DiscoverOff the Chart: A Business of Medicine PodcastS2 Ep1: Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr. Steven P. Furr
S2 Ep1: Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr. Steven P. Furr

S2 Ep1: Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr. Steven P. Furr

Update: 2024-09-30
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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.



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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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S2 Ep1: Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr. Steven P. Furr

S2 Ep1: Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr. Steven P. Furr

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