Immunization-related education and outreach for pharmacies
The Minnesota Immunization Program in the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) created pharmacy-specific educational resources to promote immunization best practices.
IIS-based immunization report cards
Michigan created a county-level Immunization Report Card that presents coverage levels for select vaccine measures across the lifespan using data from the state’s immunization information system (IIS).
Expansion of pharmacists’ authority to vaccinate and requirement to report to state immunization registry
Louisiana has revised its Board of Pharmacy Practice Act to include the requirement for pharmacists to report administered vaccines to the state immunization information system (IIS), and to expand their authority to administer vaccines without a prescription.
Vaccines in Pregnancy Poster
The Idaho immunization program developed a one-page poster highlighting the reasons for pregnant women to receive Tdap and influenza vaccines.
Allowing non-enrolled adult providers to report to IIS
The Idaho Immunization Reminder and Information System (IRIS) accepts immunization data from adult providers, even ones who are not otherwise enrolled with the Idaho Immunization Program.
Community Health Center Quality Improvement Initiative
The Chicago immunization program provided technical assistance and vaccines to participating community health centers (CHCs) to help improve their adult vaccination efforts.
HPV Vaccination Toolkit for HIV Providers
Washington state tailored immunization promotion materials that are relevant to persons who are immunocompromised or HIV-positive. The plan was for providers to start the conversation and strongly recommend HPV vaccination to their immunocompromised and HIV-positive patients, with the goal of…
Meningococcal Vaccination Outreach to Pilgrims Going for Hajj or Umrah
While the Washington state immunization program had not specifically targeted the Muslim population with immunization education efforts tailored to them before, but the presence of a vaccine requirement for those traveling to Mecca made it important for tailored and culturally…
North Dakota Immunization Program Collaboration with the North Dakota Ryan White Program
The Ryan White program provides primary healthcare and support services to individuals diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. Individuals living with HIV/AIDS are recommended to receive additional immunizations above what is normally recommended for their age group, as they are a…