TIP Advocacy
Link to update on bills that passed.
Texas Teens Need Vaccines
Immunization Champions
Check out the latest Immunization Blog by Dr. Melanie Mouzoon.


Wondering Where to
Get Shots in 2010?

There are many organizations around Houston that provide free and low cost immunizations. 
Click here for more information.


 

 

Immunize Houston


 

Technical Resources for Immunization Registries

Resources for immunization providers and immunization registry administrators:

Immunization Connect
Technically orientated blog providing registries information about immunization provider interfaces.

CDC Implementation Guide
The CDC recommendations for immunization registries and immunization providers who wish to exchange vaccination data using HL7. This guide clarifies how the VXU and VXQ messages are to be used in specific circumstances.

HTTPS Transport Guide
The standard transport method for HL7 is not secure and can not be used without modification by immunization registries. The HTTPS Transport Guide describes a simple method using HTTPS that registries may use to accept or send HL7 data.
 
HAIP is interviewing registry managers across the nation to talk about software-vendor relations. We are hoping to gather advice or experience with vendors that will be of help to registries.

Calling all vendors of Electronic Medical Record, Patient Management, Billing, and Electronic Health Record systems for the 2008 Vendor Roundup. We want to know how your systems supports vaccination practice.