Rhode Island as a model for promoting flu vaccination in the United States

•The United States is not reaching the 70% national target rate for flu vaccination.•Flu vaccination varies greatly across race, socioeconomic status, and geography.•Rhode Island has implemented multiple strategies to promote flu vaccination.•Strategies include Medicaid expansion, Health Equity Zone...

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Published in:Vaccine 2024-03, Vol.42 (7), p.1417-1419
Main Authors: Batheja, Aashish, Balkrishnan, Rajesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Flu vaccine
Health disparities
Health insurance
Health policy
Immunization
Influenza
Insurance coverage
Rhode Island
Vaccination
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Summary:•The United States is not reaching the 70% national target rate for flu vaccination.•Flu vaccination varies greatly across race, socioeconomic status, and geography.•Rhode Island has implemented multiple strategies to promote flu vaccination.•Strategies include Medicaid expansion, Health Equity Zones, and state mandates.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.02.016