Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 126-132 , October 2007

Parental refusal or delay of childhood immunization: Implications for nursing and health education

  • Kathalene M. Harris, MBA, RRT-NPS, CPFT

      Affiliations

    • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
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  • Dianna K. Hughbanks-Wheaton, MS

      Affiliations

    • Retina Foundation of the Southwest, Dallas, TX 75231, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. 9900 N. Central Expressway, Ste 400, Dallas, TX 75231, USA. Tel.: +1 214 363 3911x134; fax: +1 214 363 4538.
    • ,
  • Rita Johnston, MSN, RN, CRRN, CCM, CHE

      Affiliations

    • Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
    • ,
  • Laura Kubin, MS, RN, CPN

      Affiliations

    • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX 75219, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2007.07.005

Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 126-132 , October 2007

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