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Advisory Committee

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:37:13 GMT

The Immunization Partnership Advisory Committee

January 2010

Ms. Farha Ahmed	CFF Capital Management, L.P.
Dr. Robert Austin	R. J. Austin Consulting
Mr. D. Glenn Baird	Amegy Bank of Texas
Mr. John Boettiger	Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP
Dr. Marc Boom	The Methodist Hospital
Dr. David Butler	Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates
Mr. Mark Chretien	Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dr. Mary des Vignes-Kendrick	Texas A&M Health Science Center
Ms. Susie Distefano	Texas Children’s Hospital
Mr. Michael Edwards	Houston Community College
Mr. Chet Fenner	BMC Software
Ms. Susan Feigin Harris	Baker Hostetler, LLP
Ms. Therese Hoyle	Hoyle Consulting
Ms. Melissa King	Community Volunteer
Mr. Joe Lastinger	Families Fighting Flu
Ms. Aileen McCormick	Amerigroup Community Care
Ms. Barbara McCormick	Community Volunteer
Ms. Sherea McKenzie	Joint City/County Commission on Children
Dr. Flor Munoz-Rivas	Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Robert Sanborn	Children at Risk
Mr. Sunny Sharma	Sunbelt Medical Group
Mr. Jack Sims	Texas Department of State Health Services
Dr. Barry L. Zeitz	Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates

Our Board

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:15:31 GMT

Executives Kimberly Cotner David Baylor College of Medicine President (biography) Craig Cordola Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital President-Elect (biography) Melanie E Mouzoon, M.D. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Past-President (biography) Melinda M. Grady St. Luke's Episcopal Health System Treasurer John M. McKeever President, Gelb Consulting Group, Inc. Secretary(biography) Barron P. Bogatto Jackson Walker L.L.P. Chair of the Legal Committee (biography) Julie A. Boom, M.D. Registry Medical Director, Chair of Registry Committee (biography) Directors Steve Barnhill Edge Creative Strategies, LLC. (biography) Vicki Brentin Houston Area Rotary Clubs (biography) Walter Bruce Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc. Jacquelyn Cox Citrine Strategies, Inc. Gwen Emmett Patricia Gray Research for the Health Law & Policy Institute (biography) Todd C. Litton Citizen Schools Lindy McGee, MD Kay Tittle, MS, RN, FACHE President,...

H1N1 Flu Forum Presentations

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:55:34 GMT

The Cary Family—The Cary Family shared a personal story of how H1N1 affected their family.

- Billy Cary vs H1N1 presentation

Julie Boom, MD—Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Director Immunization Project, Texas Children’s Hospital, Co-Director Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research

- Dr. Boom's presentation addressing the impact of H1N1 on the pediatric population.

Flor M. Munoz, MD—Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Diseases, Molecular Virology and Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine

- Dr. Munoz's presentation discussing the clinical trials of the H1N1 vaccine, safety and efficacy.

Angel Angco, MBA, BSN—TX Department of State Health Services, Immunization Program Manager Region 6/5S

- Ms. Angco's presentation discussing H1N1 vaccine supply and distribution.

Cynthia Marietta, JD—Research Professor, Health Law Policy Institute, UH Law Center

- Ms. Marietta's presentation discussing the legal and policy issues related to H1N1.

Protjase y proteja a su familia:

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:32:05 GMT

Información sobre la gripe estacional La gripe H1N1 y usted. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre vacunas? ¿Necesita encontrar un proveedor in Houston? Llame a 1-877-718-5599 La gripe H1N1 (gripe porcina) ha llegado y muchas áreas han observado una rápida propagación. La vacuna contra la gripe estacional está disponible en la actualidad, y las personas deberán recibir la vacuna contra la gripe estacional Y una vacuna contra la gripe H1N1. Las vacunas contra la gripe H1N1 estarán disponibles en las próximas semanas y continuarán llegando a medida que la estación de gripe avance. Debería haber...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:31:11 GMT

H1N1 Resources The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009 H1N1 Influenza Childhood Immunization Support Program The Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition (CIIC) A.L.A. Flu Clinic Locator Google Flu Clinic Locator Flu.Gov TexasFlu.org ImmTrac Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza Resources The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009 H1N1 Influenza CDC provides comprehensive novel H1N1 influenza information and resources for patients and professionals including recent nationwide influenza activity, priority groups for H1N1 vaccine administration and information on anti-virals. >> Back to Top Childhood Immunization Support Program AAP, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Resources for Healthcare Providers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:44 GMT

