Vaccines are among the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century (1). The
majority of Healthy People 2010 (HP2010) objectives for early childhood vaccination …

OBJECTIVE: To compare estimates based on vaccination cards, parental recall, and
medical records of the percentages of children up-to-date on vaccinations for diphtheria …

Background: Poverty and factors associated with poverty are strong and persistent barriers
to childhood immunization. Substantive differences in coverage with basic vaccinations …

Background. The influenza outbreak of 2003–2004 received substantial media attention,
including widespread reports of a severe season and vaccine shortages. Understanding the …

Objectives. We described the following among US primary care physicians:(1) perceived
importance of vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization …

Background. A large portion of the elderly population of the United States fails to receive an
annual influenza vaccination. Minorities may receive disproportionately fewer vaccinations …

To protect against vaccine-preventable diseases, including human papillomavirus (HPV)–
associated cancers, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and meningococcal disease, routine …