The Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and the PA Immunization Coalition have teamed up to host the updated PA Immunization Education Program. The Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program (IEP) provides up-to-date immunization education to health professionals across the Commonwealth. The program includes information on the basics of vaccine-preventable diseases, current disease epidemiology, and immunization recommendations and schedules. It focuses on practical tips on storage and handling, motivational interviewing, and best practices to increase routine rates in medical homes.
Originally comprised of three modules focused on pediatric immunizations, the program now includes a fourth part dedicated to adult immunizations. The PA Immunization Education Program’s mission is to improve and maintain high immunization rates through the education of clinicians, primary care practice staff, and related health professional groups to reduce the effects of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Here is the direct link to the training: https://cce.upmc.com/content/pennsylvania-immunization-education-program-iep-0#group-tabs-node-course-default2
CDC:
- ACIP vaccine schedule – see CDC webpage here.
- CDC Resources for Health Care Providers
- Vaccines and Immunizations: For Healthcare Professionals (CDC)
- Vaccine Safety Resources for Healthcare Providers (CDC)
- Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents (CDC, AAP and AAFP)
- Immunization Courses from the CDC: Webinar and Self Study
- #HowIRecommend Vaccination Video Series (CDC)
- Common Questions About Vaccines (CDC)
Pennsylvania Department of Health:
- Immunization Materials and Resources (Pennsylvania Department of Health
American Academy of Pediatrics:
- Vaccination Recommendations by the AAP
- Administering Immunizations in Your Practice (AAP)
- AAP Patient Care Resources on Immunizations
Immunize.org:
- VIS Translations from Immunize.org – Our cooperative agreement with CDC supports Immunize.org to make available Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) translations. Providing a translation along with the current English VIS reduces barriers to important vaccination information for people whose preferred language is not English.
- Immunize.org’s Clinical Resources – All are free to download, print, and share in your practice. Each printable (PDF) resource includes in its footer the date it was last reviewed and a QR code that links to the current online version.
- Clinical Resource Translations from Immunize.org
- Ask the Experts by Immunization Action Coalition (ICA) answers your questions about Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- Improving the Vaccination Experience
Other Resources:
- The Philadelphia Immunization Program offers free print materials for Philadelphia based pediatric, family medicine, school based, pharmacy and internal medicine providers who promote or administer vaccination. Promote immunizations at your office, pharmacy or practice with posters, handouts, brochures, and stickers. Order materials here.
- American Nurses Association-Immunize: clinical tools, policy/advocacy, special populations, different settings including child care, nurse education, patient education, and more.
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center
- Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
- Vaccine Confidence (HHS)
COVID-19:
- Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources (CDC)
- Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Quick Reference Guide (CDC)
- COVID-19 Resources (NFID)
Influenza:
- Information for Health Professionals, Influenza (CDC)
- Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals (CDC)
- Immunize.org’s Resource Page on Influenza
- Flu Resources for Healthcare Professionals (Pennsylvania Department of Health)
- Influenza Resources (NFID)
HPV:
- Clinical Overview of HPV (CDC)
- AAP’s Resources on HPV Vaccination
- Immunize.org’s Resource Page on HPV
- HPV Educational Tools and Resources (CDC)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Information for Clinicians (CDC)
- HPV Resources (NFID)
- HPV Roundtable Resource Center