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Bureau of Immunization: Immunizations Across the Lifespan
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Immunization Surveys

National Immunization Survey

Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) performs the National Immunization Survey (NIS), which estimates immunization coverage levels among children 19 to 35 months of age for 50 states and selected local areas.

State Immunization Surveys

Each year, the Bureau of Immunization conducts surveys to evaluate immunization coverage levels among select age groups in Florida, and distributes the following reports.

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Type of Survey Year of Survey

Childcare Facilities and Head Start Immunization Assessment. This assessment evaluates the immunization status of preschool children in randomly selected facilities in accordance with the immunization schedule recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Assessment of County Health Department Clinic Immunization Coverage Levels. The county health departments complete the annual assessment of immunization coverage levels of one- and two-year-old children receiving services in their facilities to evaluate clinic immunization coverage rates.

Survey of Immunization Levels in Two-Year-Old Children. An annual immunization survey of randomly selected two-year-old children born in Florida. The survey provides estimated immunization levels for certain counties, as well as statewide figures. This survey is conducted to determine immunization levels among two-year-old children, to evaluate Florida's success in immunizing children on schedule, and to measure immunization levels of children based on high-risk maternal factors.

Kindergarten and Seventh Grade Immunization Status Report. Individual analyses for kindergarten and seventh grade status by county. Public and private schools submit reports regarding the immunization status of their kindergarten and seventh grade students, as required by section 1003.22(8), Florida Statutes.

Kindergarten and Seventh Grade Validation Assessment. This survey of a sample of student records in randomly selected schools is conducted to evaluate the accuracy of the annual Kindergarten and Seventh Grade Immunization Status Report results and to determine if any improvement in immunization levels occurred since the initial assessment.

Bureau of Immunization Assessments Ranked by County. The five major BOI immunization assessments described above, presented in one report.