IFM | Strengthening Vaccine Confidence and Adult Immunization
About this episode
The episode discusses strategies for improving adult vaccination rates in primary care through strong recommendations and team-based approaches.
AAFP Vaccine Science Fellows James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP, and Amra Resic , MD, FAAFP, join host Emily Holwick to discuss practical strategies for improving adult vaccination rates in primary care. Drawing from their clinical experience and fellowship work, they explore how family physicians can build vaccine confidence through strong recommendations, trusted patient relationships, and team-based workflows. The conversation covers presumptive vaccine recommendations, shared clinical decision-making, increasing vaccine confidence with empathy, integrating the assessment of immunization reviews into every patient visit, and empowering the entire care team to support vaccination efforts. Dr. Bigham and Dr. Resic also discuss workflow strategies such as standing orders, pre-visit planning, EMR reminders, and consistent messaging that make adult vaccination a routine part of preventive care while helping patients make informed decisions that protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions 03:00 The AAFP Vaccine Science Fellowship Experience 04:35 Starting Vaccine Conversations with Adult Patients 06:03 Vaccination as…
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