S2 Ep1: Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr. Steven P. Furr
Update: 2024-09-30
Description
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.
Music Credit: COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com
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.
Music Credit: COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com
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.
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