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The article reports on the results of the 2007 National Immunization Survey (NIS), which offered coverage estimates among children born during January 2004 to July 2006. Detail of the survey methodology is described. It highlights coverage levels for vaccines included in the routine childhood vaccination schedule advised by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) since 2000 or before. It notes that the results suggest that the majority of parents are vaccinating their children.

Analyzes data from the 2004 National Immunization Survey which highlights racial and economic disparities in breastfeeding among U.S. children. Health benefits of breastfeeding both to infants and mothers; Proportion of black and white children who were breastfed at age 6 months; Comparison of breastfeeding rates and disparities described in the survey; Limitations of the survey findings.

Summarizes results from the 2004 National Immunization Survey in the U.S. Variation in the estimated vaccination coverage levels; Limitations of the survey; Vaccines recommended for various age groups.