Introduction Reducing racial/ethnic disparities in immunization rates is a compelling public
health goal. Disparities in childhood vaccination rates have not been observed in recent …

Background Foreign-born persons are considered at higher risk of undervaccination and
exposure to many vaccine-preventable diseases. Information on vaccination coverage …

Background: Adult vaccination coverage remains low in the United States, particularly
among racial and ethnic minority populations. Objective: To conduct a comprehensive …

Objectives. We examined current racial/ethnic differences in immunization coverage rates
among US preschool children. Methods. Using National Immunization Survey data from …

Introduction Underinsurance is a barrier to vaccination among children. Information on
vaccination among adults aged≥ 18 years by insurance status is limited. This study …

Abstract During the 2004–2005 influenza season, the supply of vaccine to the United States
was significantly reduced. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and …

Abstract Problem/Condition: Adults are at risk for illness, hospitalization, disability and, in
some cases, death from vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly influenza and …

The Vaccines for Children program is a US government intervention aimed at increasing
vaccination uptake by removing financial barriers that may prevent US children from …

Summary The Presidential Childhood Immunization Initiative was developed in 1993 to
address major gaps in childhood vaccination coverage in the United States. Eliminating the …

Immunizations are recommended throughout life to prevent infectious diseases and their
sequelae. Adult coverage, however, remains low for most routinely recommended vaccines …