Using an immunization information system to improve accountability for vaccines distributed through the vaccines for children program in new york city, 2005-2008

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

Volumn 15, Issue 5, 2009, Pages E13-E21

  Metroka, Amy E ^a   Hansen, Michael A ^a   Papadouka, Vikki ^a   Zucker, Jane R ^a,b  

^a NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE   (United States)

^b CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION   (United States)

Author keywords

immunization information systems; immunization registries; vaccine accountability; VFC

Indexed keywords

VACCINE;

ARTICLE; CITY; DRUG COST; HEALTH CARE POLICY; HEALTH PROGRAM; HUMAN; IMMUNIZATION; INFECTION; INFECTION PREVENTION; MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REGISTRATION; UNITED STATES;

EFFICIENCY, ORGANIZATIONAL; HUMANS; IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS; INFORMATION SYSTEMS; NEW YORK CITY; ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY; SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; VACCINES;

EID: 70349138770     PISSN: 10784659     EISSN: 15505022     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/PHH.0b013e3181a8c31f     Document Type: Article

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