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Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Immunization Program September 23, 2004. Pottawattamie County, Iowa Demographics. 954 square miles Population of 88,477 City of Council Bluffs Population: 58,268 5,839 are under 5 years of age 4,174 reside in Council Bluffs.
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Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County, Iowa Immunization Program September 23, 2004
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Demographics • 954 square miles • Population of 88,477 • City of Council Bluffs Population: 58,268 • 5,839 are under 5 years of age • 4,174 reside in Council Bluffs
VNAPC’s Immunization Program • Vaccines For Children • Since 1995 • Immunizations done by appointment in office • Offered at monthly County WIC Clinic • Increases exposure of the program through local and county newspapers
VNAPC’s Immunization Program • Local Immunization Task Force • Council Bluffs City Health Department • Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County • Council Bluffs Community Health Center • School Nurses
Immunization Program Cont. • Immunization Campaign “Shots for Tots” • New brochures and posters • Toys for clients donated by our local Wal-Mart • Funding Sources
Hispanic Community • Hispanic Population: 2,919 (Documented) • An additional 2,500 (Undocumented) • 5,194 reside in Council Bluffs • # of under 5 years of age • Approximately 950 children • Hired a Spanish interpreter in 2002
Funding is ALWAYS a challenge • Child Health Dollars • Public Health Dollars • Grant opportunities