Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Reminders for Children with High-Risk Conditions: A Registry-Based Randomized Trial

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Background: Children with chronic conditions have an increased risk of complications from influenza and have low influenza vaccination rates. Purpose: To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using a statewide immunization information system (IIS) for seasonal influenza vaccine reminders from local health departments (LHDs) targeting children with high-risk conditions. Design: A randomized community intervention. Setting/participants: The study was conducted in a population of 3618 children aged 24–60 months with a high-risk condition residing in three Michigan counties. Children were identifıed using a statewide IIS in October 2008.

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Dombkowski, K. J., Harrington, L. B., Dong, S., & Clark, S. J. (2012). Seasonal influenza vaccination reminders for children with high-risk conditions: a registry-based randomized trial. American journal of preventive medicine, 42(1), 71-75. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.09.028