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Public Health Update from MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Doctor Natasha Bagdasarian
Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FACP, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive, spoke with physician leaders from across the state to give updates on public health in Michigan. Current flu vaccine numbers were discussed, and she was interested in the physicians’ thoughts on how to increase the rate of immunization in all areas. She reiterated the importance of the Standing Recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine, issued in September, and wanted to assure physicians that their patients can receive their vaccine. Dr. Bagdasarian also highlighted ongoing respiratory virus trends, emphasized the need for strong clinical messaging to counter vaccine misinformation, and encouraged continued collaboration with MDHHS to identify barriers to vaccine access and uptake. She noted that MDHHS remains committed to supporting practices with updated guidance and resources as the respiratory season evolves.
Doctor Bagdasarian shared several resources that she recommended physicians use to help reinforce vaccination efforts within their communities.
- Vaccine Integrity Project has created an evidence review on the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine and an interactive modeling tool on perinatal hepatitis B transmission linked here.
- The Evidence Collective has created a document with key background information on issues likely to be raised and offers communication guidance. Download the brief HERE.
- Common Health Coalition has created a table outlining potential voting/outcome scenarios, the associated risks, and opportunities for action by sector. This table is iterative and intended for background information and planning purposes. View the table HERE.
You can subscribe to newsletters and access information at the Michigan Health Communications Initiative site as well as these other valuable resources.
- Ivaccinate.org – Up to date vaccine information
- Frannystrong.org – Parental Vaccine information
- Michigan Standing Recommendation on COVID-19 Vaccines
- VaccienResourcesHub.org - access hundreds of free, accurate, and culturally relevant materials.
Recording Available On Demand - Vaccine Update from MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Natasha Bagdasarian, MD
Listen to Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FACP, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive, as she delivers a timely and essential vaccine update. Get the latest information directly from a leading public health expert.