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Sublingual Immunotherapy as an Alternative to Induce Protection Against Acute Respiratory Infections

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Published on: August 30, 2014

Physician attitudes regarding school-located vaccinations.

Emily V McCormick¹, Josh Durfee, Tara M Vogt

¹Public Health Prevention Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. emily.mccormick@dhha.org

|October 3, 2012

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Most Colorado physicians support school-located influenza and adolescent vaccinations. However, concerns about financial impact and well-child visit attendance create barriers to broader adoption of these public health programs.

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Sublingual Immunotherapy as an Alternative to Induce Protection Against Acute Respiratory Infections

Sublingual Immunotherapy as an Alternative to Induce Protection Against Acute Respiratory Infections

Published on: August 30, 2014

Area of Science:

Public Health
Pediatrics
Family Medicine

Background:

School-located vaccination programs aim to improve adolescent immunization rates.
Physician attitudes are crucial for the success of these public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate Colorado physicians' views on school-based influenza and adolescent vaccination programs.
To identify factors influencing physician support for school-located vaccination.

Main Methods:

A survey was distributed to 1337 Colorado family physicians and pediatricians in 2010.
Statistical analysis examined factors associated with physician support for school vaccination programs.

Main Results:

584 physicians (62% response rate) supported school-located influenza and adolescent vaccinations.
Physicians showed less support for adolescent vaccination compared to influenza vaccination.
Concerns about financial impact and reduced well-child visit attendance were significant barriers.

Conclusions:

A majority of physicians support school-located vaccinations, but practice-related concerns exist.
Perceived negative financial impact is a key barrier to supporting school-located vaccination programs.
Further examination of financial implications is needed to address physician concerns.