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Healthcare Gaps In Migrant Farmer Populations, Elena P. Martel Jan 2020

Healthcare Gaps In Migrant Farmer Populations, Elena P. Martel

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Various healthcare gaps have been identified in migrant farmer population, including preventative care, continuity of care for chronic conditions, occupational hazards and work related injury, and mental health services. Barriers to accessing care include lack of transportation, non-English speaking populations, and lack of education regarding US healthcare systems. For this project, flu vaccines were provided to migrant farmers at their homes throughout Vermont. Over 250 vaccines were provided by the Vermont Department of Health. Future directions include annual mobile flu clinics, continuing this model for Covid vaccines, and implementing a global health course for fourth year medical students aimed at …


Myth Busters: The Flu Shot During A Pandemic, Elizabeth Baumgartner Jan 2020

Myth Busters: The Flu Shot During A Pandemic, Elizabeth Baumgartner

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Under-vaccination is a problem across the country, including influenza vaccination in Vergennes, VT. Members of the community at PMC - Primary Care Vergennes endorsed a few common reasons when declining the annual flu shot, noted by providers at the clinic. The project yielded two flyers for the office - one that addressed these common "myths" and another that addressed new considerations for influenza vaccination during the pandemic.


Educating Patients On Flu Shot Importance In The Covid-19 Era, Nicole Delgado, Shayan Mcgee Jan 2020

Educating Patients On Flu Shot Importance In The Covid-19 Era, Nicole Delgado, Shayan Mcgee

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

As fall approaches in 2020, it is even more important than previous years for patients to receive the influenza vaccine. The CDC believes that influenza and Covid-19 will both be spreading in the fall and winter of 2020. For this project, educational pages were designed for display in patient exam rooms at Milton Family Practice in Milton, Vermont. Information included the symptom overlap of Covid-19 and influenza, the distinct features of Covid-19, an epidemiological comparison of 2019 influenza statistics vs. Covid-19 statistics, and an emphasis on the importance of getting a flu shot to prevent a dangerous co-infection with both …