This report presents the results of a study aimed at mapping the immunization delivery system in Kansas and identifying possible weaknesses. The study used two surveys — one that was sent to all private clinics that could be identified in the state and another that was sent to all local health departments. The study found that a disproportionately low number of private clinics in Kansas provides immunizations compared to other states and concludes that the number of the children in the area seems to be the most important factor affecting the decision of a private clinic to provide immunizations.
Who Vaccinates Our Children?
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Feb 05, 2007
By
Gianfranco Pezzino, M.D., M.P.H.,
John Rule
About Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.