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Promoting Vaccines

During COVID-19

July 22, 2020

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OUR MISSION

EverThrive Illinois envisions a society in which all

Illinoisans are able to live their healthiest life.

OUR VISION

• Strong Partnerships

• Diverse Voices

• Health Equity

OUR VALUES

ABOUT EVERTHRIVE ILLINOIS

EverThrive Illinois works to improve the health of

women, children and families over the lifespan.

• Presentation by Felicia Fredricks from Chicago Department of

Public Health

• Presentation by Dr. Nivedita Mohanty from Alliance Chicago

• Presentation by Sheila Sanders from EverThrive Illinois

• Participant Q&A

Agenda:

• Participants will:

• Understand the importance of vaccinations

• Learn about current vaccine recommendations during COVID-19,

and how to amplify current vaccine messages.

• Learn how to address vaccine myths and misinformation.

Goals:

Immunizations and Well Child Visits

During a Pandemic

Nivedita Mohanty, MDJuly 2022

Recommendations

• Children should continue to receive vaccinations; immunization rates are declining during COVID 19

• When community circumstances allow, to have well child checks with comprehensive physical exam and screenings

• Depending on community circumstances, prioritize in-person visits for under 2 years of age

• Continue telehealth where appropriate.

Vaccines Have Helped Us Come a Long Way!

What Happens When We Don’t Vaccinate

What Happens When We Don’t Vaccinate

Well-Child Visits are Essential For:• Tracking growth

• Assessing development including milestones, social behaviors, and learning

• Discussing any concerns about a child’s health

• Understanding opportunities to address family needs and social determinants.

Clinics are working hard to keep you safe!

Clinics are working hard to keep you safe!

In Summary

• Vaccines are critically important for public health and keeping kids and our communities

• Well child checks are essential to promote the health and well-being of children

• Health Systems are taking precautions so children can receive care safely

THANK YOU!

Questions?

nmohanty@alliancechicago.org

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program

Felicia Fredricks, MPH

Chicago VFC – The Questions…

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Chicago VFC – Who?

• Chicago Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program• We are your vaccination/immunization partners at the Chicago

Department of Public Health.• We are a federally funded program providing no-cost vaccines to

children whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.

• Providers• Any healthcare provider authorized to prescribe vaccines under IL

law is eligible to become and is located in the city of Chicago can become a Chicago VFC provider.

• You do not have to be a Medicaid provider to participate in Chicago VFC.

• Children 18 & younger who:• Qualify for Medicaid• Do not have insurance• American Indian or Alaska Native• Underinsured (insurance doesn’t cover some or all routinely

recommended vaccines) – FQHCs only.

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Chicago VFC – What?

• Chicago VFC

• Chicago VFC provides vaccines at no-cost to participating providers

• All vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and approved by CDC and HHS are covered under Chicago VFC.

• Providers

• VFC providers receive free vaccines from Chicago VFC

• VFC providers provide vaccines* at no-cost to their patients

• Children 18 & younger:

• VFC-eligible children receive free vaccines* from VFC providers

*Other costs associated with the vaccination may apply (office visit, administration fee, etc.)

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Chicago VFC – Where?

• Chicago VFC

• 24/7: www.chicagohan.org/vfc

• Providers

• Chicago VFC providers are located throughout the city of Chicago (hospitals, medical groups, FQHCs, private practices, community health clinics, schools, etc.)

• Children 18 & younger

• VFC-eligible children can receive free vaccines* from any enrolled VFC provider.

*Other costs associated with the vaccination may apply (office visit, administration fee, etc.)

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Chicago VFC – When?

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24/7: Chicago Health Alert Network (HAN)

https://www.chicagohan.org/vfc

E-mail: chicagovfc@cityofchicago.org

Phone: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (CST)

In-person: Monday – Friday (by appointment only)

Chicago VFC – Why?

• Chicago VFC

• The measles epidemic of 1989-1991 in the U.S. resulted in tens of thousands of cases of measles and hundreds of deaths. CDC found that over half of the children who had measles had not been immunized, even though many of them had seen a health care provider.

• Providers

• Keep your patients in their medical home.

• Reduce your up-front costs.

• Help provide quality care to vulnerable children and adolescents.

• Children 18 & younger

• There is no charge for vaccines* given by a VFC provider to eligible children.

• VFC-eligible children and adolescents receive free vaccines that help prevent up to 16 vaccine-preventable diseases.

*Other costs associated with the vaccination may apply (office visit, administration fee, etc.)

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Chicago VFC – Why?

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VFC and VPD

• Vaccine Preventable Diseases:

• Measles

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html

• Pertussis (whooping cough)

https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/downloads/pertuss-surv-report-2019-508.pdf

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VFC and VPD – Influenza (Flu)

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VFC and VPD – Influenza (Flu)

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VFC and VPD – Influenza (Flu)

VFC and COVID-19

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COVID-19: News, Updates, and Resources

www.Chicago.gov/COVID

www.Chicago.gov/COVID-19

https://www.chicagohan.org/covid-19

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Chicago VFC – Don’t Wait. VACCINATE!

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Chicago VFC – How?

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Partner with Us!

E-mail: chicagovfc@cityofchicago.org

Phone: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (CST)

In-person: Monday – Friday (by appointment only)

Chicago Health Alert Network (HAN)

https://www.chicagohan.org/vfc

Felicia.Fredricks@cityofchicago.org

U.S. Census 2020: 10 Minutes for 10 Years

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www.Chicago.gov/census

www.census2020.Chicago.gov

@ChicagoPublicHealth

HealthyChicago@cityofchicago.org

@ChiPublicHealth

Chicago.gov/Health

Questions/Comments

Thank you!!

Community Engagement and

vaccines during COVID-19

Sheila SandersCommunity Engagement Director

Participant Q & A

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Thank you!

Ceci Tipiani-Fuentes

She/Her

Public Health Manager, EverThrive IL

ctipianifuentes@everthriveil.org