The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC |
Sheraton Ballroom II
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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.
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Moderator: | Barbara H. Bardenheier | ||
11:00 AM | Introductory Remarks | ||
11:05 AM | 1742 | Factors 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 AM | 1835 | Risk Factors for Delays in Age-Appropriate Vaccination Kevin J. Dombkowski, Paula M. Lantz, Gary L. Freed | |
11:45 AM | 2002 | Aurora Firefighters Shots for Tots Program Lynn Trefren, Amy Kuiper | |
12:05 PM | Discussion |