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. 1997 May;87(5):845-8.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.87.5.845.

The impact of public assistance factors on the immunization levels of children younger than 2 years

L Suarez  1 , D M Simpson, D R Smith
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The impact of public assistance factors on the immunization levels of children younger than 2 years

L Suarez et al. Am J Public Health. 1997 May.

Abstract

Objectives: This study examined how children's immunization status varied with enrollment in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC); food stamp; and Medicaid programs.

Methods: A statewide survey was used to determine the percentage of children less than 2 years of age who were up to date for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis; polio; and measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines.

Results: WIC and uninsured children were more likely and AFDC and Medicaid children less likely to be up to date than others.

Conclusions: The higher immunization status of WIC and uninsured children suggests that integrating immunization practices with government programs may be effective.

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  • Medicaid and immunization coverage.
    Dunn RA, McCardel L, Fasano N, Thelen J, Johnson DR. Dunn RA, et al. Am J Public Health. 1998 Jul;88(7):1123-4. doi: 10.2105/ajph.88.7.1123-a. Am J Public Health. 1998. PMID: 9663170 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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