Journal article

High agreement between the new Mongolian electronic immunization register and written immunization records: a health centre based audit

J Chan, T Mungun, N Dorj, B Volody, U Chuluundorj, E Munkhbat, G Danzan, CD Nguyen, S La Vincente, F Russell

Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal Wpsar | WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, REGIONAL OFFICE WESTERN PACIFIC | Published : 2017

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Abstract

METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional record review among children 2-23 months of age vaccinated at immunization clinics within the two districts. We linked data from written records with the electronic immunization register using the national identification number to determine the completeness and accuracy of the electronic register.INTRODUCTION: Monitoring of vaccination coverage is vital for the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases. Electronic immunization registers have been increasingly adopted to assist with the monitoring of vaccine coverage; however, there is limited literature about the use of electronic registers in low- and middle-income countries such as Mongo..

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