A round table was held at Polyclinic №2 in Semey, dedicated to an important topic – parents’ refusal to vaccinate their children, i.e., refusal to vaccinate. The meeting brought together parents, health workers, employees of the Department of Propaedeutics of Childhood Diseases of the NSJC «SMU» Rakhimbaeуva S.Zh., Sakіm D.G., and specialized specialists of the polyclinic to discuss the reasons for refusing vaccinations and find ways to solve this problem.
Main topics of discussion:
- Reasons for refusing vaccination.
- Scientific facts and myths. Doctors and experts presented data on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, dispelling common myths. Emphasizing that vaccination is an important way to protect not only individual health, but also public health.
- The role of health workers: Doctors discussed how they can better inform parents and help dispel their fears. Communication methods that can help establish trusting relationships between doctors and patients were discussed.
The round table became a platform for open dialogue between parents and medical professionals. Participants came to the conclusion that it is important to continue such discussions and work on improving public awareness. Vaccination remains one of the most effective measures to prevent infectious diseases, and joint efforts can increase trust in vaccinations.
