Calling the Shots examines the basic strategies that finance the national immunization system in the current health care climate. It is a comprehensive volume, rich with data and highlighted examples, that explores:




The evolution of the system in light of changing U.S. demographics, development of new vaccines, and other factors.
The effectiveness of public health and health insurance strategies, with special emphasis on the performance of the "Section 317" program.
The condition of the infrastructure for control and prevention of infectious disease, surveillance of vaccines rates and safety, and efforts to sustain high coverage.


Calling the Shots will be an indispensable resource to those responsible for maintaining our nation's vaccine vigilance.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
Introduction
Change and Complexity in the National Immunization System
Financing Vaccine Purchase and Delivery
Building, Monitoring, and Sustaining Immunization Capacity
Immunization Finance Policies and Practices
Summary Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
References
Appendix A: Public Health Services Act, Section 317
Appendix B: Immunization Time-Line
Appendix C: List of Contributors
Appendix D: Overview of State Survey
Appendix E: Overview of Case Studies and Site Visits
Appendix F: Annual Section 317 Awards to States
Appendix G: State Immunization Requirements for School Children
Appendix H: Committee and Staff Biographies
Index