Abstract
Childhood immunization rates in Alberta do not meet national targets. Alberta does not
have a mandatory program for routine immunizations, which results in both delayed
immunizations and an under-immunized population. To identify demographic factors that
contribute to these low vaccination rates National Census data collected for Alberta was
analyzed. To make the sample more comprehensive data from community health centres
and Hutterite colony locations were added. This analysis will use maps of immunization
coverage rates to identify target areas for policy change. Separate maps for the
demographic variables in those areas will be used to provide policy recommendations for
improved rates in Alberta.
Refereed
Yes
