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The Vaccines for Adults and Children Program, implemented by the Health Department, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting public health and protecting individuals of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases. This program focuses on providing access to vaccines, raising awareness, and ensuring immunization coverage for both adults and children. By addressing the unique vaccination needs of different age groups, this program contributes to the overall well-being of the community.

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Vaccines for Adults and Children

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Goal:

  1. Vaccine Education and Outreach: The program emphasizes the importance of vaccines through educational campaigns and outreach activities. The Health Department collaborates with healthcare providers, schools, community organizations, and the media to disseminate accurate information about vaccines, debunk myths, and address concerns. By promoting vaccine literacy, the program encourages informed decision-making and fosters a culture of vaccination.
  2. Childhood Immunization: The Vaccines for Adults and Children Program places significant emphasis on childhood immunization, recognizing it as a crucial foundation for lifelong health. The program ensures that children receive timely vaccinations, following the recommended immunization schedule. Through partnerships with pediatricians, clinics, and schools, the Health Department provides access to vaccines, tracks immunization records, and conducts reminder systems to ensure high vaccination rates among children.
  3. Adult Immunization: To address the vaccination needs of adults, the program focuses on increasing awareness and access to vaccines that protect against diseases prevalent in adulthood. The Health Department provides information on recommended vaccines for different age groups, including influenza, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines. By collaborating with healthcare providers, employers, and community centers, the program promotes routine adult immunization and encourages individuals to stay up-to-date with their vaccinations.
  4. Vaccine Delivery and Accessibility: The program strives to make vaccines easily accessible to the community. This includes establishing vaccination clinics in healthcare facilities, schools, workplaces, and community centers. Additionally, the Health Department works towards removing financial barriers by offering low-cost or free vaccines to eligible individuals. By ensuring the availability and affordability of vaccines, the program aims to maximize immunization coverage and protect vulnerable populations.
  5. Vaccine Monitoring and Surveillance: The Vaccines for Adults and Children Program emphasizes the importance of monitoring vaccine safety and effectiveness. The Health Department implements surveillance systems to detect and investigate adverse events following immunization. By closely monitoring vaccine-related data, the program ensures the ongoing safety of vaccines and takes prompt action if any concerns arise. This proactive approach builds public trust in vaccination and reinforces the program's commitment to safety.
The Vaccines for Adults and Children Program, led by the Garrett County Health Department, plays a vital role in promoting health, preventing diseases, and safeguarding communities. Through vaccine education, outreach, childhood, and adult immunization initiatives, accessible delivery, and robust surveillance, the program addresses the unique vaccination needs of individuals of all ages. By prioritizing immunization and empowering individuals to make informed decisions, the program significantly contributes to the overall well-being and resilience of the community, ensuring a healthier future for all.

Strategy Description:

