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Editor, Senior Moderator
J Sch Nurs. 2010 May 17. [Epub ahead of print]
Key Components of a School Located Vaccination Clinic Lessons Learned From Fall 2009.
Jenlink CH, Kuehnert P, Mazyck D.
Abstract
The 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus vaccination campaign focused on use of school-located vaccination (SLV) clinics because of the ability of SLV to reach targeted populations. Large numbers of children are found in schools, and schools are conveniently located throughout communities. Communities are generally familiar with and trust schools, and school facilities can generally accommodate mass vaccination clinics. School nurses are familiar with the health of individual students and may be available to assist in vaccination activities. In addition, schools have access to parental contact information, which can facilitate communications. Challenges faced by LHDs and schools in implementing 2009 H1N1 SLV clinics, including disruption of educational activities, locating adequate staff, tailoring immunization activities to meet the needs of each school district, and transportation and administration of vaccine, are explored.
PMID: 20479010 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20479010
Key Components of a School Located Vaccination Clinic Lessons Learned From Fall 2009.
Jenlink CH, Kuehnert P, Mazyck D.
Abstract
The 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus vaccination campaign focused on use of school-located vaccination (SLV) clinics because of the ability of SLV to reach targeted populations. Large numbers of children are found in schools, and schools are conveniently located throughout communities. Communities are generally familiar with and trust schools, and school facilities can generally accommodate mass vaccination clinics. School nurses are familiar with the health of individual students and may be available to assist in vaccination activities. In addition, schools have access to parental contact information, which can facilitate communications. Challenges faced by LHDs and schools in implementing 2009 H1N1 SLV clinics, including disruption of educational activities, locating adequate staff, tailoring immunization activities to meet the needs of each school district, and transportation and administration of vaccine, are explored.
PMID: 20479010 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20479010