Webinar

Role of primary health care workers in addressing vaccine hesitancy.

Introduction Webinar

On the tail of World Immunization Week, there is contemplation regarding the transition from vaccine hesitancy to vaccine confidence and the pivotal role that primary health care can play in facilitating this shift. PHC workers emerge as the most trusted sources of vaccination information. They wield significant influence in garnering public trust, whether it involves addressing caregivers’ concerns or patients’ skepticism. Therefore, it is imperative that they possess knowledge grounded in the latest evidence concerning the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine side effects, and the management of adverse events following immunization (AEFI). However, mere possession of this knowledge is insufficient. Effectively communicating this evidence to skeptics demands a challenging skill set. Moreover, effective communication necessitates time, a resource known to be exceedingly scarce in PHC settings amidst today’s fast-paced environment.

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START DATE: May 21, 2024
Start time: 12:00
End time: 13:00

Presenter and Moderator

Natalia Houghton
Specialist in Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Systems and Services, PAHO/WHO
Shams Syed
Special Programme for Primary Health Care, WHO (TBC)
James Fitzgerald
Director, Department of Health Systems and Services, PAHO/WHO

Speaker

Katherine Rouleau
Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto
Sergio Minué
Professor, Andalusian School of Public Health, WHO Collaborating Centre for Primary Health Care
Patricia Castillo
Health Director at Renca municipality, Chile; epresentative of the Executive Committee of the Healthy Municipalities, Cities and Communities Movement of the Americas (HMCC)
Ernesto Báscolo
Unit Chief, Primary Health Care and Integrated Service Delivery, PAHO/WHO
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