2025 Bull’s-Eye Award Winner Washington: The HPV @ 9 Quality Improvement Project
The WA DOH contracted with the WCAAP to conduct a QI program aimed at increasing HPV vaccination rates among pre-teens by initiating at age nine.
New Jersey: College & University Flu Challenge
The program aims to increase flu vaccination, empower youth to take charge of their health, and strengthen public health partnerships across campuses.
Philadelphia: Engaging Local Influencers to Promote Vaccine Confidence and Uptake
The Philadelphia immunization program developed and implemented an innovative approach to increase vaccine confidence and uptake using trusted local social media influencers.
Massachusetts: Providing Vaccination Support to Families in the Emergency Assistance (EA) Shelter System
The primary goals and objectives are to assess and translate immunization records and enter them into the MIIS and offer routine pediatric catch-up vaccination.
California: Combatting Misinformation Through a WhatsApp Chatbot
The California Department of Public Health utilized WhatsApp to reach Latino communities with correct information about COVID-19 vaccination.
Connecticut: Mobile Vaccination Clinics
The Connecticut Department of Public Health implemented a mobile clinic program for two years to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Connecticut communities.
Minnesota: Non-Traditional Minnesota Vaccination Locations
The Minnesota Department of Health utilized child-centric locations to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
Mississippi: COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program (CCVP)
The Mississippi State Department of Health sought to address vaccination barriers by identifying “vaccine deserts” and targeting populations in these locations.
Massachusetts: Provider-Parent Communication Intervention
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts developed an intervention to help healthcare providers communicate with parents on vaccinating against COVID-19.
Minnesota: Gift Cards and College Scholarships for Child Vaccination
The Kids Deserve a Shot program was expanded to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in children ages 5 to 11.