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]