2012-05-24T14:56:49Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/immunization.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120086.html May 1, 2012 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120052.html Apr 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2012

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

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110048.html Mar 25, 2011 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110013.html Jan 24, 2011 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110086.html Apr 18, 2011 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110097.html Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2010

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

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100170.html Nov 23, 2010 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100095.html Dec 31, 2009 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100023.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009

<p>This article tests whether parents reinforce or compensate for child endowments.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090511.html Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2008

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

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/03/30/WP.html Mar 30, 2007 Mar 30, 2007

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

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20071108.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006

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

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2006/11/15.html Nov 15, 2006 Nov 15, 2006

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

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20060610.html Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2005

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

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20061106.html Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2005

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

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2004/11/09/WT.html Nov 9, 2004 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20020503.html Dec 31, 2001 Dec 31, 2001

<p>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.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20020701.html Dec 31, 2001 Dec 31, 2001

<p>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.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20010709.html Dec 31, 2000 Dec 31, 2000

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

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB4521.html Dec 31, 1997 Dec 31, 1997