Evaluación de la adherencia al esquema de vacunación Plan Ampliado de Inmunizaciones Clínica Infantil Colsubsidio

Abstract

Background. The human being has tried to find solid protection against infectious diseases, hence, vaccination was sought as the most important milestone public health intervention for communicable diseases. In this context, and in joint action with world nations, the Mass Immmunization Plan was created in order to reach the control and eradication of the above mentioned diseases. Materials and Methods. A descriptive, retrospective study was conducted. Primary data was drawn from children under 6-year-old of age as users of the program of Promotion, Education and Prevention (PEP) at the Clínica Infantil Colsubsidio in Bogotá, Colombia, and those attended at the vaccination center of the above mentioned institution between January 1 and December 31, 2005. Results. 7.686 children under 6-year-old were registered in the information data base at the Vaccination Center of Clínica Infantil Colsubsidio. 65,75 % complied with the vaccination scheme regimen according to age, whereas 34,23 % had still an incomplete scheme regimen. Children between 6 months and 2 years of age represent the most affected group with incomplete scheme regimen (19,87 %). 30.984 was the total amount of vaccines applied during this specific period. Conclusions. This preliminary study show figures which raise concern dealing vaccination coverage. However, shows existing failure to fulfill comprehensive vaccination scheme regime, besides the need of forther strengthening the program of promotion, education and prevention PEP that is realized at the health network of Colsubsidio.