Joy, healing, laughter, meaningful connection, and fun! These are only a few of the experiences found in practicing pediatrics. Dr. Melissa Martinez and Dr. Melissa Mason share their insights on how to reclaim these rewarding adventures in a time that can be very challenging to practice medicine. As always, enjoy a little whimsy at the end.

Resources:

• https://parenting.mountsinai.org/tip-of-the-week/reclaiming-the-joy-in-pediatrics
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6997840/
• https://publications.aap.org/journal-blogs/blog/22559/From-Burnout-to-Resilience-to-Wellness?_gl=1*xhfe0o*_ga*ODI2NDE3NDc4LjE2NDYyNDk1NTE.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3OTAxOTAyOTUkbzQ1OSRnMSR0MTc5MDE5MTAwMiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_au*MTc0MDYxODIyOC4xNzg4MzY5NjkxLjQwNTQ4NTg1Mi4xNzkwMTkwNDI1LjE3OTAxOTA0MjQuMjAyMDMwNDcyMi4xNzkwMTkwNDI1LjE3OTAxOTA0MjQ.*_ga_GMZCQS1K47*czE3OTAxOTAyOTUkbzE4NCRnMSR0MTc5MDE5MDk5MyRqNCRsMCRoMA..

Learn easy-to-implement strategies in motivational interviewing that will equip you to quickly and effectively address vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Melissa Martinez shares her wisdom and favorite techniques in this engaging episode that includes how to get paid for your efforts (even if no vaccines are given)! As always, enjoy a little fun at the end.

Resources:

• PRIME Education - Motivational Interviewing to Overcome Vaccine Hesitance: A Step-By-Step Guide https://media.primeinc.org/upload/programs/23WB241/Motivational_Interviewing_to_Overcome_Vaccine_Hesitance_-_A_Step-by-Step_Guide.pdf
• Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) - https://motivationalinterviewing.org/
• Coding information for vaccine counseling: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/33727/New-codes-pave-way-for-payment-for-immunization?_gl=1*1kfv4p0*_ga*ODI2NDE3NDc4LjE2NDYyNDk1NTE.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3OTAyMDM2MDMkbzQ2MCRnMSR0MTc5MDIwMzgxMSRqMzgkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_au*MTc0MDYxODIyOC4xNzg4MzY5NjkxLjQwNTQ4NTg1Mi4xNzkwMTkwNDI1LjE3OTAxOTA0MjQuMjAyMDMwNDcyMi4xNzkwMTkwNDI1LjE3OTAxOTA0MjQ.*_ga_GMZCQS1K47*czE3OTAyMDM2MDMkbzE4NSRnMSR0MTc5MDIwMzgxMSRqMzkkbDAkaDA.?autologincheck=redirected
• https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center
• Vaccine Fears Overturned By Facts Booklet: https://www.immunizekansascoalition.org/vfof.aspx
• https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/immunizations/

A lively and informative discussion on the most current information for parents and families on COVID infections and complications in kids, current pediatric COVID vaccines, addressing concerns around vaccine hesitancy, and how to access the COVID vaccine. Anna Pounds, Taylor Russell, and Cat Tally are engaging and instructive in sharing updated and easy-to-use information that parents and families can readily adopt. As always, stick around for light-hearted comments at the end. Recorded April 2024.
Thank you to the American Academy of Pediatrics for the grant funding to support this project.
Resources:
vaccine.doh.nm.gov
NMAAP.org
AAP.org