Creative Strategies for Meningococcal Vaccine Uptake
- Author
- Nneka Holder MD MPH
- Published
- Thu 17 Nov 2022
- Episode Link
- https://idpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/meningococcal-vaccine-update-strategies-8EkeY6Ye
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
Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3T0GLG2
