Pediatricians’ Attitudes About Collaborations With Other Community Vaccinators in the Delivery of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

摘要: Abstract Objective Achieving universal influenza vaccination among children may necessitate collaborative delivery involving both practices and community vaccinators. We assessed pediatricians nationally their preferences regarding location of for patient subgroups attitudes about methods. Methods The design/setting was a national survey conducted from July 2009 to October 2009. Participants included representative sample the American Academy Pediatrics. Results response rate 79% (330 416). Physicians felt strongly that should occur in practice with chronic conditions (52%) healthy 6–24-month-old infants (48%), but few 5–18-year-olds (17%). Most (78%) thought having multiple sites increased rates, 86% vaccine be available at school. reported being very/somewhat willing hold joint clinics public health entities (76%) suggest they receive sites, including or pharmacies (76%). most frequently barriers school-located concerns following: estimating amount order if are vaccinated elsewhere (community 56%; school 80%); transfer records 57%; 78%); reluctance families go outside office 45%; 74%). Conclusions physicians favor vaccinators, especially school-aged children. Collaborative approaches will require planning ensure records, effective targeting subgroups, provisions protect providers left extra supply.