Navigating Pet Owner Vaccine Hesitancy: Insights and Strategies for Veterinarians

Send us Fan MailDiscover the intriguing world of pet owner vaccine hesitancy with Dr. Simon Haeder, who brings his expertise and personal experiences to our conversation on Veterinary Vertex. Drawing from his recent AJVR article, Simon offers a detailed exploration of how the Parent Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) survey tool was adapted to understand the hesitancy among pet owners. With over 20% of dog and cat owners showing reluctance to vaccinate, Simon underscores the vital role veterinarians have in safeguarding public health, urging them to build trust and communicate effectively about the risks and benefits. This episode shines a light on the parallels between human and pet vaccination, calling for more research and proactive engagement in this evolving field. Inspired by Simon's dedication and insights, our discussion reminds listeners of the importance of understanding vaccine hesitancy's broader impact on both pets and public safety. Moreover, we encourage awareness of the ongoing evolution of vaccine policies, stressing the need for informed and open dialogue between pet owners and veterinarians. Join us in this engaging episode as we explore these critical topics and their implications for veterinary practices and society at large, and don't forget to stay connected for our upcoming episodes.AJVR open access article: https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.24.06.0163INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ®  OR AJVR ® ?JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthorsAJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® :Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | FacebookInstagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | FacebookInstagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / TwitterJAVMA ®  and AJVR ®  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals