Community of Immunizers Hesitancy Pretest Question Title * 1. Which of the following statements about vaccine hesitancy are true? Select all that apply. Parents cite pediatricians as the main source of information regarding vaccines. The majority of parents have significant concerns about vaccines. Parents who refuse vaccines are a homogenous group. Many parents who are hesitant about vaccines ultimately vaccinate their children. Question Title * 2. Which of these communication strategies may be effective for counteracting vaccine hesitancy? Select all that apply. A set of talking points used for all parents with concerns Find out the source of the parent's concerns by asking questions Informing parents that vaccines are due rather than asking if they would like to give their child vaccines today Discuss the risks of diseases for parents who continue to have concerns Question Title * 3. Which of the following is true about herd immunity? Select all that apply. Herd immunity is the concept that in addition to protecting the vaccinated individual, vaccines also protect those who may not be able to be vaccinated. Because vaccine exemptions are so infrequent, unvaccinated individuals in the US have not contributed to outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases. Herd immunity discussions are usually effective in convincing hesitant parents to vaccinate. Because measles is highly contagious herd immunity is extremely important to prevent outbreaks. Question Title * 4. What are characteristics of a credible Web site? The source of the information is reliable and stable. The information is not dated. The purpose of the site is to sell something. Someone with a medical or scientific background provides the content and/or reviews the article. Question Title * 5. Which of the following are common vaccine-related concerns cited by parents that a primary care provider should be prepared to address? Select all that apply The necessity of vaccines Autism, thimerosal, and aluminum Risks of vaccine preventable diseases Why the schedule is designed with so many vaccines for young infants Done