
Lori Handy, MD, says vaccine conversations with hesitant families should prioritize trust, follow-up, and the benefits for the individual child.

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, is an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; and associate director, CHOP Vaccine Education Center.

Lori Handy, MD, says vaccine conversations with hesitant families should prioritize trust, follow-up, and the benefits for the individual child.

Lori Handy, MD, says vaccine conversations with hesitant families should prioritize trust, follow-up, and the benefits for the individual child.

Lori Handy, MD, says back-to-school visits give pediatricians an opportunity to revisit vaccines and address questions families encounter online.

In this brief clip, Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, of CHOP, explains the evolving dynamic of trust between patients, parents, and health care.

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, discussed how clinicians can strengthen vaccine communication by engaging openly and partnering with trusted community messengers.

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, addresses rising vaccine inquiries, emphasizing informed decisions that balance risks and benefits for children's health and safety.

As families prepare for a new school year, pediatricians are essential in helping parents navigate immunization schedules and school requirements and ensuring vaccine confidence.

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, highlights how pediatricians can better prepare families and systems for missed vaccines during the back-to-school rush.

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, emphasizes the role of school entry as a critical time for ensuring children are caught up on routine vaccinations.


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