MEDICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Addressing vaccine hesitancy in immunization programs, clinics and practices

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPediatrics2018Official publication

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Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2018) on “Addressing vaccine hesitancy in immunization programs, clinics and practices”. This practice point offers evidence-based guidance for provincial/territorial immunization programs, clinics and office practices on how to address hesitancy and improve vaccine uptake rates. Steps to take include the following: 1) Detecting under-immunized subgroups (which requires record-keeping), diagnosis and targeted interventions; 2) Educating all health care workers involved with immunization on best practices.

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