Reflecting on the history of vaccines at a historic moment
Peter Barkett, MD, an internist with Washington Permanente Medical Group, examines the history of vaccines and how they are powerful tools to promote public health.
Talking about flu shots during a pandemic
Permanente pediatrician Kate Land, MD, discusses the challenges of talking to patients about getting the flu shot against the backdrop of COVID-19.
Ken Hempstead, MD, addresses importance of doctor-patient relations in vaccines conversation
Despite a large body of scientific evidence demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of vaccines, there remains a portion of the country where parents remain skeptical, refraining from getting their children vaccinated for diseases such as measles and mumps. An article…
Improving Parents’ Attitudes About Benefits of Vaccination
A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found parents were receptive to a website providing clinical information and experts on vaccines.
Vaccines: Preventive Medicine at its Best
Pediatrician Matthew Daley, MD, of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, talks about the importance of vaccine education and research.