How to Talk to Your Doctor: Learn, Understand, Decide about Vaccines

Originating University: University of Arkansas Extension

About This Curriculum: This curriculum integrates adult immunization education into an existing health literacy program designed to improve patient-provider communication. It helps participants build confidence discussing vaccines with healthcare providers using evidence-based information that addresses common questions and hesitancies.

This curriculum includes materials, guidance on how to use them in your program, and evaluation instructions to support reporting and impact.

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What’s Included

• Instructor’s manual
• Handouts or educational reinforcements
• Evaluation instrument
• Marketing materials

How it Can be Used (Delivery Methods)

• Educational class
• Outreach materials or publications
• Group discussion

Training / Certification

Completion of the free online course, How to Talk to Patients about Vaccination, is recommended to help educators communicate about vaccines with confidence and clarity, particularly when addressing hesitancy and misinformation.” [Take the Course]

Learning Objectives

• Participants will recognize the importance of adult vaccination through understanding how vaccines protect individuals and communities.
• Participants will improve their communication with healthcare providers by practicing the use of clear language when discussing vaccination decisions.
• Participants will make informed health decisions by applying learned

Expected Outcomes

Participants will:

• indicate intent to speak to a healthcare provider about vaccination
• demonstrate increased confidence in discussing vaccine-related concerns with a provider
• express improved confidence related to vaccine safety