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Communicating About Vaccinations: Evidence-Based Recommendations to Shift the Narrative
This webpage discusses evidence-based recommendations for effectively communicating about vaccinations to shift the narrative and promote vaccine confidence. It provides insights on how healthcare providers …
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DisasterCast: Preparing for Wildfires
This American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) DisasterCast series video (under 14 minutes) interviews Dr. Scott Needle, who shares recommendations on how families can prepare for …
Talking with Vaccine Hesitant Parents
This webpage describes ways to talk with parents who are unsure about vaccines. Pediatricians should listen to concerns, provide clear information, and explain the benefits …
Common Immunization Questions from Parents
This webpage describes common questions parents have about vaccines. It explains that babies' immune systems can handle vaccines and that they protect against serious diseases. …
Communicating with Families and Promoting Vaccine Confidence
This webpage describes how to talk with families about vaccines and build confidence in them. Pediatricians are trusted sources for vaccine information, and they should …
Childhood Immunization Discussion Guides
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides helpful discussion guides for childhood immunizations on their webpage. These guides aim to assist parents and healthcare providers …
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Surviving and Preparing for Disasters
This podcast episode is hosted by David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP. Guest Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, shares a research roundup from …
Family Separation and Reunification in Disasters
This webpage describes the importance of having a plan to reunite families after disasters. It highlights how schools, hospitals, and communities can prepare for emergencies …
Building an Effective System of Care to Address Emerging Threats to Infants and Children
The page describes a project by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC to help pediatricians deal with new health threats to children, like …
Emergency Information Form for Children With Special Health Care Needs (EIF)
The American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have introduced the Emergency Information Form (EIF) to ensure timely and appropriate care …