Practice and child characteristics associated with influenza vaccine uptake in young children.

摘要: Although influenza vaccine has been recommended for children with certain high risk conditions decades,1 recent studies have documented the substantial burden of infection in all children..2–6 For this reason, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expanded universal recommendations to aged 6–23 months 2004–2005,7 6–59 2006–2007,8 and 6 months-18 years 2009–2010.9 The administration presents unique challenges healthcare providers since it requires yearly during a relatively short time period. Vaccine supply delays shortages can occur, making difficult practices predict when vaccination campaigns might begin whether adequate supplies will be available. Because poor immunogenicity single dose young children, two doses are required <9 who previously not completely vaccinated.9 Most evaluating methods increase rates were reported prior children.10–14 Since majority childhood vaccines administered primary care settings,15 we sought determine both practice child characteristics strategies that associated coverage among 2004–2005, first season was universally recommended.