ERIC Number: EJ1210198
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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"This Is Not a Drill": Activation of a Student-Led Influenza Vaccination Point of Dispensing
Adams, Lavonne M.; Canclini, Sharon; Tillman, Kelle
Journal of American College Health, v67 n2 p88-91 2019
Objective: To describe activation of a Point of dispensing (POD) in response to an influenza outbreak, highlighting the use of a student-led model. Participants: Faculty, staff, and students of Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Texas Christian University (TCU), as well as those located in its primary building. Methods: In response to an August 2017 influenza outbreak, a vaccination clinic was conducted for a target population through POD activation. The larger campus community was served through provision of additional doses by the Texas Christian University Health Center and the annual October student-led vaccination clinic. Results: Eleven additional cases were diagnosed after vaccinations began. Conclusions: One hundred percent of the targeted population was vaccinated (n = 824), with an additional 127 participants vaccinated (others working in the building where POD held also vaccinated). This was the first time POD activation had occurred on campus in response to an outbreak.
Descriptors: Immunization Programs, Communicable Diseases, College Students, College Faculty, Clinics, School Role, School Health Services, Public Health, Nursing Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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