High Expectations: Standards and Guidelines for Immunization Delivery

Abstract

Credit

This lesson if good for 0.2 CE units, with a passing grade of 70%.

Objectives

After completing this continuing education article, the pharmacist will be able to:

1. Name sources of professional standards for immunization delivery.

2. Describe specific standards related to vaccine administration, record-keeping, and public education.

3. Describe how vaccination standards can be applied to a clinical practice site.

Keywords

vaccines guidelines standards immunization

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