Canal C
Thursday, May 13, 2004: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

E10: Measuring Immunization Coverage at the Local Level

Presenters in this session will present three different strategies utilized at the local level to measure and increase coverage rates.
Learning Objectives: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to describe the advantages of measuring coverage at the local level.

Moderator:Karen Wooten
11:00 AMIntroductory Remarks
11:15 AMDo It Yourself! The Advantages of a Local Random Digit Dialing Survey of Immunization Coverage
Mark H. Sawyer, Wendy Wang, Robert Vryheid, Michelle Picardal, Sandy Ross, K. Michael Peddecord, Michelle Deguire, Kathe Gustafson
11:30 AMUsing Cluster Survey Methodology to Assess Current Immunization Coverage Levels Among African American Children 2-3 Years Old in Los Angeles County and Factors Influencing Completion
Rose Wang, A. Nelson El Amin, Cheri Todoroff, Magda Shaheen, David Gambill
11:45 AMUsing Continuous Improvement Science to Improve Immunization Rates
Stephen E Muething
12:00 PMDiscussion

The 38th National Immunization Conference of CDC