Ability of healthcare workers to recall previous receipt of tetanus-containing vaccination.
Vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is an important strategy in the control and prevention of hospital outbreaks. The decision to vaccinate is often based on self-report of vaccination status. Self-report of previous receipt of tetanus-diphtheria or tetanus toxin vaccination was validated using an electronic medical record. Results showed that HCWs' self-report is reliable during a vaccination campaign.
Fontanilla
Jose-Mario
JM
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. jmfontanilla@yahoo.com
Kirkland
Kathryn B
KB
Cotter
J Gavin
JG
Talbot
Elizabeth A
EA
D003017:Clostridium tetani / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D008297:Male; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D011939:Mental Recall; D008875:Middle Aged; D013742:Tetanus / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D013745:Tetanus Toxoid