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IMMUNIZATION IN THE AT RISK POPULATION

IMMUNIZATION IN THE AT RISK POPULATION. Ziya Toper, M.D. Indiana Health Center at South Bend. Using Every Opportunity for Immunizations. Sick Visits => Well Child Visit. Reminding Families About Immunizations. Monthly Immunization List CHIRP.

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IMMUNIZATION IN THE AT RISK POPULATION

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  1. IMMUNIZATION IN THE AT RISK POPULATION Ziya Toper, M.D. Indiana Health Center at South Bend

  2. Using Every Opportunity for Immunizations • Sick Visits => Well Child Visit

  3. Reminding Families About Immunizations • Monthly Immunization List • CHIRP

  4. Most Common Answers From Parents of Children with Delayed Immunizations • Being busy and not being able to make it to the doctor’s office. ( Real reason : Not making child’s health and immunizations a priority ) • Lack of Transportation • Lack of awareness and knowledge • Medicaid issues

  5. How to Improve Immunization Rates • More public awareness about importance of immunizations using TV, newspapers and mail • More widely use of Immunization Reminder Systems ( CHIRP ) • Mobile Clinics • School Based Clinics • Home Nursing Visits for at risk families

  6. Thank You

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