The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Immunization Branch, recently updated its award-winning training video, "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults." The 25-minute program can be used to train new employees and to refresh the skills of experienced staff. The video demonstrates the skills and techniques needed to administer vaccines to patients of all ages. It includes instruction on the following:

• Selecting, preparing, and administering injectable, oral, and nasal vaccines
• Documenting immunizations
• Making patients comfortable and educating them
• Facilitating staff and patient communication

Prices start at $17 each for 1-9 copies and are greatly reduced for large orders, dropping to $4.25 each for 1,000-1,500 copies.

To learn more about the DVD, and find out how to order it, go to: http://www.immunize.org/shop/toolkit_iztechdvd.asp

For quotes on larger quantities, call (651) 647-9009 or email admininfo@immunize.org

The Immunization Action Coalition is the only nationwide vendor of this new DVD.

Note for healthcare settings located in California: Contact your local health department immunization program for a free copy.

Private practices, public clinics, corporations, and health departments find IAC's immunization products to be invaluable for efficient vaccine delivery and effective patient education. Making purchases in September is a smart move for two reasons--(1) it lets you stock upon products that will see you through the 2010-11 influenza vaccination season and (2) if your fiscal year end is September 30, it ensures that you place an order before your fiscal year-end dollars run out. If you can make major or bulk purchases, please do--and receive quantity discounts.

If you're familiar with IAC's top-quality products, you can start shopping by going to our "Shop IAC" web page now: http://www.immunize.org/shop

IAC'S IMMUNIZATION PRODUCTS
Just click on the links to any of the four IAC immunization products listed below to read a complete description of a product, see an image of it, and find out how to order it. For quotes on larger quantities or customizing, call (651) 647-9009 or email admininfo@immunize.org


1. NEW DVD--IMMUNIZATION TECHNIQUES: BEST PRACTICES FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND ADULTS
Demonstrates recommended techniques for administering injectable, nasal, and oral vaccines to people of all ages--make sure your staff is well trained

• Available in DVD format
  http://www.immunize.org/shop/toolkit_iztechdvd.asp

2. IMMUNIZATION RECORD CARDS
Wallet-size cards to give to your patients; sold in boxes of 250

• Child and Teen Immunization Record Cards
  http://www.immunize.org/shop/recordcard_child.asp
   
• Adult Immunization Record Cards
  http://www.immunize.org/shop/recordcard_adult.asp
   
• Lifetime Immunization Record Cards
  http://www.immunize.org/shop/recordcard_life.asp

NOTE: To order a free sample pack of immunization record cards, email admininfo@immunize.org

3. PADDED SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRES FOR VACCINE CONTRAINDICATIONS
In pads of 100 sheets; English on one side, Spanish on the other

• Child and Teen Immunization Screening Questionnaire
  http://www.immunize.org/shop/pad_sqchild.asp
   
• Adult Immunization Screening Questionnaire
  http://www.immunize.org/shop/pad_sqadult.asp

4. LAMINATED VERSIONS OF THE 2010 U.S. CHILD/TEEN AND ADULT IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES
Covered with a tough, washable coating; each schedule includes IAC's table of contraindications and precautions to help you determine the safety of vaccinating patients of any age

• Child and Adolescent Laminated Immunization Schedules (0-18 years)
  http://www.immunize.org/shop/schedule_child.asp
   
• Adult Laminated Immunization Schedules
  http://www.immunize.org/shop/schedule_adult.asp

Be sure to visit SHOP IAC often at http://www.immunize.org/shop