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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.

Author Details

Erin J. Marshall, SN, FNP; Lacey M. Eden, MS, NP-C; Janelle L. B. Macintosh, PhD, RN; Karlen E. Luthy, DNP, MS, BS, FNP -- College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA

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Lead Author Affiliation

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Herd Immunity, Immunization Exemption, School Age Children

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

Melbourne, Australia

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.