Removing a major barrier to universal hepatitis B immunization in infants

Article Abstract:

The ability to obtain hepatitis B vaccine at the usual site of pediatric care may increase the likelihood of vaccination. Duke University began offering the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine in 1993 to newborns before hospital discharge, but doses two and three were only available to Medicaid patients at the health department. On January 1, 1994, state policy changed, making it possible to offer hepatitis B vaccine at any site offering immunization, and Duke began offering the vaccine at its pediatric clinic. Researchers tracked two groups of children, one born February through June 1993 and the other born February through June 1994. The percentage of children receiving any hepatitis B vaccine rose from 84% to 98%, and the percentage receiving all three doses rose from 50% to 79%. Accessibility appears to be a factor in vaccination coverage.

Hepatitis B vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccines

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Influenza A vaccine decreases the incidence of otitis media in 6- to 30-month-old children in day care

Article Abstract:

Influenza vaccination may help protect infants and toddlers in daycare from middle ear infections. Evidence suggests that many middle ear infections are caused by viruses. A group of 186 children aged 6 to 30 months were randomly assigned to receive influenza vaccinations or not. Researchers examined their ears three times: before the onset of the influenza season, during the peak influenza period, and after the influenza season. Similar percentages of children had ear infections before and after the influenza season. However, during the influenza season, vaccinated children experienced 32% fewer episodes of acute middle ear infection and 28% fewer cases of fluid in the ear.

Prevention, Physiological aspects, Influenza vaccines, Otitis media

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What mothers in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program feel about WIC and immunization activities: a summary of focus groups in Wisconsin

Article Abstract:

Many low-income mothers are pleased with the federal government's decision to link childhood vaccination to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Studies have shown that low-income children are less likely to be vaccinated. Researchers in Milwaukee conducted focus groups with 47 mothers participating in the WIC program. The women were satisfied with the decision to link immunization to WIC services and felt that getting both services in one visit was convenient. There were no significant differences in attitude among different ethnic groups.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Mothers, United States. Food and Nutrition Service. Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children

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