Pertussis (whooping cough) is the only disease on the rise that can be prevented through vaccination. Adolescents and adults account for half the reported cases of pertussis. They are often the ones to spread the disease to young infants. Learn more.
The following materials have been developed by and/or in partnership with the IACW.
Pocket-sized laminated schedules available free to providers in Washington state. Download the schedule, or to order laminated copies, contact debbien@withinreachwa.org.
Newly revised for 2009! Significant changes have been made to the sixth edition including; additional information on vaccine safety, current updated statistics, and questions about delaying immunizations.
First developed in 1996 in response to requests by parents, health care professionals, school nurses, child care providers and others, this 54-page booklet provides parents with accurate information about immunizations and the diseases they prevent, benefits and risks and vaccine safety and effectiveness.
To order copies of this FREE resource visit the Washington State Department of Printing or call the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588.
It is also available online here.
A provider resource. Download the counter card or to order copies, contact ginnyh@withinreachwa.org.
A Toolkit containing materials and strategies to assist healthcare organizations across the state to provide their employees with timely influenza vaccinations.
A Toolkit containing resources and promotional materials for employers to help organize and promote a workplace flu vaccination day.
Materials for providers and patient education on preventing pneumococcal disease are available. Download materials, or to order copies, contact ginnyh@withinreachwa.org
