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Peer reviewedPuretz, Donald H. – Journal of School Health, 1979
The decision to mass immunize the public against Swine Flu was based on odds that had been calculated from variables of unknown magnitude. (JD)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Government Role, Health Programs, Immunization Programs
Peer reviewedShalala, Donna E. – Children Today, 1995
Notes how the Childhood Immunization Initiative is building a system to sustain increases in immunization rates into the future. Discusses five elements of the Immunization Initiative: improvement in delivery services, monitoring, vaccine quality, cost, and federal commitment to supporting public health efforts and building a coordinated national…
Descriptors: Child Health, Delivery Systems, Federal Programs, Government Role
Download full textGeneral Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Program Evaluation and Methodology Div. – 1995
This report presents: (1) a review of the evidence that vaccine cost has prevented children from being immunized on time; (2) an evaluation of the implementation of the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program, including whether this program, as implemented, is likely to meet the needs of the under-immunized children; and (3) some options for improving…
Descriptors: Child Health, Disease Control, Health Care Costs, Immunization Programs
