Social Media and Vaccine Hesitancy
This article first reviews the ways the antivaccine movement has leveraged social media to expand its considerable influence, and why social media companies have failed to reduce antivaccine misinformation and disinformation. Next, it reviews the barriers to adoption of social media-based communication by pediatric health-care providers and concludes with action-oriented items to increase the adoption of this powerful tool. (Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America)
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - February 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Todd Wolynn, Chad Hermann, Beth L. Hoffman Source Type: research
Optimizing Your Pediatric Office for Vaccine Confidence
Parents trust their pediatric clinicians for up-to-date information about vaccines. To reduce vaccine hesitancy, clinics must promote confidence by building trust, communicating clearly, using patient safety and infection control principles to reduce errors, and reducing missed opportunities by having a vaccination infrastructure that makes every visit a vaccine visit. Education and communication must be consistent among all staff and culturally competent to optimize vaccine confidence. Parents have a role in seeking reliable resources, raising concerns, and seeking trusted, evidence-based experts for vaccination conversat...
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - February 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Patricia Stinchfield, Joseph Kurland, Pamela Gigi Chawla Source Type: research
Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy Using Community-Based Efforts
This article reviews the key challenges and advantages of evidence-based community strategies for overcoming parent/caregiver vaccine hesitancy, specifically (1) community-participatory vaccine hesitancy measurement, (2) communication approaches, (3) reinforcement techniques (eg, incentives, mandates), and (4) community-engaged partnerships (eg, vaccine champion training, vaccination in community settings). This article also discusses important considerations when vaccinating children and adolescents in non-primary care settings (school-based health centers, pharmacies, community events). (Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America)
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - February 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lori E. Crosby, Francis J. Real, Jodi Cunnigham, Monica Mitchell Source Type: research
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy for Child and Adolescent Vaccines: The Next Big Challenge
When safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines were developed, it was easy to imagine that we were at the beginning of an era when everyone would recognize the stunning power of immunization to prevent illness and death from infections and to reduce societal costs. Vaccine hesitancy would be replaced by tickertape parades for everyone essential to vaccination —from the scientists who develop vaccines to the health care providers in public health, medical offices, and pharmacies who translate the scientific developments to practical protection. (Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America)
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - February 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Peter G. Szilagyi, Sharon G. Humiston, Tamera Coyne-Beasley Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Stewardship for Science and Vaccines
Despite the success of vaccines in the modern world, including the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine, my state is now experiencing a large measles outbreak and a decline in immunization rates. At the turn of the century, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published “Ten Great Public Health Achievements” of the twentieth century in the United States.1 Vaccination topped the list, a national and global success story. Other achievements included improvements in motor-vehicle safety, control of infectious diseases, safer workplaces, decline in deaths from coro nary heart disease and stroke, safer and he...
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - February 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tina L. Cheng Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
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Coronavirus Disease-2019 Vaccine Hesitancy
Early in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, before coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccines were authorized, surveys began tracking public acceptance of a hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine. As vaccines became more widely available, the focus shifted from evaluating premeditative thoughts about COVID-19 vaccines to observing behaviors, measuring uptake, and characterizing factors associated with acceptance. A wealth of peer-reviewed literature examining the complexities of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance has emerged, but our understanding of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is constantly evolv...
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - December 7, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: E. Adrianne Hammershaimb, James D. Campbell, Sean T. O ’Leary Source Type: research
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Early in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, before COVID-19 vaccines were authorized and disseminated, public opinion polls began tracking public acceptance of and concerns about a hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine. Over time, as vaccines and information about them became more widely available, the focus shifted from evaluating premeditative thoughts about COVID-19 vaccines to observing behaviors, measuring vaccine uptake, and characterizing factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Much of what was initially understood about public opinions of COVID-19 vaccines was both garnered by and shared through the lay media. Over the ...
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - December 7, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: E. Adrianne Hammershaimb, James D. Campbell, Sean T. O ’Leary Source Type: research
Advocacy in Pediatric Academia
Pediatricians are effective advocates to improve the health and well-being of children, yet there are limited avenues by which to pursue academic promotion based on these activities. Drawing on an expanded definition of scholarship, pediatric advocates can use the portfolio format to highlight the quantity, quality, and impact of advocacy activities. True congruence with research and education will only be achieved through recognition and value by institutions and organizations. (Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America)
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - November 17, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Abby L. Nerlinger, Debra L. Best, Anita N. Shah Source Type: research
Firearm Injury Prevention Advocacy
Injuries and deaths due to firearms in children and young adults is a public health crisis in the United States. Pediatric clinicians are powerful advocates to reduce harm due to firearms. By forming coalitions with legislators on a bipartisan basis, working with government relations teams in the hospitals, and partnering with community allies and stakeholders, pediatric clinicians can work to enact legislation and influence policies at the individual, state, and national levels. This can include advocacy for strengthening Child Access Prevention Laws and firearm safer storage campaigns. (Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America)
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - November 17, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Deanna Behrens, Maya Haasz, James Dodington, Lois K. Lee Source Type: research
