Empathy and Evidence: Strategies Against Vaccine Hesitancy

Vaccine hesitancy is a growing challenge worldwide, and it can lead to critical outcomes. What can healthcare professionals do when we are faced with parents who are hesitant about vaccines? WSPID Podcast hosts Alicia Chang and Daniel Jarovsky are joined by Melissa Palmieri to discuss the vaccine hesitancy experience in Brazil. Melissa Palmieri is an MD and healthcare consultant working in São Paulo, BrazilShe is Vice President of the Brazilian Immunization Society Regional of São Paulo StateDr Palmieri is also Senior Medical Officer at Health Secretariat in São Paulo CityMember of the Scientific Department of Immunizations of the Brazilian Society of PediatricsBrazilian Regional representative of Latin American Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (SLIPE) The conversation explores: Key drivers of vaccine hesitancy, including misinformation, cultural beliefs, and political influences.Effective communication strategies, including clear information and practicing empathy towards parents who may be vaccine hesitant.Historical and current examples of Brazil’s immunization efforts, including HPV, Covid-19 and Dengue.Successful public health initiatives in São Paulo, aiming to improve vaccination rates and combat misinformation. This episode is supported by an Educational Grant from Takeda. Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, and make sure to share the show with your colleagues and peers. The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.  The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies. Useful Links: WSPID Global eLearning Portal: https://education.wspid.org WSPID website: www.wspid.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/WSPID Twitter: www.twitter.com/WSPID