Abstract

Children have the highest influenza infection rates of all population groups. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends annual universal influenza vaccination of all persons ≥ 6 months of age. Many school-aged children do not receive recommended vaccinations and experience influenza, which results in poor health, absences from school, and transmission of infection to family and community members. The purpose of this evaluation was to determine the effectiveness of a school located influenza vaccination program planned and operated by public health nurses.

Author Details

Dorcas E. Kunkel, DNP, RN, APHN

Sigma Membership

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Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Public Health Nursing, Influenza, Vaccination, Schools, Child, Evaluation, Population Health

Advisor

Unknown

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

University of Minnesota

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

Peer-review: Single Blind

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-06-08

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