Influenza and Beyond: Responding to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Program Notes

Racial & Ethnic Adult Disparities in Immunization Initiative (READII)

READII Project
  • 2002 HHS/CDC initiative in collaboration with CMS, HRSA, AoA & AHRQ
  • Increase vaccination rates among Hispanic- Americans & African Americans
  • Chicago, Milwaukee, Rochester, San Antonio and 19 counties in Mississippi
READII Objectives
  • Mobilize community organizations
  • Motivate Healthcare professionals
  • Increase awareness of vaccine benefits
  • Get more minority seniors immunized.
Strategies to Improve Vaccination Rates
  • Increase demand
  • Patient reminders
  • Multifaceted program including education
  • Regulation
  • Enhance access
  • Reduce cost
  • Walk-in clinics
  • Address provider barriers
  • Reminder/feedback
  • Standing orders and policies