Better estimating vaccine coverage: Vaccination coverage estimates can be improved by combining administrative data with survey data
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
Immunizations are a valuable tool for controlling infectious diseases among populations both in the U.S. and globally. Routine immunizations and supplemental immunization activities, such as immunization campaigns, are designed to provide immunization coverage to entire populations. Current measurements used to determine the success and rates of immunization can be flawed and inconsistent. According to a new study, estimates of vaccination coverage can be significantly improved by combining administrative data with survey data.