Immunizations

Immunization coverage levels have long been used as a measurement of the health status of a population.
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Today's goal for immunization coverage for 19-36 month old children is that 90% will be up-to-date for 4:3:1:3:3:1:4. This means that a 2 year-old child will have had these vaccines: 4 DTaP, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, 3 Hib, 3 Hep B, 1 Varicella, and 4 Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7).These are the required vaccines in Michigan; other vaccines which are recommended are Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, and Influenza.

Adolescent and adults also need ongoing immunizations to either continue their protection against the vaccine preventable diseases or to build protection against additional diseases.

The immunization program is vitally important in a Community Health Center or other health care provider's office. Proper handling and storage of vaccine, as well as correct use, requires a deep understanding of a host of details. Orientation for new staff is essential, as well as ongoing updates for seasoned staff.

Immunization Links

Michigan Department of Community Health: Adolescent Immunization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Immunization Action Coalition
AIM Toolkit
Tribal Health Centers and the Use of the MI-VRP Program Webinar Playback, PowerPoint Slides (May 23, 2011)

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