Vaccine hesitancy in parents can lead to under-vaccination or the complete lack of vaccination in children and adolescents. This has been linked to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Pediatric and school nurses are often the main source of information for parents regarding vaccination and may be able to influence their decisions and combat vaccine hesitancy. Therefore, it is imperative that nurses, as a part of the multidisciplinary team of pediatric clinicians, understand the impact that vaccine hesitancy and under-vaccination has on all children.
In this first activity of this CME Outfitters Snack series, expert faculty will discuss the impact of parental hesitancy for vaccinating children, and the outcomes of non- or under-vaccination on the health of pediatric populations.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to better:
Supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.
Pediatric, family practice, and school nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs)
In support of improving patient care, CME Outfitters, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is designated for 0.50 contact hours.
California Residents: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. CME Outfitters, LLC’s provider number is CEP15510.
Ms. Barrera reports no financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Baldridge reports no financial relationships to disclose.
The following individuals have no financial relationships to disclose:
Albert Eubanks, Jr., RN (Peer Reviewer)
Mary Gleason, PhD (Planning Committee)
John Jones, PharmD (Planning Committee)
Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP (Planning Committee)
Sandra Caballero, PharmD (Planning Committee)
Sharon Tordoff (Planning Committee)
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