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- Title
Simple solutions to complex issues: minimizing disparities in childhood immunization rates by providing walk-in shot clinic access.
- Authors
Niederhauser, Victoria; Walters, Michael; Ganeko, Robyn
- Abstract
The aims of this project were to minimize organizational barriers and increase access to immunizations for children aged 6 months to 21 years in a multiethnic community health center in Honolulu. The intervention consisted of opening a "walk-in" shot clinic (WISC), run by a nurse practitioner, 2 evenings per week and Saturdays. Between January and July 2005, 351 clients accessed the clinic, with 774 immunizations administered. Clinic satisfaction measures were excellent. Up-to-date immunization status for all clients improved significantly. The WISC is an effective and customer-friendly way to improve childhood and adolescent immunization rates in a community health center setting.
- Publication
Family & community health, 2007, Vol 30, Issue 2 Suppl, pS80
- ISSN
0160-6379
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1097/01.FCH.0000264883.81063.1f