COVID-19 immunization status in children compared to their parents: a retrospective review at an upstate NY medicine/pediatrics practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parent and child COVID-19 immunization series completion using vaccine records.

Methods

A cross-sectional chart review was performed on parent and child patients at the Albany Medical Center Internal Medicine and Pediatrics practice. Patient and parent demographic data, COVID-19 immunization status, and health care worker status was collected. Patient data was further separated into 2 cohorts to account for vaccine eligibility among child age groups, with 5-11 years and 6 months-4 years cohorts. Chi square or Fisher's exact test was used where appropriate.

Results

Across both cohorts, 371 child patients were identified and cross-matched with corresponding parents. Neither cohort offered evidence linki

SUBMITTER: DeSalvo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378361 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature