Dr. Robert Jacobson discusses the importance of immunizations in healthcare, including updates for 2024 such as COVID vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, and pneumococcal vaccines. The podcast also covers strategies to increase immunization rates, the effectiveness of the Shingrix vaccine, and recommendations for seasonal COVID vaccines, RSV protection, and shared decision-making for older patients.
Immunizations are crucial for increased longevity by preventing diseases more effectively than treating them.
Healthcare providers should establish effective systems for tracking vaccine status to increase immunization rates.
Deep dives
Importance of Immunizations in Modern Medicine
Immunizations are hailed as a significant success story in modern medicine, having saved numerous lives and prevented disabilities. They are cost-effective and crucial for increased longevity by preventing diseases more effectively than treating them.
Updates in Pediatric Immunizations
In the realm of pediatric immunizations, there have been notable changes, such as the inclusion of COVID vaccines as seasonal vaccines. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines have also undergone updates, necessitating healthcare organizations to adjust their vaccination protocols.
Strategies to Improve Immunization Rates
To enhance immunization rates, healthcare providers are advised to establish effective systems for tracking vaccine status, utilize every patient visit for updating vaccinations, and make strong recommendations for vaccines. Ensuring patients are informed and comfortable with vaccination decisions is key to increasing immunization compliance.
Immunizations are one of the greatest success stories in modern medicine and it’s estimated that they’ve saved more lives and prevented more disabilities than any other medical intervention. They’re probably responsible, more than any other medical advance in contributing to our increased longevity as a population. They’re also extremely cost-effective and their benefits far outweigh the very small risks they carry. This podcast will review new information regarding immunizations and how we as clinicians can increase our patients’ immunization rates. Our guest is Robert M. Jacobson, M.D., a pediatrician, and expert in immunizations from the Department of Pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic.
Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.
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