ERIC Number: ED620412
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Publication Date: 2022-Jan
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School-Located Vaccination. Position Statement. Revised
Amidon, Christine; Haapala, Lori M.; Whitney, Stacey
National Association of School Nurses
It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that reaching high vaccination coverage of school-age children, as outlined in Healthy People 2030 (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS], 2021a), is an essential public health objective. The National Strategic Plan for the United States 2021-2025 highlights the importance of increasing the availability of vaccines and removing barriers to access in non-traditional healthcare settings. School-located vaccination (SLV) can enhance other emerging non-traditional vaccination sites (USDHHS, 2021b). The registered professional school nurse (hereinafter referred to as the school nurse) is in a critical position to create awareness, influence action, and provide leadership in the development of SLV programs. This document provides the background and rationale for NASN's position. [This position statement was initially adopted in January 2013 and was revised in January 2018 and January 2022.]
Descriptors: School Health Services, Immunization Programs, Access to Health Care, School Nurses, Information Sources
National Association of School Nurses. 8484 Georgia Avenue Suite 420, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tel: 866-627-6767; Tel: 240-821-1130; Fax: 301-585-1791; Web site: http://www.nasn.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Association of School Nurses
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