Reassuring Parents and Restoring Vaccine Confidence: Insights From Pediatrician Dr. Shanika Boyce

Dr. Shanika Boyce

Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires listening, cultural understanding, and education to restore trust and protect children. Read Dr. Boyce's insights.

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Vaccine hesitancy among parents, especially fears rooted in autism myths, cultural biases, and misinformation, continues to challenge pediatric practices nationwide. In this candid expert reflection, Shanika Boyce, MD, Assistant Dean of Medical Education and practicing pediatrician at Charles R. Drew University, explains how listening, cultural understanding, and steady education help rebuild trust. Her approach underscores a simple truth: when parents feel heard, they’re far more open to evidence-based guidance that protects their children.

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