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Collaboration with public health entities and leveraging community resources can enhance vaccine confidence and uptake.
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Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, shares how physicians should properly approach patient concerns regarding vaccines.
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Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and medical director of Integrated Health Partners of Southern California, talked about how physicians can best respond to patients who express concerns regarding vaccines and potential misinformation.
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