 Mission: Promote, protect, and improve the health of all people in Florida. Vision: A healthier future for the people of Florida. Values: Excellence, Commitment to Service, Accountability, Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork. There are four main sections of the Bureau:
Enhancing immunization services, decreasing missed opportunities to vaccinate, and improving linkages with other public health programs, such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC), have resulted in a significant decrease in the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases in Florida. More about the Bureau of Immunization Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. For questions, please email the bureau at
Immunization@doh.state.fl.us New 2009-2010 School Immunization Requirements Flyer AvailableThe Bureau of Immunization is pleased to announce a flyer highlighting changes to compulsory vaccinations for the 2009-2010 school year. (School Immunization Requirements) Gold and Silver Awards Given To Vaccines for Children Program ProvidersCongratulations to our public and private providers in their achievements of having their Vaccines for Children (VFC) patients fully immunized. Gold certificates are awarded to providers who achieve 95-100% coverage level; silver certificates to providers with 90-94% coverage level. Congratulations on a job well done! (Provider Awards) Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Type B Disease in Young Children and Importance for All Young Children to Receive Three-Dose Primary Series with Available Hib-Containing VaccineMarch 18, 2009 -- The information below regarding the Haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib) vaccine shortage was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Advisory via the Health Alert Network. (Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Type B) VFC Resolution No. 02/09-1: Vaccines to Prevent Pneumococcal DiseaseMarch 13, 2009 -- Resolution No. 02/09-1: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: Vaccines for Children Program Vaccines to Prevent Pneumococcal Disease. (VFC Resolution No. 02/09-1) Cancellation of 2009 Bureau of Immunization Summit - Immunizations Across the Lifespan!In consideration of the state’s current economic and fiscal status, the Bureau of Immunization regrets to inform you that it has become necessary to cancel this year’s upcoming Immunization Summit: Immunizations Across the Lifespan. (Immunization Summit) New Indication for Boostrix® Vaccine (Tdap) Expands Disease Protection to Individuals 10 Through 64 Years of AgeJanuary 07, 2009 -- The Bureau of Immunization wishes to make you aware that BOOSTRIX® vaccine has now been licensed for use in an expanded age group that includes adults 19 through 64 years of age. (BOOSTRIX® Vaccine) |
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