Immunization ECHO
This project utilizes the peer-to-peer learning methodology, ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes), to bring physicians together to learn and discuss the successes and challenges with increasing the percent of the children who have all vaccines as recommended by Bright Futures. Topic experts will lead each individual interactive ECHO session. ECHO participants are also eligible to participate in an associated QI project.
Program Objectives:
- Increase knowledge and understanding about vaccine hesitancy
- Increase providers ability to address concerns about vaccine safety
- Share experiences on topics related to vaccines
- Increase knowledge of proper coding associated with vaccines
- Learn best practices to use social media to promote immunizations
Target Audience:
Pediatricians and other primary care providers caring for children
CME Statement:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Schedule | Date | Topic | Speaker |
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Session 1 | January 23, 2025 | Childhood Immunizations in Tennessee | Caitlin Newhouse, MD |
Session 2 | February 27, 2025 | Immunocompromised Patients | Timothy Minniear, MD |
Session 3 | March 27, 2025 | Social Media Strategies for Vaccine Communication | Beth Sundstrom, PhD |
Session 4 | April 24, 2025 | TBA | TBA |
Session 5 | May 22, 2025 | TBA | TBA |