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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.

Contact: Center for American Progress, 1333 H Street, N.W., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 682-1611 Fax: (202) 682-1867 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.americanprogress.org

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.

Contact: Community Preventive Services Task Force, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Community Guide Branch, 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MSE69, Atlanta, GA 30329, Telephone: (404) 498-6595 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.thecommunityguide.org/task-force/community-preventive-services-task-force-members

Keywords: Home Visiting, 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.

Contact: WithinReach , 155 North East 100th Street, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98125, Telephone: (800) 322-2588 Secondary Telephone: (206) 284-2465 Fax: (206) 270-8891 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://withinreachwa.org

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

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy, $3.5 M. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.