Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Pediatric Practice
Originally presented on January 16, 2020
Originally presented on January 16, 2020
Vaccine hesitancy has led to decreased vaccination rates and increased incidence of vaccine preventable diseases across the world. This increased threat to public health has led the World Health Organization to declare vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to public health worldwide. Decreased MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination rates in certain areas of New York State also led to the largest measles outbreak the state has seen since the 1990’s.
Research has shown that there is often a disconnect between the perception providers have about parent hesitancy and their actual level of concern. A strong provider recommendation and proper communication techniques can help close this gap.
This webcast will review the safety and efficacy of vaccines and discuss common parent concerns regarding vaccines, as well as the importance of a strong provider recommendation and basic techniques to address parent concerns.
This live webcast aired in January of 2020. It is recommended to review the CDC's immunization recommendations regularly for the most recent immunization schedule.
A couple of additional resources that have been released after the airing of this webcast include:
Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, community health workers and certified public health workers.
Jesse Hackell, MD FAAP
Pediatrician, Pomona Pediatrics, A Division of Boston Children’s Health Physicians
Vice President, Chapter 3, New York State District, American Academy of Pediatrics
Pomona, New York
As a result of this activity, the learner will expand their knowledge and competence in recognizing common parent concerns regarding vaccines, the importance of a strong provider recommendation, and basic techniques to address parent concerns.
After viewing the webcast, participants will be able to:
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