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Comparative Study
. 2004 Jun;94(6):967-72.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.94.6.967.

The regional immunization registry as a public health tool for improving clinical practice and guiding immunization delivery policy

Allison Kempe  1 , Brenda L Beaty, John F Steiner, Kellyn A Pearson, N Elaine Lowery, Matthew F Daley, Lori A Crane, Stephen Berman
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Comparative Study

The regional immunization registry as a public health tool for improving clinical practice and guiding immunization delivery policy

Allison Kempe et al. Am J Public Health. 2004 Jun.

Abstract

Objectives: We assessed the distribution of immunization records among 3 health care delivery sectors and the impact of a regional immunization registry on "up to date" rates.

Methods: Immunization registry records in 2 regions were categorized as having originated in private practices, community health centers, or public health clinics. "Up to date" rates were calculated after we sequentially added immunization records from the 3 sectors.

Results: The percentage of children with immunizations documented in multiple sectors increased with age from 7 to 24 months, and children who were seen in multiple sectors were more likely to be up to date. There were relative increases in "up to date" rates of 50% for children aged 24 months.

Conclusions: The regional immunization registry is a powerful public health tool for increasing documented "up to date" rates and providing insights into patterns of immunization delivery.

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FIGURE 1—
FIGURE 1—
Immunization records from 3 health care delivery sectors in (a) the San Luis Valley region and (b) the northeast region of Colorado, 2000. Note. CHC = community health center.
FIGURE 1—
FIGURE 1—
Immunization records from 3 health care delivery sectors in (a) the San Luis Valley region and (b) the northeast region of Colorado, 2000. Note. CHC = community health center.
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