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Creative Strategies for Meningococcal Vaccine Uptake
Creative Strategies for Meningococcal Vaccine Uptake
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2022
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, Nneka Holder, MD, MPH, shares various strategies to improve meningococcal vaccine uptake in adolescent patients, including: Use of school vaccine mandates beyond entry requirementsPromote more frequent visits by incorporating immunization platforms and using text or email reminders to bring patients back to the officeSchedule follow-up visits before patients leave the office to increase retentionIncrease access and convenience by:Implementing quick, immunization-only visitsPromoting use of alternative vaccinations sites (eg, school gyms, local pharmacies) for meningococcal booster dosesAddress vaccine hesitancy, ensuring patients and parents have a voice in how their healthcare is managedContinue to bring up the importance of meningococcal vaccines at every visit even after vaccine refusalFaculty: Nneka Holder, MD, MPHAssociate ProfessorDepartment of PediatricsMedStar Georgetown University HospitalWashington, DCLink to full program: https://bit.ly/3T0GLG2
Released:
Nov 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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