News From Terre Haute, Indiana

Health & Fitness

Discussion

Welcome to our online comments feature. We welcome your thoughts and your opinions, including unpopular ones. We ask only that you keep the conversation civil and clean. We reserve the right to remove comments that are obscene, racist or abusive and statements that are false or unverifiable as well as posts that are attacking other users. Repeat offenders will be blocked. You may flag objectionable comments for review by a moderator.
comments powered by Disqus
August 1, 2012

Net access to immunization records available

---- Special to the Tribune-Star



State and federal officials recently announced the unveiling of “MyVaxIndiana,” the new groundbreaking online tool from the Indiana State Department of Health that provides Hoosiers direct access to their immunization records from any computer.

“Our goal is to further improve immunization rates of Hoosiers by providing parents and patients ready online access to their own vaccine records, 24/7,” said Gregory Larkin, state health commissioner.

An individual may access an immunization record on the secure website by entering the date of birth and a personal identification number which must be requested from their Healthcare provider or local health department in advance. Immunization history, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ACIP Immunization Schedule, can then be viewed, with the option to download, print or fax the record.

All MyVaxIndiana records appear as they are maintained in the Indiana Children and Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program. MyVaxIndiana complements CHIRP, which is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 4 million Hoosiers have “active” records in CHIRP, which is defined as having two or more vaccines entered.

MyVaxIndiana was created by the Indiana State Department of Health through a technology grant from the Office of the National Coordinator in response to the ONC Consumer Innovation challenge to provide consumer’s access to their health information.

The goals of the new MyVaxIndiana tool are to improve state immunization rates, to empower Hoosiers to become partners in managing their Healthcare, and to reduce the burden of office visits.

Indiana has recently seen an increase in adolescent immunization rates because of increased immunization requirements, interagency partnerships and dedicated state funding over the past school year. According to the most recent CDC National Immunization Survey for Teens, teen immunization rates in Indiana have increased by 60 to 70 percent in some cases from 2009 to 2010.

However, outbreaks in the state such as the three outbreaks of measles that have occurred over the past two years emphasize the need for further improvement in immunization rates.

For more information about MyVaxIndiana, visit www.MyVaxIndiana.in.gov or the Indiana State Department of Health’s website at www.StateHealth.in.gov.

Text Only | Photo Reprints
Health & Fitness
Latest News
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
TribStar.com Poll
AP Video
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma Raw: Widespread Destruction in Moore, Okla. Raw: Aerials Show Path of Oklahoma Destruction Raw: Rescue Workers Search Oklahoma School Active Search for Utah Missing Mom Ends Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado Raw: Japan's WWII Atrocities Under Fire in Seoul Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims Raw: Tornado on the Ground in Oklahoma AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out Raw: Aussie Zoo Shows Off White Rhino Calf Voters Could Elect LA's First Female Mayor Huge Tornado Kills Dozens Near Oklahoma City Raw: Aftermath of Massive Tornado in Oklahoma Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado Raw: Rescuers Pull Tornado Survivors to Safety OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded Moore, Okla. City of Reunions, Tears After Storm Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting Oklahoma Gov: 'Hearts Are Broken' After Tornado
NDN Video
VIRAL: Baby makes epic soccer goal Olivia Munn Flaunts Her Bikini Bod Britney Spears Under Fire Once Again For Being A Bad Mom The Hangover Baby All Grown Up Arias Tells Jury What She'd Do if She Gets Life The all-new Xbox One RAW: Massive tornado strikes Oklahoma Nidal Hasan paid $278K while awaiting trial VIDEO: Teacher reunites mother and son after tornado levels elementary school in Oklahoma City Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble Jennifer Lawrence Gets Naked and Painted Blue as X-Men's Mystique Pickler's Dance Moves Cause A Stir Obama to tornado survivors: The country stands beside you Reporter Cries Over Devastation Sneak Peek: 'Modern Family' Says Good Bye Trailer: 'The Last Stand' Available on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, Digital Download IWitness Look at Moore, OK Tornado RAW: Moore, OK tornado touches down near school Robert Pattinson Moves Out RAW: Russian dash cam catches car 20 feet in the air
Parade
Magazine
Click HERE to read all your Parade favorites including Hollywood Wire, Celebrity interviews and photo galleries, Food recipes and cooking tips, Games and lots more.
  • -

     

    March 12, 2010

activity
Real Estate News