Talking with Parents about Vaccines

• 2024

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This webpage describes how healthcare professionals can talk to parents about vaccines. It suggests assuming parents will vaccinate, giving strong recommendations, and listening to concerns. If parents refuse vaccines, it advises continuing the conversation and providing information on vaccine-preventable diseases. The text also includes a form for documenting vaccine refusal and highlights the importance of keeping records. It emphasizes that success can mean different things, like scheduling future appointments or leaving room for more discussions later on. Resources are provided for further reading and understanding of vaccines' benefits and risks.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication; Health Personnel; Measles Vaccine; Parents; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Vaccination; Vaccines; Infectious Disease Medicine; Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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