Publications by authors named "Meaghan Munn"
Objectives: Uptake and completion of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series among adolescents are suboptimal in the United States. We examined immunization registry data to determine completion of the 3-dose HPV vaccine series among adolescents in Seattle, Washington, born during 1995-2000 who received ≥1 dose of HPV vaccine.
Methods: Immunization data included the administrating facility, which identified adolescents who used school-based health centers (SBHCs) for any HPV vaccine dose.
Article Synopsis
- A 13-year-old boy with measles exposed patients and staff at a pediatric clinic, prompting a study on the costs of containment measures.
- Exposure included anyone who had contact with the boy or was in the same room shortly after his visit, leading to significant management costs for the clinic.
- The response to the exposure cost the clinic over $5,500, highlighting the importance of vaccination documentation and infection control to potentially reduce future containment expenses.
Multilevel factors influencing preterm birth in an urban setting.
Urban Plan Transp Res
January 2014
Pre-pregnancy BMI and weight gain: where is the tipping point for preterm birth?
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
May 2013
Background: Obesity in pregnant women is a major problem affecting both the mother and her offspring. Literature on the effect of obesity on preterm birth is inconsistent and few studies have investigated the influence of weight gain during pregnancy. This study examined the effect of maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and weight gain during pregnancy on preterm birth.
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