Operation Immunization
Operation Immunization works to educate the public about the importance of immunizations. During the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years, the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Pharmacy won the APhA's national award for best Operation Immunization. The operation uses a broad range of methods to reach the public with its message, including newspaper advertising, radio interviews and advertising, signage, immunization clinics, and events during national pharmacy week. The operation also holds immunization clinics where the public can come and be immunized by a pharmacist or certified pharmacy student. Other areas of focus during the 2004-2005 school year included travel vaccines, education high school seniors about the meningiococcal vaccine, as well as providing information for day cares and HIV patients. For 2006, Operation Immunization is proud to announce their Travel Information Site with information on vaccines for world-travelers. .
