Immunization Action Plan (IAP) - Bee Wise…Immunize!
Program Overview
- Conduct education and outreach activities to inform health care professionals, day care providers and other interested groups about the benefits of up-to-date immunizations and vaccine preventable diseases for both adults and children.
- Conduct assessments and follow-up visits with private health care providers and clinics for the purpose of assessing immunization levels of children and updates on immunization guidelines.
- Assist providers with the NYS Immunization Information System functionality and entry of vaccine data.
- Provide information for dissemination to new parents at Erie County Birthing hospitals.
- Remember…Adults need vaccines too! Adult vaccines may be recommended depending on your age, life style, occupation and health risks.
- New parents and adults who anticipate contact with infants under 12 months should receive 1 dose of a pertussis containing vaccine (Tdap).
- Consult with your personal healthcare provider to see if you need vaccines!
Local Resources
- WNY Immunization Clinics
- ECDOH Immunization Clinic
- WNY Adult Immunization Coalition (WNYAIC)
- WNY Pediatric & Adolescent Immunization Coalition (WNYPAC)
- How to Locate Immunization Records
Vaccines for Specific Groups
Individual Vaccines
Additional Resources
- CDC
- Flu Vaccine Locator
- Merck's Patient Assistance Program (free medications & vaccines)
- NYSDOH
- NYSIIS (NY State Immunization Information System
- National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
- Pertussis Toolkit
- VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)
- Vaccine Information Statements
- Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit
- Additional Immunization Resources on the Internet
Contact
Karen Menza
Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)
Immunization Action Plan
608 William Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
Phone:(716) 858-2373
Fax:(716) 858-2127
Email: Karen.Menza@erie.gov