A Study to Describe Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Coverage

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to describe flu vaccine coverage in children under 18 years of age and to examine correlations between in-office flu vaccine coverage and the use of various tactics to increase vaccine coverage.

Detailed Description
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To describe influenza vaccine coverage in children less than 18 years of age in practicing pediatricians' offices and family medicine physicians' offices and to examine correlations between in-office influenza vaccine coverage and the use of various tactics to increase vaccine coverage.

Official Title
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An Observational Study to Describe Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Coverage Among Pediatricians in the United States

Conditions
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Healthy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Biological: Influenza vaccination


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Sites selected to participate were required to be able to accurately identify the number of patients under their care by age group and provide influenza vaccine at their location.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 6 Months

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Participants 6 to 23 months<br>Pediatric influenza vaccine coverage within practicing pediatricians' offices for participants 6 to 23 months of age | Biological: Influenza vaccination<br>* This non-interventional study prospectively captured vaccine coverage and practices of participating physician offices through use of surveys during the influenza vaccination season.<br>|
| Participants 24 to 59 months<br>Pediatric influenza vaccine coverage within practicing pediatricians' offices for participants 24 to 59 months of age | Biological: Influenza vaccination<br>* This non-interventional study prospectively captured vaccine coverage and practices of participating physician offices through use of surveys during the influenza vaccination season.<br>|
| Participants 5 to 8 years<br>Pediatric influenza vaccine coverage within practicing pediatricians' offices for participants 5 to 8 years of age | Biological: Influenza vaccination<br>* This non-interventional study prospectively captured vaccine coverage and practices of participating physician offices through use of surveys during the influenza vaccination season.<br>|
| Participants 9 to 17 years<br>Pediatric influenza vaccine coverage within practicing pediatricians' offices for participants 9 to 17 years of age | Biological: Influenza vaccination<br>* This non-interventional study prospectively captured vaccine coverage and practices of participating physician offices through use of surveys during the influenza vaccination season.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Influenza Vaccine Coverage in Participants <18 Years of Age by Age Group in Pediatric Practices | Vaccine coverage was calculated from the number of participants vaccinated in each group, divided by the total number of participants under the practice's care in that specific age group. | Seasonal: 2007-2011 | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliance With the Recommended Two-dose Regimen in Vaccinated Participants | Compliance was calculated from the total number of participants receiving 2 doses divided by the total number of participants identified as requiring a second dose. | Seasonal: 2007-2011 | 
| Correlation of Office Vaccination-related Attitudes and Activities With Actual Vaccine Coverage | Correlation of office attitudes related to influenza vaccination and actual vaccine coverage was explored. Sites were asked to indicate level of agreement with the following recommendations: vaccinating children with high-risk medical conditions, patients 6 months to 5 years of age should be vaccinated against influenza each year, patients 5 to 18 years of age without high-risk medical conditions should be vaccinated against influenza each year, and previously unvaccinated patients less than 9 years of age receive 2 doses of vaccine. | Seasonal: 2007-2011 |