Providers utilize all clinical encounters to screen and, when indicated, immunize children. Providers educate parents and guardians about immunization in general terms. Providers question parents or guardians about contraindications and, before immunizing a child, inform them in specific terms about the risks and benefits of the immunizations their child is to receive. Providers follow only true contraindications . Providers administer simultaneously all vaccine doses for which a child is eligible at the time of each visit.
Providers use accurate and complete recording procedures .
Providers co-schedule immunization appointments in conjunction with appointments for other child health services. Providers report adverse events following immunization promptly, accurately and completely. Providers operate a tracking system . Providers adhere to appropriate procedures for vaccine management . Providers conduct semi-annual audits to assess immunization coverage levels and to review immunization records in the patient populations they serve.