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Adult immunization services: steps have to be done
Caroline Huot1, Chantal Sauvageau, Geneviève Tremblay
1Université Laval, Québec, Canada. caroline.huot.4@ulaval.ca
Vaccine
|December 1, 2009
Summary
Many Quebec clinics face challenges in providing adult and adolescent vaccination services, impacting future accessibility. Key barriers include vaccine costs and low reimbursement rates, highlighting a need for improved support.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Healthcare Services Research
Background:
- Understanding the current and future availability of vaccination services for adolescents and adults is crucial for public health planning.
- Assessing accessibility and identifying barriers to vaccination services are essential for optimizing immunization programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the current and future offer of vaccination services for adolescents and adults in Quebec.
- To identify barriers affecting the accessibility of these vaccination services.
- To inform future adaptations and improvements in vaccination service delivery.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Data were collected from 81 medical clinics offering vaccination services in a region of Quebec.
- A 70% response rate was achieved (57 out of 81 clinics).
Main Results:
- Over 90% of responding clinics intend to maintain or expand vaccination services in the next five years.
- A significant proportion (one quarter) of clinics lacked adequate facilities for optimal cold chain management.
- Primary barriers identified were the cost of vaccine procurement and insufficient remuneration for vaccination services.
Conclusions:
- The study enhances understanding of vaccination service availability and accessibility for adolescents and adults in Quebec.
- Many clinics are not implementing evidence-based interventions for vaccine storage and accessibility.
- Addressing financial barriers and improving infrastructure are critical for future service optimization.
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