Shots for tots: Louisiana's infant immunization initiative.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the "Shots for Tots" immunization initiative, a community-based approach to overcoming barriers to timely immunizations.


METHODS
Children in southwest Louisiana, ages 1 month to 5 years, requiring immunizations.


CONCLUSIONS
The "Shots for Tots" immunization initiative has been successful in improving immunization rates.


CONCLUSIONS
With the increase in community-based practice and the resurgence of many vaccine-preventable diseases, this program can serve as an example to pediatric nurses involved in prevention and primary care in their efforts to improve immunization rates.
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University of Southwestern Louisiana College of Nursing, Lafayette, USA. lpb4456@usl.edu
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D006265:Health Care Coalitions / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007223:Infant; D008145:Louisiana; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D015397:Program Evaluation