2002 National Immunization Survey Results - Vaccination Coverage Levels

The NIS is conducted quarterly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess the vaccination coverage level among children 19 through 35 months of age. NIS utilizes a random digit dial survey to collect immunization information from households with eligible children. For completeness and verification, immunization data are also requested from vaccination providers with consent of parents.

Results for the NIS conducted from January through December of 2002 showed that the 4-3-1 vaccination coverage level (four or more doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, three or more doses of poliovirus vaccine, and one or more doses of any measles-containing vaccine) for children aged 19 through 35 months in the state of Texas was 71.3 (+5.0%). The 4-3-1-3 level (4-3-1 plus 3 or more doses of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine) for the same age group in Texas was 70.9 (+5.0%). Children participating in this study were born from February 1999 through May 2001.

4-3-1 Series¹ Estimated Coverage among Children 19-35 Months of Age

¹ Completion of 4 or more doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, 3 or more doses of poliovirus vaccine, 1 or more doses of measles-containing vaccine.

Source:

• National, State, and Urban Area Vaccination Levels Among Children Aged 19-35 Months - United States, 2002. MMWR 2003; 52(31);728-732 (Aug. 8, 2003)