Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Making a difference: immunizing infants and children.

A R West, M Kopp

    The American Nurse
    |November 24, 1999
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Update about Oralair® as a treatment for grass pollen allergic rhinitis.

    Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics·2022
    Same author

    Structured Digital Self-Assessment of Patient Anamnesis Prior to Computed Tomography: Performance Evaluation and Added Value.

    Journal of medical systems·2021
    Same author

    Non-ohmic conduction in sodium bismuth titanate: the influence of oxide-ion conduction.

    Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP·2020
    Same author

    COVID-19 stay-at-home order in Tyrol, Austria: sports and exercise behaviour in change?

    Public health·2020
    Same author

    Geology of the InSight landing site on Mars.

    Nature communications·2020
    Same author

    [Exercise-risks and side effects].

    Der Orthopade·2019
    Same journal

    APRN FOCUS The role of clinical nurse specialists in transforming health care.

    The American nurse·2018
    Same journal

    NURSING PRACTICE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Beyond folding washcloths: An innovation for diversional activity.

    The American nurse·2018
    Same journal

    Addressing the challenge of medication errors.

    The American nurse·2018
    Same journal

    Partnering to promote safety in the nursing profession.

    The American nurse·2018
    Same journal

    SAFETY Supply and demand Health care professionals share information, strategies on drug shortages.

    The American nurse·2018
    Same journal

    PRACTICE Stepping into a culture of safety Onboarding programs help retain nurses, strengthen patient care.

    The American nurse·2018
    See all related articles

    Childhood immunizations are crucial for preventing diseases in young children. Public health initiatives are nearing a 90% immunization goal for children under two by 2000.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Childhood immunizations are a critical public health issue, especially for infants and children under two years old.
    • The measles epidemic of 1989-1991 highlighted the vulnerability of young children to vaccine-preventable diseases.
    • The American Nurses Association/Foundation and Every Child By Two (ECBT) have partnered to enhance child protection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess progress towards national childhood immunization goals.
    • To emphasize the importance of immunizations as a primary prevention strategy for infants and children.
    • To support the Healthy People 2000 and Childhood Immunization Initiative mandates.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of public health policies and initiatives.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of national immunization data and trends.
  • Collaboration between nursing foundations and public health organizations.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant progress has been made towards achieving the 90% immunization goal for children under two.
    • National immunization rates are approaching the target set for the year 2000.
    • Collaborative efforts have strengthened vaccine-preventable disease protection for young children.

    Conclusions:

    • Childhood immunizations are a cornerstone of pediatric preventive care.
    • Public and private partnerships are effective in driving public health improvements.
    • The nation is on track to meet ambitious childhood immunization targets.