Immunizing Children
This article addresses the complex contexts within which Canadian health professionals engage in immunizing children and focuses on the Canadian practice guidelines and current scientific evidence that direct Canadian health professional competencies. The article begins by presenting two current glo...
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| Published in: | SAGE open Vol. 4 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
01-11-2014
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| Online Access: | Get full text |
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| Summary: | This article addresses the complex contexts within which Canadian health professionals engage in immunizing children and focuses on the Canadian practice guidelines and current scientific evidence that direct Canadian health professional competencies. The article begins by presenting two current global vaccine initiatives and links these to immunization in Canada. A selected literature review identifies current best immunization practices. With the purpose of promoting quality improvement, three key Canadian immunization competencies for health professional are highlighted: communication with parents, including those who are experiencing vaccine hesitancy; administration of immunizing agents; and documentation of immunizations. Health professionals are encouraged to reflect on immunization competencies and ensure evidence-based practices underpin vaccine delivery in their primary care settings. |
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| ISSN: | 2158-2440 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/2158244014559510 |