Adolescent Immunizations: Can School-Based Programs Increase Immunization Coverage Rates?

Adolescent immunization rates in North Carolina fall below the state average and in Brunswick County the rates fall significantly lower than those of North Carolina. In an effort to improve the adolescent immunization rates within the county, the health department researched efforts based on previous evidence-based school immunization initiatives to determine if utilization of these resources would improve the rates of adolescent immunizations. Significant collaborative efforts were necessary in order to achieve this goal within the community. The demonstrated leadership within the health department and school system made this program successful through community building and collaboration.Master of Public Healt