Special Edition: The Importance of Flu and COVID Vaccinations for People with Diabetes
In this special three-part series of the American Diabetes Association's "Diabetes Core Update" podcast, host Neil Skolnik, MD, dives deep into the critical importance of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for people living with diabetes. Designed for primary care clinicians and health care professionals, this series goes beyond the immediate benefits of reducing hospitalizations to explore how vaccinations protect both short-term and long-term health, particularly cardiovascular health.
With misinformation around vaccines continuing to create uncertainty, this series places a strong emphasis on combating misconceptions to help patients feel confident in their vaccination choices. Clinicians will learn effective strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy, including the use of motivational interviewing techniques that prioritize patient autonomy by seeking permission to explore concerns about vaccination.
Join us for this essential series to stay informed, develop better communication strategies, and ensure your patients with diabetes receive the protection they need.
This special edition of Diabetes Core Update is sponsored by Sanofi.
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December 20, 2024
Special Edition: Respiratory Vaccinations and Combating Vaccine Hesitancy in People With Diabetes
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Episode Notes
In this special episode of Diabetes Core Update, our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik, discusses with two expert guests the recommendations for respiratory vaccinations in people with diabetes, the rise in vaccine hesitancy and some of the possible reasons for this hesitancy, and several ways to address vaccine hesitancy in the office.
This special edition is sponsored by Sanofi.
Presented by:
Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health
John J. Russell, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Chair, Department of Family Medicine, Abington–Jefferson Health
Aaron Sutton, LCSW, BCD, CAADC, Behavioral Health Faculty at the Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington–Jefferson Health; Chief Wellness Officer for Graduate Medical Education at Abington–Jefferson Health
Select references mentioned in the podcast:
Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2024–25 Influenza Season. MMWR Recomm Rep 2024;73:1–25. DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.rr7305a1
Recombinant or Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine in Adults Under 65 Years of Age.N Engl J Med 2023;389:2245–2255. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2302099
Influenza Vaccine as a Coronary Intervention for Prevention of Myocardial Infarction. Heart 2016;102:1953–1956. DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2016-309983
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