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Vermont Medicaid/CHIP (CCS-19)

CIS-Flu: Childhood Immunization Status (CCS-19)

Current Value

48.2%

2019

Definition

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Notes on Methodology

  • The annual reported rate captures activity during the previous calendar year. 
  • This is a Healthcare Effectiveness & Data Information Set (HEDIS) administrative measure.
  • The DVHA Data Unit uses HEDIS specifications and cross-tabulates administrative claims data with the Vermont Department of Health's Immunization Registry.
  • As of 2014, DVHA’s rates only include only Medicaid Primary beneficiaries in HEDIS administrative measures.
  • The target trend line is the 50th percentile national benchmark for Medicaid programs.  

Story Behind the Curve

This measure assesses the percentage of children who became 2 years old during the measurement year and who had received two influenza (flu) vaccines on or before 2 years of age.

This measure follows the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines for immunizations.

A basic method for prevention of illness is immunization. Childhood immunizations help prevent serious illnesses such as polio, tetanus, and hepatitis. Vaccines are a proven way to help a child stay healthy and avoid the potentially harmful effects of childhood diseases like the mumps and measles. Even preventing "mild" diseases saves hundreds of lost school days and work days, and millions of dollars.

Last updated:  February 2020

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