Author: Kailee Curtis

Immunizations

Immunizations keep children and adults safe and healthy by protecting them from serious diseases. All local health departments in Michigan offer required childhood and adult vaccinations in order to minimize and prevent the occurrence of vaccine preventable diseases within our state. Local health departments also provide continuing education about immunizations and ensure accurate reporting to the state health department.

Key Positions
Public Health Nurse
Program Coordinator
Billing and Clinic Staff
Community Health Promotion Specialist

Combined FTE: 2.62

Aligns with BEDHD Strategic Priorities:

A strong, healthy start in life
Enhance involvement, engagement, and collaboration

Meets Public Health Standards:

ü	Michigan Public Health Code
ü	Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation
	Public Health Accreditation Board

Health Improvement Efforts:

	Barry Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan
	Eaton Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan

Services:
Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) public health program staff support and implement immunization programs that help ensure residents in Barry and Eaton counties receive their recommended vaccinations, especially those that may not be able to obtain vaccination elsewhere. BEDHD implements the State/Federal Vaccines for Children program (VFC) in partnership with local providers to increase access to immunizations for needy children across the community.
BEDHD conducts a variety of immunization-related activities, including health care provider education and site visits, outbreak-related vaccination clinics, data analysis, and community education.

Goals:
BEDHD Immunization programs achieve:
Protection of residents from vaccine-preventable diseases
Removal of barriers, such as cost, so that residents receive recommended vaccinations
Provision of education to health care providers and the community about immunizations
Timely reporting to the state health department
Required immunization waiver education

Funding Sources for BEDHD Immunizations:

Federal Grants

State Grants

Local Funding

Public & Private Health Insurance

Fees

Impact: In 2017, BEDHD administered 6,284 vaccine doses. This was 12% of all vaccines given by health care providers in Barry and Eaton counties.