Improving Access to Immunizations for Indiana Adolescents
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The Quality Corner Show chats with Dave McCormick, Director, Immunization Division of the Indiana Department of Health about the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) and improving access to immunizations for Indiana adolescents.
Podcast Host Nick Dorich asks why this age range is an area for improvement and how pharmacies can make a difference. McCormick explains how pharmacies in Indiana can provide immunizations for children 11 and older and how their expanded hours allows more flexibility for families.
For more information on the VFC program visit https://www.in.gov/health/immunization/vaccines-for-children/
or for quick access to tools on EQUIPP's Knowledge Base
https://support.pharmacyquality.com/hc/en-us/articles/27295877141275-Adolescent-Vaccinations
Chapters
1. Improving Access to Immunizations for Indiana Adolescents (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:39)
3. Adolescent immunizations as targeted age group (00:03:06)
4. Pharmacy Involvement (00:06:47)
5. What does success for the VFC program look like? (00:11:19)
6. The ask for pharmacists (00:14:40)
7. Closing (00:17:40)
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