American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 105-112 , August 2005

Parent Attitudes Toward Immunizations and Healthcare Providers: The Role of Information

  • Deborah A. Gust, PhD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: D. Gust, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd., Mailstop E-61, Atlanta GA 30333.
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  • Allison Kennedy, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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  • Irene Shui, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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  • Philip J. Smith, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Immunization Services Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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  • Glen Nowak, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Office of the Director, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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  • Larry K. Pickering, MD

      Affiliations

    • Office of the Director, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia

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PII: S0749-3797(05)00145-5

doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2005.04.010

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 105-112 , August 2005

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