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BUSINESSES UNITE TO IMPROVE IMMUNIZATION RATES IN OHIO
Since 1996, the Ohio Immunization Partners for Healthy Adults coalition has been the epicenter for senior advocates to mobilize flu and pneumonia immunization efforts in Ohio. Individuals representing both private and public entities gather to share information, coordinate activities, and unify efforts. Their message is clear: It is important for senior citizens to keep their flu and pneumonia immunizations up to date – and not enough older Ohioans are doing it.
Interested in joining the Ohio Immunization Partners for Health Adults?
E-mail the coalition
DOWNLOAD TOOLS
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Recommendations for Pneumococcal Immunizations
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Recommendations for Influenza Immunizations
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Immunization Adult Standards
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Standing Orders for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines: Policy and Procedures
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Pneumococcal Vaccination Standing Order
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Influenza Standing Order
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Pneumonia Vaccination Assessment
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Influenza Vaccination Assessment
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Consent for Pneumococcal Vaccination
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Consent for Influenza Vaccination
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Immunization Status Stickers (2x4 shipping label)
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Immunization Poster "Best time to get a flu shot"
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Immunization Poster "Flu vaccine facts & myths"
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Immunization Poster "When should you get your flu shot"
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Immunization Poster "Who is at high risk of flu"
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Immunization Poster "You can stop influenza"
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Influenza/Pneumococcal Immunization Web Based Resources"
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Immunization References
Ohio KePRO has also compiled an Immunization Resource CD-ROM specifically for nursing homes and home health agencies in Ohio. Call us at 1.800.385.5080 to request a free copy.
BOOKMARK THESE SITES
The official influenza Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
An informational Web page for hospital employees with up-to-date influenza immunization information brought to you by the Ohio Hospital Association, Ohio KePRO, and the Ohio Department of Health.
ARTICLES
JAMA. 2000 Oct 4;284(13):1655-63. -- A study that finds influenza vaccination of healthy working adults younger than 65 years can reduce the rates of influenza-like illness, lost workdays, and physician visits during years when the vaccine and circulating viruses are similar, but vaccination may not provide overall economic benefits in most years.
Evidence-based Literature (PDF)
April 2005 - - A 14-page compilation of literature regarding pneumonia and influenza vaccination.
Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel
Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Interventions to increase influenza vaccination of health-care workers--California and Minnesota.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; 3/4/2005; Lees, K.A. -- This report describes strategies implemented in three clinical settings that increased the proportion of healthcare workers who received influenza vaccination. The results demonstrate the value of making influenza vaccination convenient and available at no cost to healthcare workers.
Prevention and Control of Influenza
July 28, 2006 - - This report updates the 2005 recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents (CDC. Prevention and control of influenza: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices [ACIP]. MMWR 2006/ 55(RR10);1-42
Each quarter, the Focus on Healthcare Quality newsletter provides articles, resources, and stories about a concentrated topic pertinent to the Ohio healthcare community.
