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The school-based immunization survey: an inexpensive tool for measuring vaccine coverage

L E Rodewald1, K J Roghmann, P G Szilagyi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester, NY.

American Journal of Public Health
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

School immunization surveys reveal vaccination rates below 90% across provider types. While school records have 15% errors, these surveys effectively identify children needing vaccination interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Immunization Practices

Background:

  • Childhood vaccination is crucial for public health.
  • Monitoring vaccination coverage is essential for disease prevention.
  • Understanding disparities in healthcare access impacts immunization rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess vaccination rates at 2 years of age based on primary care provider type.
  • To evaluate the accuracy of school immunization records against medical charts.
  • To identify populations with low vaccination coverage for targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A school-based immunization survey was conducted in 36 Rochester, NY, elementary schools.
  • Data included 5584 children's vaccination status at 2 years of age.

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  • School records were compared with medical charts for a subset of children.

    • Main Results:

    • Vaccination rates varied from 58% to 86% across different provider types, all below the national goal of 90%.
    • School immunization records demonstrated a 15% error rate when compared to medical charts, with unbiased inaccuracies.
    • School-based surveys captured data on children lacking consistent primary care connections.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary care provider type influences childhood vaccination rates.
    • School immunization records are a useful, albeit imperfect, tool for surveillance.
    • School-based surveys are effective in identifying underserved populations needing immunization support.