Immunization

EPIC^®Educating Physicians In their Communities

Immunization

EPIC^®Immunization Education Program provides an excellent overview of vaccine information. Our goal is to educate health care providers with the most current vaccine information available so that they can provide optimal care and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases.

To schedule an EPIC^® Immunization Program please complete our REQUEST FORMS and fax to Shanrita McClain at (404) 249-9503

Available EPIC Immunization Programs

CHILDHOOD (Birth - 18yrs.)
ADULT (19yrs. - Senior)
COMBO (Birth - Senior)
WOMEN'S HEALTH (OB/GYN Practices)
CODING (GAAAP Members)
SCHOOL (Healthcare Professionals in Training)

Sample Resource Kit provided free with each EPIC Immunization Program: Includes most recent

Vaccine Schedules (laminated)

The program curriculum was developed and implemented by the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics GAAAP in collaboration with the Georgia Immunization Program. To ensure the benefits of EPIC^® are available to all private providers, EPIC^® has a strong working relationship with the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians GAFP, the Georgia Chapter of the American College of Physicians GAACP, and the Georgia OB/GYN Society.

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Objectives

Explain the difference between a vaccine indication, recommendation and requirement.
Understand herd Immunity and the cocooning strategy

Discuss the Role of a Vaccine Champion

Respond to questions about vaccine safety concern

List at least 2 reliable sources for immunization information.

Topics include:
Vaccine-preventable diseases
Benefits of vaccines
Contraindications
Missed opportunities
Latest Immunization Schedules
Vaccine For Children program
Georgia School forms & requirements
Reminder and recall systems
Strategies to increase rates
Vaccine Safety and Administration
How to communicate immunization risks & benefits

1330 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 500

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

(404) 881-5020

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