Influenza vaccine availability at urgent care centers in the state of Arizona

Am J Infect Control. 2018 Aug;46(8):946-948. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.02.005. Epub 2018 Mar 30.

Abstract

We surveyed urgent care centers (UCCs) in the state of Arizona to determine whether they offered the influenza vaccine during the 2016-2017 influenza season. Overall vaccine availability was 80.3% at these facilities. During this season, one-third of the UCCs offered influenza vaccination to children 6 months or older; approximately two-thirds offered influenza vaccination to children and young adults 16 years or older. This is the first study of influenza vaccine availability at UCCs.

Keywords: Flu shot; Influenza vaccine; Public health; Urgent care center; Vaccine availability.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Ambulatory Care Facilities*
  • Arizona
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Influenza Vaccines / supply & distribution*
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Male

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines