| Ranking |
Good Idea |
| Description |
Immunization rates for children in Colorado have been low based on the National Immunization Survey data. The AFSFT clinic was created to provide immunizations in a way that addresses some of the barriers that parents face in immunizing their children. The clinic is held once a month on a Saturday, to help parents who are unable to leave work during the week. The clinic is held at a fire station in the center of two zip codes that have been identified as having a high number of low-income families, and a lower up-to-date (UTD) immunization rate than the state. |
| Goal / Mission |
The primary goal of this clinic is to make immunizations more available to parents in an area where children have been identified as lacking needed immunizations. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
The clinic is held one Saturday per month, and during 2003 it served 934 children. This clinic makes immunizations accessible for families with poor access to transportation, and those who are uncomfortable in a more traditional health care setting. |
| Categories |
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Health / Children's Health
Health / Medicine, Drugs, & Medical Technology
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| Organization(s) |
Tri-County Health Department |
| Source |
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) |
| Date of Publication |
2005 |
| Date of Implementation |
2003 |
| Location |
City: Aurora, CO |
| Primary Contact |
Lynn Trefren, RN, MSN, Nurse Manager
7000 E. Belleview, Suite 301
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-255-6291
ltrefren@tchd.org
http://www.tchd.org
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| For more details |
http://www.naccho.org/topics/modelpractices/dat...
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| Target Audience |
Children |
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