Australian experience in general medical practice immunization--achievements and problems.
There are three essential components in the vaccination equation model: the vaccine giver, the vaccine receiver and the process facilitator. All three components must be considered if an immunization programme is to achieve its maximum potential. The author uses this model to explain the rationale behind strategies used in the Immunize Australia Campaign which began in 1997. The article discusses options used to overcome obstacles from the perspective of a general medical practitioner.
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Southern Queensland Rural Division of General Practice, P.O. Box 263, Qld PC 4350, Toowoomba, Australia. sqrdgp@sqrdgp.com.au
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