Preventive care for children: immunization in England and Wales.
Immunization rates against common, notifiable diseases of childhood have improved steadily in England and Wales, although the 90% target rates for 1990 have not been achieved. The organization of the immunization program is described, with attention to service delivery, mechanisms of assurance, and consideration of the remaining barriers to further improvement in coverage.
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Health Visitors' Association, London, England.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D007223:Infant; D008458:Measles Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D022542:Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine; D009108:Mumps Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012411:Rubella Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014852:Wales
D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine; D004338:Drug Combinations; D008458:Measles Vaccine; D022542:Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine; D009108:Mumps Vaccine; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral; D012411:Rubella Vaccine