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Immunisation levels---need they all decline?

A L Bussey, B S Holmes

    Lancet (London, England)
    |November 5, 1977
    PubMed
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    West Sussex saw a decline in whooping cough immunisation, but diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and measles immunisation rates remained stable. This stability is attributed to a unique computerised immunisation diary system.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Immunisation Programs
    • Health Informatics

    Background:

    • National immunisation rates, particularly for whooping cough, experienced a decline between 1970 and 1976.
    • Local immunisation trends in West Sussex mirrored the national decline for whooping cough starting in 1974.
    • However, immunisation rates for diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, and measles showed a different trend in West Sussex compared to national data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review immunisation levels in West Sussex from 1970 to 1976.
    • To identify and explain discrepancies in immunisation trends between West Sussex and national data.
    • To investigate the potential impact of a specific health informatics system on maintaining immunisation coverage.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of immunisation records in West Sussex for the period 1970-1976.

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  • Comparative analysis of local immunisation data against national trends.
  • Qualitative assessment of the role of a computerised 'immunisation diary' system.

    • Main Results:

    • A local decline in whooping cough immunisation was observed in 1974, 1975, and 1976, consistent with national trends.
    • Contrary to national patterns, immunisation levels for diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, and measles did not decline in West Sussex during the study period.
    • The study suggests the consistent immunisation rates for several key vaccines are linked to the implementation of a computerised system.

    Conclusions:

    • A computerised 'immunisation diary' system may be effective in maintaining high immunisation coverage rates.
    • Health informatics systems can play a crucial role in public health initiatives by supporting consistent vaccination uptake.
    • The findings highlight the potential of targeted technological interventions to counteract declining immunisation trends.