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Achieving 95% uptake in an immunisation programme--not an impossibility
Published in:
Ir Med J, Vol: 96, Page: 268-70
Publication Date:
October 2003
Aims & Objectives:
This aim of this study was to examine uptake rates achieved for vaccinations administered in a school immunisation programme in a school year
Abstract:
This study sought to document uptake rates achieved for vaccinations administered in a School Immunisation Programme in a school year. In a population of 6436 children uptake rates of more than 95% were achieved for all the vaccines administered, except MMR in the 6th class cohort for which 94.7% was the uptake figure. The success of the programme was attributed to the fact that the programme was the responsibility of a dedicated team, which facilitated the active follow-up of all defaulters as identified by the comprehensive database made available by the schools. Avoidance of deferral for minor illness was also a key factor.
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Study Type:
Study Papers » Cross Sectional Study » Descriptive Studies - Without a comparision
Categories:
vaccinations
International Classification:
Vaccination
Keywords:
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines/ therapeutic use
- Humans
- Immunization Programs/ organization & administration
- Infant
- Ireland
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine/ therapeutic use
- Pilot Projects
- School Health Services/ statistics & numerical data
- Vaccination/ statistics & numerical data
Geography:
Republic of Ireland (Ireland)