December 8, 2020

Number of Childhood and Adolescent Vaccinations Administered Before and After the COVID-19 Outbreak in Colorado

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

Keywords (Tags): immunization, public health

Immunization rates for children and adolescents in Colorado declined following the issuing of social distance guidance on March 15^th, 2020. Comparing the time periods January 5 – March 15 and March 15 – April 25, mean immunization rates dropped by 31%, 78% and 82% for individuals aged 0-2 years, 3-9 years, and 10-17 years, respectively.

O’Leary et al. (Dec 7, 2020). Number of Childhood and Adolescent Vaccinations Administered Before and After the COVID-19 Outbreak in Colorado. JAMA Pediatrics. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2773308