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Setting the Course A Strategic Vision for Immunization: Part 2: Summary of the Austin Workshop (2002) / Chapter Skim
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CDC Strategies for Immunization Finance
Pages 35-37

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... Another priority is more and better use of purchasing specifications for publicly and privately financed health care services to help ensure that appropriate immunization coverage is available and that immunization services meet desired performance standards. Adoption of first-dollar coverage laws by additional states 35
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... Health care providers could provide immunizations against influenza to young children through their usual primary care services, but reaching high-risk adolescents would be more challenging. For them, it might be necessary to offer immunization services at sites such as sexually transmitted disease clinics or jails.
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... In addition, CDC will give more attention to vaccine distribution and allocation to help ensure that states have equitable access to vaccines in short supply and that vaccines are targeted to recipients with the greatest need. Discussions with the states regarding a formula for allocation of Section 317 program funds are another component of CDC's efforts to manage immunization resources effectively.
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