Minnesota Refugee Health Provider Guide
Immunizations
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Provider guide: chapter three
Appendices
Resources
Provider guide: chapter three
- Immunizations
(PDF: 485KB/7 pages)
Every child and adult refugee should be appropriately immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Appendices:
- Childhood
and Adolescent Immunization Schedules
Minnesota recommended childhood immunization schedule.
- Adult Immunization Schedules
Minnesota recommended adult immunization schedule.
- Order Form for MDH Immunization Materials in Languages Other than English (PDF: 129KB/2 pages)
Resources:
- Immunization
MDH comprehensive site on immunization. Contact the MDH Immunization Program at 651-201-5503 or 1-800-657-3970.
- Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) Program
The MnVFC program is an enhanced version of the federally funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Its goal is to ensure affordable vaccines for all children within their own clinics.
- CDC's National
Immunization Program
NIP provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities nationwide (English and Spanish). Attention: Non-MDH link
- Immunization Action Coalition
A non-profit that works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. A source of childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization information and hepatitis B educational materials—copyright free. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Documenting Vaccination
Resources from the Immunization Acction Coalition including a quick chart of vaccine-preventable disease terms in multiple languages, translation of foreign vaccine-related terms in English, and vaccines and biologics used in the U.S. and foreign markets. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS)
Report adverse events following immunization or possible side effects for the safety surveillance program (US licensed vaccines). Attention: Non-MDH link
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