Scheduling issues keep children from getting vaccinated
Health care providers need to pay attention to communication and ease of scheduling, as children whose parents rescheduled appointments were 3.8 times more likely to miss a visit for a vaccination, according to New York City researchers. The study found children whose parents doubted the need for vaccinations were 3.3 times more likely to miss an appointment. Parents who said their physician didn't listen to them were 2.7 times more likely not to show up for an appointment.
Reuters | 05/05
This story published in AANP SmartBrief on 05/06/2009
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