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Immunization coverage among Hispanic ancestry, 2003 National Immunization Survey.

Natalie J Darling1, Lawrence E Barker, Abigail M Shefer

  • 1Immunization Services Division, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. nhuet@cdc.gov

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|December 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Hispanic children have lower immunization rates than non-Hispanic whites, with significant geographic variations. Localized monitoring is needed to improve vaccination coverage in diverse Hispanic communities.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health
  • Immunization Research

Background:

  • The U.S. Hispanic population is growing and diverse.
  • Understanding immunization coverage in this demographic is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess vaccination rates for the 4:3:1:3:3 series among U.S. children of Hispanic ancestry.
  • To compare immunization coverage between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white children.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Immunization Survey (2001-2003) for children aged 19-35 months.
  • Compared immunization coverage using t-tests and chi-square tests.
  • Categorized Hispanic children by diverse ancestries (e.g., Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban).

Main Results:

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  • Hispanic children's representation increased from 21% to 25% between 1999 and 2003.
  • Overall immunization coverage was lower in Hispanic children (77.0%) compared to non-Hispanic whites (82.5%) in 2003.
  • Coverage varied geographically, with some areas showing higher Hispanic immunization rates.

Conclusions:

  • Hispanic children exhibit lower immunization rates than non-Hispanic white children.
  • While no significant differences were found among Hispanic ancestries, coverage varied (e.g., Cuban Americans 79.2% vs. Mexican descent 72.1%).
  • Geographic variations and specific ancestry data suggest a need for targeted, localized public health interventions.