On April 20, 2017, CDC released the General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization. (The 2017 version replaces the 2011 version).
According to ACIP Executive Secretary Amanda Cohn, MD, “The General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization is a living document and releasing it as an online report allows ACIP to update the document more quickly, giving vaccination providers the most up-to-date guidance on vaccination practice.”
Continuing education credit is available for the General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization. Please check the website for details.
Vaccination providers, immunization managers, and anyone interested in updates to the General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization may sign up to receive e-mail notifications when new information is released.
To receive updates on this and other ACIP recommendations and guidelines, sign up at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/index.html.
Great Plains QIN is actively working with providers, patients, partners and stakeholders to implement best practices to increase immunization rates for influenza, pneumococcal disease and herpes zoster. We offer a wealth of free evidence-based resources to promote best practices, guidelines and tools to break down barriers to care. We have also convened a Learning and Action Network (LAN) to give providers, community organizations and patients the opportunity to share and learn. Ultimately, we intend to improve access to and quality of care through our efforts. Together, we play an important role in helping to educate the healthcare community and patients about immunization recommendations. Join our Learning and Action Network today.