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Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Whenever the subject of vaccines comes up, it’s more often than not in the context of myths and controversies questioning their safety, effectiveness, and overall value. And with strong supporters on both sides of this polarizing issue, how can we as healthcare professionals ensure the health and safety of our patients? Explore this question and more on VacciNation, providing new insights on vaccines, the illnesses they prevent, and how opposing viewpoints on them can impact the world around us.

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Fighting Flu Vaccine Myths: How to Effectively Dispel Misinformation

Oct 17, 2025 12m

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…

Implementing ACIP's 2025 Flu Vaccine Guidelines Across Patient Populations

Oct 06, 2025 11m

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…

From Pertussis to Polio: Why Routine Childhood Vaccination Matters More Than Ever

Oct 03, 2025 4m

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,…

Pediatric Flu Vaccination: Strategies for Addressing Parental Concerns

Sep 24, 2025 13m

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…

Closing Meningococcal Protection Gaps: The Case for Combination Vaccines

Sep 24, 2025 4m

Guest: Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN* Despite high uptake of the quadrivalent meningococcal ACWY vaccine among adolescents, significant protection gaps remain, particularly against serogroup…

From Hesitancy to Trust: Personalizing Vaccine Discussions with Patients

Sep 24, 2025 5m

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…

Strengthening Pediatric Immunization Against DTaP, Hepatitis B, and Polio

Sep 22, 2025 4m

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…

Enhanced Flu Vaccines: Strengthening Protection in Older Adults

Sep 15, 2025 7m

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…

Evaluating Flu Vaccine Effectiveness in Pediatric Populations

Sep 12, 2025 9m

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…

Addressing Pediatric Flu Burden: The Critical Role of Vaccination

Sep 09, 2025 7m

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…

The Critical Importance of Flu Vaccination: A Patient Advocate’s Story

Oct 18, 2024 11m

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Alissa Kanowitz, Founding Member Families Fighting Flu Mrs. Alissa Kanowitz became a patient advocate after experiencing the…

Navigating the 2024-2025 Flu Season: ACIP’s Latest Guidance

Oct 02, 2024 3m

Guest: Paul Hunter, MD The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently updated their recommendations for the 2024-2025 flu season. Here to give us a breakdown of the key…

Comprehensive Immunization: Co-Administering Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccines

Oct 01, 2024 11m

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Jill Foster, MD Guest: John Russell, MD According to recent studies, co-administering the flu, RSV, and COVID-19…

Boosting Flu Vaccination Rates: A Guide for Primary Care Providers

Sep 30, 2024 6m

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: John Russell, MD According to the CDC, flu vaccine coverage for all adults is about 47 percent, and there’s been a continued decline…

Beyond Prevention: Examining the Lesser-Known Benefits of Flu Vaccination

Sep 25, 2024 7m

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Darvin Scott Smith, MD Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing the flu itself, but there are a lot of lesser-known benefits of flu…

Strategies for Integrating Flu Vaccination into Routine Patient Care

Sep 25, 2024 7m

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Laila Woc-Colburn, MD, DTM&H, FACP, FIDSA Since annual flu shots help alleviate the severe disease burden on patients and the…

Chikungunya Virus: A Look at Prevention Strategies and Vaccine Innovations

Sep 11, 2024 10m

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…

Dengue Fever Prevention: How to Protect Patients Traveling Abroad

Sep 11, 2024 7m

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…

Navigating Travel Vaccines: Best Practices in Counseling and Care

Jul 26, 2024 5m

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…

How Different Types of Influenza Vaccines Are Made

Mar 31, 2023 3m

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…

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