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