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Over the past 50 years, immunizations have saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention. Ongoing COVID-19 health concerns, the debilitating effects of RSV, flu and pneumonia on some patients, the commonality of shingles and the recent uptick in measles cases remind us almost daily about the importance of these vaccines, particularly for our most vulnerable: the very young, the immunocompromised and our aging population.

Watch online as Zoomer Radio’s Liz West and leaders in preventative healthcare discuss the role of vaccines in healthy aging for EXPLAINED’s National Vaccine Summit.

National Vaccine Summit - October 23, 2025 noon ET

‣ Recommended Vaccines & How To Get Them
‣ Navigating Provincial Health Systems
‣ The Role Your Pharmacist Can Play
‣ Emerging Science
‣ Fighting Disinformation & Vaccine Fatigue

FEATURING

Dr. Dawn Bowdish is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University, and the Canada Research Chair in Aging & Immunity. She studies how the immune system changes with age and how these changes impact susceptibility to infections. Her goal is to prevent infections and give older adults more years of healthy, independent living. She has also served as co-lead on Canada's largest study of COVID-19 vaccinations and infections in older adults.

Dr. Christine Palmay is a dedicated family physician with over 15 years of experience, currently leading a thriving practice in midtown Toronto. She is also a physician advisor to the Adult Vaccine Alliance (AVA), an organization focused on new approaches to improving vaccine funding, access and uptake among adults in Canada.

Dr. Sadaf Faisal is a Canadian licensed pharmacist with over 15 years of experience across community, long-term care and primary care settings. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Professional Affairs at the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), where she leads initiatives to advance pharmacy practice and workforce wellness in Canada.

Anthony Quinn is the President of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, a national, not-for-profit organization that champions policies to end ageism and ensure dignity, financial security and healthcare access for aging Canadians. Part of this advocacy for healthy aging supports the use of vaccines for preventable diseases, including the Big 5 impacting older Canadians - COVID-19, influenza (flu), pneumococcal disease (including pneumonia), shingles and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

HOST

Liz West has been engaging audiences for over two decades as a television reporter, anchor and host for several networks, including CTV, Citytv, CHCH and Amazon Prime. She has done hundreds of interviews with musicians, actors, newsmakers and politicians, covering everything from arts and culture to news and lifestyle content. She is also a public speaking coach, an author and active member of the Toronto music community. Liz can currently be heard as host of The Afternoon Express, Monday through Friday, on Zoomer Radio.

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The National Vaccine Summit is made possible by the support of our educational partners and is being made available for free to members of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons and anyone with the viewing link.

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