The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 7, Supplement 2 , Pages S11-S21 , July 2008

Practice-Proven Interventions to Increase Vaccination Rates and Broaden the Immunization Season

  • Patricia K. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Patricia K. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, Infectious Disease, Immunology, Rheumatology and Infection Control Division, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102.

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    Missed vaccination opportunities are common. (Reprinted from Am J Prev Med.3)

    Missed vaccination opportunities are common. (Reprinted from Am J Prev Med.3)

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    Locations at which patients receive their influenza vaccination. (Reprinted from MMWR Recomm Rep.19)

    Locations at which patients receive their influenza vaccination. (Reprinted from MMWR Recomm Rep.19)

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    Sample influenza vaccination standing order form. (Courtesy of Immunization Action Coalition.)

    Sample influenza vaccination standing order form. (Courtesy of Immunization Action Coalition.)

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    Sample provider reminder form. (Courtesy of Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.)

    Sample provider reminder form. (Courtesy of Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.)

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    Standing orders as part of a multifaceted influenza vaccination program. P = 0.03 for 1983-1984 vs. 1984-1985; P <0.001 for 1984-1985 vs. 1986-1987; P <0.001 for 1986-1987 vs. 1996-1997. (Reprinted fr

    Standing orders as part of a multifaceted influenza vaccination program. P = 0.03 for 1983-1984 vs. 1984-1985; P <0.001 for 1984-1985 vs. 1986-1987; P <0.001 for 1986-1987 vs. 1996-1997. (Reprinted from Am J Med.36)

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PII: S0002-9343(08)00466-X

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.05.003

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 7, Supplement 2 , Pages S11-S21 , July 2008