Creative Strategies for Meningococcal Vaccine Uptake

In this episode, Nneka Holder, MD, MPH, shares various strategies to improve meningococcal vaccine uptake in adolescent patients, including: Use of school vaccine mandates beyond entry requirementsPromote more frequent visits by incorporating immunization platforms and using text or email reminders to bring patients back to the officeSchedule follow-up visits before patients leave the office to increase retentionIncrease access and convenience by:Implementing quick, immunization-only visitsPromoting use of alternative vaccinations sites (eg, school gyms, local pharmacies) for meningococcal booster dosesAddress vaccine hesitancy, ensuring patients and parents have a voice in how their healthcare is managedContinue to bring up the importance of meningococcal vaccines at every visit even after vaccine refusalFaculty: Nneka Holder, MD, MPH<br />Associate Professor<br />Department of Pediatrics<br />MedStar Georgetown University Hospital<br />Washington, DCLink to full program: <br />https://bit.ly/3T0GLG2