New mexico department of health immunization program grant application for immunization and vaccines for children - purpose the core centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) cooperative…

New mexico department of health immunization program grant application for immunization and vaccines for children - purpose the core centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) cooperative agreement will be used to support all aspects of the new mexico (NM) immunization program (IP). The program will ensure that there is a robust infrastructure to support vaccination operations and accountability for federal funds. The program will work to increase immunization coverage and ensure that providers have adequate access of vaccine. Additionally, nmip will work to increase access to recommended vaccines for NM children, adolescents and adults. Nmip will ensure that CDC guidance and mechanisms are followed for vaccine management activities both by providers and within program. The program will continue the development of the NM statewide immunization information system (nmsiis) to meet or exceed CDC functional standards. The program will collaborate with various stakeholders and seek new partners to improve vaccine coverage and address novel and ongoing vaccination issues. The program will implement quality improvement strategies to improve vaccination coverage and use nmsiis data to inform these activities within the strictures of its data management plan. Surveillance will be used to identify, control, report and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. The program will work to identify infants born to hbsag-positive pregnant women and to case manage these infants. The program will also collaborate with epidemiologic preparedness staff to plan for vaccine preventable outbreaks and pandemics. School vaccination coverage levels will be assessed and reported to CDC annually. The program will work with partners to increase vaccination coverage for all ages. Outcomes the expected outcomes for this project are that immunization activities are implemented statewide and locally, and that vaccine awareness coverage increases among healthcare providers and the public. Providers should adhere to public vaccine ordering and administering policies and have adequate quantities of public vaccine. Vaccine should be stored and handled appropriately to maintain viability and reduce wastage. The program should increase the number of HPV-exposed infants that receive the appropriate PEP at birth, complete the hepatitis b vaccine series and receive post-vaccination serologic testing. Vaccination coverage for students, adolescents and adults should return to or exceed pre-pandemic levels. The program should also reduce vaccination coverage disparities across all ages. There should be improved readiness to respond to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies and reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases.