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The Arizona Partnership for Immunization is committed to promoting immunizations, preventing disease, and protecting Arizona by supporting pro-vaccine and pro-public health legislation.<\/p>\n
Current Priorities:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”System Level Policy Approach Examples of What We Do:” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TAPI convenes stakeholders to assess policy and system changes that impact the state of the AZ immunization delivery system, to help partners define, plan, and prioritize approaches.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Centralized business office and claims processing for 11 county health departments\u2019 immunization and family planning clinics.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Survey and assessment of childhood vaccine providers in AZ, with mapping of provider type, vaccines offered, and identification of vaccine deserts. Conducted by independent community assessment firm, the Omni Institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TAPI keeps a close eye on what\u2019s happening at the capitol to ensure we have good laws that protect people and support good public health policy. We develop assessments and talking points for vaccine related bill so that our partners and policy makers have the information they need to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#83AFB4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Why it\u2019s Important to Have Good Vaccine Policy ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(195,217,215,0.44)” custom_padding=”|15px||0px|false|false” border_color_all=”rgba(195,217,215,0.44)” border_style_all=”none” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Vaccines are our best defense” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Vaccines prevent potentially fatal diseases. Vaccines have a high degree of safety, and their safety is constantly evaluated and reevaluated in a system operating independently from the pharmaceutical companies that make vaccines.<\/p>\n Vaccines have been around since the 1940s \u2013 they are proven to save lives.<\/p>\n We\u2019re not just doctors and public health officials. We are parents and patients too, and we vaccinated our children, and ourselves. We can \u2013 and do \u2013 keep our families safe by vaccinating from life-threatening diseases.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(195,217,215,0.44)” custom_padding=”|15px|||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Vaccines save health care costs.” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Before a vaccine is added to the schedule, ACIP evaluates the cost savings compared to the cost of treating the diseases. <\/p>\n For every $1 spent on vaccines we save $16 in direct health care costs and $28 in indirect costs.<\/p>\n States, cities, and towns with lower vaccination rates have higher rates of life-threatening diseases. Even if children are vaccinated, this still puts them at some level of risk.<\/p>\n A 2018 study showed Arizonan\u2019s spent $322 million on the treatment of vaccine-preventable diseases.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(195,217,215,0.44)” custom_padding=”|15px|||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Diseases are in our community. ” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]When parents don\u2019t vaccinate their children, community rates drop. This is why we\u2019re seeing outbreaks of measles, whooping cough, and other preventable diseases.<\/p>\n This year in AZ we have experienced cases of measles, mumps, hepatitis A, whooping cough, and chickenpox.<\/p>\n When we talk to parents whose children become victim to these diseases, they are heartbroken at the realization they could have prevented their child\u2019s suffering with a vaccine or in some instances saved their life.<\/p>\n We live in a global society. These diseases still proliferate in other countries and are just a plane ride away. AZ needs to keep our immunization rates high enough so we protect all of our vulnerable residents.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Learn more about ways to get involved” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2px|auto||auto||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Help Monitor Immunization-Related Bills \u2013 TAPI 2024 Full Bill list<\/a><\/p>\n Review TAPI\u2019s SharePoint Drive with Talking Points, Bills, and Weekly Legislative Updates<\/a><\/p>\n Sign Up for TAPI\u2019s Advocacy Committee to Follow Immunization Legislation<\/a><\/p>\n Volunteer with Arizona Families for Vaccines, our Grassroots Advocacy Partner<\/a><\/p>\n Have Your Voice be Heard! How To Guide for AZ\u2019s Request to Speak to Enter Support\/Opposed Slips<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Search for AZ Legislature Bills <\/a><\/p>\n Find your AZ Legislators \u2013 2024 Member Roster <\/a><\/p>\n\n
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