In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, Dr. Anne Schneider, a family physician and AAFP Vaccine Science Fellow, talks about the latest immunization schedules approved by the CDC. She discusses the importance of vaccines, especially for respiratory diseases like RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, and provides detailed updates from the June 2024 ACIP meeting. Dr. Schneider shares strategies to boost vaccine confidence and integrate CDC recommendations into family medicine practices. The episode emphasizes the role of physicians in educating patients about vaccines and using credible resources to stay informed.

Some resources related to this episode include:

•    ACIP Vaccine Update for Children & Adults at FMX 2024 in Phoenix 
•    Immunization Schedules | AAFP
•    Immunizations & Vaccines | AAFP
•    Conversation Guide on COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children 6 Months and Older (aafp.org)
•    How to Approach Conversations With Parents About Routine Pediatric Vaccinations (aafp.org)
•    COVID-19: Improving Pediatric Vaccination Rates CME | AAFP

Topics by Timestamp

• 00:00 Introduction to Inside Family Medicine
• 00:12 Meet Dr. Anne Schneider
• 00:50 Why Family Medicine?
• 02:50 The Importance of Vaccination
• 04:32 New CDC Immunization Recommendations
• 05:52 RSV Vaccine Updates
• 10:59 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Updates
• 17:12 Integrating CDC Recommendations in Practice
• 23:24 Childhood Vaccination Importance
• 24:49 Increasing Vaccine Confidence
• 27:07 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
• 28:02 Closing Remarks and Resources

This podcast episode is supported by an unrestricted grant from Merck.

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