Chasing A Moving Target: A Roundtable Discussion on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Frail Older Adults
27 November 2021
Webinar
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The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving and changing very rapidly as new viral variants emerge. There is huge amount of information surrounding the vaccines and vaccination programmes, some of which are unsubstantiated or unverified. This has caused much confusion and anxiety for healthcare professionals, patients and the public.
The Chapter of Geriatricians launched a Position Statement, entitled “Covid-19 Vaccination for Frail Older Adults” in July 2021. The Chapter, Geriatric Education and Research Institute and Society for Geriatric Medicine (Singapore) are organising this roundtable discussion as a platform for knowledge exchange and dissemination as well as provide an update on the latest developments in vaccinations in frail older adults.
Event date: 27 November 2021 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Platform: Zoom
Programme Schedule
Time | Topics |
13:30 | Registration |
14:00 | Introduction to the Position Statement – Rationale and Journey ‘Covid-19 Vaccinations in Frail Older Adults’ By Dr Matthew Chen |
14:10 | New Evidence – Update from Knowledge Synthesis By Ms Penny Lun |
14:25 | To B or Not to B: Boosters & Variants in the Elderly By A/Prof Lim Poh Lian |
14:40 | Vaccination in Long-term Care – Challenges and Hope By Ms Heidi Rafman |
14:55 | Break |
15:05 | Public Health Perspective – Vaccinated or Non-vaccinated Choices By Dr Derrick Heng |
15:20 | Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr Christopher Lien |
Speakers and Panelists
Associate Professor Ding Yew Yoong
Associate Professor Tan Thai Lian
Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian
Dr Derrick Heng
Dr Matthew Chen
Dr Pradeep Paul George
Ms Heidi Rafman
Ms Penny Lun
Moderator
Dr Christopher Lien