Immunization Program Nursing Unit

Immunization Program Nursing Unit

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Objectives

• State the role of vaccinations in the prevention of disease.• Describe the different recommended immunization schedules.• Describe the role of the PHN in the Immunization Program.

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The Importance of Vaccines

What would happen ifwe stopped vaccinations?

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Thick gray coating on the back of the throat

Skin lesion on neck

Skin lesion on the leg

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What virus causes swollen parotid glands? 6

What viruses most commonly affect the liver? 7

This disease is characterized by a rash, cough, and conjunctivitis.Can you name this disease?

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This disease has been eradicated in the Western hemisphere, and European and Western Pacific regions.

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Do we administer vaccines?No

How do we interact with Community Health Services (CHS)?Consultation

Flu campaignsClasses on immunization practices

Immunization Program Nursing

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Immunization Program Nurses

Services Provided:• Professional Education and Training

– Vaccination schedule– Vaccination of special populations (i.e. healthcare workers,

adults, adolescents) – Immunization Skills Institute

• Compliance Audits– Assess immunization practices to ensure providers meet CDC

Standards– Birthing hospitals

• Provide consultation on immunization-related issues• Case management for pregnant women with Hepatitis B

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QUESTIONS????

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Los Angeles County Immunization Program3530 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Phone # 213-351-7800Fax # 213-351-2780

www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip

THANK YOU!

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