The Health Department's Vaccine Program Strategy is a comprehensive approach designed to enhance immunization coverage, promote public health, and protect communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. This strategy encompasses various key elements, including vaccine education and promotion, vaccine access and delivery, community engagement, and continuous monitoring. By addressing these aspects, the program aims to ensure widespread vaccine uptake, equitable access, and optimal protection against infectious diseases.
  1. Vaccine Education and Promotion: The Vaccine Program Strategy emphasizes the importance of vaccine education and promotion. The Health Department uses recommendations from the ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) to provide accurate, evidence-based information about vaccines, addressing common misconceptions and concerns. Through various channels such as social media, public service announcements, and community events, the program aims to increase vaccine literacy and foster public trust in vaccination.
  2. Vaccine Access and Delivery: Ensuring equitable access to vaccines is a priority of the program strategy. The Health Department collaborates with healthcare providers, clinics, and community organizations to establish vaccination sites in underserved areas. Community vaccination clinics and homebound vaccine administration are established to reach remote and vulnerable populations. The program also facilitates vaccine distribution to long-term care facilities and implements strategies to reduce barriers such as cost, transportation, and language accessibility, ensuring that vaccines are accessible to all.
  3. Community Engagement and Partnerships: Engaging with communities and building partnerships is integral to the success of the program strategy. The Health Department actively collaborates with community leaders, faith-based organizations, schools, and other stakeholders to raise awareness about vaccines, address community-specific concerns, and promote immunization. By involving trusted voices, the program builds trust, fosters dialogue, and tailors interventions to the unique needs of different communities.
  4. Provider Training and Support: The Vaccine Program Strategy recognizes the crucial role of healthcare providers in vaccine delivery. The Health Department offers training and support to healthcare professionals to ensure they are equipped with the latest information on vaccines, immunization schedules, and administration best practices. This training enhances provider confidence in vaccine recommendations and improves the quality of vaccination services delivered.
  5. Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation: To maintain the effectiveness of the program, continuous monitoring and evaluation are conducted. The Health Department establishes robust surveillance systems to track immunization rates, monitor vaccine coverage, and detect any potential adverse events. Data analysis and evaluation help identify areas for improvement, assess the impact of the program, and guide evidence-based decision-making. Regular feedback from healthcare providers, community partners, and the public informs program adjustments and ensures its ongoing effectiveness.
The Health Department's Vaccine Program Strategy combines education, access, community engagement, and monitoring to enhance immunization coverage and protect public health. By promoting vaccine education, ensuring access to vaccines, engaging communities, supporting healthcare providers, and monitoring program effectiveness, the strategy aims to achieve high vaccination rates, reduce vaccine-preventable diseases, and safeguard the well-being of individuals and communities. This comprehensive approach contributes to the overall goal of creating healthier and resilient populations. The Garrett County Health Department will maintain a supply of A.C.I.P. recommended vaccines for children and adults, including a supply of Vaccines for Children (VFC) vaccines for uninsured and underinsured children aged 0-18 years.

Level of Change:

Programs

Primary Focus Area:

Chronic Diseases and their common risk factors: lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use

Data Category Tag:

GCHD Personal Health

Strategic Planning Alignment:

Education

Estimated Implementation Date:

2021-07-06

Estimated Completion Date:

2021-12-31

Estimated Ease of Implementation:

Easy

Estimated Cost of Implementation:

Moderate

Potential Community Benefit:

High

Health Equity:

The program takes a proactive approach to mitigate health disparities and promote equitable access to vaccines. Here's how health equity and social determinants of health are integrated into the initiative:
  1. Targeted Outreach to Underserved Communities: The program recognizes that certain populations face barriers to accessing healthcare services, including vaccines, due to social determinants of health such as socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, language, and geographic location. To address these disparities, targeted outreach efforts are implemented to reach underserved populations. This may involve mobile vaccination administration, community clinics, and partnerships with local and private schools.
  2. Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Communication: The initiative acknowledges the importance of clear, culturally sensitive, and linguistically appropriate communication to overcome language and cultural barriers. Information about vaccines, their benefits, and the vaccination process is available in multiple languages. Ensuring individuals from diverse backgrounds can access accurate information and make informed decisions about vaccination.
  3. Collaboration with Community Partners: The program actively engages community partners, including local organizations, faith-based groups, and community leaders, to better understand the unique needs and challenges faced by specific populations. By collaborating with these partners, we can identify and address social determinants of health impacting vaccine access, such as transportation barriers, housing instability, or limited healthcare resources in certain neighborhoods. The collaboration helps tailor vaccination efforts to the specific needs of the community, ensuring equitable access and uptake.
  4. Health Equity Data Analysis: The program incorporates data analysis to identify and address health disparities. By examining vaccination rates, coverage, and outcomes across different demographic groups, the Health Department can identify disparities and target interventions accordingly. This data-driven approach helps ensure that resources are allocated to areas and populations that are disproportionately affected by social determinants of health, aiming to reduce disparities in vaccination rates and health outcomes.
  5. Collaboration with Social Service Agencies: Recognizing that social determinants of health extend beyond the healthcare system, the initiative collaborates with social service agencies to provide comprehensive support to individuals and communities. This may include linking individuals to resources for housing, food security, transportation, and other social services that can positively impact their overall health and well-being. By addressing social determinants of health in tandem with vaccine access, the program promotes health equity and creates a more holistic approach to community health.
By considering health equity and social determinants of health, the Health Department's Vaccine Program Strategy aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances, have equitable access to vaccines. The initiative strives to reduce disparities in vaccine uptake and health outcomes, promoting a more equitable and inclusive approach to public health

