L A Broussard1, F B Blankenship. 1. University of Southwestern Louisiana College of Nursing, Lafayette, USA. lpb4456@usl.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe the "Shots for Tots" immunization initiative, a community-based approach to overcoming barriers to timely immunizations. POPULATION: Children in southwest Louisiana, ages 1 month to 5 years, requiring immunizations. CONCLUSIONS: The "Shots for Tots" immunization initiative has been successful in improving immunization rates. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: With the increase in community-based practice and the resurgence of many vaccine-preventable diseases, this program can serve as an example to pediatric nurses involved in prevention and primary care in their efforts to improve immunization rates.
PURPOSE: To describe the "Shots for Tots" immunization initiative, a community-based approach to overcoming barriers to timely immunizations. POPULATION: Children in southwest Louisiana, ages 1 month to 5 years, requiring immunizations. CONCLUSIONS: The "Shots for Tots" immunization initiative has been successful in improving immunization rates. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: With the increase in community-based practice and the resurgence of many vaccine-preventable diseases, this program can serve as an example to pediatric nurses involved in prevention and primary care in their efforts to improve immunization rates.