Immunization Disparity Resources

 

Print Materials & Websites 

CDC's Pre-teen Vaccine Campaign  (Target Audiences: African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic pre-teens)
Hispanic Audience 
American Indian/Alaska Native Audience  
Vietnamese Audience 
Korean Audience  

Immunization Information for Specific Groups: Racial and Ethnic Populations  (CDC)
Immunization Disparities Webpage (IAC) 

• Print Materials 
• Vaccine-Related Journal Articles 

National 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)  covers pneumococcal, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, shingles, hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. 

• Adult Vaccination Coverage Levels   

The National Immunization Survey (NIS) is a list-assisted random-digit-dialing telephone survey followed by a mailed survey to children's immunization providers that began data collection in April 1994 to monitor childhood immunization coverage for children 19-35 months of age. 

• Childhood Vaccination Coverage Levels (NIS) 

CDC also measures immunization coverage levels for adolescents 13-17 years of age.  The annual  NIS-Teen survey assesses coverage for routinely recommended adolescent vaccines including: tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, meningococcal, and human papillomavirus (HPV) as well as coverage for childhood vaccines including: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B. 

• Adolescent Vaccination Coverage Levels (NIS-Teen)
• Other Sources of Adolescent Data 

Office of Minority Health (OMH) - Immunizations Data/Statistics 

Michigan  

The  Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS)   is a statewide telephone survey of Michigan residents, aged 18 years and older and is the only source of state-specific, population-based estimates of the prevalence of various behaviors, medical conditions, and preventive health care practices among Michigan adults.  

• Michigan BRFS Tables by Race / Ethnicity 

The  Michigan Critical Health Indicators   report describes Michigan's health and well-being and establishes a method for monitoring improvement.  The report is organized by 17 specific health topics, and their 42 related measures or indicators.  These indicators directly or indirectly measure the health and health behaviors of Michigan residents.  The report examines each indicator, providing 10 years of data when available. 

Immunization Disparities Workgroup Handouts

• New! Immunization Disparities Focus on Adult Immunizations (Sept 2012)
• Immunization Disparities Focus on Influenza (Sept 2011)
• Immunization Disparities Focus on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (Sept 2011)
• Monthly Influenza Posters - Spanish

Region-specific and local health department-specific   prevalence rates of health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and chronic conditions are computed using a five year combined Michigan BRFS dataset that maximizes the available sample size. Estimates are reported for geographic subgroups with a sample size of at least 50 respondents.  

The  Selected Metropolitan/Micropolitan Area Risk Trends (SMART)   project uses the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to analyze the data of selected metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas (MMSAs) with 500 or more respondents. BRFSS data can be used to identify emerging health problems, establish and track health objectives, and develop and evaluate public health policies and programs. 

• Local Area Quick-View Charts   show state, MMSA, and county data for a limited set of health risk factors, including smoking, obesity, flu vaccination, and diabetes.