Immunization Systems and Public Health Preparedness
Journal Articles
Chamberlain AT, Seib K, Ault KA, Orenstein WA, Frew PM, Malik F, Cortés M, Cota P, Whitney EAS, Flowers, LC, Berkelman RL, Omer SB. Factors Associated with Intention to Receive Influenza and Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccines during Pregnancy: A Focus on Vaccine Hesitancy and Perceptions of Disease Severity and Vaccine Safety. PloS Currents: Outbreaks. February 2015. doi: 10.1371/currents.outbreaks.d37b61bceebae5a7a06d40a301cfa819
Seib K, Chamberlain A, Wells K, Curran K, Whitney EAS, Orenstein WA, Hinman AR, Omer SB. Challenges and Changes: Immunization Program Managers Share Perspectives in a 2012 National Survey about the U.S. Immunization System since the H1N1 Pandemic Response. Human Vaccines and Immunotherapuetics. October 2014; 10 (10), 2915-2921.
Moriarty LF, Omer SB, Seib K, Chamberlain AT, Wells K, Whitney E, Berkelman R, Bednarczyk RA. Changes in immunization program managers’ perceptions of programs’ functional capabilities during and after vaccine shortages and the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Public Health Reports. 2014;129 Suppl 4:42-48. Immunization Systems and Public Health Preparedness
Van Otterloo J, Seib K, Ault KA, Omer SB. Women’s health providers as vaccine providers in public health emergencies. J Reprod Med. 2014 Jul-Aug;59(7-8):401-8.
Lee A, Berendes D, Seib K, Whitney E, Chavez S, Meyer PL, Berkelman R, Omer SB, Spaulding A. Spaulding. Distribution of A(H1N1)pdm09 Influenza Vaccine: Need for Greater Consideration of Smaller Jails. J Correct Health Care 2014 20: 228 DOI: 0.1177/1078345814532223 DOI: 10.1177/1078345814532223
Curran EA, Seib K, Wells K, Hannan C, Bednarczyk RA, Davis R, Hinman AR, Omer SB. A National Survey of Immunization Programs Regarding Immunization Information Systems Data Sharing and Use. J Public Health Manag Pract 2013; 27 December 2013.
Silvaggio JL, Van Otterloo J, Curran EA, Whitney EA, Weiss PS, Seib K, Omer SB. Vaccine Providers’ Perspectives on Impact, Challenges, and Response During the California 2010 Pertussis Outbreak. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2014; 10:27 – 26; PMID: 24045304; http://dx.doi.org/10.4161/hv.26438
Seib K, Gleason C, Richards J, Chamberlain A, Andrews T, Watson L, Whitney E, Hinman A, Omer SB. Partners in Immunization: 2010 Survey Examining Provider Differences among H1N1 Vaccine Providers in Washington State. Public Health Reports. 2013 May-Jun;128(3):198-211
Frew PM, Hixson B, Kulb C, del Rio C, Esteves-Jaramillo A, Omer SA. Factors Related to Seasonal and Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccination among Minority Communities in Atlanta. Vaccine 2012 Jun 13;30(28):4200-8. Epub 2012 Apr 23.
Seib K, Barnett D, Weiss P, Omer SB. Vaccine-related standard of care and willingness to respond to public health emergencies: a cross-sectional survey of California vaccine providers. Vaccine. Volume 31, Issue 1, 17 December 2012, Pages 196-201
Chamberlain AT, Wells K, Seib K, Kudis A, Hannan C, Orenstein WA, Whitney EAS, Hinman AR, Buehler JW, Omer SB, Berkelman RL. Lessons Learned from the 2007 – 2009 Hib Vaccine Shortage: Implications for Future Vaccine Shortages and Public Health Preparedness. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. J Public Health Management Practice, 2012, 18(3), E9–E16.
Chamberlain AT, Seib KG, Wells K, Hannan C, Orenstein WO, Whitney EAS, Hinman AR, Berkelman RL, Omer SO. Perspectives of Immunization Program Managers on 2009 – 2010 H1N1 Vaccination in the United States: A National Survey. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science. 2012. 10 (1)
Link Gelles R, Chamberlain AT, Schulkin J, Kevin Ault K, Whitney EAS, Seib KG, Omer SB. Missed opportunities: filling the gap in immunization knowledge and perceptions in the obstetric setting. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2011 Dec 24.
