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Immunization
Studies from C. Wallace et al in the area of immunization described
November 26th, 2008
New investigation results, 'The role of television advertising in increasing pneumococcal vaccination coverage among the elderly, North Coast, New South Wales, 2006,' are detailed in a study published in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. According to recent research from Sydney, Australia, "North Coast Area Health Service (NCAHS) conducted a seven week television advertising campaign to raise community awareness of the availability of free adult pneumococcal vaccination and to increase coverage among North Coast residents in high risk groups. Effectiveness of the campaign was evaluated by examining vaccine ordering patterns of North Coast vaccination providers...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-11-26)
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