In observation of August being the National Immunization Awareness Month, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Dr. Sarah Pachtman-Shetty, MD, to discuss the challenges clinicians and patients face when determining vaccinations to receive during a pregnancy, including vaccine hesitancy. Together, they explore how clinicians can lead these conversations and empower a shared decision-making model in their exam rooms.
Show Notes:
NPWH is a professional community for WHNPs, APRNs, and students, providing career growth opportunities, connections, and support in women’s and gender-related healthcare. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025!
Resources and Information:
NPWH Maternal Health Immunization Toolkit
NPWH Organizational Statement: Response to HHS’ Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Update
NPWH Joins 29 Organizations in an Open Letter Urging COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
Maternal Immunization Task Force Urges ACIP to Continue Recommending Vaccines to Pregnant Patients
The Urgent Need for the MMR Vaccine as the Best and Most Effective Defense Against Measles Infection
ACOG Webinar: Compassionate Conversations: Vaccine Awareness
Continuing Education: NPWH has a variety of continuing education opportunities available on our learning management system.
NPWH is hosting a live webinar titled “Making Sense of Maternal Immunizations: Vaccine Messaging from Preconception Through Postpartum Webinar” with Dr. Sarah Pachtman-Shetty, MD, on August 27 at 1 pm Eastern. You can register and watch the webinar On Demand by clicking here!
Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email hmaurer@npwh.org.
Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Sarah Pachtman-Shetty, MD, Ouma Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician, Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, HealthyMamaDoc
Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings.
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