Challenges to immunization: the experiences of homeless youth

Challenges to immunization: the experiences of homeless youth

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Homelessness is a critical social issue, both a product of, and contributing to, poor mental and physical health. Over 150,000 young Canadians live on the streets. Homeless youth experience a high incidence of infectious diseases, ma...

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Main Authors: Doroshenko Alexander, Hatchette Jill, Halperin Scott A, MacDonald Noni E, Graham Janice E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Homeless youth
Hard to reach population
Vaccines
Immunization programs
Infectious diseases
Invasive meningococcal disease
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/338

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