Immunize LA Kids
A Good Idea
Description
The goal of Immunize LA Kids is to improve immunization rates among low-income Latino and African American children living in Los Angeles, California.
Immunize LA Kids focuses on creating culturally relevant interventions that address local barriers to immunization. An Immunization Practices Enhancement Team works to strengthen pediatric immunization practices in private physicians' offices, and community health promoters conduct outreach and education with parents and guardians of children. In addition, Immunize LA Kids participates in health fairs where they provide free immunizations and referrals to other health-related services, distribute culturally appropriate immunization materials, and conduct various media campaigns.
Immunize LA Kids focuses on creating culturally relevant interventions that address local barriers to immunization. An Immunization Practices Enhancement Team works to strengthen pediatric immunization practices in private physicians' offices, and community health promoters conduct outreach and education with parents and guardians of children. In addition, Immunize LA Kids participates in health fairs where they provide free immunizations and referrals to other health-related services, distribute culturally appropriate immunization materials, and conduct various media campaigns.
Goal / Mission
The goal of Immunize LA Kids is to improve immunization rates among children.
Results / Accomplishments
In April 2007, Immunize LA Kids participated in a health fair where they provided free immunizations and other health-related services to nearly 100 families. Also, in August 2007, Immunize LA Kids participated in another health fair where they provided free immunizations to many of the 850 attendees.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Primary Contact
Topics
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Organization(s)
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Date of implementation
1999
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Target Audience
Children, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities