Penelope Barnes, MD
Vaccine counseling →(208) 302-5480
Telehealth platform
Amwell
Session types
Video & Phone
Languages
English
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About
Dr. Penelope Barnes is a board-certified provider specializing in personalized vaccine counseling for patients across the lifespan, from families navigating childhood immunization schedules to adults seeking protection against preventable diseases. She works with vaccine-hesitant patients, immunocompromised individuals, and travelers to clarify misconceptions, address health concerns, and develop tailored immunization plans through evidence-based discussions. Dr. Barnes offers convenient telehealth consultations via secure video and phone, making expert vaccine guidance accessible to patients throughout Idaho and beyond.
Services offered
Dr. Barnes provides comprehensive telehealth vaccine counseling for patients with concerns about immunization safety, effectiveness, and timing. She specializes in working with vaccine-hesitant patients using motivational interviewing and evidence-based education to facilitate informed decision-making about vaccines including childhood immunizations, adult boosters, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, HPV protection, and travel-related vaccinations. Her approach addresses specific health conditions and individual risk factors, including guidance for immunocompromised patients requiring modified vaccination schedules. Typical telehealth sessions involve a detailed health history review, discussion of vaccine-preventable disease risks, clarification of common concerns, and development of a personalized immunization plan that aligns with the patient's health goals and circumstances.