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Measurements Target Goal Status Desired Trend Contributor January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 October 2024 November 2024 December 2024
Children 0-4 years old vaccinated (does not include flu vaccine) Active 4 1 3 3 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 3 1 23 8 0 4 3 4 2 1 0 4 0 1 11 3 4 4 0 2 2
Children 5-10 years old vaccinated (does not include flu vaccine) Active 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 3 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 5 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 11 5 0 1 2 0 0 1 3 2 0 2 2 0 9 0 2 0 0
Children 11-18 years old vaccinated (does not include flu vaccine) Active 0 4 5 2 0 5 1 15 11 3 0 2 3 0 4 4 6 1 6 21 8 1 2 1 0 3 1 2 6 3 2 19 8 1 1 5 3 1 1 0 0 0 3 12 44 1 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 4 13 12 2 0 1 3 2 2 1 1 2 2 32 17 13 5 2 13 3 2 0 8 2 0 9 8 0 1 0 1 7
Adults 19 and older vaccinated (does not include flu vaccine) Active 59 12 12 7 23 14 13 25 8 20 7 5 6 13 5 4 6 9 9 9 10 12 13 34 14 20 17 14 29 13 19 11 8 14 17 7 18 16 2 0 0 13 11 19 6 14 3 1 0 8 2 9 10 7 8 7 4 3 5 12 10 12 7 6 14 15 6 138 566 24 11 7 14 3 11 5 11 10 8 17 11 6 10 8 11 6
Monthly Education and Outreach Active 4 3 2 5 5 20 15 10 8 25 25 25 25 25 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Monthly Immunization Client Record Reviews Active 10 16 27 20 5 5 14 14 16 10 12 21 35 45 67 566 229 96 73 50 29 30 28 33 24 34 162 35 21 32 31 37 33
Monthly Number of Child Clients <19 Found Up To Date (FUTD) during visit. Active 0 2 11 14 2 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 2 8 38 7 5 28 13 46 24 7 15 12 0 4 56 51 8 17 23 18 16
Monthly Number of Child Clients <19 Brought Up to Date (BUTD) during visit Active 9 18 13 6 2 8 4 4 3 3 5 0 4 0 5 13 5 8 3 4
Number of Children <19 Carried Over (Need additional vaccines to be UTD Active 4 25 6 6 1 3 1 0 0 6 11 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0
Adults and Children Counseled on ACIP Recommendations Active 15 204 566 229 316 136 50 29 15 28 33 24 8 25 56 21 32 31 19 15
Total number of Uninsured, Underinsured, Medicaid and Managed Care Patients Active 18 21 23 3 13 16 13 22 8 1 3
Number of Vaccine Adverse Events Reported 0 Active 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Data Narrative

The Garrett County Health Department offers vaccines to adults and children based on ACIP Recommendations and those required by the state of Maryland for school entry. The vaccine data signifies our Health Department's resilience and commitment to public health. It demonstrates the progress achieved in increasing vaccination rates, addressing disparities, and promoting equitable access to vaccines. The collaboration between healthcare providers, community organizations, and engaged individuals has been instrumental in the success of our vaccine program. By continuing these efforts, we strive to build a healthier, more resilient community, prepared to face future health challenges with unity and determination. Vaccination Coverage by Age Group: Indicates a substantial commitment to immunization and reflects the collective determination to protect ourselves and each other from vaccine-preventable diseases. Demographic Breakdown: The data represents the comprehensive breakdown of vaccination rates across all demographics in Garrett County, including age groups, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The granular analysis helps identify disparities and informs targeted outreach efforts. Community Vaccine Clinics Education and Outreach: Successful vaccination clinics, education, and outreach implemented in collaboration with community healthcare facilities, and public and private schools, contribute to overall vaccine uptake. The data demonstrate the impact of community clinics in terms of increased vaccination rates over time. Accessibility and Equity: The Garrett County Health Department ensures equitable access to vaccines, addressing barriers such as transportation, language, and socio-economic factors. The data highlights the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at reaching underserved populations, leading to a reduction in vaccination disparities within our community. Vaccine Safety and Confidence: The data includes metrics related to vaccine safety monitoring and adverse event reporting. By transparently presenting these figures, we aim to foster confidence in the safety and efficacy of vaccines, dispelling misconceptions and promoting evidence-based decision-making.  

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