H1N1 Resources Immunization Resources Tools Training and CEUs Useful Links ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:22:15 GMT

Useful Links Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccine and Immunization National Network for Immunization Information (NNii) The Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccinate Your Baby Immunization Action Coalition Immunize Texas Vaccine Safety Resources Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations The Committee develops written recommendations for the routine administration of vaccines to children and adults in the civilian population; recommendations include age for vaccine administration number of doses and dosing interval, and precautions and contraindications. The ACIP is the only entity in...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:21:30 GMT

Training and CEUs Texas Vaccine Education Online Immunization Coalitions Technical Assistance Network (IZTA) Test your knowledge about vaccinations Rotavirus Disease and Prevention Through Vaccination Texas Vaccine Education Online The Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch has developed the Texas Vaccine Education Online to provide short online courses on topics related to vaccines, including Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC), ImmTrac, vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine administration, and strategies to raise coverage levels. Each course is designed for a specific audience, such as health care providers,school personnel, parents, and local health departments. These courses are free .Public Health Training Network The Public Health Training...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:20:35 GMT

Provider Tools Catch-up Immunization Scheduler ImmTrac Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) Vaccines for Children program Vaccine Storage/Handling Resources Vaccine Coding Table Standardized Vaccine Abbreviations from ACIP Catch-up Immunization Scheduler Once downloaded, this tool can be used to determine the vaccines needed and is especially useful for quickly noting missed or skipped immunizations according the ACIP Recommended Schedule. >>Back to top ImmTrac ImmTrac is the Texas immunization registry developed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). ImmTrac is a free, confidential registry designed to consolidate immunization records from multiple providers and store a child’s immunization information electronically in...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:13:06 GMT

Immunization Resources Hotline Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations Immunization Action Coalition Ask the Experts CDC Pink Book: Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Red Book® Online Table Talking About Vaccine Safety with Parents and Patients Immunization Action Coalition: Sample Vaccine Policy Statement Vaccine Safety Resources Paul Offit introduces his new book: Autism's False Prophets Standardized Vaccine Abbreviations from ACIP; Texas DSHS Immunization Branch: The Vaccine Advisory Vaccine Shortages and Delays Texas Immunization School Rules Hotline CDC National Immunization Information Hotline (NIIH) Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M., ET 1-800-232-2522 (English) 1-800-232-0233 (Spanish) ...

Seasonal Influenza: The Disease

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:04:39 GMT

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. Each year in the United States on average, 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; on average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications, and; about 36,000 people die from flu-related causes. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. En español Seasonal influenza vaccination recommendations, 2009: Children and Adolescents aged 6 months--18 years All children aged 6 months--18 years should be vaccinated annually. Children and adolescents at higher risk for influenza complications should continue to be a focus of vaccination efforts as providers and programs transition to routinely vaccinating all...

Influenza estacional: la enfermedad

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:06:52 GMT

La influenza (gripe) es una enfermedad respiratoria contagiosa causada por los virus de la influenza. Puede provocar enfermedades leves a graves y, en ocasiones, puede llevar a la muerte. La mejor manera de prevenir la gripe estacional es administrarse una vacuna contra la gripe estacional todos los años. En promedio, cada año en los Estados Unidos, entre el 5% y el 20% de la población contrae gripe; en promedio, más de 200.000 personas son hospitalizadas por complicaciones relacionadas con la gripe, y alrededor de 36.000 personas mueren por causas relacionadas con la gripe. Algunas personas, como las personas mayores, los niños pequeños y las personas con ciertas enfermedades tienen un riesgo alto de sufrir graves complicaciones relacionadas con la gripe. Recomendaciones para la vacunación contra la influenza estacional en 2009: niños y adolescentes de 6 meses a 18 años de edad Todos los niños que tienen entre 6 meses y 18...

Actualizacin sobre la gripe H1N1 (gripe porcina)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:42:02 GMT

Como todos saben, se han denunciado casos de gripe H1N1 (gripe porcina) en los Estados Unidos y en Texas. A pesar de la gravedad de la gripe porcina, todavía no existe una vacuna disponible para prevenirla en este momento. No hay una prueba concluyente de que la vacuna contra la gripe estacional sea una medida efectiva contra la gripe porcina. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) recomiendan tomar las siguientes precauciones: Evite el contacto directo Evite el contacto directo con personas enfermas. Cuando usted esté enfermo, manténgase alejado de los demás para evitar que también se enfermen. Permanezca en su hogar cuando esté enfermo De ser posible, permanezca en su hogar y no vaya a trabajar, a estudiar ni a hacer trámites cuando esté enfermo. Ayudará a evitar que otras personas se contagien su enfermedad. Cúbrase la boca y la nariz Cúbrase la boca y la...

