Immunization

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Parental and Societal Values for the Risks and Benefits of Childhood Combination Vaccines — May 1, 2012

Respondents in a representative sample of the US adult thought combination vaccines were safe and were willing to pay extra to avoid minor side effects and increase vaccination coverage in their communities.

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Trends in Risk Perceptions and Vaccination Intentions: A Longitudinal Study of the First Year of the H1N1 Pandemic — Apr 1, 2012

This study seeks to evaluate longitudinal trends in people's risk perceptions and vaccination intentions during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.

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Largest Study of High-Deductible Health Plans Finds Substantial Cost Savings, but Less Preventive Care — Mar 25, 2011

The largest-ever assessment of high-deductible health plans finds that while such plans significantly cut health spending, they also prompt patients to cut back on preventive health care.

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Hispanic Seniors Less Likely to Be Immunized Against Flu and Pneumonia — Jan 24, 2011

Seniors of Hispanic descent are far less likely to become immunized against the flu or pneumonia compared to similar White seniors. Those who prefer speaking Spanish and live in linguistically isolated communities are least likely to be immunized.

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High-Deductible Health Plans Pose No Special Risks to Medically Vulnerable Populations — Apr 18, 2011

People who are medically vulnerable — those with low incomes or chronic health problems — who enroll in high-deductible health plans are at no more risk for cutting back on needed health care than other people who enroll in the plans.

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Uptake and Location of Vaccination for 2009-H1n1 and Seasonal Influenza — Dec 31, 2010

This article describes findings from a group of experts assembled to help improve the science of patient safety..

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JOURNAL ARTICLE

More Resources Must Be Focused on Understanding Why Many Americans Avoid Flu Vaccine — Nov 23, 2010

More research is needed to improve understanding of Americans' reluctance to be vaccinated against the flu to better prepare the nation for a future pandemic flu outbreak.

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Awareness of Government Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations Among Targeted US Adults: The Role of Provider Interactions — Dec 31, 2009

Despite comprehensive media coverage of the H1N1 pandemic, awareness of government influenza vaccination recommendations among adults is low. Provider-based vaccination counseling may help increase awareness of federal vaccination recommendations.

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Endowments and Parental Investments in Infancy and Early Childhood — Dec 31, 2009

This article tests whether parents reinforce or compensate for child endowments.

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Who Has a Clue to Preventing the Flu? Unravelling Supply and Demand Effects on the Take-Up of Influenza Vaccinations — Dec 31, 2008

Influenza is a serious disease, especially for older people, and incomplete vaccination take-up poses a major public health challenge.

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COMMENTARY

Saving Money and Saving Lives in Nursing Homes — Mar 30, 2007

Published commentary by RAND staff: Saving Money and Saving Lives in Nursing Homes, in Washingtonpost.com.

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JOURNAL ARTICLE

Increasing Influenza Immunization for Long-Term Care Facility Staff Using Quality Improvement — Dec 31, 2006

Quality improvement increased staff immunization rates at LTCFs, which reduces the risk of an influenza outbreak.

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NEWS RELEASE

RAND Study Finds Vaccination of Nursing Home Staff, Residents, Key to Reducing Influenza Outbreaks — Nov 15, 2006

November 15, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Finds Vaccination of Nursing Home Staff, Residents, Key to Reducing Influenza Outbreaks.

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JOURNAL ARTICLE

Patient Experience With, and Use Of, an Electronic Monitoring System to Assess Vaccination Responses — Dec 31, 2005

This electronic monitoring system was well received by vaccinees and allowed health-care providers to track the status of vaccinees.

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The Influence of Staff and Resident Immunization Rates on Influenza-Like Illness Outbreaks in Nursing Homes — Dec 31, 2005

To evaluate the influence of immunization rates on the likelihood of influenza-like illness (ILI) clusters in nursing facilities.

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COMMENTARY

Shortages Beyond Flu Shots — Nov 9, 2004

The flu vaccine is not the only vaccine that Americans could find in short supply due to a lack of enough manufacturing facilities licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In the past six years there have been U.S. shortages of more than half of the 12 recommended childhood vaccines, and there could be more.

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JOURNAL ARTICLE

Interventions That Increase Use of Adult Immunization and Cancer Screening Services: A Meta-Analysis — Dec 31, 2001

Rates of adult immunization and cancer screening are most likely to improve when a health care organization supports performance of these activities through organizational changes in staffing and clinical procedures. Involving patients in self-management through patient financial incentives and reminders is also likely to positively affect performance.

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Mass Mailings Have Little Effect on Utilization of Influenza Vaccine Among Medicare Beneficiaries — Dec 31, 2001

Mass mailings have at best had clinically trivial effects on increasing influenza vaccination among Medicare beneficiaries. Publication bias has contributed to continued use of a relatively ineffective intervention.

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Hepatitis B Among Homeless and Other Impoverished US Military Veterans in Residential Care in Los Angeles — Dec 31, 2000

Strategies for intervention include broader screening, immunization, and treatment interventions with this high-risk group.

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RESEARCH BRIEF

The Effect of Case Management on Immunization Rates and Well-Child Care — Dec 31, 1997

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