Approximately 24% of families with CSHCN have experienced work loss to meet the medical needs of their child. Availability of a system of care support, such as the medical home, is associated with lower work loss reported by families. Therefore, improved systems of care for CSHCN may have the potential to optimize work productivity for families.

Physician recommendations and parental education about influenza vaccine availability, effectiveness, and adverse effects are potentially important influences on influenza vaccination. Our findings suggest that media coverage of the risks of influenza was associated with a significant increase in vaccination rates.