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Update

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:58:25 GMT

En español As you know, there are reported cases of H1N1 (swine) flu in the United States and in Texas. As serious as swine flu is, there is no vaccine available to prevent it at this time. There is no conclusive proof that the seasonal influenza vaccine is an effective measure against swine flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following precautions: Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Stay home when you are sick If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Cover your mouth and nose Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Clean your hands Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Germs are often...

Volunteers

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:58:23 GMT

If you would like to volunteer to help our cause, we could use your help! All skill sets are welcome and the following types of assistance are especially needed:

Legal Services

Auditing Services

Bookkeeping Services

Printing Services

Clerical Services

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Executive Director, Anna C. Dragsbaek at (832) 896-7880.

Our History

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:57:18 GMT

The Immunization Partnership (TIP) is the nonprofit organization that evolved from the partnership originally dedicated to supporting the Houston-Harris County Immunization Registry.

Recognizing the importance of expanding the range of strategies in order to achieve and sustain high immunization rates, in 2007 the Houston-Harris County Immunization Registry Board of Directors developed a new name and mission that truly reflects the broader scope of the organization. The organization became the Immunization Partnership. The Partnership aims to eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases by developing and coordinating our communities’ resources through public and private partnerships. As part of its evolution into an organization that supports broader immunization issues, the partnership has developed a community-wide program to educate individuals, parents and providers about the importance of on-time immunizations. The partnership also advocates for evidence-based public policy and fosters collaborative efforts among the immunization partners represented on the Board.

Currently, the Immunization Partnership includes the Texas Children’s Hospital, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Pediatric Society, the Rotary Club of Houston, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, and many other community partners.

Immunization Champions

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:50:44 GMT

Crucial for improving and sustaining Houston’s childhood immunization rates is implementation of reminder/recall systems. Once established, these systems remind parents about upcoming immunizations and recall children who are overdue for vaccines. The Immunization Champions project places health care students in clinics and provider offices throughout the Houston area, where they implement reminder/recall systems for the clinic to continue after the project ends. This program transforms students into Immunization Champions, while ensuring that clinics have a sustainable method for keeping children up to date with immunizations. This project was developed as a collaborative between The Immunization Partnership, Houston Community College’s Coleman College for Health Sciences and The Rotary Clubs of Houston Apply Now Are you interested in participating in the Immunization Champion project? Apply now! Immunization Champion: Juana As a youngster, Juana’s mom brought her a health clinic...

Upcoming Events

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:42:02 GMT

There are no events at this time. More information will be posted soon.

April 2009 TIP at the Capitol

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:22:10 GMT

Once again, TIP will be coordinating immunization policy work at the Texas Capitol. Thanks to our efforts to build a statewide network these last few months, we now have hundreds of Texans in every corner of the state working together to improve immunization rates and Immunization Information Systems. We may be stronger than ever, but we have more work to do than ever before to promote immunizations at the Capitol and to dispel ungrounded myths about the dangers of immunizations. We know how hard it can be to keep tabs on Austin, while you're doing your work every day to protect the public health. TIP is committed to making public policy and advocacy easy for all Texans interested in improving immunization rates. Check our website frequently for updates on legislation and alerts on what you can do to help tell the positive story about immunizations at the Capitol. Most importantly, please subscribe to our regular e-mail updates. Latest News Primary Bills to Watch How to...

Past Events

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:16:52 GMT

CDC Immunization Update 2009 A National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast July 30, 2009 This live satellite broadcast and webcast will provide up-to-date information on the rapidly changing field of immunization. Anticipated topics include influenza (including H1N1 influenza), rotavirus, vaccine safety and vaccine supply. So-called alternative vaccine schedules and other emerging vaccine issues will also be discussed. The 2.5-hour broadcast will occur live from 9:00 to 11:30 am and will be re-broadcast that day from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm (Eastern Time). Both broadcasts will feature a live question-and-answer session in which participants nationwide can interact with the course instructors via toll-free telephone lines. More Information World Meningitis Day Meningitis and septicaemia kill and maim children, young people and adults the world over. These diseases...