Clinics | Immunizations

Immunization Education for Provider Offices

The Allegan County Health Department, in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), can provide educational in-services to provider offices to increase staff knowledge of immunizations. These in-services are conducted by MDCH - approved Immunization Nurse Educators. They are provided free of charge, and participants can receive continuing education credits. The modules currently available are:

• Infant and Early Childhood Immunization Update  – 1.25 hours
• Older Child and Adolescent Immunization Update – 1.25 hours
• Adult Immunization Update – 1.25 hours
• Vaccines Across the Lifespan – 2.0 hours
• Vaccine Administration and Pain Management – 1 hour
• Vaccine Management: Storage and Handling – 1 hour
• Pediatric and Adult Influenza Update – 1 hour
• The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program:  Information for Physicians and their Staff – 1.25 hours

Great Immunization Resources for Your Office

• Michigan Department of Community Health Immunization Division: a great place to download current copies of the Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) with Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) language. (VIS is also available in foreign language).  This site includes information on the following:
  • MCIR
  • Current vaccine recommendations, schedules
  • Vaccines for travel, influenza and more
  • Links to information on state immunization programs and information on ordering free brochures
  • MCIR site Region 2
• Alliance for Immunization in Michigan Provider Toolkit: an excellent resource for the most up-to-date immunization-related information. The toolkit has six sections of information:
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Safety and Concerns
  • Vaccine Storage and Resources
  • Influenza Resources
• National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases: has information for providers such as:
  • Current vaccine recommendations
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Vaccines for Children program
  • Vaccines: Healthcare Professionals
• Immunization Action Coalition: offers a variety of helpful tools, handouts, and informational pieces for health care professionals.

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