Strategies for Implementing School-Located Influenza Vaccination of Children: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Schools-based vaccination programs are a promising option for achieving the expanded ACIP recommendation; school-located vaccination programs are feasible and effective. Adhering to lessons from the peer-reviewed scientific literature may help public health officials and schools implement the expanded recommendation to provide the greatest benefit for the lowest cost. Given the potential benefits of the expanded recommendation, both directly to the vaccinated children and indirectly to the community, prospective, well-controlled trials to establish the cost-effectiveness of specific vaccination strategies should be high priorities for future research.

Listen to the public and fulfil their information interests – translating vaccine communication research findings into guidance for regulators

“…Forty‐five articles (full text or abstracts, as indicated in the references) were considered relevant for the recommendations 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84. Additionally, EU reviews of the communication about 2009/10 (H1N1) pandemic influenza vaccines 22, 85 and key publications on medicines/vaccines communication were extracted 9, 21, 86, 87, 88, 89.…”

Recommendations for the use of influenza vaccine in pediatrics

“…39,40 The choice of the best site and route of vaccine administration also seems to be critical in terms of compliance. For example, schoolbased vaccination programs have significantly increased coverage particularly when they were associated with a previous educational program for teachers and the vaccine was given free of charge.…”

“…For example, schoolbased vaccination programs have significantly increased coverage particularly when they were associated with a previous educational program for teachers and the vaccine was given free of charge. 40 The best method of increasing influenza vaccination coverage seems to be the use of client reminder/recall interventions. Reminders can differ in content and be delivered in various ways (i.e., by telephone, letter, postcard or even a home visit).…”

Statement on Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for 2011–2012

“…School-based vaccination is associated with higher vaccination rates in school-age children (189) and strategies for effective school programs have been identified. (190,191) • Using community newspapers, radio, television, other media including newer social media, and influenza information lines, and collaborating with pharmacists and specialist physicians to distribute information about the benefits and risks of influenza immunization.…”