New York City: Vaccination in Independent Pharmacies
New York City allows independent pharmacies to enroll in a non-patient specific (standing) order program so that pharmacists can administer vaccines.
Wisconsin: Adult Vaccine Community Partnership
In recent years, Wisconsin local health departments (LHDs) have noticed a decline in the number adults seeking immunization services. This resulted in concern regarding community protection against vaccine preventable diseases as well as the ability for LHDs to retain their…
Kentucky: Hepatitis A Outbreak Forms and Guidance
Kentucky is currently experiencing the largest hepatitis A infection outbreak in recent history. The state average cases for the past five years is 19. From the outbreak declared in November 2017 to July 10, 2018 there have been 1,034 diagnosed…
South Carolina: Hepatitis A Prevention Initiative
South Carolina has taken on a Hepatitis A prevention initiative to vaccinate those adults with the Hepatitis A vaccine who fall into a high-risk category: drug users, homeless, current/recently incarcerated and/or men who have sex with men. The immunization program…
California: Hepatitis A Outbreaks in San Diego and Santa Cruz Counties
Information about California's Hepatitis A outbreak (2016-2018), including how it was identified, how the counties responded, how that state responded, and selected successes and challenges.