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Immunization Program Nursing Unit
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Objectives
• State the role of vaccinations in the prevention of disease.• Describe the different recommended immunization schedules.• Describe the role of the PHN in the Immunization Program.
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The Importance of Vaccines
What would happen ifwe stopped vaccinations?
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Thick gray coating on the back of the throat
Skin lesion on neck
Skin lesion on the leg
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What virus causes swollen parotid glands? 6
What viruses most commonly affect the liver? 7
This disease is characterized by a rash, cough, and conjunctivitis.Can you name this disease?
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This disease has been eradicated in the Western hemisphere, and European and Western Pacific regions.
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Do we administer vaccines?No
How do we interact with Community Health Services (CHS)?Consultation
Flu campaignsClasses on immunization practices
Immunization Program Nursing
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Immunization Program Nurses
Services Provided:• Professional Education and Training
– Vaccination schedule– Vaccination of special populations (i.e. healthcare workers,
adults, adolescents) – Immunization Skills Institute
• Compliance Audits– Assess immunization practices to ensure providers meet CDC
Standards– Birthing hospitals
• Provide consultation on immunization-related issues• Case management for pregnant women with Hepatitis B
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QUESTIONS????
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Los Angeles County Immunization Program3530 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone # 213-351-7800Fax # 213-351-2780
www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip
THANK YOU!
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