Douglas Opel
Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and expert on vaccine communication and pediatric health policy.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 9min
NEJM Interview: Douglas Opel on the importance of clinician–parent communication amid changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.
Douglas Opel, a pediatrician and vaccine communication expert, explains recent federal changes that reclassify several childhood vaccines. He unpacks what shared decision-making means and why the shift surprised many. He discusses professional responses and practical communication strategies clinicians can use to maintain trust and clarity.
