An immunization program for US-bound refugees: Development, challenges, and opportunities 2012-present.

ABSTRACT:

Background

US-bound refugees undergo required health assessments overseas to identify and treat communicable diseases of public health significance-such as pulmonary tuberculosis-before migration. Immunizations are not required, leaving refugees at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases. In response, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Department of State developed and co-funded a global immunization program for US-bound refugees, implemented in 2012 in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration.

Methods

We describe the Vaccination Program for US-bound Refugees, including vaccination schedule development, program implementation and procedures, and responses to challenges. We estimate 2019 immunization coverage rates using the numb

SUBMITTER: Mitchell T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9590094 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature