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[Introduction of a vaccination database: experience with an integration project]
Elisete Silva Pedrazzani1, Angélica Maria Adurens Cordeiro, Elaine Cristina Furquim
1Unidade de Atendimento à Criança, Universidade Federal de São Carlos. elisete@power.ufscar.br
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|April 17, 2003
Summary
This study implemented a vaccination database to improve child immunization records in a city. Reliable data and community involvement are key for effective public health surveillance.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Immunization Programs
Context:
- Childhood vaccination coverage is crucial for community immunity.
- Nominal, fast, and unified registration systems are needed for efficient health data management.
- Medium-sized cities require practical strategies for updating vaccination profiles.
Purpose:
- To describe the implementation of a vaccination profile actualization program in a medium-sized city.
- To introduce a database for consolidating child vaccination coverage information.
- To assess the importance of social and institutional involvement in health vigilance.
Summary:
- A database was introduced to consolidate nominal, fast, and unified child vaccination coverage data.
- The program aimed to update and improve the accuracy of vaccination profiles.
- The registration system enabled better tracking of immunization status.
Impact:
- Effective involvement of social and professional segments is vital for reliable data.
- The program demonstrated the potential for enhanced health vigilance strategies.
- Successful implementation relies on collaboration across various community stakeholders.