In Minnesota, we are currently grappling with yet another measles outbreak, a danger that is entirely avoidable with adequate vaccination rates. This is the reality of a post-COVID era defined by politicized basic healthcare and well-funded anti-vaccination groups striking fear in well intentioned parents. Indeed, conversations with vaccine hesitant parents can be some of the most challenging in our work as pediatricians, taking not only time in tight schedules but also extreme patience and resolve. This episode's cases will explore evidence-based communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy released by the AAP earlier this year. With the help of vaccine expert Patsy Stinchfield MS, CPNP-PC, we'll also delve into public health interventions to consider for our current outbreak.<br />View the transcript here:<br />https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-crack-the-case-strategies-to-promote-vaccine-confidence-10-4-24/

Talking Pediatrics

Children's Minnesota

Crack the Case: Strategies to Promote Vaccine Confidence

OCT 4, 202432 MIN
Talking Pediatrics

Crack the Case: Strategies to Promote Vaccine Confidence

OCT 4, 202432 MIN

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In Minnesota, we are currently grappling with yet another measles outbreak, a danger that is entirely avoidable with adequate vaccination rates. This is the reality of a post-COVID era defined by politicized basic healthcare and well-funded anti-vaccination groups striking fear in well intentioned parents. Indeed, conversations with vaccine hesitant parents can be some of the most challenging in our work as pediatricians, taking not only time in tight schedules but also extreme patience and resolve. This episode's cases will explore evidence-based communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy released by the AAP earlier this year. With the help of vaccine expert Patsy Stinchfield MS, CPNP-PC, we'll also delve into public health interventions to consider for our current outbreak.<br />View the transcript here:<br />https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-crack-the-case-strategies-to-promote-vaccine-confidence-10-4-24/