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COVID-19 Vaccine Readiness Memo for Hospitals
Information on hospital enrollment in the the COVID-19 program through submission of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Program Provider Agreement, EHR/EMR system readiness, and other important considerations.
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Need to host a worksite flu clinic for your staff?
Contact information and instructions for scheduling free flu shot clinics at your worksite this fall.
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Call to Action: Take steps to increase childhood vaccination during the pandemic
Childhood vaccinations have dropped nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic due to clinic office closures earlier in the year and other factors. There are steps clinics can take to increase childhood vaccination rates despite the COVID-19 pandemic we are encountering.
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Back to the Office Campaign Toolkit updated by the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our everyday lives and the ways we interact and go about “normal” activity, the promotion of wellness visits and staying up to date with vaccines continues to be of the utmost importance. Building upon the information from the first publication of the “Back to the Office Campaign,” the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP) and the Louisiana Vaccine Alliance have created this “Part 2” publication with additional images, scripts, and suggestions.
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2019-2020 Kindergarten School Report - Interactive Map
The results of the 2019-2020 Kindergarten School Report are available online now. Users can access reported school-level data, for the first time ever, via the new interactive map.
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Reminder of the 2020-2021 school reporting requirements for Louisiana schools, click here for more information.
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All vaccations given in Louisiana must now be recorded in LINKS, regardless of the patient's age. Click here to review the law.
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CDC Announces ACIP's Expanded Hepatitis A Vaccination Recommendation
As new tools and resources are available, we at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will share them with you in the form of a newsletter, such as this one. We hope you find this information useful in supporting your activities and as you communicate with others about the hepatitis A outbreaks.
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Safe Administration of Vaccines during the COVID-19 Pandemic. New one-page guidance resource for providers available now by clicking here.
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Latest Guidance on Routine Vaccinations during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Click here for updated information released June 8, 2020.
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State Health Department and state chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics encourage parents to keep children up to date on vaccinations and routine wellness visits
The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP) are offering parents support and guidance during the uncertain and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep their children healthy through routine vaccinations and wellness visits.
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New Back-to-the-Office Campaign Toolkit now available from the American Academy of Pediatrics - Louisiana Chapter. Click here to access content (www.laaap.org/BTO)