Update on Vaccinations

Update on Vaccinations: A Thorough Review

Preventative medicine, including vaccines, typically falls within the purview of primary care. Vaccines are a critically important public health tool for patients of all ages. Yet in the 21st century, as in previous centuries, there has been public concern around the effectiveness of vaccines that requires healthcare providers to leverage their best evidence-based counseling skills to prevent unnecessary infection and disease. New vaccines become available on a regular basis. And yet immunization rates are often low. Why? In this course, you will learn what are the most current vaccine recommendations for individual patients of all ages. You will also learn what strategies and resources are available to support you and your teams to protect the health of your patients and communities using gold-standard vaccination practices.

Topics Covered

Enhanced Understanding of Vaccine Science and Immunization Principles
Proficiency in Applying Updated Vaccination Guidelines
Communicating Effectively About Vaccination
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation

Course Benefits

All lectures available now
4 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ included
Course syllabus pdf with all slide content
12-month access to course recordings

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Julie Scott Taylor, MD, MSc – Course Director

Julie Scott Taylor, MD, MSc, is a board-certified academic family physician with expertise in medical education and international maternal-child health. She has been on the faculty at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University since 2001 where she sees patients in a residency-faculty clinical practice. Currently an Adjunct Professor, at Brown, she previously served as the Family Medicine Clerkship Director, the Director of Predoctoral Education in Family Medicine, and the Director of Clinical Curriculum for the medical school. She is the former Chief Academic Officer and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, an international medical school, and Past President of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, a worldwide physician organization. She has been the Principal Investigator for several educational grants, received multiple teaching awards, and authored more than 135 publications.

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Vaccine Updates – Julie Taylor, MD

To understand the history and development of vaccines, explore the evolution of vaccines from Edward Jenner’s work with smallpox to the development of modern vaccines
The mechanisms of action of different types of vaccines
To effectively counsel patients and families about vaccines, addressing vaccine hesitancy, engaging in empathetic conversations, and providing evidence-based

responses to common myths and concerns about vaccines

To use immunization schedules for different age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults
The importance of documentation and reporting in vaccine administration

Pediatric Immunization Schedule – Julie Taylor, MD

The importance of vaccines as a critical public health tool and their impact on preventing hospitalizations and deaths among children
Recommended immunization schedule for pediatric patients, including specific vaccines and the appropriate timing for their administration
Best practices for vaccine administration, including how to coordinate the administration of COVID-19 and flu vaccines to maximize coverage and minimize healthcare visits
How to identify and address common barriers to vaccine compliance, such as socioeconomic disparities and fragmented care, to improve vaccination rates among children
The specific vaccination requirements for children with special medical conditions or circumstances, ensuring they receive the appropriate vaccines for optimal protection

Adult Immunization Schedule – Julie Taylor, MD

The significance of vaccines as a crucial public health tool for adults, highlighting their role in preventing hospitalizations and deaths
The recommended immunization schedule for adults, including specific vaccines and the appropriate timing for their administration
Best practices for vaccine administration in adults, such as co-administration strategies for COVID-19 and flu vaccines
How to identify and manage contraindications and special circumstances for adult vaccinations to ensure safe and effective immunization
The specific vaccination requirements for adults with chronic conditions, immunocompromised states, or those traveling internationally to ensure comprehensive protection