July 30, 2020

Notes from the Field: Rebound in Routine Childhood Vaccine Administration Following Decline During the COVID-19 Pandemic — New York City, March 1–June 27, 2020

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

• Promotion of routine childhood vaccination to parents using methods including public service announcements and letters, guidance, and webinars for health care providers in New York City resulted in increased vaccine administration among persons aged <24 months starting the week of April 19–25, as the number of new COVID-19 cases declined, and vaccinations returned to a level comparable to 2019 beginning the week of May 17. The authors conclude that the rebound of administration of routine early childhood vaccines in demonstrates the critical role of public health departments and partnerships with numerous stakeholders in childhood vaccination.  

Langdon-Embry et al. (July 31, 2020). Notes from the Field: Rebound in Routine Childhood Vaccine Administration Following Decline During the COVID-19 Pandemic — New York City, March 1–June 27, 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6930a3