Training Residents and Medical Students to Overcome Parents ’ Vaccine Hesitancy

Strong provider recommendations increase vaccine confidence. Medical students and pediatric residents, as future physicians, will play an important role in the messaging about vaccines to their parents and patients. The importance of inclusion of vaccine education and communication skills in the medical school curriculum and residency training programs must be recognized to ensure provider confidence in discussions with vaccine-hesitant parents and patients.
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research