Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) Past President and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Director Sarah Sams, MD, FAAFP, is featured in an interview series, published by Patient Care, addressing vaccine hesitancy in recognition of National Immunization Month, as well as back-to-school season.
You can read and watch each of her interviews online:
- Back-to-School Vaccine Catch-Up: Strategies From a Family Physician
From electronic medical records to targeted nurse visits, Dr. Sams outlines practical ways primary care physicians can catch up pediatric vaccinations at the start of the school year.
- How Physicians Can Strengthen Vaccine Confidence During National Immunization Awareness Month
Sams urges physicians to actively engage their communities to build vaccine confidence and combat misinformation. - Addressing Pediatric Vaccine Hesitancy: Communication Strategies that Work
Effective pediatric vaccine conversations require trust and facts. Dr. Sams offers tips for addressing concerns without harming patient relationships.