Vaccine development is considered one of the greatest achievements of public health and medical science with millions of lives saved worldwide from many once-deadly infectious diseases. Fortunately, most parents readily accept all vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). However, vaccine hesitancy is becoming increasingly prevalent. Pediatric Resident, Dr. Caroline Fu, joins Associate Professor of Pediatrics at MCG, Dr. Donna Moore, to discuss childhood vaccine hesitancy.
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
1. Recognize the public health concerns of childhood vaccination refusal and delays.
2. Understand common objections and concerns about vaccines and know how to dispel misconceptions.
3. Utilize communication strategies for counseling vaccine hesitant parents.
4. Know how to access reputable resources to provide parents who would like additional resources.
5. Explain the few true medical contraindications to vaccines vs. religious or philosophical objections.
6. Review tips on how to approach parents who continue to refuse vaccines despite extensive counseling.
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Resources for parents and providers
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Overuse Injuries
Meconium Aspiration & Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Sickle Cell Disease
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Febrile infants < 60 days of age
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