Bridging federal and state immunization issues
About
The ASTHO Immunization Project functions as a liaison between the states and the federal government, ensuring that state perspectives are recognized in the implementation of federal policy and programs and that states are informed about national policy initiatives, programs, and other activities.
Adult Immunization
Each year, 46,000 to 48,000 adults die from vaccine preventable diseases in the United States. Immunizing adults prevents illness and death from diseases such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella.
Childhood Immunization
Most childhood vaccines are administered before the age of two. In most states, entry requirements for school or day care help ensure that children are fully immunized before attending school.
Immunization Legislation Tracking
ASTHO tracks state and federal immunization legislation. This project provides links to government websites and full texts of bills.
State and Federal Immunization Legislation Tracking
State Immunization Websites (external site)
Vaccine Safety
Pediatrics study on ethylmercury in children (external site)
Public Engagement Project on Vaccine Safety (external site)
Timeline: Thimerosal in Vaccines (1999-2008) (pdf)
Vaccine Safety Links
Other Immunization Issues
HPV Vaccine
Pandemic Influenza Planning
Seasonal Influenza
Smallpox
Vaccine Delays & Shortages (external site)
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Staff
Anna DeBlois Buchanan, MPH, Senior Director, Immunization and Infectious Disease Policy
Kathy Talkington, MPAff, Director, Immunization