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Description
Vaccine hesitancy continues to challenge public health progress and physician-patient relationships. Despite overwhelming evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of vaccines, many patients remain uncertain, resistant, or misinformed. This webinar panel is designed specifically for physicians and clinical care providers who regularly engage with vaccine-hesitant individuals. Through expert-led discussion and experience, attendees will gain practical strategies to navigate challenging conversations, foster trust, and promote vaccine confidence while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key drivers of vaccine hesitancy, including misinformation, historical mistrust, and sociocultural influences.
- Apply patient-centered communication strategies to address vaccine concerns and misinformation in clinical practice.
- Integrate tailored approaches to improve vaccine uptake within diverse patient populations and healthcare settings.
Moderator
Julie Stecher, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, MercyOne Genesis Health Group
Panel Members
Dinah Conti, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, UnityPoint Health
Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, FAAP
Medical Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
Stephen Rinderknecht, DO, FAAP
Pediatrician, UnityPoint Health
CE Credits
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
(DMU) and the Iowa Medical Society. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosures
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Dinah Conti, MD, FAAP - Panel Member
- Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, FAAP - Panel Member
- Stephen Rinderknecht, DO, FAAP - Panel Member
- Ryan Roberts - Planning Committee Member
- Kristina Seier, LMSW - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
- Julie Stecher, MD, FAAP - Moderator
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 0.75 AOA Category 2A
- 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)