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The 36th National Immunization Conference of CDC |
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The 36th National Immunization Conference of CDC |
Governor's Square 17 (Plaza Building) (Adam's Mark Hotel)
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C9: Integrating Hepatitis A and B Immunization Services into Existing Public Health Programs | |||
| Viral hepatitis is a major public health problem in the United States. Integrating hepatitis prevention services into existing programs is essential for prevention and control of these diseases. Speakers in this workshop will present strategies, share experiences, and discuss barriers to integrating hepatitis vaccination services into existing public health programs serving high risk clients. | |||
| Learning Objectives: -Describe strategies to integrate hepatitis vaccination into existing programs that serve high risk populations.
-Discuss barriers to adult immunization, and ways to overcome barriers.
-Understand how Denver Public Health STD clinic began screening for interest in HBV vaccination and implemented a vaccination program.
-Describe the components of the Florida Statewide Hepatitis Adult Immunization program, assess the program strengths and weaknesses, and understand future program directions, and describe the planning process for integrating vaccination protocols in settings serving American Indian populations.
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| Moderator: | Brigette Finkelstein | ||
| 10:30 AM | Introductory Remarks | ||
| 10:40 AM | 399 | Immunization of High Risk Adults: Integrating Hepatitis A and B Prevention Services into Existing Public Health Programs Joanna Buffington, Brigette Finkelstein, K O'Connor, G Bakker, M Palacio, P Pruski, J Douglas, J Subiadur, D Thoroughman, T Aragon, S Arnold, ME Wilber | |
| 11:00 AM | 395 | Hepatitis B Screening and Vaccine Referral Program in an STD Clinic Julie A. Subiadur | |
| 11:20 AM | 312 | Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination in High Risk Adults: Florida's Experience With Integrating Services Sandra Roush | |
| 11:40 AM | Discussion | ||