Vaxxed And Answered Podcast

Learn how to make an effective HPV vaccine recommendation and navigate parental vaccine hesitancy.  

In this episode, we delve into the critical topic of HPV vaccination and the best practices for communicating its importance to parents and patients. Listeners will gain insights into the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and the evidence-based Announcement Approach that can significantly improve vaccination rates. 

By understanding how to frame the conversation and address concerns, you’ll be better equipped to advocate for this vital cancer prevention vaccine, ensuring that your patients receive the protection they need. 

Goals:  

This episode provides a background on HPV, the current state of HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents in the United States and Pennsylvania, and best practices for HPV vaccine communication in clinical settings. The audience will learn the three steps of the Announcement Approach, including key elements to give a strong vaccine recommendation (i.e., state child’s age, urgency or “due” for, will receive “today,” and emphasize cancer prevention).   

Learning Objectives:  

• Review the latest evidence on HPV vaccination practices​    
• Learn the 3 steps of the Announcement Approach     
• Learn example announcements for children ages 9–10 and 11–12 

Show Segments: 

• [0:35] - Introduction 
• [3:23] - Overview of HPV 
• [15:02] - The Announcement Approach 
• [23:29] - Case #1: Recommendation for 11/12 year olds 
• [29:04] - Case #2: Recommendation for 9/10 year olds 
• [31:55] - Outro