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A survey of pediatricians' attitudes regarding influenza immunization in children

Daniel J Levy1, Christopher S Ambrose, Napoleon Oleka

  • 1Child & Teen Wellness Center, Owings Mills, MD, USA. levydj@aol.com

BMC Pediatrics
|February 3, 2009
PubMed

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Pediatricians find childhood influenza immunization services unprofitable, yet support school-based programs. These programs may be key to increasing vaccination rates in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Immunology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Influenza immunization is the most effective preventive measure against influenza illness.
  • Recommendations for childhood influenza vaccination have expanded significantly since 2002.
  • Despite recommendations, influenza immunization rates among children remain low.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess pediatricians' attitudes and practices regarding childhood influenza immunization.
  • To understand the perceived profitability of influenza immunization services in pediatric practices.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among practicing pediatricians in Maryland during the spring of 2007.
  • The survey focused on their views and implementation of childhood influenza immunization.
  • Response rate to the survey was 21%.

Main Results:

  • 61% of respondents viewed influenza immunization as cost-neutral or a financial loss; 36.6% considered it minimally profitable.
  • 86% of pediatricians supported school-based immunization programs, with 61% willing to participate.
  • Reported immunization rates for specific groups exceeded those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians perceive practice-based influenza immunization as unprofitable.
  • There is strong pediatrician support for school-based immunization programs.
  • School-based programs are potentially crucial for enhancing vaccination coverage in school-aged children.
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