Immunizations and well visits - Page 2

Yes. Had the exact same population and that was the reason why we had to use every opportunity to vaccinate because of non-compliance. Especially teenagers. In most cases, if there's no fever, you get vaccinated. There are ways around the coding situation. See link below. Immunization Coding Questions and Answers from the AAP Coding Hotline

"Every opportunity should be taken to provide appropriate vaccinations. The decision to delay vaccination because of a current or recent acute illness depends on the severity of the symptoms and their cause. Although a moderate or severe acute illness is sufficient reason to postpone vaccination, minor illnesses (such as diarrhea, mild upper respiratory infection with or without low-grade fever, other low-grade febrile illness) are not contraindications to vaccination."http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-2-the-pre-travel-consultation/general-recommendations-for-vaccination-and-immunoprophylaxis.htm

Which studies do this ?

I realize it is beside the point, but we vaccinate sick kids all the time. Immunization deferred is immunization denied!