Table 2 Immunization rate assumptions. Assumptions for assigning immunization rates to schools and individuals
From: COVID’s collateral damage: likelihood of measles resurgence in the United States
School | |
|---|---|
For schools in synthetic population | Assumption of immunization rate |
Both 6th grade and kindergarten rates available | Use the corresponding immunization rates |
Kindergarten rate not available | Use the kindergarten rate of the nearest school |
6th grade rate not available | Use the 6th grade rate of the nearest school |
Neither available | Use the available corresponding rate of the nearest school |
Individuals | |
|---|---|
Age | Immunization rate assumption |
Up to 11 years | Use the associated school’s kindergarten immunization rate |
12 – 17 years | Use the associated school’s 6th grade immunization rate |
18 years and above | Use the average state level immunization rate for the years 1995 to 2004 |