Talking to Parents about Vaccines

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Many parents have questions about their children’s vaccines, and answering their questions can help parents feel confident in choosing to vaccinate their child according to the recommended immunization schedule. Materials to assist you in starting conversations with parents include:

Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants
Male doctor talking to a parent.

Learn conversational techniques and find resources for discussing vaccines with parents.

Preparing for Questions Parents May Ask About Vaccines
Female doctor talking to a parent.

Many parents have similar questions about vaccines. Prepare for common parent questions and learn techniques for your conversations about immunization.

Video on Vaccine Communication with Parents
Medscape video on Vaccine Communication with Parents: Best Practices.

Watch this video that explains five research-based strategies to improve vaccine conversations with parents.

Sharing Information with Parents

Many parents appreciate any information you can provide them about vaccinations, whether in print form or websites they can visit.  Information to share with parents includes:

Risk of Delaying or Skipping Vaccines
risks of delaying or skipping vaccines page view

This information outlines possible risks for parents who choose to delay or decline a vaccine; it also offers steps for parents to take to protect their child, family, and others.

Why Vaccinate
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On-time vaccination during childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially serious diseases.

Parent-Friendly Immunization Schedules and Related Information
Child immunization schedule.

Parent-friendly schedule (birth–6 yrs), Parent-friendly schedule (7–18 yrs)

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