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Special Immunization Projects

Immunization Special Projects

1. OB PROJECT:
30 providers of obstetrical care across Nevada are offering no-cost influenza and Tdap vaccines to pregnant women as recommended by ACIP.

2. Tdap FOR COCOONING:
All hospitals in Nevada with a Labor and Delivery Unit are participating in the Cocooning Program to immunize the parents or 2 family members of every newborn delivered to prevent infecting the infant with pertussis, flu and RSV. This is a first in the United States and another reason Nevada is becoming a leader in vaccinations in this country. Click this link to learn more about the Cocooning Program.

Protect and Immunize Nevada's Newborns (PINN) Packet Project

The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH), Nevada State Immunization Program (NISP) have revised and renamed the PINK Packet. The new name is PINN (Protect and Immunize Nevada's Newborns). They physical packet has a collection of information and resources covering a range of topics, including immunizations, childcare, safety, and more. It was crafted with the goal of helping Nevadans to make infomed decisions that promote the health of all families. The packet is for parents and caregivers of newborns.

Prenatal Tdap Report

Prenatal vaccination during pregnancy is an important part of maternity care, but maternal immunization rates across the country continue to be below national benchmarks1. There is currently a gap in the analysis concerning specific prenatal Tdap vaccination rates amongst pregnant people in Nevada. This report serves to spotlight potential disparities, both in terms of geography and demographics, and offers a comprehensive assessment of Nevada's prenatal Tdap vaccination rates with national averages.

This report, written by the Nevada Department of Behavioral Health’s (DPBH) Nevada State Immunization Program (NSIP), is intended to help both internal and external immunization partners better understand the current prenatal Tdap immunization landscape in Nevada. The report also serves as a guide for decision-making and strategic planning to improve prenatal vaccination rates and vaccine equity and ultimately help provide the opportunity for all Nevadans to live in optimal health and well-being.

 Click here for the 2022 report.