Other Titles
Parent Education Initiatives
Abstract
In Utah, there has been a constant decline in the number of people who vaccinate their children which has led to deteriorating herd immunity. Standardized education will promote the administration of immunizations, educate parents of their importance and will increase the herd immunity in Utah.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Herd Immunity, Immunization Exemption, School Age Children
Recommended Citation
Marshall, Erin J.; Eden, Lacey M.; Macintosh, Janelle L. B.; and Luthy, Karlen E., "Standardized education for parents requesting an immunization exemption for school entry in Utah" (2018). INRC (Congress). 268.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/268
Conference Name
29th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Melbourne, Australia
Conference Year
2018
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Standardized education for parents requesting an immunization exemption for school entry in Utah
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In Utah, there has been a constant decline in the number of people who vaccinate their children which has led to deteriorating herd immunity. Standardized education will promote the administration of immunizations, educate parents of their importance and will increase the herd immunity in Utah.