Immunization & Health Care Professionals

Immunization Program staff work with primary care providers to ensure they have the resources needed to vaccinate their patients across the lifespan. We provide:

All CDC recommended pediatric vaccines for any child at no cost. Providers must enroll in the federal Vermont Child Vaccine Program (VCVP).
All CDC recommended adult vaccines, except influenza, for adults age 19 to 64 at no cost. Providers must enroll in the state Vermont Adult Vaccine Program (VAVP).
Oversight and review of all vaccine orders.
Education and support for vaccine storage and handling.
IQI - Immunization Quality Improvement for providers emphasizes process steps for on-time vaccination.
Training and support in the use of the statewide Immunization Registry.
Training and education opportunities including comprehensive VCVP/VAVP provider education, biennial Infectious Disease/Immunization conferences, and updates after ACIP meetings.

Go to the Off-Site and School Located Vaccine Clinics Documents and Forms

Go to the Immunization Registry

Vaccine Administered 2019 vs 2020 - The Covid-19 Effect (September 2020)

Continue Vaccinating Patients During COVID-19

Provider Flu Webinars 2020

Title	Date	Type
Flu Webinar 1 09/01/2020 Flu Webinar slides	09/02/2020	PDF

Congratulations to the Vermont primary care practices with high immunization coverage in 2019!

The Vermont Immunization Program recognizes primary care practices achieving high immunization coverage rates as defined by the Healthy People 2020 goals and evaluated using the Vermont Immunization Registry data. Practices are recognized at a Gold or Silver level based on their coverage.

Every Vermont Child Vaccine Program (VCVP) enrolled practice was assessed using the following:

Have 15 or more active patients in the “Child” age range of 19-35 months and/or
Have 15 or more active patients in the “Teen” age range of 13-15 years and
Submit data to the Vermont Immunization Registry per 18 V.S.A. 1129

Child Gold Level

Essex Pediatrics
Georgia Health Center
Gifford Pediatrics
Green Mountain Pediatrics, P.C.
Lakeside Pediatrics, PLLC
Richmond Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Thomas Chittenden Health Center
UVMMC-Family Medicine-Hinesburg

Child Silver Level

Danville Health Center
Dr. Joseph Nasca
Drs. Peter & Lisa Hogenkamp
Little Rivers Health Care – Bradford
North Country Pediatrics (Newport)
Pediatric Medicine
Rainbow Pediatrics
The Health Center
Timber Lane Pediatrics North
Upper Valley Pediatrics – Bradford
UVMHN CVMC Family Medicine – Waterbury
UVMMC-Family Medicine-Milton
UVMMC-Pediatric Primary Care-Burlington

Teen Gold Level

Alderbrook Family Health
Brookside Family Health Center
Gifford Pediatrics
Green Mountain Pediatrics, P.C.
Lakeside Pediatrics, PLLC
Little Rivers Health Care – Bradford
UVMMC-Pediatric Primary Care-Burlington

Teen Silver Level

Bethel Health Center
Danville Health Center
Drs. Peter & Lisa Hogenkamp
Enosburg Health Center
Essex Pediatrics
Georgia Health Center
Gifford Health at Berlin
Little Rivers Health Care – East Corinth
Maplewood Family Practice
North Country Pediatric (Newport)
Richford Health Center Inc.
Richmond Family Medicine
St. Albans Primary Care
The Health Center
Timber Lane Pediatrics Milton
Timber Lane Pediatrics North
Timber Lane Pediatrics – South Burlington
Upper Valley Pediatrics – Bradford
Upper Valley Pediatrics-Thetford
UVMHN CVMC Pediatric Primary Care-Berlin
UVMHN – Porter Pediatric Primary Care
UVMMC-Family Medicine-Hinesburg
UVMMC-Family Medicine-South Burlington
UVMMC-Pediatric Primary Care-Williston

Notices and Memos for Healthcare Providers

Title	Date	Type
District Health Office - Vaccination Policy Change Vaccination Policy Change	04/01/2019	PDF
Data Logger Memo Memorandum that was sent to VFC/VFA enrolled practices on 05/23/2019.	05/23/2019	PDF
Immunization Program Name Change Immunization Program Name Change Notice	01/09/2020	PDF
UPDATED -Vermont Adult Vaccine Program Influenza 2020-21 season FAQ UPDATED-Vermont Adult Vaccine Program Influenza FAQ for 2020-2021 season.	07/13/2020	PDF
VCVP.VAVP Guidance on Practice Closure VCVP.VAVP Guidance on Practice Closure	03/20/2020	PDF
OFF-SITE AND SCHOOL LOCATED VACCINE CLINICS NOTICE	07/09/2020	PDF
Home Health Agencies and Urgent Care Facilities Notice	09/14/2020	PDF

vermont immunization bulletin

The Immunization Program at the Vermont Department of Health introduces the Vermont Immunization Bulletin. This new monthly publication is intended to bring you important information in a concise format. This Bulletin will replace the quarterly Vaccinate Vermont Newsletter.

