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Remember that Vaccines for Children providers are required to maintain paper temperature logs and electronic files from the Kansas Immunization Program supplied digital data logger.
Paper temperature logs and electronic files (both .txt and .pdf) from the DDL downloads must be kept on file for a minimum of 3 years and be available upon request.
The certificate of calibration for the digital data logger should also be kept on file and be available upon request.
For more information on temperature documentation.
As a Vaccines for Children provider, changes in key clinic staff or if your clinic is closing or merging with another facility must be shared with us.
These requirements can be found on page six of the Vaccines for Children Policy and Procedure Manual.
The updated version is printable and fillable and currently available in English. It reflects the newest immunizations and the latest changes to the schedule.
Vaccine inventory management done correctly is critical and essential for appropriate vaccine ordering and stock rotation. This ensures your facility has the vaccines your patients need.
Read Part One Maintaing the Cold Chain.
Staff serving in the Vaccines for Children coordinator roles (primary, back-up and secondary contacts) are required to complete
- You Call the Shots Vaccines for Children Program
- You Call the Shots Vaccine Storage and Handling
CDC training modules no later than March 31, 2024.
Completion certificates must be uploaded into KSWebIZ. We are encouraging anyone who receives vaccine shipments or administers vaccines to take the courses as well.
If you need assistance with uploading the completion certificates, contact the KSWebIZ Help Desk at 877-296-0464.
The Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet) sites monitor patients for influenza-like illness (ILI). During the week ending Jan 27, ILINet sites reported that 2.3% of visits were due to ILI. Syndromic surveillance indicated that 3.9% of emergency department visits in Kansas were due to ILI.
At the same time, the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories reported two positive influenza A/H3 and three positive A (not subtyped) specimens.
Outbreaks of any disease are reportable and should be reported to the Epidemiology Hotline at
(877) 427-7317. Stay updated on influenza activity on our dashboard.
Hepatitis A – SHAWNEE COUNTY: The Shawnee County Health Department and us identified a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A that began in July 2022. As of February 2, 2024, 100 cases have been linked to this outbreak with cases from Shawnee, Jefferson, Jackson, Osage and Douglas counties. Most cases are among people who use drugs (injection and non-injection) and some report experiencing unstable housing or being unhoused. Other cases have been reported among participants of an adult daycare center as well as a long-term care facility. Some of the most recent cases have been among patients who report no risk factors. The last onset of illness was January 20, 2024. Vaccination and testing efforts are underway at various locations that serve high risk persons.
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This edition of TB Tid-Bits is focused on priority activity number three: Using targeted strategies to identify and treat persons with latent TB infection (LTBI) at risk for developing TB disease.
Questions about anything in this issue contact your Regional Immunization Nurse or the Nurse on-call at 877-296-0464.
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