Vermont Immunization Manual
We are pleased to provide you with the Vermont Immunization Manual. This manual provides resources to assist provider practices in adhering to the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program requirements. Included are resources that will help you provide the highest quality vaccine servcies to your patients.
Primary references and materials used to compile this manual came from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Disease, the Immunization Action Coalition and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
If you have questions or comments, please contact your local Vermont Department of Health Immunization Program Designee or the Immunization Program at immunizationprogram@state.vt.us or by phone at 800-640-4374.
- Chapter 1: Program Overview
- Chapter 2: Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Chapter 3: Immunization Schedules
- Chapter 4: Vaccine Administration Techniques
- Chapter 5: Contraindications
- Chapter 6: Treatment of Reactions
- Chapter 7: Improving Vaccine Coverage
- Chapter 8: School and Child Care Requirements
- Chapter 9: Recommendations from Professional Organizations
- Chapter 10: Resources
Chapter 1: Program Overview
- Program Overview
- Vaccines for Children/Adults - Availability and Eligibility
- Vaccine Information Statements - It's Federal Law!
- Using Vaccine Information Statements
- VDH District Office Contacts
- Immunization Documentation Requirements
- Vaccine Ordering and Accountability
Chapter 2: Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Vaccine Management Plan
- Refrigerator and Freezer Guide
- Vaccine Handling Tips
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (CDC)
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Guide (CDC)
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Training Module (CDC)
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Training Module (CDC)
- Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Vaccine Storage and Handling FAQs
- Temperature Log
- Data Logger - FAQ's
- Data Logger - Tips
- Data Logger - Reviewing Min/Max
- Data Logger - Downloading Data
Chapter 3: Immunization Schedules
- For Children & Teens: [ Vermont ] [ CDC ]
- For Adults: [ Vermont ] [ CDC ]
- Vaccine Minimum Age and Interval Schedule (exit VDH)
- Summary of Recommendations for Children/Teen Immunizations
- Summary of Recommendations for Adults
Chapter 4: Vaccine Administration Techniques
- Vaccine Administration
- Child Dose, Route, Site
- Adult Dose, Route, Site
- How to administer Intramuscular (IM) and Subcutaneous (SC) Injections for Children
- How to administer Intramuscular (IM) and Subcutaneous (SC) Injections for Adults
- How to administer Intramuscular, Intradermal, and Intranasal Influenza Vaccines
- Vaccines with Diluents
Chapter 5: Contraindications
Chapter 6: Treatment of Reactions
- The VAERS Program
- Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens
- Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adults
Chapter 7: Improving Vaccine Coverage
- AFIX
- What Works to Promote Health
- Suggestions to Improve your Immunization Services
- Sample Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines
- Vermont Immunization Registry
Chapter 8: School and Child Care Requirements
Chapter 9: Recommendations from Professional Organizations
- General Recommendations on Immunizations
- Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunizations
- NVAC Recommendations for Adult Immunizations
- Immunization of Health Care Personnel
- Health Care Vaccination Recommendations
- Pediatric Infectious Disease Society Statement