| January 2009, Volume 4, No. 1 |
| Countering Vaccine Misinformation |
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Learning Objectives
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To discern the factors that contribute to vaccine hesitancy.
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To understand that valid scientific information is needed but not sufficient to reassure immunization-hesitant parents about vaccine safety.
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To formulate a tailored response to parental immunization concerns.
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To explore the vaccine safety monitoring system in the United States and the role of pediatricians in it.
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To identify reliable sources of vaccine safety information for concerned parents.
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Martin G. Myers, MD, FAAPDr. Myers disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device. |
Walter A. Orenstein, MD, FAAPDr. Orenstein, disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device. |
Edgar K. Marcuse, MD, MPH, FAAPDr. Marcuse disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device. |
