title: Achieving 95% uptake in an immunisation programme--not an impossibility.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Midland Health Board, Health Centre, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Joyce-Cooney
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Meagher
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Quinn
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Cavanagh
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines; D022542:Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine