The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI) offers TIPS training as part of its efforts to improve immunization rates and educate healthcare providers and community members. TIPS stands for Training on Immunization Practice Strategies. Traveling around the state, we focus on enhancing communication skills and knowledge related to immunizations, covering topics such as:

• Vaccine Information: Providing accurate and up-to-date information about various vaccines and their benefits.
• Effective Communication: Teaching participants how to discuss vaccine recommendations with patients and address common concerns or misconceptions.
• Building Trust: Strategies for establishing trust with patients and encouraging vaccine uptake.
• Navigating Challenges: Preparing participants to handle difficult conversations regarding vaccine hesitancy.
• Vaccine storage, handling, and administration: to help practices manage vaccine storage and reduce waste while administering vaccines safely and effectively.

TIPS trainings aims to empower healthcare providers and community advocates to effectively promote immunization, ensuring that they can confidently support patients in making informed health decisions.

• Vaccine Storage Temperatures
• Patient Eligibility Screening Record – VFC English
• Patient Eligibility Screening Record – VFC Spanish

• Maricopa County VIS Childhood Vaccines
• Maricopa County VIS
  QR Code Adults
• TAPI VIS QR Code Poster to Hang in Exam Rooms