Tool: Recommendations for Improving Children's and Families' Experiences When Receiving Vaccines
Tool: Recommendations for Improving Children's and Families' Experiences When Receiving Vaccines
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Tool titled "Vaccine Tips and Tricks from Your Colleagues" provides crowd-sourced recommendations for improving the patient experience before, during, and after childhood vaccinations. Healthcare providers can use these tips to encourage vaccine uptake in children and ease anxieties around vaccine safety and pain. These best practices include educating families on upcoming vaccine schedules, exploring methods to reduce pain from injection sites, and rewarding children with sweets and stickers after getting a vaccine. The tool can be accessed here: Vaccine Tips and Tricks from Your Colleagues | CHOP.