Information for Providers

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Vaccine Management

Bureau of Immunization documents:
Emergency Vaccine Storage and Handling Advisory [PDF 30 KB]
Don't Be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling [PDF 1601 KB]
Storage & Handling Checklist [PDF 87 KB]
Temperature Log [PDF 555 KB]
Temperature Log - Month Version [PDF 271 KB]
Temperature Log - Year Version [PDF 185 KB]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
VACCINE MANAGEMENT: Recommendations for Handling and Storage of Selected Biologicals: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vac-mgt-book.htm
Guidelines for Maintaining and Managing the Vaccine Cold Chain: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5242a6.htm

Immunization Strategies

Join the physicians who have joined Florida SHOTS-- a free, statewide, centralized online immunization registry. Enrolled healthcare providers enjoy:

• Immediate access to a child's immunization status
• Increased opportunities to immunize
• Computer-generated 680 forms
• Immunization tracking software that never has to be downloaded or upgraded on your computer
• Immunization forecasts and reminders/recalls
• Toll-free help line and free staff training

Bureau of Immunization documents:
Tips to Improve Your Clinic's Immunization Rates [PDF 20 KB]
Office Manager's Checklist [PDF 81 KB]
When to Schedule [PDF 26 KB]

Reminder Recall Systems

Automatic System:
Automated reminders and recalls are just the beginning of what Florida SHOTS can do for you. This free, web-based State Health Online Tracking System immunization registry is available now, ready to help you reduce the paperwork and complexity of recordkeeping. Florida SHOTS brings you these advantages and more:

Manual System [PDF 59 KB]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Six Common Misconceptions about vaccination and how to respond to them: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/6mishome.htm
Current Vaccine Delays and Shortages: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/shortages/default.htm
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/default.htm
Recommendations of the ACIP: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/ACIP-list.htm

Immunization Action Coalition
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Statements: http://www.immunize.org/acip/index.htm

Useful Links

Florida SHOTS
State Health Online Tracking System: http://www.flshots.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Immunization Program: In the Spotlight...for Healthcare Professionals: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp.htm

Immunization Action Coalition
Vaccine Information for the Public and Health Professionals: http://www.vaccineinformation.org

The Journal of Family Practice
Vaccines Across the Life Span: http://www.jfponline.com/uploadedFiles/Journal_Site_Files/Journal_of_Family_Practice/
supplement_archive/JFPSupp_Vaccines07_0207.pdf [PDF 2.46 MB]

Do you have a patient who does no t have health insurance? Who can they call?

Florida KidCare is the state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. It includes four different parts, or programs: MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children's Medical Services and Medicaid. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which program your child may be eligible for based on age and family income. The are several ways to apply for Florida KidCare:

If you applied for Florida KidCare before, call 1-888-540-5437 to update your information by telephone, apply online, or print an application and instructions. For more information visit www.floridakidcare.org.