"KITS" for improved immunization of Kauai children.
Kauai physicians and District Health Office staff established a computerized tracking system in 1993 to improve immunization rates in Kauai-born infants. Comparison of 1995 and 1996 audit results of 1993- and 1994-born children showed completion rates for 9 antigens rose from 76% to 86%. Evolution and improvement of the tracking system are discussed. Recommendations for physicians are offered.
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D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016208:Databases, Factual; D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006254:Hawaii; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008458:Measles Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D022542:Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine; D009108:Mumps Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods*; D012411:Rubella Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017778:Vaccines, Combined / Q000627:therapeutic use
D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine; D008458:Measles Vaccine; D022542:Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine; D009108:Mumps Vaccine; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral; D012411:Rubella Vaccine; D017778:Vaccines, Combined