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Am J Infect Control
; 40(9): 872-6, 2012 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23116758
ABSTRACT
An adult immunization strategy called "cocooning" is a relatively new concept, referring to immunizing close contacts of infants and high-risk children, thereby limiting pathogen exposure. This report explores the adoption of free vaccine programs in US children's hospitals and shares our own institutions' experiences in implementing free vaccine programs for close contacts of our patients.