The Relationship between Misinformation and Vaccine Hesitancy

Presenter: Kira Anson, MSN-Ed, RN

Vaccination rates among children are decreasing, and some regions are losing herd immunity. The United States is currently facing measles outbreaks, and pediatric nurses are noticing a rise in vaccine hesitancy.  How can you, as a nurse, educate families and caregivers? Join this webinar to learn how misinformation contributes to vaccine reluctance and how to recognize your own personal biases and engage in respectful conversations with vaccine-hesitant caregivers.

Outcome: 85% of participants will gain at least one strategy for communication when faced with vaccine misinformation, based on the information gained from the webinar

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

Contact Hour: 1.0 NCPD Contact Hour

Successful completion:

1.    View entire webinar

2.    Complete online course evaluation

Relevant Financial Relationships:

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.