PIN82 CHOICE OF INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION PROVIDER AND IMPACT ON IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE IN ALBERTA, CANADA

The association between influenza immunization coverage rates and hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia in Alberta.

BACKGROUND We compared regional coverage rates of influenza vaccination (composition in 1999/00 was A/Sydney-like A/Beijing-like B/Yamanashi-like and in 2000/01 was A/Moscow A/New Caledonia B/Beijing) to the rates, cost, and mortality for community-acquired pneumonia. METHODS We used the Pearson's correlation coefficient to establish linear associations between variables derived from Alberta ...

Methods used for immunization coverage assessment in Canada, a Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) study

Accurate and complete immunization data are necessary to assess vaccine coverage, safety and effectiveness. Across Canada, different methods and data sources are used to assess vaccine coverage, but these have not been systematically described. Our primary objective was to examine and describe the methods used to determine immunization coverage in Canada. The secondary objective was to compare ...

Influenza vaccine in pregnant women: immunization coverage and associated factors

OBJECTIVES To describe the immunization coverage of the influenza vaccine for pregnant women, and factors associated to vaccination compliance. METHODS This is a prospective, descriptive study including 300 women who had just given birth at Hospital and Maternity Santa Joana in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected through a pre-tested questionnaire applied by a trained evaluator during Octo...

The impact of computer-generated messages on childhood immunization coverage.

INTRODUCTION Recent evaluations of computer-generated reminder/recall messages have suggested that they are an inexpensive, labor-saving method of improving office visitation rates of childhood immunization providers. This study assesses the sustained impact of computer-generated messages on immunization coverage during the first two years of life. DESIGN Randomized, controlled trial. SETTI...

Immunization coverage in Bihar.