Programs and Tools
Includes Activities and Software
Programs/Activities:
- IIS (Immunization Information Systems/Registries)
- VFC (Vaccines for Children Program)
- Global Immunizations & Vaccinations
- Immunization Program Evaluation (IPE)
- STOP (Stop Transmission of Polio)
- VMBIP (Vaccine Management Business Improvement Project)
- VACMAN (Vaccine Management System)
Tools/Software:
Programs / Activities
Immunization Information Systems (IIS)
Immunization Information Systems (IIS) (previously called Registries) helps providers and families by consolidating immunization info into one reliable source... more
Vaccines For Children (VFC)
VFC helps families by providing free vaccines to doctors who serve eligible children and is administered at the national level by the CDC... more
Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP)
The global effort to eradicate polio is the largest public health initiative in history. The initiative was established in 1988... more
Vaccine Management Business Improvement Project (VMBIP)
The Vaccine Management Business Improvement Project (VMBIP) represents the effort to improve current vaccine management processes... more
Global Immunizations and Vaccinations
Through Initiatives, CDC provides technical assistance to host governments to help plan, implement, and evaluate immunization programs, including operations research, and provides funds to purchase bundled vaccine for mass vaccination campaigns.
Immunization Program Evaluation (IPE)
For grantees: A systematic investigation of the structure, activities, or outcomes of public health programs. IPE explores whether immunization activities are implemented as planned and outcomes have occurred as intended, and why...
- Immunization Program Evaluation Resources
IPE Guide, IPE Timeline, IPE Template, etc. - Evaluation Presentations
- CDC Evaluation Framework and Self-study Guide
Vaccine Management System (VACMAN)
VACMAN is a database management system used by 59 state, city, and territorial government Immunization Programs (called Projects).
Tools / Software
Assessment, Feedback, Incentives, and Exchange (AFIX)
AFIX is a strategy to raise immunization coverage levels and standards of practices at the provider level...more
- AFIX Standards
Document for use by AFIX Coordinators to develop, manage and evaluate an AFIX Program. - The Core Elements for AFIX Training and Implementation Step by step instructions on how to implement AFIX.
- Immunization Project Contact Information
Lists the local contacts - View all...
Comprehensive Clinic Assessment Software Application (CoCASA)
CoCASA is a tool that assesses immunization practices within a clinic, private practice, or any other environment where immunizations are provided.
Instant Childhood Immunization Scheduler
Enter your child's birth date (only for children between birth and 6 years old) to create a complete list of recommended immunizations.
- Make your own schedule (birth through six years old)
Catch-up Immunization Scheduler new
This tool once downloaded can be used to determine the vaccines your child needs and is especially useful for quickly seeing missed or skipped vaccines according to the Immunization Schedule.
- Tool for determining catch-up vaccines (ONLY for children six years and younger) new
Adolescent and Adult Vaccine Quiz
Did you know that certain vaccines are recommended for adults and adolescents? Take this quiz to find out which vaccines YOU may need.
Content last reviewed on March 18, 2008
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases