Vaccine Champion Training Course : Three-Part Module-Handout: Overview of Immunizations

Handout: Overview of Immunizations

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The "Vaccine Champion Training Course: Module #1" is designed to provide an overview of immunizations to healthcare professionals, particularly in occupational health settings. This course is part of the ACOEM Vaccine Initiative, supported by the CDC through a financial award to the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS).<br /><br />The module focuses on the CDC’s Standards for Adult Immunization Practices, discussing vaccinations such as MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, Influenza, and COVID-19. It emphasizes understanding the health benefits, safety measures, and timing for administering vaccines, with a particular focus on workplace-related immunizations.<br /><br />Participants in the course are expected to grasp key concepts of the CDC’s immunization standards and summarize recommended vaccines in occupational settings. A major goal of the Specialty Societies Advancing Adult Immunizations (SSAAI) program is to ensure adults, especially those at high risk, receive necessary vaccines such as influenza, COVID-19, and others. Initiated in 2021, ACOEM and its partners work on outreach and quality improvement initiatives to boost adult vaccination rates.<br /><br />Partners in this initiative include prominent health organizations and employers like HealthPartners Institute, UC San Diego, and 3M, all contributing to various quality improvement interventions such as vaccine clinics, employee focus groups, and enhancements to clinic workflows.<br /><br />The course underlines the importance of healthcare professionals participating in immunization registries, assessing patient needs, and effectively communicating the importance of vaccinations. It also advocates for continuous education to counter misinformation about vaccines, leveraging occupational settings as ideal environments to promote their significance.<br /><br />For further resources and detailed information, participants are directed to visit www.acoemvaxinfo.org.

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