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Apparent low immunisation uptake in Dublin: under-performance or under-recording?
Published in:
Ir Med J, Vol: 93, Page: 239-40
Publication Date:
November 2000
Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this study was to measure apparent low immunisation uptake in Dublin and examine if this is a result of under-performance or under-recording
Abstract:
Through careful follow-up of a cohort, born March to August 1994, we have recorded the highest ever primary immunisation uptake figures for the Dublin area, with completed uptake for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Oral Polio of 92.1%, Haemophilus influenzae type b of 88.7%, Pertussis of 85.7% and Measles/Mumps/Rubella of 78.1%. Eastern Health Board uptake estimates for the same period are 8.1-21.4% lower. We believe the rigour of our data gathering explains this discrepancy. Evidence is reviewed in support of the hypothesis that Eastern Health Board databases underestimate true immunisation uptake.
Authors:
Study Type:
Study Papers » Cohort Study » Analytical Studies
Categories:
immunisation uptake
International Classification:
Vaccination
Keywords:
- Child, Preschool
- Cohort Studies
- Databases, Factual
- Female
- Humans
- Immunization/ statistics & numerical data
- Infant
- Ireland
Geography:
Republic of Ireland (Dublin)