Vaccination rates in children between 12-23 months in Manisa city center; A lot quality technique survey

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between vaccination coverage, mothers' vaccination attitude, and vaccination coverage and vaccination attitude in 12-23 months old children. Material and Method: The lot quality technique was used in the study conducted to examine the vaccination status of children between 12-23 months. The study was carried out between January 2019 and March 2020. In the collection of data, Introductory Information Form, Child Vaccination Information Form, Maternal Vaccination Information Form, and Vaccination Attitude Scale were used. Findings: 52,1% of the children in the sample group were girls, and their mean age (months) was 17,30±3,6. The rate of fully vaccinated children is 99%, and this rate is 92,3% for the vaccines that should be given in 12-23 months. According to the vaccination card and mother's declaration, the vaccination rates of the children are 100% for the 1st dose of Hep-B, 99,3% for the 2nd dose, and 98,8% for the 3rd dose. The rate of BCG vaccination is 99,1%, while the rate of DTaP-IPV-Hib is 99,1%for the 1st dose, 99% for the 2nd dose, 98,3% for the 3rd dose, and 96,3% for the booster dose. The first dose of PCV is 99,1%, the 2nd dose is 99,1%, and the booster dose is 97,8%. The first dose of OPA is 98,5%, and 2nd dose is 96,6%. MMR and varicella vaccines are 98,1%, and the first dose of Hep-A is 96,6%. In the Şehzadeler district, the Hep-B vaccine absence rate is 1%, 0,5% for DTaP-IPV-Hib, 1,0% for Hep-B 1 and OPA 1, 2,6% for Hep-B 1 and MMR, and 6.1% for Hep-B 1 and DTaP-IPV-Hib booster. In the Yunusemre district, the Hep-B vaccine absence rate is 1%, 0,5% for Hep-B 1 and OPA 1, 1,4% for Hep-B 1 and MMR, and 2,4% for Hep-B 1 and DTaP-IPV-Hib Booster. The percentage of on-time vaccination is 93,3% in the 4th and 5th lots in the Şehzadeler district and in the 5th lot in the Yunusemre district. 82% of the mothers received information about vaccines and vaccination. A statistically significant difference was found between mothers' vaccination attitudes and their perception of immigration, social security, employment, and income level. Conclusion: Vaccination rates for children aged 12-23 in Şehzadeler and Yunusemre districts are above Turkey's National Immunization Program targets.