Addressing pediatric vaccine hesitancy
Studies also have addressed communication strategies that don’t work and should be avoided. For example, nurses shouldn’t assume vaccine misconceptions result from a lack…
Immunization/Vaccination
Vital conversations
Nurses’ key role in engaging patients about vaccine safety, effectiveness VACCINATION is one of the most impactful public health interventions worldwide. The Centers for…
Reviving reverence for vaccines
Immunization remains critical to good health throughout the life span. Similar to many children, I frequently asked my mother “why” about things in the…
Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy
Historically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with COVID-19 vaccination.…
Combat healthcare untruths with community outreach
When confronted with false or misleading information, nurses sometimes find themselves in challenging conversations with patients and families, which may disrupt their ability to…
Getting shots in arms
Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What can nurses…
Do polio and smallpox present a threat?
The 2022 reemergence of polio and smallpox in the United States has many healthcare providers wondering if they should prepare for a potential outbreak.…
Mpox: Be prepared for the next outbreak
Knowledge can help reduce stigmatization and improve access to care. Takeaways: Cases of human Mpox had been considered rare, but current data show rapid…
Vaccine hesitancy
Breaking through public health barriers Nurses play an essential role in promoting recommended immunizations across patients’ lifespans. That effort includes providing education about vaccine…
Avoiding flu complacency
Vaccination coverage is key to managing outbreaks. As of June 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated at least 7.8 million…
Voice and vaccinations
Boldness is a cultural journey. Connie BardenAmanda Bettencourt Beth WathenDana Woods The COVID-19 pandemic places nurses firmly in the public square with compelling professional…
Tragedy from a vaccine-preventable disease
I’m an RN in a large pediatric practice that’s currently reeling from grief. We recently learned of the tragic death of a healthy newborn…
Addressing pediatric vaccine hesitancy
Studies also have addressed communication strategies that don’t work and should be avoided. For example, nurses shouldn’t assume vaccine misconceptions result from…
Vital conversations
Nurses’ key role in engaging patients about vaccine safety, effectiveness VACCINATION is one of the most impactful public health interventions worldwide. The…
Reviving reverence for vaccines
Immunization remains critical to good health throughout the life span. Similar to many children, I frequently asked my mother “why” about things…
Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy
Historically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with…
Combat healthcare untruths with community outreach
When confronted with false or misleading information, nurses sometimes find themselves in challenging conversations with patients and families, which may disrupt their…
Getting shots in arms
Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What…
Do polio and smallpox present a threat?
The 2022 reemergence of polio and smallpox in the United States has many healthcare providers wondering if they should prepare for a…
Mpox: Be prepared for the next outbreak
Knowledge can help reduce stigmatization and improve access to care. Takeaways: Cases of human Mpox had been considered rare, but current data…
Vaccine hesitancy
Breaking through public health barriers Nurses play an essential role in promoting recommended immunizations across patients’ lifespans. That effort includes providing education…
Avoiding flu complacency
Vaccination coverage is key to managing outbreaks. As of June 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated at least…
Voice and vaccinations
Boldness is a cultural journey. Connie BardenAmanda Bettencourt Beth WathenDana Woods The COVID-19 pandemic places nurses firmly in the public square with…
Tragedy from a vaccine-preventable disease
I’m an RN in a large pediatric practice that’s currently reeling from grief. We recently learned of the tragic death of a…