Strategies for Addressing Vaccine

Misinformation in the Practice

August 28, 2019

1-2 pm ET

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With the recent outbreaks of measles across the U.S., ensuring parents have
access to accurate and credible information about vaccines is key to increasing
vaccine acceptance. As a trusted source of information about vaccines,
healthcare professionals can play a key role in establishing trust and educating
parents and patients on the important role that vaccines play in protecting
against serious diseases.

In this webinar, practicing healthcare professionals will share their
evidence-based strategies for recommending vaccines and addressing
vaccine hesitancy in their practice. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director,
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, will provide opening remarks about
the agency’s efforts to address vaccine misinformation and the important
role that healthcare professionals can play in addressing vaccine misinformation.

Chanie Sternberg, President & CEO of RefuahHealth Center, and
Dr. Corinna Manini, Refuah’s Chief Medical Officer, have worked to cultivate
trust with parents and patients in their practice to reassure them that vaccines
are safe and effective. RefuahHealth Center is a federally-qualified health
center in New York that serves patients in communities affected by ongoing
measles outbreaks. Dr. Todd Wolynn, is a practicing pediatrician and CEO
at Kids Plus Pediatrics in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Wolynn has been a vocal
advocate for the importance of effective communication to address parental
hesitancy about vaccines.

Objectives:

Understand the role healthcare professionals can play in addressing vaccine misinformation
Describe evidence-based approaches to recommending vaccines
Describe strategies to foster support for vaccination among all staff in the practice
Highlight available resources to assist healthcare professionals in making effective vaccine recommendations

Speakers:

Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chanie Sternberg, President & CEO, RefuahHealth Center
Dr. Corinna Manini, Chief Medical Officer, RefuahHealth Center
Dr. Todd Wolynn, CEO, Kids Plus Pediatrics