Episode 11 of the “MedChat” podcast is now available.

This episode, “Vaccine Hesitancy: Scope and Solutions,” discusses one of the top 10 threats to global health. This episode will help providers describe factors that influence a family’s tendency to be hesitant to vaccinate, discuss effective strategies to address vaccine hesitancy with parents and understand the scientific data about the safety and efficacy of vaccines and risks of not vaccinating.

Moderator Mark J. McDonald, M.D., CPE, FAAP, medical director, Norton Children’s Hospital and Norton Children’s Medical Center; and professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, University of Louisville School of Medicine; speaks with Gary S. Marshall, M.D., professor of pediatrics and chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Speaker Disclosure

The speaker has the following conflicts of interest to disclose: advisory board, consultant, grant recipient, honoraria and research — GSK, Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Seqirus.

Continuing education credits for physicians

American Medical Association

Accreditation

Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

About the Podcast

“MedChat” is a monthly podcast that fills a unique professional gap and is structured around a conversation addressing key issues for each topic. The podcasts provide continuing education on-the-go.