Influenza vaccination of household contacts of newborns: a hospital-based strategy to increase vaccination rates

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010 Oct;31(10):1070-3. doi: 10.1086/656563.

Abstract

We implemented a hospital-based influenza vaccination program for household contacts of newborns. Among mothers not vaccinated prenatally, 44.7% were vaccinated through the program, as were 25.7% of fathers. A hospital-based program provided opportunities for vaccination of household contacts of newborns, thereby facilitating better adherence to national vaccination guidelines.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Family Characteristics*
  • Female
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Influenza, Human / transmission
  • Middle Aged
  • Program Evaluation
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines