TOPICS:

Addressing Pediatric Vaccine Hesitancy and Strengthening Herd Immunity

& Social Media Made Simple: Best Practices for Pediatric Practices

 

Wednesday, October 15, 2025​

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Presented by:

Karim Lalani, MD, MPH

Attending Physician

Division of Infectious Diseases

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator)

Keck School of Medicine of USC

 

Agata Smieciuszewski

Sr. Social Media Strategist

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Learning Objective(s):

 

Addressing Pediatric Vaccine Hesitancy and Strengthening Herd Immunity

• Analyze the multifactorial causes of pediatric vaccine hesitancy and apply evidence-based communication strategies to improve vaccine acceptance among caregivers.

• Explain the concept of herd immunity and evaluate the public health implications of declining pediatric vaccination rates on community-level disease prevention.​

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Social Media Made Simple: Best Practices for Pediatric Practices

• Learn how small pediatric offices can strengthen their social media presence with practical strategies and best practices.

• This session will cover tips for engaging the community, building trust online, and sharing content that highlights your care in a safe and authentic way.

 

*1 CME Credit Available​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Questions? Contact the Care Network team at primarycarenetwork@chla.usc.edu or 323.203.7041

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