Yakima Public Health

The three main education area that the immunization program focuses on are vaccine storage, administration, and keeping children’s vaccinations up-to-date.

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New Exemption Law: Goes into effect July 22^nd, 2011

• Here’s the law for those who have not read it yet: SB5005
• FAQs for Health Care Providers regarding the new law
• There are new Certificates of Exemptions, after July 16^th, the old forms are no longer valid.
• Click on the following link to download the new exemption form:
• Certificate of Exemption
• Certificate of Exemption - Spanish
• New Sample COE forms:
  • Religious Exemption with demostration of religious membership
  • Religious Exemption
  • Pers./Phil. Exemption
  • Medical Exemption (Temporary)
  • Medical Exemption (Permanent)
• Counseling Materials
• Exemption Counseling Brochure
• If You Choose Not to Vaccinate Your Child Brochure
• AAP-Refusal To Vaccinate Form

Plain Talk About Childhood Immunization – Pamphlets
PLAIN TALK ABOUT CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION	PLAIN TALK ABOUT CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION - Spanish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing Education – NIIW 2011

• Chris Halsell Video & PowerPoint Presentation
• Allison Singer Video & PowerPoint Presentation
• CDC 2011 Immunization Update

Storage & Handling

New VFC Temperature Monitoring Log 2011

Vaccine Management: Recommendations for Handling and Storage of Selected Biologicals - This tool is designed for providers to educate of proper handling and storage to ensure that vaccine remains usable and safe.

CDC Vaccine Storage & Handling Guide 9/11

Don’t Be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling - This page was designed by the Immunization Action Coalition and discusses the top 11 errors in vaccine handling and storage.

Storage and Handling Standards for Vaccine Storage – Washington State Dept. of Health (PowerPoint Presentation)

Administration 

Flu Vaccine Quick Reference Guide 2011

Anatomic Sites for Immunization- This document demonstrates proper vaccine administration techniques and is a single page, perfect for hanging in a medical clinic.

Vaccine Preventable Illness

CDC’s Parent Guide to Childhood Immunization – This page has extensive information on vaccine preventable disease and vaccination information.

CDC’s Quick Reference Guide for Health Care Professionals – This quick reference guide explains vaccine preventable diseases.

Vaccine Information Statements – These quick reference guides can be downloaded from the CDC.