The Michigan Health & Hospital Association hosted a webinar alongside the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) and the Michigan Chapter of the American Association for Pediatrics (MIAAP) for dozens of clinicians to discuss the importance of getting children vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as getting Michigan’s kids caught up on routine vaccinations. In the last year, routine vaccination rates for children are down roughly 5% in Michigan, amounting to tens of thousands of kids not protected from severe but preventable illnesses.
The webinar included information on (click to view/save slides):
What populations remain persuadable and personal physicians being the most trusted/effective source of information for these groups, presented by MHA Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications Ruthanne Sudderth
Routine vaccine effectiveness and current rates, and the need to get our children caught up, presented by Spectrum Health Vice President of Medical Affairs Matthew Denenberg, MD
COVID-19/MIS-C impact on kids and the safety/effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in children, presented by Detroit Medical Center Group Chief Medical Officer Rudolph Valentini, MD
Recommendations of the MIAAP, presented by MIAPP President Matthew Hornik, DO
This includes talking with patient families of younger children (under 12) now to ensure their questions are answered by the time eligibility expands to younger populations
A recording is available for anyone that missed the webinar or who are able to share it with their physician practices, which we encourage.