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Rosenthal J. 2023. Reversing the decline in routine childhood immunization rates Is good health, equity, and economic policy. Washington, DC: Center for American Progress ,

Annotation: This report describes various factors that have contributed to a decline in childhood vaccination rates and examines actions that policymakers can take to reverse declining routine childhood vaccination rates and strengthen health equity. The ecommendations include boosting resources for immunization programs through the federal Vaccines for Children and Section 317 programs; increasing vaccine reimbursement to cover costs associated with vaccination; countering vaccine disinformation through effective messaging; and tightening and reinforcing school vaccine requirements.

Keywords: Childhood health, Disease prevention, Immunization, Policy development, Trends, Vaccinations

Community Preventive Services Task Force. 2016. Increasing appropriate vaccination: Home visits to increase vaccination rates. Atlanta, GA: Community Preventive Services Task Force, 3 pp.

Annotation: This web page outlines the effectiveness of home visiting programs to increase vaccination rates. Included is a summary of findings from a systematic review conducted by the Community Preventive Services Task Force. Supporting materials and a list of considerations for implementation are also provided.

Keywords: Home Visits, Immunization, Vaccinations

Washington Sate Department of Health, Within Reach. [2008]. Mommy, baby, and hepatitis B: What you need to know to protect you and your baby. [Seattle, WA]: WithinReach, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brochure for pregnant women and mothers of infants provides information about how women can protect themselves and their children from hepatitis B. The brochures explains what hepatitis B is, how to prevent it, and what to do for those who have it. Resources for more information are included. The brochure is available in English, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Samoan, and Vietnamese.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Consumer education materials, Hepatitis B, Infant health, Non English language materials, Pregnant women, Prevention, Screening, Testing, Vaccinations, Women's health
   

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