Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence
Home  >  What We Do  >  CCME Sponsored Activities  > Immunization Resources Font Size  
Subscribe to Flu and
Vaccine News
Check Out Our Online CME Courses at www.ccmemedicare.org Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence
Senior Vaccination Season Resources

For Consumers

  SC DHEC Flu Clinic Finder  
Select a county to view dates, times and locations of SC DHEC-sponsored seasonal flu vaccine clinics. Listings provide contact information and instructions and tell you whether or not you will need to make an appointment to get a vaccine. DHEC adds clinics on an ongoing basis.
  Reasons to Get the Flu Shot (5 MB)  
Brochure with important information on getting your flu shot and advertises the SC DHEC Flu Clinic Finder.
  Pneumonia Can Be Prevented (1.5 MB)  
Information on the importantance of getting your pneumonia shot.
  Immunization Pocket Cards (772 KB)  
  Immunization Bookmark (414.6 KB)  
  CDC Flu Fact Sheet  
The CDC’s “What you need to know about the Flu.”
  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  
Comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities.
  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Immunization Division  
Information on childhood, adolescent, and adult vaccines, state vaccine clinics and programs, and immunization surveys.
  The South Carolina Health Alert Network  
Current health alerts of public health importance provided by the SC DHEC.
  American Pharmacists Association Pharmacist Immunization Center  
Pharmacy-focused immunization information.
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  
Vaccine program that includes information on immunization schedules, vaccine-preventable diseases, Vaccine Information Statements, etc.
  The South Carolina Coalition for Older Adult Immunizations  
A group of community partners who strive to promote appropriate immunizations to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases among older adults who are at higher risk for complications, hospitalization, and death from influenza.
  IAC Express  
National immunization news from the Immunization Action Coalition. Subscribe to receive IAC Express and their other free publications.
  North Carolina Immunization Coalition  
NCIC is a statewide network that coordinates, advocates, and promotes efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.
  School Planning  
Tools to help you promote healthy choices—vaccination and other preventative measures—at school and at home to prevent seasonal flu from spreading

For Health Care Providers

  Resources for Health Care Workers  
NC Division of Public Health's Immunization Branch presents a health care professional packet with methods and materials to increase adult immunization rates.
  Reasons to Get the Flu Shot (1.8 MB)  
Poster with important information on getting your flu shot and advertises the SC DHEC Flu Clinic Finder.
  Checklist for Safe Handling and Storage of Vaccines  
The most important things you can do to safeguard your vaccine supply.
  Sample Public Service Announcements (11.4 KB)  
PSA’s that can be customized to meet your needs for local media efforts.
  Flu Clinic Announcement Flyer – Version 1 (2.1 MB)  
Post the dates and times of your next flu clinics. The images in this version are of grandparents with their grandchildren.
  Flu Clinic Announcement Flyer – Version 2 (2.2 MB)  
Post the dates and times of your next flu clinics. The images in this version are of Caucasian seniors.
  Flu Clinic Announcement Flyer – Version 3 (2.2 MB)  
Post the dates and times of your next flu clinics. The images in this version are of African American seniors and their family.
  Flu Clinic Announcement Flyer – Version 4 (1.7 MB)  
Post the dates and times of your next flu clinics. The image in this version is of an Asian couple.
  Flu Clinic Announcement Flyer – Version 5 (1.9 MB)  
Post the dates and times of your next flu clinics. The image in this version is of a senior Caucasian woman.
  Flu Clinic Announcement Flyer – Version 6 (1.7 MB)  
Post the dates and times of your next flu clinics. The image in this version is of an Indian couple.
  Flu Clinic Announcement Flyer – Version 7 (1.9 MB)  
Post the dates and times of your next flu clinics. The image in this version is of an active Caucasian senior with grandson.
  Flu Clinic Announcement Flyer – Version 8 (2.1 MB)  
Post the dates and times of your next flu clinics. The images in this version are of men who have served or who currently serve in the military.
  Flu Shot Poster Order Form  
Order your own resources from the NC Office of Disability and Health
  NC Provider Resources/Tools  
Flu resources and tools for NC providers

For Media Use

  Ask Your Doctor (2.2 MB)  
A TV commercial encouraging older adults to get their flu shot and use the SC DHEC Flu Clinic Finder to find them.
  Radio Flu PSA (5.8 MB)  
A radio (:31) PSA that encourages older adults to get their flu shot and advertises the SC DHEC Flu Clinic Finder.

Order SC Immunization Resources

  SC DHEC Immunization Resources Order Form (589 KB)  
Receive a FREE ORDER of Immunization Resources from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Website Dotted Line
Feedback Form