Physicians Discuss 2 Strategies to Raise Immunization Rates During Awareness Month
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Updated · Physician's Weekly · Aug 19
Physicians Discuss 2 Strategies to Raise Immunization Rates During Awareness Month
1 articles · Updated · Physician's Weekly · Aug 19
Summary
Alex McDonald and Eric Ball outlined how physicians can help lift immunization rates, focusing on practical steps clinicians can use with patients and families.
The discussion centered on 2 main levers—countering vaccine hesitancy and improving communication during routine care—to support higher uptake.
Eric Ball joined the conversation as a primary care pediatrician and California Immunization Coalition vice president, while McDonald is a family medicine residency program director at Kaiser Permanente.
The exchange was framed around Immunization Awareness Month, underscoring continued concern about vaccination rates and physician-led outreach.