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More U.S. children are getting their shots.
2003 AUG 20 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The number of children in the U.S. receiving immunizations remains at an all-time high, with significant increases in the coverage rates for varicella (chickenpox) and pnuemococcal conjugate vaccine, two of the most recent additions to the childhood immunization schedule. However, wide variations exist among states and among some urban areas.
The findings were reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"Vaccines are one of the most important tools we have to protect the health of our nation's most vulnerable citizens, our children," said Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson. "Theses results demonstrate our nation's ability to reach high immunization coverage rates. The President and HHS remain committed to ensuring that our children continue to get the vaccines they need for a healthy start in life."
CDC reports that coverage for three or more doses of pnuemococcal conjugate vaccine, being reported for the first time, was 40.9%. Pnuemococcal conjugate vaccine can help prevent serious pnuemococcal disease. Invasive pnuemococcal disease is responsible for about 200 deaths each year among children under 5 years old. Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools for preventing disease and death. Because of nationwide immunization efforts, the number of most vaccine-preventable diseases has been reduced by more than 99% since the implementation of immunization programs.
"We are pleased with the progress we're making in regards to immunization rates in the United States," said CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding. "However, we have more work to do to make sure our nation's children are protected. The ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, More U.S. children are getting their shots.