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Assessment, Feedback, Incentive, and Exchange of Information (AFIX) AFIX is a quality improvement strategy to raise immunization coverage levels and improve standards of practices at the provider level.

Clinic Assessment Software Application (CASA) The Comprehensive Clinic Assessment Software Application (CoCASA) is a tool for assessing immunization practices within a clinic, private practice, or any other environment where immunizations are provided. This software is designed to be used in conjunction with the AFIX strategy.

Emergency Preparedness and Response This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.

Human Papillomavirus Virus (HPV) Official HPV and HPV vaccine information from the CDC's Division of STD Prevention.

Immunization Information Systems (IIS) IIS or immunization registries help providers and families by consolidating immunization information into one reliable source.

Immunization Safety Office CDC's Immunization Safety Office identifies possible vaccine side effects and conducts studies to determine whether a health problem is caused by a specific vaccine.

Influenza Official influenza disease, vaccine, and activity information from NCIRD.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data in the weekly MMWR are based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. The MMWR weekly contains data on specific diseases as reported by state and territorial health departments, including reports on vaccine-preventable diseases. Also included are reports on topics of international interest and notices of events of interest to the public health community. ACIP recommendations, as well as the child and adult immunization schedules, are published in the MMWR Recommendations and Reports.

National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention NCHHSTP works to prevent and control HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB.

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases NCIRD (established spring 2007) replaces the name National Immunization Program (NIP). NCIRD is an interdisciplinary immunization program that brings together vaccine-preventable disease science and research with immunization program activities.

National Immunization Information Hotline Website TTY capabilities for deaf and hard of hearing callers; the TTY staff is trained in English, Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL).

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services.

National Vaccine Program Office NVPO is designated to provide leadership and coordination among Federal agencies, as they work together to carry out the goals of the National Vaccine Plan.

Public Health Training Network PHTN is a distance learning network of people and resources that takes training and information to the learner. PHTN uses a variety of instructional media ranging from print-based to videotape and multimedia to meet the training and information needs of the health workforce nationwide.

Spanish-language version of CDC Immunization Spanish-language version of general information on immunization/CDC en Español Inmunización.

Travelers' Health The purpose of the CDC Travelers' Health website is to provide information, based on scientific studies, disease surveillance, and best practices, to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.

Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program The VFC program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. Documents for providers include: Frequently Asked VFC Questions and answers document, VFC Operations Guide, Vaccine Administration Fees, and the CDC Vaccine Price List.

Viral Hepatitis The Division of Viral Hepatitis is the Public Health Service component that provides the scientific and programmatic foundation for the prevention, control, and elimination of hepatitis virus infections in the United States, and assists the international public health community in these activities.

Viral Hepatitis (Spanish) Spanish-language version of viral hepatitis website.

This page was reviewed on January 24, 2008