After evaluating and testing several different data loggers, Massachusetts selected the Berlinger Fridge-tag 2 data logger for pilot testing in 2013. The following year, the program rolled out data loggers (refrigerator and freezer) to nearly 500 pediatric sites, accounting for…
To increase Vermont’s adult immunization rates, the immunization program created a “universal vaccine program” to make all adult vaccines (except flu) available at no-cost to primary care practices. Modeled after the VFC program, the Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program targets…
Seeking a new approach to reduce exemption and out-of-compliance rates from school requirements, Washington began returning kindergarten immunization data to school administrators and nurses in the form of an annual report card. The report cards include three years of immunization…
In Rhode Island, the program maintains a partnership with the hospitals and utilizes VFC site visits to provide hospitals with updated information on policies and procedures regarding vaccine storage, handling, and administration. The unique feature of the site visits are…
Conducting VFC site visits annually, instead of every-other-year as required, helps the RI program build a stronger partnership with VFC practices. The “off-year” visits are conducted during the year that a VFC comprehensive visit is not done. The off-year visit…
To increase public access to and awareness of immunization rates in local communities (individual childcares and schools), the Massachusetts immunization program sought to change the data release policy on immunization rates at childcares and schools (Kindergarten and 7th grade) to…