Vaccinate NY

Overview

Vaccines protect people by preparing the immune system to recognize and fight serious and sometimes deadly diseases. Additional education on the latest data and evidence-based strategies to improve immunization rates is necessary. The New York State Department of Health and Center for Public Health Continuing Education provides online education focused on specific populations.

 

Toolkits

 

Vaccine Communication Toolkit

This online toolkit has been prepared to help providers enhance their practice, systems, and provide resources and tools for communicating with parents. The toolkit has been organized for ease of use with a variety of devices.

 

 

Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence

A toolkit for local health departments, pharmacists, and health care partners to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence in members of the public, among health care providers, and among community & business leaders.

 

Training Series

 

Teens/HPV Training Series

Evidence shows that certain strains of the HPV virus can cause several types of cancers. It is recommended that preteens receive the HPV vaccine starting at age 11-12 to prevent HPV related cancers.

Influenza Training Series

Healthcare professionals make recommendations on influenza vaccination each year. The influenza season begins around October and lasts through April, May, or sometimes even into June of the following year.

Influenza Webinars

Maternal Immunizations Training Series

Evidence shows that certain strains of the HPV virus can cause several types of cancers. It is recommended that preteens receive the HPV vaccine starting at age 11-12 to prevent HPV related cancers.

Adult Immunizations Training Series

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that adults receive immunization against 15 infectious diseases, such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, zoster (shingles), measles and hepatitis A and B. The evidence shows that a strong provider recommendation will greatly increase the acceptance of vaccinations.