Programs & Tools:
AFIX: Timeline
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1986
Georgia Dept. of Public Health implements a statewide program to assess immunization records annually in all public clinics:shown to be effective.
1991
Measles resurgence 1989 – 1991 Major cause: missed opportunities to vaccinate
National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) "White Paper" about problems that led to the measles epidemic and recommendations. Recommended immunization standards including simultaneous administration; recommended "projects to improve immunization coverage."
1993
Childhood Immunization Initiative (CII):
Major goal: to achieve 90% coverage for preschool children. CII included six components including the creation of the VFC Program and AFIX.
1995
Congress directs CDC to develop guidelines for assessing immunization rates in public clinics.
1996
ACIP recommends assessment & feedback at all provider offices. CDC grantees required to conduct annual assessments in public clinics.
1999
NVAC report (JAMA) recommends assessment & feedback.
2000
Review of the evidence by the Task Force on Community Preventive Services: Assessment and Feedback "strongly recommended."
2003
Assessment and Feedback listed as one of the 17 "Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices."
2008
Task Force updates 1999 review; affirms previous recommendation.
This page last modified on December 22, 2008
Content last reviewed on December 22, 2008
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Content last reviewed on December 22, 2008
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
