Youth Ambassadors
Louisiana contracted with a third party to implement a youth ambassador program for adolescents to get involved in helping their peers access vaccination and provide information. The link to the consultants can be found here.
Trusted Voices Campaign
New Mexico Department of Health developed a campaign and solicited testimonials from trusted leaders in the community, healthcare settings, clergy, business and other influencers. The testimonials range in age, race, ethnicity, and language. See the videos here.
Rhode Island uses Flu to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccination
Rhode Island provided information on their flu plans and how they relate to COVID-19 vaccination plans.
Protecting Nevada Flu Campaign
Nevada developed a media campaign around the themes of "Protecting Nevada" and "A battle is raging in our community and we're calling all Nevadans to take up arms against the enemy flu." The goal of this campaign was to encourage…
Spread Love, Not the Flu
To increase flu vaccination during the 2020-2021 flu season, DC used specific media outlets such as radio and social media. Part of DC's media campaign for flu vaccination was images with the tagline "Spread Love, Not the Flu" and a…
2020 Flu Campaign Materials – Pennsylvania
To encourage flu vaccination during the 2020-2021 season Pennsylvania created a media campaign with the slogan "Get the Shot, Skip the Flu." You can find examples of the materials here: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/immunizations/Pages/Flu-Campaign.aspx
Health Heroes Pilot for School Located Vaccination Clinics
Louisiana utilized vaccination data to come to the conclusion of the need for school located vaccination clinics (SLVC). With collaborations between state agencies, a private company, and manufacturer, Louisiana was able to establish successful SLVC with requests of expansion.
Increasing Immunization Vaccination Coverage
Through the creation of an Influenza Steering Committee that included partnerships with Medicaid, AAP - Indiana Chapter, Indiana Immunization Coalition, and the Indiana Pharmacy Alliance; Indiana was able to address the issue of increasing their immunization vaccine coverage. These efforts…
New Jersey: Influenza Honor Roll
In New Jersey, estimated influenza vaccination rate for those ages 6 months and older was 48.1% for the 2017-2018 flu season. There has been little improvement to the rate over the past few years. Two factors that play into low…
New Jersey: Hot Shots for Tots Immunization Campaign
To protect against outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases, New Hersey has instituted immunization requirements for preschool and school attendance. Immunization requirements for school and child care entry exist in New Jersey statutes and regulations. The Vaccine Preventable Disease Program developed…