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| Hussain R YusufSummaryAffiliation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Country: USA Publications
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An economic analysis of the current universal 2-dose measles-mumps-rubella vaccination program in the United StatesFangjun Zhou
National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
J Infect Dis 189:S131-45. 2004..From both perspectives under even the most conservative assumptions, the national 2-dose MMR vaccination program is highly cost-beneficial and results in substantial cost savings...
Sickle cell disease: the need for a public health agendaHussain R Yusuf
Division of Blood Disorders, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
Am J Prev Med 41:S376-83. 2011..These and other activities discussed in this paper can help strengthen public health efforts to address SCD...
Fragmentation of immunization history among providers and parents of children in selected underserved areasHussain Yusuf
Immunization Services Division, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Yusuf, Adams, Rodewald, LU, Rosenthal, Santoli, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
Am J Prev Med 23:106-12. 2002..We assessed fragmentation of children's immunization history among providers and parents of children aged 12 to 35 months in four selected underserved areas...
Emergency department visits made by patients with sickle cell disease: a descriptive study, 1999-2007Hussain R Yusuf
Division of Blood Disorders, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
Am J Prev Med 38:S536-41. 2010..Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) often use emergency department services to obtain medical care. Limited information is available about emergency department use among patients with SCD...
Economic evaluation of the 7-vaccine routine childhood immunization schedule in the United States, 2001Fangjun Zhou
National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, US Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 159:1136-44. 2005....
Is polycystic ovary syndrome another risk factor for venous thromboembolism? United States, 2003-2008Ekwutosi M Okoroh
Division of Blood Disorders, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 207:377.e1-8. 2012..We sought to determine prevalence and likelihood of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)...
Factors associated with underimmunization at 3 months of age in four medically underserved areasBarbara H Bardenheier
Immunization Services Division, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, MS E 52, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Public Health Rep 119:479-85. 2004..Risk factors for underimmunization at 3 months of age are not well described. This study examines coverage rates and factors associated with under-immunization at 3 months of age in four medically underserved areas...
Impact of universal Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccination starting at 2 months of age in the United States: an economic analysisFangjun Zhou
National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, US Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
Pediatrics 110:653-61. 2002..To evaluate the economic impact of universal Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination starting at 2 months of age...
A survey of pediatricians on the reintroduction of a rotavirus vaccineMartha Iwamoto
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Pediatrics 112:e6-10. 2003....
Comparison of e-mail, fax, and postal surveys of pediatriciansShawn R McMahon
Epidemic Intelligence Service, Division of Applied Public Health Training, Epidemiology Program Office, assigned to National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
Pediatrics 111:e299-303. 2003..To compare 3 communication modes (postal, fax, and e-mail) in a rotavirus vaccine physician survey...
Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among the privately insured, United States, 2003-2008Ekwutosi M Okoroh
Division of Blood Disorders, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 207:299.e1-7. 2012..The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its phenotypes as defined by the National Institutes of Health, Rotterdam criteria, and Androgen Society...
Causes of death among women aged 10-50 years in Bangladesh, 1996-1997Hussain R Yusuf
Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
J Health Popul Nutr 25:302-11. 2007..8% received treatment either from a registered physician or in a facility. More focus is needed on all causes of deaths among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh...
Hepatitis B vaccination among adolescents in 3 large health maintenance organizationsIdalia M Gonzalez
Epidemiology Program Office, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
Pediatrics 110:929-34. 2002..Little is known about the implementation of these recommendations in a managed care setting. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of ACIP recommendations on HB vaccination among adolescents in 3 managed care settings...
Influenza vaccination of high-risk children: what the providers sayDonna Rickert
National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
Am J Prev Med 30:111-8. 2006..This study evaluated physicians' perspectives on previously documented and persistent under-utilization of influenza vaccine for high-risk children...
Parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with not receiving hepatitis A vaccine in a demonstration project in Butte County, CaliforniaBarbara Bardenheier
Immunization Services Division, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Pediatrics 112:e269. 2003..To determine hepatitis A vaccination coverage and factors associated with not receiving hepatitis A vaccine among children...
Factors associated with receiving hepatitis B vaccination among high-risk adults in the United States: an analysis of the National Health Interview Survey, 2000Nidhi Jain
Health Services and Research Branch, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Fam Med 36:480-6. 2004..In this study, we identified factors associated with receipt of one or more doses of hepatitis B vaccine among adults at high risk for hepatitis B infection...
Underimmunization among children: effects of vaccine safety concerns on immunization statusDeborah A Gust
Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
Pediatrics 114:e16-22. 2004....
Are parental vaccine safety concerns associated with receipt of measles-mumps-rubella, diphtheria and tetanus toxoids with acellular pertussis, or hepatitis B vaccines by children?Barbara Bardenheier
Division of Immunization Services, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 158:569-75. 2004..To identify parental perceptions regarding vaccine safety and assess their relationship with the immunization status of children.Design, Setting, and..
Adolescent immunizations. are we ready for a new wave?Donna Rickert
National Immunization Program NIP, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Am J Prev Med 26:22-8. 2004..Factors associated with vaccination coverage rates for the 20% of U.S. adolescents enrolled in managed care organizations (MCOs) are not known...
Adoption of reminder and recall messages for immunizations by pediatricians and public health clinicsCheryl D Tierney
Harvard Combined Pediatric Health Services Research Fellowship Program, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Pediatrics 112:1076-82. 2003....
Vaccine coverage levels after implementation of a middle school vaccination requirement, Florida, 1997-2000Kieran J Fogarty
Epidemic Intelligence Service, Epidemiology Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 1600 Clifton Rd, MS E-52, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Public Health Rep 119:163-9. 2004..Passing a school entry vaccination requirement appears may be sufficient to increase coverage, but other strategies may be required to achieve full immunization of middle school students...
