north carolina immunization program: basics & beyond
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North Carolina Immunization
Program: Basics & Beyond
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Presentation Overview Part I:
Vaccination Schedules Screening for VFC Eligibility
Part II: Vaccine Administration
Part III: Documentation Administration Fees Vaccine-Preventable Communicable Disease
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Part I: Schedules and Screening for
VFC Eligibility
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Objectives for Schedules and Screening
Participants will gain knowledge and enhance skills of current immunization issues by: Understanding the North Carolina
immunization requirements.
Describing how to determine which children are eligible for state-supplied vaccine
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Vaccination Schedules
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Video
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Schedules
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Catch-Up Immunization Schedule 4 Months Through 6 Years
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Catch-Up Immunization Schedule 7 through 18 Years
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Minimum Ages/Intervals
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Antibody-Live Vaccine
Interval Table
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Live Vaccine Rule Same day or
separated by 28 days
If time intervals not met, the live vaccines given second should be repeated in 28 days
Live Virus Vaccines:MMR/Varicella/LAIV/Zoster
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Child, household member, or close contact of a: Pregnant woman
Person who is immunosuppressed
Live Virus Vaccines:MMR/Varicella/LAIV/Zoster
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Minimum North Carolina Immunization Law
School Entry Requirements
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Minimum North Carolina Immunization Law
School Entry RequirementsDTaP (diphtheria, tetanus & acellular pertussis)The last dose of DTaP must be given after age 4If child has had the 4th birthday you do not need to administer the 5th dose.
5 doses
PolioIf dose #3 is on or after 4th birthday dose 4 is not required.
4 doses
Hib (haemophilus influenzae type B)Children beyond their 5th birthday are not required to have any Hib vaccine
3-4 doses
Hepatitis B 3 doses
Measles, Mumps, RubellaSerological testing can replace the actual dose for only MMR and Varicella.
2 doses Measles2 doses Mumps1 dose Rubella
Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccination required unless documentation of disease historySerological testing can replace the actual dose for only MMR and Varicella.
1 dose
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Minimum North Carolina Immunization Law
6th Grade School Entry Requirements Td/Tdap
All children required to have a booster dose of Tdap
• 6th grade public school
• 12 years of age for private school Boostrix - approved for 10-64 yrs Adacel - approved for 11-64 yrs
Td should only be used for:• Individuals 7 through 9 years,
• Individuals over 64 yrs, or
• Anyone over 7 years who is on a catch up schedule
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NC College/University Vaccine Requirements
Diphtheria, tetanus &/or acellular pertussis 3 doses
Polio 3 doses
Hepatitis B 3 doses
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
2 doses Measles
2 doses Mumps
1 dose Rubella
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Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations
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Questions about
Vaccination Schedules?
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Screening for VFC Eligibility
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NCIP Coverage Criteria
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Who should be aware of coverage criteria content?
NCIP Coverage Criteria
Nursing staff
Anyone who administers vaccines to patient
Office managers
Other administrative staff
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Screening Requirements For compliance with VFC Program:
Screen all patients 0 through 18 years of age to determine VFC eligibility
• Record eligibility in NCIR or on Vaccines Administered Log (VAL) each time a state-supplied dose is administered or
• Retain copies of eligibility information for 3 years following the date the vaccine was administered.
May accept parent/guardian’s declaration of VFC eligibility status
Not required to verify VFC eligibility status
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Determining VFC EligibilityWho is eligible for state-supplied vaccines
Children birth through 18 years of age who are in at least one of the following categories: Medicaid eligible
• Primary/Secondary
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Uninsured• Includes unaccompanied minors without proof of insurance
presenting to local health department Title X clinics
Underinsured
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Determining VFC EligibilityDetermining who is underinsured:Underinsured children are those who have a commercial
health insurance plan, but the coverage: Does not include vaccines (that is, there is no
wellness plan on the policy), or
Caps the amount for vaccines (and that cap has been met), or
Covers only selected vaccines. For the vaccines not covered on the plan, the patient may be considered underinsured.
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Determining who is considered insured, and therefore not VFC eligible: Children who have health insurance that fully
covers immunization services Children who have health insurance, but whose
insurance covers only a percentage of the cost of vaccines
Children who have an insurance plan with an unmet deductible or with co-pays
Health Choice children
Determining VFC Eligibility
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Questions about screening?
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Put Your Knowledge into Put Your Knowledge into Practice!Practice!
QuestionQuestion:: What vaccine(s) does this What vaccine(s) does this child need while at your practice today? child need while at your practice today? [By parent’s report, no contraindications][By parent’s report, no contraindications]
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