Vaccinations to Prevent Diseases: Universally Recommended Vaccinations

These interventions aim to increase the use of universally recommended vaccines – those that should be administered to all people in a given age group.

Task Force Recommendations & Findings

This table lists interventions reviewed by the Community Guide, with Task Force findings for each (definitions of findings). Click on an underlined intervention title for a summary of the review.

Enhancing Access to Vaccination Services
Expanded access in healthcare settings when used alone	Insufficient Evidence
Home visits to increase vaccination rates	Recommended
Reducing client out-of-pocket costs	Recommended
Vaccination programs in schools & organized child care centers	Recommended
Vaccination programs in WIC settings	Recommended
Increasing Community Demand for Vaccinations
Client or family incentive rewards	Recommended
Client reminder & recall systems	Recommended
Client-held paper immunization records	Insufficient Evidence
Clinic-based education when used alone	Insufficient Evidence
Community-wide education when used alone	Insufficient Evidence
Monetary sanctions	Insufficient Evidence
Vaccination requirements for child care, school & college attendance	Recommended
Provider- or System-Based Interventions
Health care system-based interventions implemented in combination	Recommended
Immunization information systems	Recommended
Provider assessment & feedback	Recommended
Provider education when used alone	Insufficient Evidence
Provider reminders	Recommended
Standing orders when used alone	Recommended
Community-Based Interventions Implemented in Combination	Recommended

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