Canada has long set a national target to vaccinate at least 80% of adults aged 65 and older against influenza, given that they have long represented 90% of Canada’s nearly 8,000 annual deaths from influenza and pneumonia. Yet last season, only 64% of older Canadians reported receiving the influenza vaccine, falling well short of this […]

With one in five Canadians now aged 65 or older, older adults are playing an increasingly important role in the workforce. They bring valuable knowledge, skills and experience, yet many face barriers related to financial security, ageism, caregiving responsibilities and access to training. Join the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) for a webinar exploring findings […]

As colder weather sets in, staying protected against vaccine-preventable illnesses is one of the best ways to support healthy, independent living. This fall and winter, vaccines for seasonal influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal disease are especially critical—along with maintaining protection through routine immunizations like shingles, tetanus and diphtheria. Yet, understanding which vaccines are recommended—and which […]