As children in Washington State continue to die from influenza and some WCAAP members have been disappointed with their flu vaccine rates, we're sharing a focused recommendation about how to ... Read More
Strategies to improve influenza vaccination rates
Read MoreDOH: More Work Needed to Increase Teen Immunization Rates
Read MoreImmunization rates of teenagers aged 13-17 years in Washington have plateaued recently, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Immunization Survey. While we're meeting ... Read More
Childhood Flu Vaccine Supply Update – Response to FluMist Issue: June 2016
Read MorePlease see the message below from the Department of Health regarding FluMist and the Child Vaccine Program: Immunization Partners, This message is to inform you of a recently announced reduction ... Read More
Influenza Vaccine Update: March 2016
Read MoreWe are beginning to see more flu disease in Washington. It's important for providers to keep vaccinating children (and adults) throughout the flu season to protect them from the flu. This message ... Read More
Influenza Vaccine Update: December 2015
Read MoreDecember 2015 Pentacel Vaccine Shortage There are supply issues with Sanofi-Pasteur’s Pentacel (DTaP/IPV/Hib) vaccine. Each month, DOH expects to receive about 70% of the normal supply of ... Read More
New Chickenpox Vaccine Requirement
Read More2 doses required for students in grades 7 - 12 Protecting teens against chickenpox is important. The new vaccine requirement will start in fall 2015 for students in 7th and 8th grades. They will ... Read More