Improving Immunization Rates for Adolescents Project Phase 3

Four AAP chapters involved in Phase 1 or Phase 2 were selected to test innovative strategies to increase adolescent immunization rates. This work will continue through summer 2023. Diverse strategies being tested include state level quality improvement collaboratives, partnerships with state association of school health nurses, Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, social media campaigns, and the development of immunization podcasts for parents.

Phase 3 AAP Chapter Partners

Arizona AAP Chapter Project Leader: Sean Elliott, MD, FAAP
Maryland AAP Chapter Project Leader: Rebecca Carter, MD, FAAP
Ohio AAP Chapter Project Co-Leaders: Kate Krueck, MD, FAAP and David Karas, MD
Oklahoma AAP Chapter Project Co-Leaders: Catherine Mims, MD, FAAP and Marny Dunlap MD, FAAP

Phase 2 AAP Chapter Partners

Georgia AAP Chapter Leader:
Kansas-Missouri AAP Chapter Co-Leaders
Maryland AAP Chapter Project Leader: Rebecca Carter, MD, FAAP
Oklahoma AAP Chapter Project Co-Leaders: Catherine Mims, MD, FAAP and Marny Dunlap MD, FAAP

Phase 1 AAP Chapter Partners

Arizona AAP Chapter Project Leader: John Pope, MD, MPH, FAAP
Ohio AAP Chapter Project Co-Leaders: Kate Krueck, MD, FAAP and David Karas, MD
North Carolina AAP Chapter Project Leader: Preeti Matkins, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania AAP Chapter Project Leader: Renée M. Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP
Utah AAP Chapter Project Leader: William Cosgrove, MD, FAAP

Resources:

• Quality Networks Change Packages
• Adolescent Immunization Change Package 

To learn more about this project, please contact us.