School Kids Influenza Immunization Project (SKIIP) 2011-2012

UNM HSC, NM Dept. of Health and public schools around New Mexico are partnering to provide influenza vaccine to school children at schools. HSC students are encouraged to take advantage of this important public health opportunity to volunteer at these school clinics. By setting up processes to quickly immunize against influenza, we’ll be prepared to mobilize when pandemics strike.

4 easy steps to become a SKIIP volunteer:

1. HSC students must complete HIPAA training and OSHA training for Bloodborne pathogens prior to volunteering for community health events
2. HSC students must complete the SKIIP Training/Orientation (either in person or online); trainings are open to all volunteers, but are mandatory for HSC students. click here for the online Training/Orientation
. To see a short video on how to administer FluMist click here
3. Register to sign up as a volunteer after you complete the training. Click here to register — you will receive a confirmation. Nursing Students: Registration must occur in consultation with your clinical instructor.
4. Be prepared and be enthusiastic for your volunteer experience!!!

Tools for School Nurses

• School Kids Influenza Project Manual
• School Influenza Project Check List
• ABQ area School listing dates and locations click here
• One Shot or Two 2011-12 Algorithm click here

 

This project is funded by the University of New Mexico, NM Department of Health, and the NM Immunization Coalition