Childhood immunizations: an update for occupational health nurses

1. Nationally, toddlers and preschool children are under-immunized against vaccine preventable diseases. 2. Personal health care providers should comply with the Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practices, and should eliminate all barriers to immunizations. 3. Occupational health nurses are in a position to inform employees of the need to get their children immunized and to teach employees what to expect from private sector health care provider immunization services.