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.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.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.Adherence to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommendation to Prevent Injuries from Postvaccination Syncope: A National Physician Survey
Little is known about physicians' adherence to the 2006 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation that providers strongly should consider observing vaccine recipients for 15 minutes to prevent injuries from postvaccination syncope.Influenza Vaccine Delivery Delays from the Perspective of Primary Care Physicians
The effects of delayed influenza vaccine delivery on primary practices are currently unknown.Prevalence of Parental Concerns About Childhood Vaccines: The Experience of Primary Care Physicians
Little is known about the effects of increased parental vaccine safety concerns on physicians' vaccine communication attitudes and practices.
