Creative Strategies for Meningococcal Vaccine Uptake - a podcast by Clinical Care Options

from 2022-11-17T21:30

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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 requirements
Promote more frequent visits by incorporating immunization platforms and using text or email reminders to bring patients back to the office
Schedule follow-up visits before patients leave the office to increase retention
Increase access and convenience by:
- Implementing quick, immunization-only visits
- Promoting use of alternative vaccinations sites (eg, school gyms, local pharmacies) for meningococcal booster doses
Address vaccine hesitancy, ensuring patients and parents have a voice in how their healthcare is managed
Continue to bring up the importance of meningococcal vaccines at every visit even after vaccine refusal

Faculty:

Nneka Holder, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC