College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Tennessee, United States
Review Article
Equity in Vaccination: A Comprehensive Analysis of Federal Policies - Immunization Information Systems and Child Care Vaccination Laws - Impacting Immunization Uptake across Age Groups
Author(s): Chidiebube Ugwu*, Emmanuel Okoazu, Onyinyechi Okam, Tobechukwu Ezike, Gideon Ugbeyo Noah, Ezera Emetu and Uyonne Ugwuoke
Vaccination is an essential health service that is needed
across all age groups. Children, however, form the
population that most needs and are mostly considered in
national vaccination programs. Despite the incalculable
benefit of vaccination, inequities exist in its
implementation. Immunization inequity causes negative
healthcare outcomes for both individuals and whole
populations. Childhood vaccinations are one of the earliest
portals of health care. Inequalities in childhood vaccination
programs lead to inequities in vaccine uptake in adulthood.
Policies have been spearheaded by the federal government
to bridge the gaps in vaccination rates nationally. Two such
strongly supported policies are the Immunization
Information Systems (IIS) and child care vaccination laws.
This report examines these policies in light of the available
supporti.. View More»
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