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VAC Purpose Statement

 

PURPOSE: To provide recommendations to the Washington State Department of Health on issues related to the use of vaccine and other medications in public health response to disease and for current management of Diseases that can be prevented.
RATIONALE: Clinical expertise by health care providers experienced in the fields of vaccinology, preventive medicine, vaccine preventable disease management, pediatrics, infectious disease, epidemiology and family practice will provide current guidance and recommendations to the Department of Health.
DESCRIPTION: This committee shall provide guidance and serve as an advisory body to the DOH Health Officer. The committee will meet quarterly. There shall be minutes taken and provided. An agenda will be prepared prior to the meeting.
MEMBERSHIP:

The State Health Officer chairs this meeting. There shall be approximately 20 members total. Of these members, there shall be no more than 15 physician members. They shall represent the following clinical areas:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Family Practice
  • Internal Medicine
  • Naturopathic Medicine
LOCATION: Meeting room in the Sea-Tac area, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.