Pediatrician and family physician agreement with and adoption of universal hepatitis B immunization.

Abstract

Pediatricians and family physicians continue to differ in both agreement with and adoption of universal hepatitis B immunization. Two years after the recommendation was made, less than two thirds of all family physicians have adopted this recommendation. Adoption is likely influenced by practice policy, physician attitudes, and perceived parental opinions. We recommend that as new vaccines are approved and recommended, research be conducted to explore and address issues germane to physician agreement and adoption.