S2 Ep1: Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr. Steven P. Furr

Patient Care Online Editor Sydney Jennings and Dr. Steven P. Furr, Former President of the American Academy of Family Physicians sit down to discuss immunizations.



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Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools.





Introduction to Immunizations (00:00:05)

Overview of the podcast and introduction of speakers discussing immunizations in primary care.



Decline in Vaccination Coverage (00:00:32)

Discussion on the decrease in vaccination rates among kindergarten students and its implications.



Impact of COVID-19 on Well-Child Visits (00:00:54)

How COVID-19 disrupted routine well-child visits affecting vaccination rates.



Measles Cases and Vaccination (00:01:33)

Increase in measles cases linked to unvaccinated individuals and the importance of herd immunity.



Vaccine Hesitancy Post-COVID (00:03:15)

Concerns about ongoing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.



Addressing Vaccine Confusion (00:03:30)

Need for clear communication from primary care providers regarding vaccination updates and schedules.



Encouraging Vaccination During Visits (00:04:44)

Strategies for clinicians to suggest vaccinations during patient visits to improve uptake.



Adult Vaccination Recommendations (00:05:52)

Changes in adult vaccination recommendations as respiratory virus season approaches.



Challenges with Medicare Vaccine Coverage (00:07:27)

Issues with Medicare coverage affecting access to certain vaccines for patients.



Advocacy for Vaccine Coverage (00:09:09)

Discussion on the need for advocacy to improve vaccine coverage under Medicare Part B.