The Metro: Oakland County’s new approach to increase vaccinations
In the last few years, Oakland county has changed its approach to vaccine hesitance; it’s now trying to be more open, curious and empathetic towards those who have concerns. Oakland County Health Officer Kate Guzman spoke with Robyn Vincent about the specifics of their new approach, its effectiveness and more.
It’s flu season, and that means public health departments are promoting vaccinations. Over the past few years, local vaccination rates have been down, and more people have become wary of vaccines.
Before the pandemic hit, Oakland County’s approach to getting people vaccinated had been to focus on vaccine science and facts. In other words, tell people that vaccines are essential and encourage local pediatricians to maintain high vaccination rates.
But in the last few years, the county has changed its approach to vaccine hesitance; it’s now trying to be more open, curious and empathetic towards those who have concerns.
What else is different about Oakland County’s approach? And has it been working?
Oakland County Health Officer Kate Guzman spoke with Robyn Vincent about this and more.
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