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An evaluation of voluntary 2-dose varicella vaccination coverage in New York City public schools

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  • Doll, M.K.
  • Rosen, J.B.
  • Bialek, S.R.
  • Szeto, H.
  • Zimmerman, C.M.

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Objectives: We assessed coverage for 2-dose varicella vaccination, which is not required for school entry, among New York City public school students and examined characteristics associated with receipt of 2 doses. Methods: We measured receipt of either at least 1 or 2 doses of varicella vaccine among students aged 4 years and older in a sample of 336 public schools (n = 223 864 students) during the 2010 to 2011 school year. Data came from merged student vaccination records from 2 administrative data systems. We conducted multivariable regression to assess associations of age, gender, race/ethnicity, and school location with 2-dose prevalence. Results: Coverage with at least 1 varicella dose was 96.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 96.2%, 96.3%); coverage with at least 2 doses was 64.8% (95% CI = 64.6%, 64.9%). Increasing student age, non-Hispanic White race/ethnicity, and attendance at school in Staten Island were associated with lower 2-dose coverage. Conclusions: A 2-dose varicella vaccine requirement for school entry would likely improve 2-dose coverage, eliminate coverage disparities, and prevent disease.

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  • Doll, M.K. & Rosen, J.B. & Bialek, S.R. & Szeto, H. & Zimmerman, C.M., 2015. "An evaluation of voluntary 2-dose varicella vaccination coverage in New York City public schools," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(5), pages 972-979.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.302229_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302229
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