2020-2021 Influenza Bulletin

Title	Date	Type
FLU BULLETIN 2020-2021	08/25/2020	PDF

Immunization Bulletin

Title	Date	Type
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 5.2019 In This Issue: Measles Resources - New Data Logger Installation - June ACIP Meeting Agenda - Vermont’s 2019 Childhood Immunization Champion - Primary Care Practices Recognized for High Immunization Rates - 2018-19 School and Childcare Immunization Coverage Data	05/22/2019	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 6.2019 New Data Logger Installation Under Way – Vaccine Brand Choice Survey – Good-Bye Nazly – Measles: Health Department Web Page for Providers - June ACIP Meeting Agenda – 2019 Pink Book Webinar Series – Off to College Immunized – Hepatitis A Outbreak Prevention in the Region, Vermont, and Your Office	06/13/2019	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 7.2019 Reminder to Return Expired Flu Vaccine - Vaccine Brand Choice Survey - Supply Update: Shingrix - Nominations Open for 2019 HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention Champion - ACIP June 2019 Meeting Recap -Webinar: NFID ACIP Summary - What the Measles Epidemic Really Says about America - Updated Meningococcal Q&A - Video: The Life Saving Hepatitis B Birth Dose	07/23/2019	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 8.2019 2019-2020 State Supplied Influenza Vaccine Bulletin - Influenza Vaccines for Adults - School Clinics – Administration - Reminder: Audit Your Nodes! - Become a Sentinel Provider - Flu Activity Weekly Reports - Updated VIS List - HPV vaccine for use in adults 27-45 - Ask the Experts - Why get a Flu Shot? - Successful Strategies for Running a Flu Clinic - FAQ: Egg Allergy - Vaccinating Pregnant Women - Influenza in Older Adults	08/29/2019	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 10.2019 Introducing Abby Parker - VFC and VFA Compliance Visits-Immunization Quality Improvement replaces AFIX - Flu Vaccine Ordering Changes-Vaccine Brand Choice Implementation-Teen Immunization Coverage Rates-Vermont's Sentinel Providers-Ask the Experts: When should we start administering flu vaccine?-Upcoming ACIP Meeting-The 16-year old Vaccination Platform - Repurposing Foam Coolers	10/16/2019	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 11.2019 IMR and VIMS Password Requests - VFC Provider Profile Survey - January 1: Discontinue use of paper temperature logs - Flu Prevention in the North Country - Hepatitis A Response and Prevention - ACIP Vote: Td and Tdap - Ask the Experts: Is it okay to draw up vaccines at the beginning of the shift? - Updated Vaccine Information Statements - Disability Training Survey 2019	11/21/2019	PDF
VERMONT IMMUNIZATION BULLETIN 12.2019 Staffing Changes at the Immunization Program - Save the date for the 2020 Vermont Immunization and Infectious Disease Conference! - Changes in VFC billing practices - District Office Immunization Policy Reminder - Five things to know about rotavirus vaccines - Flu vaccine is important for Vermonters with asthma - Ask the Experts: If an unvaccinated patient who has just recovered from a laboratoryconfirmed case of influenza comes to our clinic, should we vaccinate him?	12/31/2019	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 1.2020 Program Name Change - Provider Appreciation - Adult Flu Vaccine in the 2020-2021 Season - Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Outbreaks in Vermont - Flu Activity in Vermont - Article: Here’s who’s really most likely to resist vaccines	03/10/2020	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 2.2020 Staffing Changes at the Immunization Program - 2020 Vermont Immunization and Infectious Disease Conference - Interim Estimates of 2019-20 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness - HPV Vaccine Safety and HPV Vaccine Coverage in Vermont - Urgent Care and Home Health Agencies Eligible for State-supplied Vaccines - Patients worried about coronavirus? Talk to them about flu	03/10/2020	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 6.2020 Decrease in Vaccines Administered due to COVID-19 - CANCELLED: The September 28th Immunization & Infectious Disease Conference - Vaccine Inventory Adjustments - Immunization Registry Tutorial - School Immunization Rates - We want to hear from YOU - Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices	07/20/2020	PDF
VERMONT IMMUNIZATION BULLETIN 7.2020 This is the year to promote/offer flu vaccine in your community - Consider offering an off-site flu vaccine clinic for all ages - State-supplied adult flu vaccine may be administered to all adults 19 years and older - Flu vaccine ordering - Summary of the 2019-20 Flu Season - Vaccine Choice - Key Findings from the Vermont Department of Health Immunization Provider Survey conducted June 9-17, 2020 - Congratulations to the Vermont primary care practices with high immunization coverage in 2019! - “Masks on Vermont” Campaign - Vermont Immunization Rates Show Uptick in June - Hep A Update -	07/23/2020	PDF
Vermont Immunization Bulletin 10.2020 From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) Communication New this Year from the Immunization Program Supply, Ordering, and Distribution LAIV for the 2020-2021 Season Reminder, new as of last year: Injectable dose volume for children age 6 through 35 months.	10/05/2020	PDF

