Vaccine Hesitancy Webinar: How to Educate and Promote Vaccine Confidence for Patients

Description:
Vaccine hesitancy continues to challenge public health progress and physician-patient relationships. Despite overwhelming evidence supporting vaccine safety and efficacy, many patients remain uncertain, resistant, or misinformed.This webinar panel is designed specifically for physicians and clinical care providers who regularly engage with vaccine-hesitant individuals. Through expert-led discussion and experience, attendees will gain practical strategies to navigate challenging conversations, foster trust, and promote vaccine confidence—while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

Objectives:
•Identify key drivers of vaccine hesitancy, including misinformation, historical mistrust,and sociocultural influences.
•Apply patient-centered communication strategies to address vaccine concerns andmisinformation in clinical practice.
•Integrate tailored approaches to improve vaccine uptake within diverse patientpopulations and healthcare settings.

Moderator: Dr. Julie Stecher, MD, FAAP; Pediatrician with MercyOne Genesis

Panel:
• Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, FAAP; Infectious Disease Specialist, Pediatrics
• Dr. Stephen Rinderknecht, DO, FAAP; Pediatrician
• Dr. Dinah Conti, MD; Pediatrician

Presented by: Iowa Medical Society and The American Academy of Pediatrics- Iowa Chapter

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/VxHesEvent

Contact:Kristina Seier (515)421-4774  kseier@iowamedical.org