Achieving 95% uptake in an immunisation programme--not an impossibility.
This study sought to document uptake rates achieved for vaccinations administered in a School Immunisation Programme in a school year. In a population of 6436 children uptake rates of more than 95% were achieved for all the vaccines administered, except MMR in the 6th class cohort for which 94.7% was the uptake figure. The success of the programme was attributed to the fact that the programme was the responsibility of a dedicated team, which facilitated the active follow-up of all defaulters as identified by the comprehensive database made available by the schools. Avoidance of deferral for minor illness was also a key factor.
Joyce-Cooney
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Midland Health Board, Health Centre, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
Meagher
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Quinn
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Cavanagh
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007223:Infant; D007494:Ireland; D022542:Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012572:School Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines; D022542:Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine