The campaign begins in fall and culminates during National Pharmacy Week, which is the last week in October. Each participating chapter will submit their formal report with details of the chapter's 2000 campaign. Collaboration includes the different areas of health care that participate with each chapter. These may vary from local pharmacies, clinics, health departments, food stores, etc. This comprises most of the scoring since outreach is essential.
Originality is scored according to innovation and creativity.
Participation includes the number of students, practitioners, nurses or health care professionals. The outcome is crucial as to how many individuals were educated and received immunizations and benefiting directly from Operation Immunization . Regional and National awards WILL NOT be based solely on numbers immunized. Chapters advocating and educating patients about immunizations are just as crucial. All chapters who have participated in one way or another are encouraged to submit a reporting form for their activities.