Lee AS, Berendes DM, Seib KG, Whitney EAS, Berkelman RL, Omer SB, Spaulding AC. Receipt of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine by Correctional Facilities in the United States, 2009-2010. Morbidity Mortality Weekly Report. January 6, 2012, 60(51);1737-1740 Erratum
Van Otterloo J, Richards JL, Seib K, Weiss P, Omer SB. Gift Card Incentives and Non-Response Bias in a Survey of Vaccine Providers: The Role of Geographic and Demographic Factors. PLoS ONE 6(11): e28108. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0028108
Lagasse´ LP, Rimal RN, Smith KC, Storey JD, Rhoades E, Barnett DJ, Omer SB, Links J. (2011) How Accessible Was Information about H1N1 Flu? Literacy Assessments of CDC Guidance Documents for Different Audiences. PLoS ONE 6(10): e23583. doi:10.1371/journal
Presentations
Chamberlain A, Seib K, Ault KA, Orenstein WA, Frew, PM, Malik F, Cortes M, Whitney EAS, Flowers L, Berkelman RL, Omer SB. Antenatal Influenza and Tdap Vaccination: Factors Associated with Intention to Vaccinate Prior to Delivery. 2014 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Annual Conference on Vaccine Research, April 30, 2014, Bethesda, MD. Oral presentation.
Omer SB, Hinman A, Seib K. Changes Since H1N1: Perspectives from Immunization Managers in a National Survey
Broadcast Date: September 25, 2013
Omer SB, Chamberlain A. Flu & Tdap vaccine promotion package in Georgia obstetric practices: MOMVAX study. Emory PERRC Advisory Board Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia, May 9, 2013
Seib K. Changes since H1N1, perspectives from Immunization Managers in our 2012 national survey. CDC NCIRD. Atlanta, Georgia. November 15, 2012
Omer, SB, Ault K. Obstetrician-Gynecologists as Vaccine Providers in Public Health Emergencies. Public Health Preparedness Summit. Atlanta, GA. March 13, 2013
South Central Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center, Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, Alabama Department of Public Health, Blumenstock J, Cordova J, Hopfensperger D, Ludwig B, Mullins A, Newlon N, Sims W. Successful Strategies for Integration of Immunization and Emergency Preparedness Programs and Practice. Satellite Conference and Live Broadcast. Tuesday April 10, 2012.
Omer SB, Heier Stamm J, Volk M, Hinman A. Immunizations and Preparedness: Geographic heterogeneity in vaccine acceptance and risk of outbreaks; Geographical vaccine distribution and equity in access; Pertussis outbreak challenges in California. Sharing Session Anaheim, CA, February 24, 2012.
Seib K, Ockers S, Allan S, Abbey R. Healthcare Providers and Public Health Preparedness in Washington and California: Communication Best Practices and Pharmacies’ role as pandemic and emergency responders, Pre-Summit Workshop. Anaheim, CA, February 21, 2012.
Omer S, Hannan C. Results from the 2010 Immunization Program Managers Survey Joint Webinar with Emory PERRC and Association of Immunization Managers. Joint Webinar with Association of Immunization Managers presented to Immunization Program Managers and Emergency Preparedness Directors from Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC January 12, 2011.
Seib, K. Washington State H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Providers and Preparedness Survey Results. Washington State Health Department Immunization and Preparedness Staff Meeting, Olympia, WA, January 18, 2011.
Seib, K. Oregon Vaccine For Children Providers 2009 Influenza Vaccine and Preparedness Survey Results. Oregon State Health Department All Hands Staff Meeting, Portland, OR. January 20, 2011.
Seib, K. Emory PERRC Immunization Systems Research Results. Oregon State Health Department Immunization Research Group, Portland, OR. January 20, 2011.
Omer S. Project Update – Immunization Systems and Public Health Preparedness. Emory PERRC Advisory Board Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia, February 14, 2011.
Omer S. “Public Health Preparedness in Non-Public Health Disasters; Using Preparedness as an Indicator for Vaccine Rates During the 2008 Haemophilus influenzae Type B Vaccine Shortage.” Public Health Preparedness Summit. Atlanta, GA, February 25, 2011.
Seib K. Social Justice and Ethical Considerations during 2009 – 2010 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Campaign: Perspectives from our Research. Public Health Preparedness Summit. Atlanta, GA, February 25, 2011.
Omer S, Seib K. Emory PERRC Immunization Systems Preliminary Research Results: Leveraging and determining best practices for the U.S. vaccine system in public health emergencies. CDC Seminar Series, Atlanta, GA, March 22, 2011.
Spaulding A. Community Health Planning – Putting Jails on the Map. American Correctional Health Services Association National Conference, Orlando, FL, April 9, 2011
Omer SB, Seib K. Washington Providers 2010 H1N1 Vaccine and Preparedness Preliminary Survey Results. Webinar presented to Washington State and Local Health Departments and Washington Providers from Atlanta, GA. April 15, 2011
Omer SB. Determining and leveraging best practices for the U.S. vaccine system in public health emergencies. Presentation to Dr. Ali Khan. Emory University. Atlanta, GA. May 19, 2011.
Seib K. Emory PERRC Overview and 2010 IPM Survey Results. South Central Public Health Partnership Executive Board Meeting. Jackson, MS. June 8, 2011.
Omer SB. Immunization Systems Project Update. Emory PERRC Advisory Board Meeting. Atlanta, GA September 9, 2011.
Omer SB. Immunization Systems Project Overview. Dean’s Advisory Council. Atlanta, GA. October 8, 2011.
Omer S, Seib K, Sweeney P, Ivy J. Utilizing Research to Inform Public Health Practice and Emergency Preparedness and Response: Managing Scarce Resources and Modeling Responses to the “What Ifs” and Unknowns of Public Health Emergencies. Public Health Preparedness Summit. Atlanta, GA, February 22-25, 2011.
Lee S, Donahue M, Berendes D, Seib K, Whitney E, Chaves S, Omer SB, Berkelman R, Spaulding A. The Perils of Overlooking Jails in Public Health Planning: Emergency Response to H1N1. Georgia Public Health Association. Atlanta, GA. April 12, 2011
Chamberlain A. Preparing for Vaccine Shortages & Pandemics: Results from IPM and VFC Provider Surveys. Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) Program Managers’ Meeting: Atlanta, Georgia, January Public Health Preparedness Summit. Atlanta, GA, January 22, 2010.
Chamberlain A. Project Update – Immunization Systems and Public Health Preparedness. Emory PERRC Advisory Board Meeting. Atlanta, GA, February 11, 2010
Omer S. Immunization Systems and Public Health Preparedness. Emory PERRC Advisory Board Meeting. Atlanta, GA, September 15, 2010
Chamberlain A. Science Support for Public Health Practice. Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Directors of Public Health Preparedness Meeting. Newport, RI, September 22, 2010
Chamberlain A. Southeastern Center for Emerging Biologic Threats (SECEBT) and Southeast Regional Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases and Biodefense (SERCEB) Meeting Panel Discussion. Atlanta, GA, January 2010.
Chamberlain A, Hinman A, Berkelman R, Kudis A. Emory/AIM ad hoc immunization project focus group meeting convening immunization program managers and emergency preparedness leads. National Immunization Conference. Atlanta, GA, April 21, 2010.
Buehler J. Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) Program Managers’ Meeting. New Orleans, LA, November 18, 2008.
Buehler J. Public Health & Healthcare Responses to Vaccine Shortages. Emory PERRC Advisory Board Meeting. Atlanta, GA, January 2009.
Buehler J. Immunization Systems and Public Health Preparedness. Emory PERRC Advisory Board Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia, September 17, 2009.
Buehler J, Chamberlain Emory/AIM Ad hoc immunization project working group meeting. National Immunization Conference. Dallas, TX, March 31, 2009.
Abstracts
Chamberlain A, Seib K, Ault K, Orenstein W, Frew PM, Whitney E, Cortes M, Flowers LC, Omer SB. Improving Antenatal Influenza and Pertussis Vaccination in the Obstetric Setting: Results from the Baseline Survey for Emory MOMVAX “P3” Randomized Controlled Trial. Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Meeting. Greensboro, Georgia, August 22-23, 2013
Seib K, Gleason C, Richards J, Chamberlain A, Andrews T, Watson L, Whitney E, Hinman A, Omer SB. Partners on Every Corner: Pharmacists Role as H1N1 Vaccine Providers, 2010 Survey in Washington State Examining Provider Differences. Poster Session, American Pharmacist Association 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition. New Orleans, LA, March 10, 2012.
