—strategies to help patients manage vaccination anxiety
- Answers to Common Questions About the Flu—quick reference for common patient conversations
Awareness and outreach materials
- Immunize Canada Influenza Awareness Campaign—free posters, infographics and social content to promote flu vaccination