Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake

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• Sean O'Leary; Douglas Opel; Jessica Cataldi; Jesse Hackell
PMID: 38404211DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-065483

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This article is about improving communication and increasing the uptake of vaccines. It describes how vaccines have greatly reduced diseases that can be prevented by vaccination, benefiting children's health. However, some parents worry about vaccine safety and necessity, leading to hesitancy or refusal. The report provides information on these concerns and offers evidence-based strategies for effective communication with caregivers to address hesitancy issues like vaccine safety. It aims to help readers understand the factors affecting vaccine uptake and costs related to preventable medical care due to hesitancy, ultimately promoting better health outcomes through increased vaccination rates.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication; Communication Barriers; Health Education; Immunization; Vaccination; Vaccines

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); University of Colorado; Seattle Children's Hospital; New York Medical College

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