Effectiveness of a mailed reminder on the immunization levels of infants at high risk of failure to complete immunizations.

Authors:
  • SYS A Young
    S A Young
  • THT J Halpin
    T J Halpin
  • DJD A Johnson
    D A Johnson
  • JIJ J Irvin
    J J Irvin
  • JMJ S Marks
    J S Marks
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Abstract
The Ohio Department of Health initiated a program of mailing an immunization reminder to the mothers of six-month-old children predicted to be at high risk of failure to receive vaccinations based on birth certificate information. The evaluation results indicated a 50% gain in immunizations amongst children whose parents received the letter when compared with those not receiving the letter.