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The national immunization program of The Netherlands
1Dept of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Rijswijk, Netherlands.
Pediatrics
|December 1, 1990
Summary
The Dutch national immunization program links population records with immunization data, achieving over 90% coverage for routine vaccinations. Participation is free for children up to 13, with no mandatory requirement.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Immunization Policy
Background:
- The Netherlands has a well-established immunization policy.
- Understanding national immunization program structures is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Dutch national immunization program.
- To highlight the methods used for tracking immunization coverage.
Main Methods:
- Coupling municipal population records with provincial computerized immunization databases.
- Analyzing program structure, coverage rates, and financing.
Main Results:
- The Dutch program achieves over 90% coverage for all routine immunizations.
- Participation is voluntary and free for children up to 13 years old.
Conclusions:
- The described methods facilitate high immunization coverage.
- The Dutch model demonstrates an effective, non-mandatory national immunization program.