General Resources to Help Improve Immunization Rates

Effective resources tailored for optimizing quality health and driving continuous improvement initiatives in all healthcare facilities.

General Resources

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Adult Immunization Schedule and Recommendations

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Printable CDC adult immunization schedule for ages 19 years or older View Here

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Collection of all immunization recommendations from CDC View Here

AMDA

13 common questions and answers about COVID-19 booster shots based on the latest data – July 2022 View Here

AMDA Partnership with ASCP, AANP, AAPA, and GAPNA

Information about the COVID-19 bivalent booster and therapeutics to treat COVID-19 View Here

AMDA and Partners

Statement urging vaccination for COVID-19 and influenza View Here

Immunize.org

Printable immunization record for medical providers View Here

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Ideas for where to find old records View Here

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information about IISs including functional standards, core data elements, and operational guidance as well as printable “Basics of Immunization Information Systems” pamphlet View Here

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

FAQs about using data and connecting to IIS View Here

American Immunization Registry Association

Webinar hosted by AIRA and AHCA to discuss connecting nursing homes with IIS, specifically issues with enrollment and access View Here

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Vaccine Records and Immunization Information Systems

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Vaccine Information Statements and Package Inserts

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Collection of all vaccine information statements, which includes overview of side effects and benefits, to be provided to patients for each administered vaccine. View Here

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Printable vaccine information statements (VISs), instructions for using VISs and frequently asked questions. View Here

Immunization.org

Links to all vaccine package inserts and FDA product approvals. View Here

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information on coding and billing vaccines for private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. View Here

Medicare

Booklet detailing the process of coverage for Part D vaccines, including examples of in and out-of-network billing and a link to lookup specific Medicare plans. View Here

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Coding and Billing

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Vaccine Acronyms and Abbreviations

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

List of common acronyms & abbreviations used on U.S. immunization records. View Here

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Comprehensive guide that reflects best practices for vaccine storage and handling from CDC recommendations, product information from vaccine manufacturers, and scientific studies. View Here

Immunization.org

Responses to frequently asked questions about storage and handling of vaccines. View Here

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Vaccine Storage and Handling