Evidence Tools
MCHbest. Childhood Vaccination with MMR, Flu, and HPV.

Overview. Fostering partnerships between vaccine specialists and families involves creating a collaborative environment where open communication and shared decision-making are central to childhood vaccination.[1] This approach empowers families to actively participate in their child's immunization journey, fostering trust and promoting vaccine compliance.[1] Healthcare providers, including pediatricians, nurse practitioners, or immunization specialists, should prioritize building rapport with families by actively listening to their concerns and addressing them in a respectful and informative manner. Providing families with educational resources and clear communication about vaccine safety and efficacy can empower them to make informed decisions.[1] Fostering a collaborative environment where families feel comfortable asking questions and raising concerns is crucial to building trust and ensuring adherence to the recommended vaccination schedule.[1] Examples of successful public health programs promoting partnerships between families and vaccine specialists include initiatives by professional pediatric organizations offering educational materials and toolkits for parents, and similar programs by healthcare provider networks organizing community forums where families can discuss their questions with immunization specialists.[2, 3] Peer-reviewed research suggests that fostering partnerships between families and vaccine specialists can significantly improve vaccination rates.[1] Studies have shown that open communication, collaborative decision-making, and access to reliable information can empower families to overcome vaccine hesitancy and ensure their children receive timely immunizations.[1]

Evidence. Emerging Evidence. Strategies with this rating typically trend positive and have good potential to work...

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Potential Data Sources. Data to support this strategy can be accessed through:

• Provider-to-family communication data
• Collaboration and engagement data
• Parent Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) Survey

Outcome Components. This strategy has shown to have impact on the following outcomes (Read more about these categories):

• Access to/Receipt of Care. This strategy increases the ability for individuals to obtain healthcare services when needed, including preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services.
• Utilization. This strategy improves the extent to which individuals and communities use available healthcare services.
• Timeliness of Care. This strategy promotes delivery of healthcare services in a timely manner to optimize benefits and prevent complications.

Detailed Outcomes. For specific outcomes related to each study supporting this strategy, access the peer-reviewed evidence and read the Intervention Results for each study.

Intervention Type. Collaboration (Read more about intervention types and levels as defined by the Public Health Intervention Wheel).

Intervention Level. Individual/Family-Focused

Examples from the Field. There are currently no ESMs that use this strategy. Search similar intervention components in the ESM database.

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