While addressing hesitancy and improving confidence are integral components of virtually every public health campaign, they are even more important in campaigns that involve vaccines used to prevent infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Recent evidence has shown that while nearly three-quarters of those eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 have received at least one dose, millions of Americans either remain hesitant about receiving a vaccine or are choosing not to get vaccinated for a variety of reasons.
To combat vaccine hesitancy and increase public confidence, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), supported by an educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, a division of Janssen Products, L.P., is offering a comprehensive educational program for family physicians, care teams, non-physicians, and other interested individuals, available to all participants free of charge. The program, Improving Vaccine Confidence: An Educational Series, debuted in October and combines livestream courses with a half-day conference, on-demand sessions, and other resources spread out over several weeks.
The overall goal of the program is to provide attendees with not only the latest information to support their patients and practices, but also practice management strategies pertaining to vaccine delivery, coding, and billing. In addition, beginning Thursday, October 14, participants will have access to an online community of practice that will allow learners to interact with program faculty and discuss topics related to vaccines. Altogether, individuals who complete the program can earn more than 20 continuing medical education credits based on their level of participation.
Learn more on the AAFP website.