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Apparent low immunisation uptake in Dublin: under-performance or under-recording?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11133057     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Through careful follow-up of a cohort, born March to August 1994, we have recorded the highest ever primary immunisation uptake figures for the Dublin area, with completed uptake for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Oral Polio of 92.1%, Haemophilus influenzae type b of 88.7%, Pertussis of 85.7% and Measles/Mumps/Rubella of 78.1%. Eastern Health Board uptake estimates for the same period are 8.1-21.4% lower. We believe the rigour of our data gathering explains this discrepancy. Evidence is reviewed in support of the hypothesis that Eastern Health Board databases underestimate true immunisation uptake.
Authors:
P M Harrington; C Woodman; W F Shannon
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Irish medical journal     Volume:  93     ISSN:  0332-3102     ISO Abbreviation:  Ir Med J     Publication Date:  2000 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-12-29     Completed Date:  2001-01-25     Revised Date:  2009-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0430275     Medline TA:  Ir Med J     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  239-40     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Mercer's Health Centre, Dublin.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Child, Preschool
Cohort Studies
Databases, Factual
Female
Humans
Immunization / statistics & numerical data*
Infant
Ireland

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