Vaccinate Vermont 2016-2018

Title	Date	Type
May 2017 Issue Child Care Immunization Requirements Being Met in Vermont * School Immunization Reports Show Sustained Progress in Immunizing Children * From the Registry: Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates in Vermont * VFC/VFA Annual Re-Enrollment Period: May 31 - July 1, 2017 * Vermont Health Practices Recognized for High Childhood Immunization Rates * Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage * Vaccine Ordering: VIMS Update	05/08/2017	PDF
December 2016 Issue Internet Truths and Urban Legends * Preventing Perinatal Hepatitis B Infections * UPDATE: Vaccine Management and Ordering in the Immunization Registry * Common Vaccine Scheduling Errors‐ Pediatric Hepatitis A and B * Vaccine Schedules and the Registry * Immunization Documents Translated into 7 Languages * Assessment, Feedback, Incentive and Exchange (AFIX) Recognizing Success	12/18/2016	PDF
September 2016 Issue 2016-17 Pediatric Influenza Bulletin * Flu Vaccine Administration Information * Entering Influenza Immunizations into the IMR – 2016-17 * More from the Immunization Registry * 2015 NIS-Teen Survey	09/01/2016	PDF
August 2017 Issue 2017-2018 Pediatric Influenza Bulletin - Influenza-Assessing Coverage To Improve Outreach - Vaccine Inventory Management System (VIMS) - Yellow Fever Vaccine Supply - Influenza Brand Name and Code Support	08/07/2017	PDF
December 2017 Issue Immunization and Infectious Disease Conference- Save the Date - Immunization Program Updates - NEW Herpes Zoster Vaccine - Shingrix ™ in your EHR - National Hepatitis A Outbreaks - NIS Immunization Survey - Flu Surveillance - Flu on Facebook	04/25/2018	PDF
APRIL 2018 ISSUE Printable version of Vaccinate Vermont April 2018 Issue.	04/26/2018	PDF
August 2018 Issue Complete printable version of August 2018 Vaccinate Vermont Issue.	09/10/2018	PDF
COMPLETE PRINTABLE DECEMBER 2018 ISSUE COMPLETE PRINTABLE DECEMBER 2018 ISSUE	01/11/2019	PDF

In This Section

Vermont Child Vaccine Program / Vermont Adult Vaccine Program

Vermont is a universal state, where the state Immunization Program purchases vaccines from the CDC federal contract at no cost to providers, for use in all children and adults.

Vaccine Ordering

This page serves as a resource for provider offices enrolled in Vermont Child Vaccine Program (VCVP) and Vermont Adult Vaccine Program (VAVP).

Vaccine Storage and Handling

Failure to store and handle vaccines properly can reduce vaccine potency, resulting in inadequate immune responses in patients and poor protection against disease.

IQI - Immunization Quality Improvement for providers

Perinatal Hepatitis B

The Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program works to identify the hepatitis B status of pregnant women to prevent transmission of hepatitis B infection to infants.

Vaccine Financing

Vermont is a universal vaccine state, providing vaccines to enrolled providers at no cost for use with all patients, regardless of insurance status.

Resources

The following resources provide comprehensive information on immunizations:

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