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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 and Immunization Clinics

• 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

• Preteens & Teens
• Adults
• Travelers

Individual Vaccines

• Diphtheria, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Influenza (Flu), Measles, Meningococcal, Mumps, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Pneumococcal Disease, Polio, Rotavirus, Rubella, Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Tetanus, Varicella(Chickenpox)

Patient Satisfaction Survey

• Have you visited an ECDOH clinic recently? Please complete this brief survey to help us better serve you! 

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

Patrice Minkiewicz

Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) 

Immunization Action Plan 

608 William Street 

Buffalo, NY 14206 

Phone: (716) 858-2373 

Fax: (716) 858-2127 

Email: Patrice.minkiewicz@erie.gov