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NATIONAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Resolution: National Workshop on Adult Immunizations in Non-Traditional Settings September 9, 1997 WHEREAS, levels of adult immunization in the United States, although improving, are still less than optimal, and WHEREAS, survey data indicate that improving vaccination levels is particularly difficult among underserved inner city and minority populations, and WHEREAS, there has been increasing attention to immunization outreach programs carried out by non-physician providers in non-traditional sites, therefore Be it resolved that: The NVPO work with relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations to convene a national workshop within 6 months to gather information on the extent, benefits, and risks, if any, and of adult immunization outreach programs outside of traditional health care settings with special emphasis on the utility of such programs for improving immunization rates in underimmunized adults, and provide NVAC with a written report by 9/98. |
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