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29 Executive Briefing Provide a strong recommendation for vaccination Use a presumptive approach (one that assumes parents will choose to vaccinate) versus a participatory approach (one that presents parents with a decision to make). 14 For example, a participatory approach might sound like, "Have you thought about the vaccines your child needs today?" Instead, consider trying this presumptive approach: "Your child is due for a recommended vaccination today." Maximize opportunities for vaccinations Providers may want to consider alternative sites and appointments to get appropriate patients caught up on vaccinations. 5 For example, providers could schedule patients for a vaccination-only appointment following a telemedicine visit. 3 Alternative vaccination sites, including drive-through vaccination services at fixed sites or curbside clinics, could also be considered. 5 Additionally, healthcare systems and providers could prompt clinicians for when children who are in office are due or overdue for their recommended vaccines. 15 Lastly, providers can use standing orders to simplify the process of vaccination. 3 n References 1. Blue Cross Blue Shield. Missing vaccinations during COVID-19 puts our children and communities at risk. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.bcbs.com/sites/default/files/file-attachments/ download-infographic/health-of-america-insight/Vaccinations_ infographic_2020_0.pdf 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Childhood vaccination toolkit for clinicians. Last reviewed July 26, 2021. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/ childhood-vaccination-toolkit.html 3. Immunization Action Coalition. Ask the experts. COVID-19 and routine vaccination. Updated October 22, 2020. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://immunize.org/askexperts/ experts_covid19.asp 4. Data available on request from Merck & Co., Inc., Professional Services-DAP, WP1-27, PO Box 4, West Point, PA 19486-0004. Please specify information package US-NON-07434. 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Interim guidance for routine and influenza immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last reviewed April 15, 2021. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pandemic-guidance/index.html 6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Catch up on well- child visits and recommended vaccinations. Last reviewed September 22, 2021. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.cdc. gov/vaccines/parents/why-vaccinate/well-child-visits.html 7. American Academy of Pediatrics. Guidance on providing pediatric well-care during COVID-19. Last updated January 6, 2021. January 9, 2022. https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel- coronavirus-covid-19-infections/clinical-guidance/guidance-on- providing-pediatric-well-care- during-covid-19 8. Czeisler MÉ, Marynak K, Clarke KE, et al. Delay or avoidance of medical care because of covid-19–related concerns — United States, June 2020. MMWR Morb-Mortal Wkly Rep. 2020;69:1250–1257. 9. National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Issue brief: the impact of COVID-19 on US vaccination rates. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www. nfid.org/keepup-the-rates/issue-brief-the- impact-of-covid-19-on-us-vaccination-rates 10. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recommended child and adolescent immunization schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2021. Accessed January 4, 2022. https:// www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/child/0-18yrs- child-combined-schedule.pdf 11. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recommended adult immunization schedule for ages 19 years or older, United States, 2021. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf 12. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccinate with confidence. Last reviewed October 30, 2019. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.cdc. gov/vaccines/partners/vaccinate-with- confidence.html 13. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. VFC detailed questions and answers for parents. Last reviewed December 17, 2014. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ programs/vfc/parents/qa-detailed.html 14. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Immunization strategies for healthcare practices and providers. Last reviewed August 18, 2021. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.cdc. gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/strat.html 15. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Help kids' safe return to school – get caught up on recommended vaccines. Accessed January 4, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/clinical- resources/downloads/safe-return-school.pdf Merck does not guarantee that your use of this information will help you achieve your vaccination goals. Copyright © 2022 Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved. US-NON-09609 01/22 For more than a century, Merck has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, Merck continues be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. Actor portrayal.