Also, parents have generally accepted the added injection. Otherwise, IPV is the sole vaccine recommended for the first two doses for infants. Immunization registries get a ' booster ' at conference In April, Minnesota hosted the national All Kids Count conference, where immunization experts from around the country learned about progress in creating immunization registries. In her opening remarks, Jan Malcolm, Minnesota's commissioner of health, gave registries credit for helping to raise vaccination levels and prevent disease. Registries are more important than ever, she said, as immunization schedules become more complex and as families more frequently move and change their primary care providers.
Some registries can identify at-risk children during disease outbreaks.
As they focus on privacy and confidentiality, registries earn public and provider confidence. The series can be completed within four months. Seventh graders will need to begin their HBV series to start the 2001-02 school year. Inform your patients. Include HBV vaccine as a routine immunization for infants and preschoolers, and for fifth and sixth graders.