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Maine Immunization Program > Vaccine Related

Vaccine Related

Primary Activities:

  • Distribute approximately 300,000 doses of vaccine, free of charge, annually to over 700 public and private providers throughout the state.
  • Conduct assessments of immunization levels in schools, day care and Head Start centers, hospitals, colleges, and public and private providers' offices.
  • Provide professional and public education on immunization related issues.
  • Maintain an Immunization Information Surveillance System (ImmPact) to electronically track and manage client provider vaccinations.
  • Maintain a surveillance system to detect vaccine-preventable diseases. 
  • Conduct outbreak control activities.
  • Provide immunization information for foreign travel
  • Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program. Benefits for Babies, Children and Youth
  • Conduct disease investigations to reduce further transmission of disease
  • Coordinate reports of adverse events to vaccines (VAERS)

Schedules:

Adult Summary*: CDC Guidelines - 2006-2007
Childhood Schedule*: CDC Guidelines - 2007

 

State Immunization Regulations:

Immunization Requirements For: School Children
Immunization Requirements For: Post-Secondary School Students
Immunization Requirements For: Healthcare Workers
Immunization Requirements For: Day Care (temporarily disabled)

 

Vaccine Quarterly:

2007 Upcoming

PROFESSIONAL NOTICES:

V.A.E.R.S.: Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System
Vaccine Information Statements: Learn About Each Vaccine
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Helping People Heal
Standards Of Care: Pediatric
Standards Of Care: Adult
10 Things To Know: About Free Vaccine
Traveler's Health : Find out what you need