The EPIC® Immunization Program focuses on the epidemiology and prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases through proper scheduling and administration of vaccines across the lifespan. EPIC provides the most current ACIP recommendations for all vaccines and discusses the childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization schedules in detail. Other topics include proper administration, documentation, missed opportunities, school requirements and forms, Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, vaccine safety, communicating risks, strategies to increase rates, storage and handling and more.
- Understand vaccine impact on disease prevention
- Review current CDC storage/handling guidelines
- Identify reliable immunization resources
