![]() Instead of saying “What do you want to do about shots?,” say “Your child needs three shots today.” State the child will receive vaccines as though you presume that parents are ready to accept recommended vaccines for their child during that visit. When discussing vaccines for children, it is best to remember most parents are planning to accept vaccines and to introduce the topic with that in mind. Assume Parents Will Vaccinate State which vaccines the child needs to receive. Because of this, we designed this resource to guide you with conversational techniques and resources for discussing vaccines with parents. With all you do, you may feel that long vaccine conversations are stressful when you also need to check physical and cognitive milestones and have a full schedule of patients. Therefore, you have a critical role in helping parents choose vaccines for their child. This is true even for parents who are vaccine-hesitant or who have considered delaying one or more vaccines. Parents consider their child’s healthcare professionals to be their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. ![]() ![]() You can all answer parents’ questions, provide educational materials, and ensure that families make and keep vaccine appointments. Listen to and Respond to Parents' Questionsĭoctors, nurses, physician assistants, and office staff all play a key role in establishing and maintaining a practice-wide commitment to communicating effectively about vaccines and maintaining high vaccination rates.
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