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In this episode of the Patient Care Online podcast, infectious disease specialist Amesh Adalja, MD, joins host Sydney Jennings to discuss how primary care physicians can navigate shifting vaccine policy, address misinformation, and build patient trust during National Immunization Awareness Month. From countering concerns about aluminum and preservatives to responding to social media–driven myths, Dr. Adalja offers practical strategies and trusted resources that clinicians can use to strengthen vaccine confidence in their practices.

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Infectious disease expert shares strategies for PCPs to counter vaccine myths, navigate policy changes, and build patient trust.

Countering Vaccine Misinformation in Clinical Practice with Amesh Adalja, MD: Primary Viewpoints Podcast

, we dive into the most impactful clinical research from the past week on 

, covering key studies across multiple specialties. We begin with a study on the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, highlighting the significant impact of antimicrobial therapy for male partners in reducing recurrence rates. Next, we explore a meta-analysis on the use of dupilumab in treating atopic dermatitis in children, showcasing its effectiveness in reducing disease severity and pruritus. We also cover a groundbreaking study on colorectal cancer risk models for adults aged under 45 years, introducing new ways to personalize screening strategies.

Additionally, we discuss the EKSTROM trial, which presents data on colchicine’s role in stabilizing coronary plaque and reducing cardiovascular risk. Finally, we look at the FDA’s approval of dupilumab for chronic spontaneous urticaria, offering new hope for patients with persistent symptoms despite antihistamine treatment.


PODCAST: Listen to our first episode for new research on bacterial vaginosis, a new treatment option for chronic urticaria, and more. 

Weekly Dose: A Roundup of Top Stories for Primary Care Physicians

 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.


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.


Increase in measles cases linked to unvaccinated individuals and the importance of herd immunity.


Concerns about ongoing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.


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.


Discussion on the need for advocacy to improve vaccine coverage under Medicare Part B.

"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Steven P. Furr, former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr Steven P. Furr

Although spring has sprung and the peak months of respiratory virus circulation have passed, the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season has been a distinctive one. "Those of us who are involved with respiratory viruses like to say, for example, if you've seen one influenza season, you've seen one influenza season, because they're all distinctive, but this one was very special," said William Schaffner, MD, in a recent interview with 

Dr Schaffner gives a brief update on the current respiratory virus season and shares what his top challenges have been thus far, how vaccine uptake this year compares with last year, and the important role clinicians play in keeping respiratory infection and prevention on the forefront of patients minds. 

William Schaffner, MD, is medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, professor of preventive medicine in the Department of Health Policy and professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN.

 podcast features informative conversations with health care experts, opinion leaders, and prcticing physicians, about what impacts primary care medicine today. 

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William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the NFID, provides an expert recap of the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season for primary care clinicians. 

Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: An Expert Recap

The Primary Viewpoints podcast features informative conversations with health care experts, opinion leaders, and practicing physicians, about what impacts primary care medicine today.

In episode 11, incoming American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) president Sterling Ransone, Jr, MD, shares the greatest concerns among AAFP members regarding the upcoming influenza season, including a feared drain on clinic and staff resources.

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"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with incoming AAFP president Sterling Ransone, MD. 

Primary Viewpoints Episode 11: AAFP President-elect Discusses Greatest Concerns about Upcoming Flu Season

Episode 9, "Long COVID Review Lead Author Highlights Knowns and Unknowns," features an interview with Ani Nalbandian, MD, a cardiology fellow at Columbia University Vagelos School of Medicine and lead author of a recent comprehensive review of the literature accumulating on post-acute COVID-19 syndrome that was published in the March issue of 

. Dr Nalbandian discusses the research, the findings, and the future. 

"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Ani Nalbandian, MD. 



Primary Viewpoints Episode 9: Long COVID: A Review

In episode 6 of Primary Viewpoints, physician mental health expert Michael Myers, MD, discusses the state of physician mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Primary Viewpoints Episode 6: COVID-19 Impact on Physician Mental Health

In this Special Report on hepatitis C in primary care, the authors have described the various therapeutic options for patients who have HCV infection and what happens when you treat them.

In this podcast, they discuss what happens when you don’t.

Rodger D. MacArthur, MD is Professor of Medicine and Merin Varghese, MD is a Fellow in Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Severe outcomes may ensue in a high percentage of patients. The authors discuss the consequences in this brief podcast.

Hepatitis C: What If You Do Not Treat?

New guidelines on the stratification of severity and subsequent treatment of 

Recurrent C difficile requires pulse vancomycin therapy; fecal microbiota transplant shows promise.

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