Immunization
Physicians’ Use of Evidence-Based Strategies to Increase Adult Vaccination Uptake
This study assesses the following among primary care physicians: (1) the use of evidence-based strategies to improve adult vaccination rates, (2) the number of strategies employed simultaneously, and (3) characteristics associated with assessing adult vaccinations at each visit.Vaccination Practices Among Obstetrician/Gynecologists for Non-pregnant Patients
Many non-pregnant women see obstetrician-gynecologists as their sole source of medical care, yet little is known about vaccination practices of obstetrician-gynecologists for non-pregnant patients. The objectives were to assess, among a national sample of obstetrician-gynecologists, practices related to vaccine delivery in non-pregnant patients and factors associated with stocking and administering more than three different vaccines to non-pregnant patients.RCT of Centralized Vaccine Reminder/Recall for Adults
A proven, but underutilized, method to increase current low vaccination rates is reminder/recall. Centralized reminder/recall using an Immunization Information System reduces the burden of an individual practice conducting reminder/recall. The objectives were to assess the effectiveness of centralized vaccine reminder/recall on improving adult vaccination rates using Colorado’s Immunization Information System.Immunization Practices of U.S. Obstetrician/Gynecologists for Pregnant Patients
U.S. obstetrician/gynecologists play a critical role as vaccinators of pregnant women. However, little is known about their current immunization practices. Thus, study objectives were to determine (1) practices related to assessment of vaccination status and vaccine delivery for pregnant patients; (2) barriers to stocking and administering vaccines; and (3) factors associated with administering both influenza and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines.Use of Immunization Information Systems in Primary Care
Immunization information systems (IISs) are highly effective for increasing vaccination rates but information about how primary care physicians use them is limited.Meeting the Challenges of Immunizing Adults
The overall burden of illness from diseases for which vaccines are available disproportionately falls on adults. Adults are recommended to receive vaccinations based on their age, underlying medical conditions, lifestyle, prior vaccinations, and other considerations. Updated vaccine recommendations from CDC are published annually in the U.S. Adult Immunization Schedule. Vaccine use among U.S. adults is low. Although receipt of a provider (physician or other vaccinating healthcare provider) recommendation is a key predictor of vaccination, more often consumers report not receiving vaccine recommendations at healthcare provider visits.Adoption of Rotavirus Vaccine by U.S. Physicians: Progress and Challenges
Pentavalent rotavirus vaccine (RV5) was recommended for routine use in 2006 followed by monovalent rotavirus vaccine (RV1) in 2008.Timing of Adolescent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccination: Attitudes and Practices of Pediatricians and Family Medicine Physicians
The meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) was recommended for those aged 11–18 years in 2005. Initial supply issues led to an emphasis on immunizing older adolescents. When supply improved in 2007, routine immunization was recommended for those aged 11–12 years.
