A PHN is reviewing immunization rates for the students in the county. The PHN observes that the rate is significantly lower for incoming kindergartners than it has been in years past. After performing a community assessment,
the PHN finds that many of the unvaccinated children have parents who have low education and are part of the lower socioeconomic class in the community. Which of the following interventions may be successful at boosting immunization rates in the county?
Select all that apply.
A. Mandate that all students be vaccinated before starting public school.
B. Provide a list of places where the students can obtain low-cost immunizations.
C. Prepare a parent handout in simple to understand information in a variety of languages.
D. Send home copies of the CDC immunization requirements for the parents to review.
E. Offer a free vaccination clinic at the school for one week.
ANS: A, B, C, E
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