The Pink Book (CDC website)

General Recommendations on Immunizations (CDC website)

Vaccination Standing Orders (IAC website)

Recommendations for Childhood & Adolescent Immunization (IAC website)

Recommendations for Adult Immunization (IAC website)

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Great resource to give parents! Online personalized immunization scheduler.

Recommended Vaccinations for Healthcare Providers 

Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage (IAC website)

Don't Be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage & Handling (IAC website)

Do Not Disconnect Warning Signs

Quick Reference to Emergency Vaccine Management Plan

Routine & Emergency Vaccine Management Plan Worksheet

State Vaccine Return Form

Temperature Logs

Vaccine Storage Incident Report Decision Tree

Vaccine Storage Incident Report (VSIR)

Vaccine Storage & Handing Toolkit (CDC website)

Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them

VFC Refrigerator and Freezer Buying Guide

VFC Thermometer Requirements and Guide

VFC Vaccine Return Form

 

Clinical Operations

Clinic Supplies Checklist

Emergency Protocols: Clinical staff should receive annual or biannual CPR certification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross are options.

Emergency Protocols: Clinics should have a protocol in place for anaphyaxis emergencies. 

• Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children & Teens (IAC website)
• Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adult Patients (IAC website)

 

Vaccination Administration

• Comfort Restraints (116k.pdf)
• Immunization Site Maps (951k.pdf) - Where to give multiple doses of vaccines
• Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site and Needle Size (IAC website) 

Vaccine Safety - Healthcare Personnel Responsibilities

1. Store vaccines properly.
2. Distribute vaccine information statements to parents or vaccine recipients prior to administration of each dose of vaccine and answer all questions.
3. Screen patients for and observe valid precautions and contraindications.
4. Administer vaccines correctly including proper dose, route, site, and needle size.
5. Follow current recommended immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults, including proper timing and spacing of vaccine doses.
6. Manage vaccine side effects using your best clinical judgement.
7. Have procedures in place and be prepared for emergency care of a person who experiences an anaphylactic reaction.
8. Report suspected side effects to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) (VAERS website).
9. Follow federal requirements for recording vaccine administered.