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Combination vaccine use and vaccination quality in a managed care population.(CLINICAL)
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American Journal of Managed Care
- Article date:
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September 1, 2007
- Author:
- Happe, Laura E.; Lunacsek, Orsolya E.; Marshall, Gary S.; Lewis, Tamara; Spencer, Shannon
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Objective: To evaluate the impact of a pentavalent combination vaccine on childhood immunization coverage rates and timeliness within a managed care organization.
Study Design: Retrospective matched-cohort analysis of encounter data from administrative claims and a state immunization registry.
Methods: Children were stratified into 2 demographically matched cohorts (combination and reference), based on receipt of the DTaP/HepB/IPV combination vaccine. Children were followed until 24 months of age, and coverage rates and on-time rates were assessed. Outcomes were measured for the HEDIS Combination 2 vaccine series (4 doses of diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis, 3 doses of ...