Increasing Appropriate Vaccination: 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 December 1997
Home Visits to Increase Vaccination Rates	Recommended March 2009
Reducing Client Out-of-Pocket Costs	Recommended October 2008
Vaccination Programs in Schools & Organized Child Care Centers	Recommended June 2009
Vaccination Programs in WIC Settings	Recommended March 2009
Increasing Community Demand for Vaccinations
Client or Family Incentive Rewards	Recommended April 2011
Client Reminder & Recall Systems	Recommended February 2008
Client-Held Paper Immunization Records	Insufficient Evidence March 2010
Clinic-Based Education when Used Alone	Insufficient Evidence February 2011
Community-Wide Education when Used Alone	Insufficient Evidence March 2010
Monetary Sanction Policies	Insufficient Evidence April 2011
Vaccination Requirements for Child Care, School & College Attendance	Recommended June 2009
Provider- or System-Based Interventions
Health Care System-Based Interventions Implemented in Combination	Recommended December 2010
Immunization Information Systems	Recommended July 2010
Provider Assessment & Feedback	Recommended February 2008
Provider Education when Used Alone	Insufficient Evidence March 2010
Provider Reminders	Recommended June 2008
Standing Orders when Used Alone	Recommended June 2008
Community-Based Interventions Implemented in Combination	Recommended June 2010

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