The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC

Sheraton Ballroom II
Tuesday, March 18, 2003: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

C2: Why Children in Underserved Areas are Receiving Vaccinations Late: Programs Implemented to Increase Coverage Rates in Pocket of Need Areas

This workshop addresses risk factors for late initiation and delays of immunizations among undervaccinated populations and discusses programs implemented to increase coverage in underserved areas.
Learning Objectives: The participant should be able to understand factors associated with delays in immunizations as well as barriers to immunizations in undervaccinated populations, and to learn about programs which have successfully addressed these issues.

Moderator:Barbara H. Bardenheier
11:00 AMIntroductory Remarks
11:05 AMFactors Associated with Underimmunization at 3 Months of Age in Four Underserved Areas
Barbara H. Bardenheier, Husain Yusuf, Jorge Rosenthal, Dr. Jeanne Santoli, Abigail Shefer, Donna L. Rickert, Susan Chu
11:25 AMRisk Factors for Delays in Age-Appropriate Vaccination
Kevin J. Dombkowski, Paula M. Lantz, Gary L. Freed
11:45 AMAurora Firefighters Shots for Tots Program
Lynn Trefren, Amy Kuiper
12:05 PMDiscussion

The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC