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Vaccines included in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended immunization schedule are safe and have dramatically decreased the incidence of preventable disease.
Vaccine hesitancy exists on a spectrum; most parents who are hesitant want to protect their children but often have safety concerns.
Practical barriers, such as access, cost, and service quality also contribute to undervaccination and should be addressed when possible ().
Clinicians remain the most trusted influence on parental vaccine decisions; a strong, confident recommendation from a trusted clinician is highly associated with vaccine uptake.
Presumptive vaccine recommendations (e.g., “Sarah is due for three vaccines today”), followed by respectful engage…