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The best shot at overcoming vaccination standoffs? Having doctors listen to – not shun – reluctant parents

  • Written by Mary Politi, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University in St Louis
imageA recent study of medical students and residents found they were reluctant to engage with parents who have vaccination fears. But listening to parents is important. Olena Yakobchuck/Shutterstock.com

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