Immunization Program

Vaccines are among the 20th century's most successful and cost-effective public health tools for preventing disease and death. Thanks to immunizations, diseases like polio that were once common, are now only distant memories for most Americans. Today there are few visible reminders of the suffering, injuries, and deaths caused by diseases that are now prevented with vaccines. At present, there are vaccines available to protect children and adults against at least fifteen (15) serious infections.

IMMUNIZATION UPDATES
Re-Vaccination of Children Immunized by Earl Bradley

Below are links to information regarding allegations that Earl Bradley may have given diluted or expired vaccine to his patients. This information has been circulated to parents and guardians of Bradley's former patients and to medical providers to create awareness to the allegations and provide some guidance.

• Q & A About Re-Vaccinations
• Parent/Guardian Letter
• Parent/Guardian Letter (Spanish)
• Provider Letter
• CDC Guidance to Healthcare Providers for Serology and Re-Vaccination

DECLARATIONS OF SHORTAGE

• Declaration DT Shortage 2011
• Declaration Td Shortage 2011

POLICIES

• Dorm Style Refrigerator Policy 1208

FORMS

• Adult Immunization Program Order Form
• Immunization Program Reporting Record
• Patient Eligibility of Screening Record
• Temp Log for Vaccines Celsius
• Temp Log for Vaccines Fahrenheit
• Vaccine Administration Record
• VFC Program Transfer Form
• VFC Program Vaccine Return Form
• VFC Program Vaccine Order Form
• VFC Program Influenza Vaccine Order Form 2011-2012

IMMUNIZE - EVERY SIZE

Immunizations are for people of all ages. From newborns to senior citizens, timely immunizations are one of the most important ways for people to protect themselves and others from serious diseases. Adults, adolescents, children, and infants need to stay up-to-date with the vaccinations that are recommended for their ages.

The Division of Public Health Immunization Program's goal is to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases by making sure children and adults receive the vaccines they need. The program assures:

• All citizens of Delaware have access to vaccines;
• Healthcare providers are aware of immunization standards of practice;
• The latest recommendations on vaccines are available to providers; and
• Providers and the public have access to up-to-date answers to vaccine questions

MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Delaware Immunization Program is to prevent and control the transmission of vaccine
preventable diseases through the support and implementation of interventions aimed at increasing immunization rates.

For more information contact us.