Education on the importance of immunization and related risks.
EVIDENCE
Currently, 79.1% of Nashville’s 24-month olds are fully immunized.
1 of every 5 toddlers is at risk for a VPD.
Children are most vulnerable to contracting these preventable diseases during the first two years of life, and need 80 % of their vaccinations by their second birthday.
BARRIERS
Need not analyzed in detail during Rapid Design session.
Better access for all populations to immunizations.
EVIDENCE
Currently, 79.1% of Nashville’s 24-month olds are fully immunized.
1 of every 5 toddlers is at risk for a VPD.
Children are most vulnerable to contracting these preventable diseases during the first two years of life, and need 80% of their vaccinations by their second birthday.
BARRIERS
Need not analyzed in detail during Rapid Design session.
Required documentation of preventive health.
EVIDENCE
1 of every 5 toddlers is at risk for a VPD.
BARRIERS
States that require yearly PE’s rank very high.
STRATEGIES
Identify populations with low immunization
coverage rates.
Educate anti-vaccine activists about the importance of immunization.
Assess the immunization needs of immigrant and refugee populations.
Systematically implement physical exams for children in grades 3,5,7, and 9 to introduce vaccines for older children.
Improving access to vaccines (weekend/evening hours, transportation, assure medical home ).
Mandate vaccine updates for school attendance.
TACTICS
Legislate EPSDT in the 6th /9th grade.
School district requires for 6th and 9th grade.
Link driver’s permit licenses to EPSDT documentation.
Increase education of parents and students re: benefits of EPSDT.
Incentives for parents and children (partnering with businesses).
Information on accessibility and availability.
Assuring adequate access.
METRICS
Number of VPD reported.
Percentage of population approximately immune.
Percentage of vaccine providers reporting data timely.
WHY
More accurate reporting gives better data to
evaluate progress.
