Updates in Pediatric RSV Prevention for Midwifery Practice with Dr. Jasleen Kaur Grewal

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The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants with significant morbidity and a risk of hospitalization. Novel RSV prevention strategies have emerged. This webinar will provide midwives with information regarding the changing landscape of pediatric RSV prevention in the Canadian context. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of RSV, its impact on public health, and an understanding of new developments in RSV prevention including vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. The aim of the webinar is to enhance midwives’ knowledge and confidence to provide counselling to clients.

Dr. Jasleen Kaur Grewal is a certified Family Medicine Physician (CCFP). She completed her medical education at the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University in London, Ontario, and her residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Toronto. Her current work includes inpatient newborn care with a special interest in reproductive, contraceptive and gynecologic health at multiple Sexual Health Clinics. She is the current Medical Director at IWHC Toronto and is passionate about improving access and providing care to diverse and vulnerable populations.

For additional information on vaccines, visit https://canadianmidwives.org/vaccines/