Van Otterloo J, Richards JL, Seib K, Weiss P, Omer SB. Lessons from a Provider Survey in Washington State: demographic and geographic response bias in the 2010 Washington Health Care Providers and Practices H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Preparedness Survey. Poster Session Public Health Preparedness Summit. Anaheim, CA, February 21-24, 2012.
Berendes D, Spaulding A, Whitney E, Chamberlain A, Chavez S, Omer S. H1N1 Influenza in Correctional Facilities: H1N1 Influenza in Correctional Facilities: Public Health’s Role and Room for Improvement in Prisons and Jails Nationwide (An Early Perspective). Public Health Preparedness Summit. Atlanta, GA, February 22-25, 2011.
Link-Gelles R, Chamberlain A, Schulkin J, Ault K, Whitney E, Seib K, Berkelman R, Omer S. H1N1 influenza immunization practices among obstetricians in the United States, Fall 2009. Public Health Preparedness Summit. Atlanta, GA, February 22-25, 2011.
Chamberlain A, Seib K, Wells K, Hannan C, Hinman A, Whitney E, Berkelman R, Omer S. Use of Immunization Information Systems during the 2009 – 2010 Pandemic H1N1 Vaccination Campaign: A National Survey of Immunization Program Managers. National Immunization Conference. Washington DC, March 28-31
Seib K, Wells K, Chamberlain A, Hannan C, Van Otterloo J, Hinman A, Whitney E, Berkelman R, Omer S. All Hands on Deck: Collaborations between Immunization and Emergency Preparedness Programs during the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Response. National Immunization Conference. Washington DC, March 28-31
Seib K, Chamberlain A, Wells K, Hannan C, Richards J, Van Otterloo J, Hinman A, Whitney E, Berkelman R, Omer S. Part of the Plan: Use of Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Structures during the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Response. National Immunization Conference. Washington DC, March 28-31
Lee AS, Berendes D, Spaulding A, Seib K, Chung K, Chavez S, Whitney E, Meyer PL, Omer S. Emergency Preparedness Practices in U.S. Correctional Facilities during the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic. National Conference on Correctional Healthcare by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care National Conference. Las Vegas, NV, October 9-13, 2010.
Chamberlain A, Kudis A, Hannan C, Wells K, Hinman A, Whitney E, Berkelman R. Facing the Influenza Pandemic: Collaboration between Immunization and Preparedness Programs. 2010 Public Health Preparedness Summit, Atlanta, GA, February 16-19, 2010.
Chamberlain A, Kudis A, Groom H, Welch F, Hinman A, Hannan C, Wells K, Whitney E, Berkelman R. Use of Immunization Information Systems by VFC Provider Sites in Oregon and Louisiana in Planning for and Managing the 2009 – 2010 Influenza Vaccination Campaign. National Immunization Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 19-22, 2010.
Chamberlain A, Kudis A, Hinman A, Hannan C, Wells K, Whitney E, Berkelman R. Improving Communications During a Vaccine Shortage: Lessons Learned from the 2008 – 2009 Haemophilus influenza Type – B (Hib) shortage. National Immunization Conference: Atlanta, GA, April 21 2010
Kudis A, Chamberlain A, Hinman A, Hannan C, Wells K, Whitney E, Berkelman R. Functional Capabilities of Immunization Information Systems during Vaccine Shortages and Public Health Emergencies. National Immunization Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 19-22, 2010
Chamberlain A, Kudis A, Welch F, Groom H, Hinman A, Whitney E, Berkelman R. Preparing for H1N1 Vaccination in Oregon and Louisiana: Informing Practice while Advancing Immunization Systems and Public Health Preparedness Research. Public Health Systems Research Interest Group Meeting, Boston, MA, June 29-30, 2010
Tools
- 2009 IPM Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, 2009 Immunization Program Manager Survey. July 23, 2009
- 2010 IPM Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, 2010 Immunization Program Manager Survey, June 29, 2010
- 2012 IPM Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, 2012 Immunization Program Manager Survey. July 9, 2012
- Correctional Facility Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, H1N1 Survey of Healthcare Workers in Correctional Facilities, April 2010
- 2009 OBGYN Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, 2009 OB/GYN Providers H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Survey. October 21, 2009
- 2009 VFC Providers Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, 2009 VFC Providers Influenza Vaccine and Preparedness Survey, Louisiana. October 27, 2009
- 2009 VFC Providers Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, 2009 VFC Providers Influenza Vaccine and Preparedness Survey, Oregon. October 27, 2009
- 2010 H1N1 Providers Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, 2010 H1N1 Providers Vaccine and Preparedness Survey. September 23, 2010
- 2011 H1N1 Providers Survey Tool: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, 2011 H1N1 Providers Vaccine and Preparedness Survey. June 10, 2011
- 2012 MOMVAX RCT Intervention Package Materials
(Please note these materials were included in the intervention package developed for the Emory MOMVAX Study and are still under evaluation.)
