Impact of a school-based influenza immunization program on disease burden: comparison of two Tennessee counties

Vaccine. 2009 May 5;27(20):2695-700. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.02.043. Epub 2009 Feb 24.

Abstract

Outpatient burden of laboratory-confirmed influenza among children in Knox and Davidson Counties was compared in 2006-2007 when only Knox County had a school-based influenza vaccine campaign. Of 1016 eligible children seeking outpatient care, 87% were enrolled and 20% were influenza-positive. Estimated influenza vaccination coverage was similar in Knox and Davidson for preschool-age children (36% versus 33%) but higher in Knox County for school-age children (44% versus 12%). Influenza detection was higher among Knox than Davidson County preschool-age children (18% versus 10%) but similar among school-age children (28% versus 27%). These data are consistent with a direct effect of the campaign in school-age children.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Health Services Research*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs*
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Male
  • Tennessee / epidemiology
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data