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Seven States Reach 50 Million Online Vaccinations
Seven states have leveraged and combined resources to help reach a significant pubic health milestone. The states of Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming combined have contributed over 50 million registered vaccinations. The 50 millionth vaccination was entered during the second week of March 2004.
Immunization registries are an important means toward increasing and sustaining high vaccination coverage, while at the same time being prepared for current public health issues. These registries enable state and community public health agencies and healthcare providers the ability to have a consistent method for accurately assessing the immunization status of their population.
The 50 millionth registered vaccination marks a significant accomplishment in the public health advancement of our nation and brings the United States one step closer to achieving the Healthy People 2010 national health objective. Healthy People 2010 is a nationwide goal to have 95% of children of ages 6 and under immunized and registered by the year 2010.
Source: Melissa Chambers, STC