Brief Reports
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Permissive State Exemption Laws Contribute to Increased Spread of Disease. May 20, 2011
Mid Project Review Research Brief for CDC. Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center (Emory PERRC) Immunization Systems and Public Health Preparedness Project: Association of Immunization Managers Develop National Policy Recommendations from Emory PERRC Research Results.
Other
This website provides educational information on vaccination during pregnancy and serves as a repository for the research products of the MOMVAX study and related research projects.
Chamberlain A, Higdon MA, Seib K, Whitney EAS. The H1N1 Response from the Perspective of State and Territorial Immunization Program Managers: Managing the Vaccination Campaign. Invited book chapter. The Public Health Response to 2009 H1N1. Oxford University Press. 2015.
Van Otterloo J. Gift Card Incentives and Non-Response Bias in a Survey of Vaccine Providers: The Role of Geographic and Demographic Factors. (Master’s thesis) Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. Atlanta, GA. May 2012
Van Otterloo J, Seib K, Omer SB, Issue Brief: Study Protocol for Surveying Vaccine Providers- Achieving a High Response Rate Using Gift Card Incentives. January 1, 2013
Ockers S. Communication Preferences of Health Care Providers during an Emergency: Data from four state surveys conducted before and after the H1N1 influenza mass vaccine distribution. (Master’s thesis – joint program MPH/PA). Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. December 2011.
Lee AS. The Association of Average Daily Population of Jails on 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Receipt (Master’s thesis) Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. May 2011.
Kharod G. Effect of a joint incident management team response on health care providers’ perceptions regarding the adequacy of pandemic H1N1 vaccination campaigns in Washington, USA, 2009. (Master’s thesis) Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. May 2011.
Kudis A. Boosting public health preparedness: the correlation between public health preparedness activities and responses to the 2008-2009 Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine shortage. (Master’s thesis) Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. 2010.
Link-Gelles R. Educating pregnant women about routine childhood immunizations: attitudes and beliefs of obstetricians. (Master’s thesis) Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. 2010.
Moline HL. Preparedness activities among metropolitan and non-metropolitan VFC providers prior to the 2009 H1N1 vaccination campaign. (Master’s thesis) Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. 2010.
Kudis, A, Chamberlain A, Wells K, Orenstein W, Weis P, Whitney E, Seib K, Hannan C, Hinman A, Omer S, Berkelman RL. Issue Brief: Boosting Public Health Preparedness: Public Health Preparedness Activities and Responses to the 2008-2009 Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine Shortage. October 14, 2011.
Advancing Preparedness through Public Health Systems Research Report Example of impact: Improving Disaster Relations, part of a Congressional Briefing from Academy Health’s Public Health Systems Research One Page Congressional Briefing “Advancing Preparedness through Public Health Systems Research”. Article adapted by Academy Health from our mid-project review issue brief and distributed at the Congressional Briefing: “Public Health 101: Restoring Order After the Cameras Leave” on September 12, 2011.
Seib K, Chamberlain A, Hinman A, Whitney EAS, Berkelman R, Omer SB. All Hands on Deck: Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Immunization System Research. Poster Presentation at the Georgia Research Alliance – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC Foundation Research Collaboration Symposium. Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2011.