Vaccine conversations are rarely just clinical; they’re emotional, rooted in fear, experience, and trust. Dr. Margarita Loeza, Family Medicine physician and Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, shares how slowing down, listening deeply, and acknowledging parental anxiety can transform vaccine interactions. In this BDOPro insight, she explains why empathy builds confidence, and how connection strengthens the long-term impact of immunization.
Dr. Margarita Loeza: “When Trust Leads, Vaccine Confidence Follows”
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