Increasing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Uptake in Pediatric Primary Care by Offering Vaccine to Household Members

J Pediatr. 2022 Aug:247:150-154.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.04.023. Epub 2022 Apr 18.

Abstract

Pediatric primary care is a trusted source for treatment and information. In the 6 months after coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines became available for adolescents, we administered 2286 doses (1270 to patients; 1016 to household members) to 1376 individuals (64.1% Black; 10.1% Latinx), providing opportunities to address family concerns in a familiar location.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Primary Health Care
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccines*

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Vaccines