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Vaccine News You Can Use – Supplemental Resources for Family Physicians

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

Walt Larimore has compiled even more information and resources to support family physicians like you to educate your patients and communities about the importance of vaccines. See his article and CME quiz in the latest issue of the magazine.

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Family Physicians Speak Out Against Changes to Vaccine Policy

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

AAFP Denounces Changes to ACIP and Vaccine Recommendations The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) stands with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) in denouncing the recent decisions made by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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Empowering trusted intermediaries to navigate the complex challenges of COVID-19 vaccination in ethnocultural communities [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Cultural health brokers are intermediaries between community and formal systems bridging cultural, linguistic, and knowledge gaps. 16, 2021 as they navigated COVID-19 vaccination controversies in their communities. Intervention: Real time outreach, information sharing, resource creation and pop-up clinics.

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Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural Northern New England for Adults [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Vaccinating a significant portion of the American population with one of the COVID-19 vaccines is critical in reaching herd immunity to end the current pandemic. Vaccine hesitancy remains a major hurtle in ending this pandemic.

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Episode 215: Vaccine Hesitancy – with Dr. Davis and Dr. Villela

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] CPSolvers team members Rafael Medina and Simone Vais take a moment to reflect on what is going on in the world of medicine focusing on vaccine uptake with two incredible experts on the matter about what their experiences have been. All three are vaccinated against COVID and 2 of 3 have had boosters.

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Mobilizing COVID-19 Vaccination Partnerships for Newcomer Refugees and Immigrants in the Calgary, Canada [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The COVID-19 public health emergency significantly strained public health systems in the Calgary, Canada, area, and hindered vaccination efforts for newcomer refugee and immigrant communities. Results: Partnerships varied in membership, funding, and capacity, and focused on vaccinating diverse communities.

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Vaccine Misinformation, Pseudoscience, & the Frailty of Community Health

Physician's Weekly

McDonald explores how vaccine misinformation and pseudoscience undermine public health and calls for a return to trust, truth, and evidence-based care. As a family physician, my days are filled with caring for individuals and families across the lifespan and in multiple healthcare settings.