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Barriers to Complete Adult Vaccinations in Vermont
Muniyappa, Bhanu Wilkie, Nicholas Miller, Ashley Anderson, Katherine Toner, Mayu Boulos, Francesca Force, Michelle Finley, Christine Wilcke, Burton
Muniyappa, Bhanu
Wilkie, Nicholas
Miller, Ashley
Anderson, Katherine
Toner, Mayu
Boulos, Francesca
Force, Michelle
Finley, Christine
Wilcke, Burton
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Introduction/Background: • Child immunization is nearly universally accepted as an effective preventative measure against infectious diseases, yet adult immunization rates continue to lag behind recommended levels. • Epidemiological trends suggest a correlation between vaccine administration and decreased rates of significant morbidity and mortality, hospitalization and emergency department visits, work absenteeism, and illness associated expenses. • As of 2010, Vermont is failing to meet its adult immunization goals by 13-43%. • This study aims to understand and identify specific barriers to adult immunization in Vermont.
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2012-01-24