CAM Vaccination Speaker Series

Vaccination, Choice, and Client-Centered Care in Midwifery
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) invites you to a three-part Vaccination Speaker Series featuring leading experts in immunization, public health history, and client communication. Designed for midwives, this series explores vaccinations in pregnancy, vaccine hesitancy, harm reduction, and the broader social contexts influencing client decision-making. All sessions are grounded in the midwifery principles of informed choice, autonomy, and respectful, client-centered care.

Session 1

Vaccinations in Pregnancy: Evidence, Safety and Effectiveness
Dr. Jesse Papenburg

Vaccinations in Pregnancy: Evidence, Safety and Effectiveness

January 7, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Online Event

Dr. Jesse Papenburg will provide an evidence-informed overview of vaccinations in pregnancy, including the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Session 2

Vaccination and Anti-Vaccination Histories in Canada: Autonomy, Refusal and Social Movements
Paula Larsson

Vaccination and Anti-Vaccination Histories in Canada: Autonomy, Refusal and Social Movements

January 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Online Event

Paula Larsson will explore the history of vaccination and anti-vaccination movements in Canada, examining how social movements, identity, autonomy, and collective action have shaped vaccine acceptance and refusal over time.

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Session 3

Access, Hesitancy and Harm Reduction in Midwifery Vaccine Conversations
Dr. Shannon MacDonald and Dr. Christine Huel

Access, Hesitancy and Harm Reduction in Midwifery Vaccine Conversations

January 28, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Online Event

Dr. Shannon MacDonald and Dr. Christine Huel will deliver a combined session focused on supporting midwives in navigating vaccination conversations across a range of client perspectives.

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