Missed vaccines?
Dr Rodrigues, Dr. Molina, and other collaborators from different departments of Emergency Medicine found that 86% of adults visiting ERs were behind on at least one recommended vaccine, and almost half said they would get vaccinated right there. Offering vaccines in emergency departments could help close big gaps in protection.
Check out the full paper, Emergency Department Survey of Vaccination Knowledge, Vaccination Coverage, and Willingness to Receive Vaccines in an Emergency Department Among Underserved Populations — Eight U.S. Cities, April–December, 2024.