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Influenza Vaccination Strategies

Influenza Vaccination Strategies. Amy Groom, MPH IHS Immunization Program Manager Amy.Groom@ihs.gov. Agenda. Overview - Amy Groom IHS Flu Coverage Data Summary of resources and best practices Navajo Area – Successful influenza vaccination strategies – Diana Hu Nashville Area

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Influenza Vaccination Strategies

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  1. Influenza Vaccination Strategies Amy Groom, MPH IHS Immunization Program Manager Amy.Groom@ihs.gov

  2. Agenda • Overview - Amy Groom • IHS Flu Coverage Data • Summary of resources and best practices • Navajo Area – Successful influenza vaccination strategies – Diana Hu • Nashville Area • Area perspective – Nichole Blackfox • Perspective from the field • Sandra Day – Poarch Creek • Debbie Roshon – MicMac

  3. Mid-Season EstimatesU.S. vs. IHS Flu Coverage Data *Based on self –reported vaccine status. Full report available at: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/national-flu-survey.htm **Based on patient medical record. Reports available at: www.ihs.gov/flu

  4. Flu Vaccine Coverage By IHS AreaJanuary 14th, 2012All Ages (6 months +) U.S. Estimate: 36.3%

  5. National Resources • Flu vaccine finder, educational materials • www.cdc.gov/flu • www.flu.gov • Immunization Action Coalition – sample standing orders, provider materials – www.immunize.org • Effective Strategies to Promote Influenza Vaccine Uptake Among Culturally Diverse Populations - Joint AHIP/CDC/HHS recorded webinar. http://media.beaconlive.com/doAuth • Walgreens influenza voucher initiative

  6. IHS Resources • Available at www.ihs.gov/flu • Public Service Announcements • Wes Studi • California Rural Indian Health Board • IHS Director • Posters and Fact Sheets with AI/AN people • Flu Presentation for community members • Tool Kits • Tribal Head Start/Early Childhood Education programs • Community Vaccination Guide

  7. Best Practices

  8. Best Practices • Increase access to vaccine • Flu Immunization protocols and standing orders • Walk in flu clinics/streamlined registration • Extended clinic hours, weekends/evenings • Clinics in the community • Schools, chapter houses, casinos, grocery stores • Hire additional staff/overtime authorization • Pharmacist immunizers • Mass vaccination clinics for emergency preparedness • Collaborations between IHS, Tribes, state/local health departments, schools • Vaccine promotion - start early! • Local radio, newspapers, tribal newsletters • Community education (PHNs, CHRs)

  9. Best Practices cont. • Review the data • Influenza report in the RPMS Immunization Package • IHS Influenza Awareness System (IIAS) weekly reports • Influenza-like illness trends • Flu vaccine doses administered and coverage • Utilize Reminder Recall - “Not Current” list in the RPMS Influenza Report

  10. Next Steps • Our population is at high risk from flu - we must do better! • Review current flu vaccination opportunities • Standing orders? • Walk in opportunities? • Pharmacist immunizers? • Review vaccine coverage data THROUGHOUT the season • Reminder Recall strategies for those not vaccinated • Educate providers AND the community about the importance of flu vaccination • Influenza vaccination is a TEAM effort.

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