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• Fighting Flu Vaccine Myths: How to Effectively Dispel Misinformation 17.10.2025 12min

  Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Mirella Salvatore, MD From fears of getting the flu from the shot to concerns about ingredients like thimerosal, myths about the flu vaccine persist, underscoring the need for clinicians to effectively address misinformation and build vaccine confidence. So to help debunk some of the most common flu vaccine myths, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Mirella Salvatore, an infectious disease specialist, Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, Medical Director in the Community Healthcare Network, and a Research Associate Professor at New York University.
• Implementing ACIP's 2025 Flu Vaccine Guidelines Across Patient Populations 06.10.2025 11min

  Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Darvin Scott Smith, MD Guest: Robert Danoff DO, MS, FACOFP, FAAFP As of July 2025, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released new recommendations for influenza vaccination, stating that single-dose thimerosal-free formulations are now required for children up to 18, pregnant individuals, and all adults. While this new guidance may help strengthen public trust in immunization, it's important to consider how to implement it across patient populations, such as elderly, pediatric, pregnant, and immunocompromised groups. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss practical strategies for protecting all patients under the new recommendations are Drs. Darvin Smith and Rob Danoff. Dr. Smith is an infectious disease specialist at San Mateo Medical Center in San Mateo, California, and Dr. Danoff is the Program Director of both the Family Medicine Residency and the Combined Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Residency at Jefferson Health Northeast in Philadelphia, as well as a Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.
• From Pertussis to Polio: Why Routine Childhood Vaccination Matters More Than Ever 03.10.2025 4min

  Guest: Paul Offit, MD Despite the rarity of diseases like polio and diphtheria in the U.S., recent cases underscore that these threats persist when immunization rates decline. Meanwhile, more common infections like pertussis and hepatitis B continue to pose serious risks to unprotected children. Here to talk about the importance of timely and routine childhood vaccination is Dr. Paul A. Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center and a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
• Pediatric Flu Vaccination: Strategies for Addressing Parental Concerns 24.09.2025 13min

  Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: C. Buddy Creech, MD, MPH Guest: Wendy Wright, DNP, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP Pediatric influenza vaccination rates are consistently lower than other childhood immunizations, a problem that’s often driven by parental hesitancy. Whether it's a lack of understanding of the possible severity of the flu or deeply held beliefs about the vaccine's safety, knowing how to address parents' concerns is key to improving uptake and protecting children from getting sick. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss these concerns and provide practical recommendations on building confidence in the flu shot are Drs. Buddy Creech and Wendy Wright. Dr. Creech is Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, and he's also the Director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program and leads NIH- and CDC- funded vaccine safety efforts. Dr. Wright is a board-certified adult and family nurse practitioner based out of Amherst, New Hampshire, as well as the owner of the Wright and Associates Family Healthcare.
• Closing Meningococcal Protection Gaps: The Case for Combination Vaccines 24.09.2025 4min

  Guest: Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN* Despite high uptake of the quadrivalent meningococcal ACWY vaccine among adolescents, significant protection gaps remain, particularly against serogroup B. That’s why Dr. Ruth Carrico joins us to examine key challenges in adolescent vaccine delivery and how newer pentavalent vaccines covering all five major meningococcal serogroups—A, C, W, Y, and B—can streamline protection, improve coverage, reduce missed doses, and support shared decision-making between providers, teens, and parents.
• From Hesitancy to Trust: Personalizing Vaccine Discussions with Patients 24.09.2025 5min

  Guest: Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN* In the post-COVID landscape, healthcare providers face a new communication challenge: countering misinformation while building trust in vaccine recommendations. To help combat this, Dr. Ruth Carrico joins us to share how her approach to patient engagement has shifted from simply informing to actively listening and collaborating. Dr. Carrico is a family nurse practitioner based in Louisville, Kentucky and an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
• Strengthening Pediatric Immunization Against DTaP, Hepatitis B, and Polio 22.09.2025 4min

  Guest: Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN* Vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and polio form the foundation of early childhood immunization, but gaps in coverage continue to put children and communities at risk. Fortunately, combination vaccines and coadministration strategies can help providers minimize missed opportunities while protecting children from preventable disease and long-term health complications. Learn more with Dr. Ruth Carrico, a family nurse practitioner based in Louisville, Kentucky and an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
• Enhanced Flu Vaccines: Strengthening Protection in Older Adults 15.09.2025 7min

  Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Irene Hamrick, MD Older adults face higher risks from influenza due to age-related declines in immune function, making enhanced vaccines a critical preventive tool. However, vaccination in this population comes with some considerations, including vaccine hesitancy and access barriers. Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to discuss the role of enhanced influenza vaccines for adults and strategies for overcoming these challenges is Dr. Irene Hamrick. Dr. Hamrick is a Professor of Geriatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and a Certified Medical Director through the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
• Evaluating Flu Vaccine Effectiveness in Pediatric Populations 12.09.2025 9min

  Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Danielle Wales, MD, MPH Recent research highlights the comparative effectiveness of cell-based versus egg-based influenza vaccines in pediatric populations. This data could help guide pediatric immunization, alongside strategies like comprehensive communication with parents and whole-family vaccine efforts. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss the importance of annual flu prevention and ways to improve uptake in pediatric populations is Dr. Danielle Wales. She's a Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences and a faculty member of the Albany Medical Center's Division of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Cohoes, New York.
• Addressing Pediatric Flu Burden: The Critical Role of Vaccination 09.09.2025 7min

  Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Ravi Jhaveri, MD Pediatric influenza remains a serious threat, with the 2024-2025 season bringing one of the highest recorded pediatric mortality rates in over a decade. As a result, understanding barriers to vaccine uptake and implementing strategies to address them is critical. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to provide insights into the burden of pediatric influenza and the importance of timely immunization is Dr. Ravi Jhaveri. Dr. Jhaveri is the Division Head for Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
• Chikungunya Virus: A Look at Prevention Strategies and Vaccine Innovations 11.09.2024 10min

  Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: David Hamer, MD Cases of chikungunya have risen significantly in recent years, but fortunately, there are several ways we can protect our patients traveling abroad, including with a novel vaccine and other anti-mosquito measures. Joining Dr. Charles Tuck to discuss key preventive strategies for the chikungunya virus is Dr. David Hamer, Professor of Global Health and Medicine at the Boston University School of Public Health.
• Dengue Fever Prevention: How to Protect Patients Traveling Abroad 11.09.2024 7min

  Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: David Hamer, MD Cases of dengue have more than doubled since 2023, especially in endemic areas like Latin America, the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia, and the coastal areas of Africa. This increasingly prevalence underscores the importance of knowing how to protect patients traveling abroad to those areas, which is why Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. David Hamer about essential prevention strategies for dengue fever. Dr. Hamer is a Professor of Global Health and Medicine at the Boston University School of Public Health.
• Navigating Travel Vaccines: Best Practices in Counseling and Care 26.07.2024 5min

  Guest: Nic Garner, PharmD Travel vaccines are becoming increasingly common as they play a key role in protecting travelers abroad, but they’re only effective if patients actually receive them. That’s why Dr. Robert Walker speaks with Dr. Nic Garner, who shares best practices for counseling patients on travel vaccines. Dr. Garner is the District Support Pharmacist Leader at CVS Pharmacy in Texas with more than 10 years of community pharmacy management experience.
• How Different Types of Influenza Vaccines Are Made 31.03.2023 3min

  Guest: Jason Goldman, MD How are standard versus adjuvanted influenza vaccines made? Here to break down the manufacturing process for these types of influenza vaccines is primary care physician Dr. Jason Goldman.
• Preparing Pharmacists Through the APhA Immunization Delivery Program 30.06.2022 4min

  Guest: Amy Mgonja, PharmD, BCGP, CPPS Training pharmacists to administer vaccines can reduce barriers to immunizations and improve patient care. Here to discuss the ApHA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program and the important role that pharmacists play in educating and vaccinating patients is Dr. Amy Mgonja, clinical consultant pharmacist at Dawa Rx Consulting.
• Concerns in the Community: Obstacles to Accessing the COVID-19 Vaccine 04.05.2021 16min

  Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Robert Owens Carpenter, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS Guest: Toni E. Keaton, MD, MPH Dr. Hector Chapa explores barriers in community health with Dr. Robert Carpenter, Director of Wellness at Texas A&M University College of Medicine, and Dr. Toni Keaton, Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine.
• Combating COVID-19 Vaccine Myths & Misconceptions 26.04.2021 14min

  Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: Freddy Caldera, DO Many IBD patients have received their COVID-19 vaccine, but many others still have reservations due to the abundance of myths and misconceptions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines. That’s why Dr. Neil Nandi welcomes Dr. Freddy Caldera to discuss these common fears and challenges as well as some of the very best answers to address the concerns of our immunosuppressed IBD patients.
• Digesting the Latest in Vaccinations: IBD Patients & the COVID-19 Vaccine 21.04.2021 5min

  Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: David T. Rubin, MD With more data emerging on COVID-19 vaccines every day, what do our patients with inflammatory bowel disease need to know about the vaccine currently available? Dr. Neil Nandi will be discussing these updates and how we can keep our patients safe with Dr. David Rubin, Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
• Tracking Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccines: Is There Room for Improvement? 17.03.2021 14min

  Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Paul Jarris, MD, MBA Since the COVID-19 vaccines received an emergency use authorization, tracking possible adverse reactions in real time becomes even more important. But what are some of the limitations we’re facing in doing so, and how can we overcome them? To find out, Dr. Jennifer Caudle speaks with Dr. Paul Jarris, Chief Medical Advisor for MITRE Corporation.
• Facing Fears About the COVID-19 Vaccines: How to Counsel Patients 17.03.2021 12min

  Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: John Russell, MD As clinicians on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re among the first to hear about our patients’ fears of the vaccines’ validity and safety. So how can we help address their concerns? ReachMD hosts Dr. Jennifer Caudle and Dr. John Russell sit down together to talk about how we can counsel patients who may be hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Published March 16, 2021