Chloe Ramirez
Arizona has been actively involved in organizing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, with the state expecting to receive its initial allocation of the vaccine by mid-December 2020. The state has also been working on bills to allow individualized investigational treatments for eligible patients and prohibit vaccine mandates in schools. While Arizona does not have a vaccine manufacturer, it has received vaccines from companies like Pfizer and Moderna, which require specific storage conditions and present logistical challenges for more rural areas.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 vaccine distribution | The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and AIPO have been actively involved in organizing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Arizona. |
| COVID-19 vaccine providers | Healthcare providers who want to administer COVID-19 vaccines need to enroll in the ADHS Pandemic Provider Onboarding process. |
| COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers | Arizona is expecting vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, two companies that have filed for Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
| Vaccine hesitancy | Some people in Arizona are hesitant to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but providers emphasize that they are much safer than COVID-19 infections. |
| School immunization requirements | Arizona Revised Statutes §15-871-874 and Arizona Administrative Code, R9-6- 701-708 require children to receive specified vaccines to attend childcare or schools. |
| School vaccine mandates | A bill passed in Arizona to prohibit vaccine mandates in schools, allowing parents to opt out of vaccinating their children through religious or personal exemptions. |
| Individualized investigational treatments | A Senate Bill (SB) 1163 was introduced to allow an eligible manufacturer to develop individualized investigational treatments, including neoantigen vaccines, for eligible patients with a physician's prescription. |
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COVID-19 vaccine distribution
I could not find explicit information on whether Arizona has a manufacturer of human vaccines. However, I did find that the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) oversees many state and national programs that support the proper use of vaccines approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Immunization Program Office (AIPO) have been actively involved in organizing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the state. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCPHD) is the primary point of contact for immunizations.
Any Arizona resident can receive a free, in-home COVID-19 vaccine through the state's mobile clinic and vaccine program by calling 480-828-0611, emailing [email protected], or requesting an appointment online. Some vaccination sites ask for proof of identity or eligibility, so it is recommended to bring a driver's license or other state-issued ID that shows your name, age, and state residency, along with your health insurance card.
The federal government's website, Vaccines.gov, can be used to search for vaccination sites by ZIP code. This information can also be obtained by texting your ZIP code to 438829 or by calling 800-232-0233. Veterans can receive COVID-19 vaccinations at VA facilities by signing up online or calling 800-827-1000 to make an appointment.
The Pima County Health Department coordinates vaccine distribution in Pima County, with the UArizona vaccine "Point of Distribution" delivering vaccinations to educators as part of Phase 1B.1. The University of Arizona POD focuses on educators and school staff, including childcare workers, K-12 school employees, and higher education employees.
People aged 70 and older are now eligible for vaccination due to their high risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Protective service occupations (law enforcement, corrections, firefighters, emergency response staff, 911 call center staff, etc.) and education and childcare providers are also eligible. Pima County Health Department has decided to include people aged 65 and older in a later stage of Phase 1B (Phase 1B.2).
The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) has expressed concerns to the ADHS, stating that Arizonans with disabilities must be prioritized in future revisions of the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. They have recommended adding explicit protections for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), who have higher fatality rates from COVID-19 than the general population.
It is important to be aware of potential scams related to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Arizona residents who encounter such scams can report them to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General by calling 800-447-8477 or submitting a complaint online.
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Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) oversees state and national programs that support the proper use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vaccines. ADHS and its sub-division, the Arizona Immunization Program Office (AIPO), were actively involved in organizing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Arizona during the pandemic.
Healthcare providers who want to administer COVID-19 vaccines must enroll in the ADHS Pandemic Provider Onboarding process. ADHS also supports vaccinations through the Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS), an electronic registry of immunizations administered in Arizona. Healthcare providers are required by law to report all immunizations given to those 18 and younger to ADHS through ASIIS. Pharmacists must also report all vaccines they administer, regardless of the recipient's age.
AIPO promotes the reporting of adverse events after vaccination and vaccine administration errors to VAERS. Healthcare providers are required to report adverse events listed in the VAERS Table of Reportable Events Following Vaccination and by the vaccine manufacturer as contraindications to further doses. They are also encouraged to report any significant adverse events following vaccination, regardless of whether a causal relationship with the vaccine is clear.
AIPO educates county health departments, healthcare providers, and the public about the benefits of vaccines and how to understand vaccine safety issues. It also collects and analyzes anonymous reports from schools and childcare institutions on the number of children who have received state-required vaccines and those with exemptions.
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Vaccine reporting and record-keeping
In Arizona, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) oversees vaccination support. ADHS collects information about vaccinations through the Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS). Healthcare providers are required by Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) §36-135 to report to ADHS all immunizations administered to children 18 years old and younger. This is done through ASIIS.
ARS § 32-1974 requires pharmacists to report all vaccines they administer to ASIIS, regardless of the recipient's age. Healthcare providers are also encouraged to enter data on adult vaccinations into ASIIS to provide a lifelong vaccine record. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCPHD) is the primary point of contact for immunizations.
The ADHS also collects yearly reports from schools and childcare institutions on the number of children who have received state-required vaccines and the number of exemptions. This information is collected by AIPO, which then aggregates the reports with no identifiable information and displays them by state, county, and school. AIPO also educates county health departments, healthcare providers, and the general public about vaccine benefits, proper use, and safety issues.
In terms of veterinary vaccinations, Arizona's rabies vaccination law requires veterinarians to maintain detailed records of each vaccination administered, including the vaccine manufacturer, serial number, expiration date, and administration date. These records can be digital or physical. Arizona's rabies vaccination law also requires reporting all animal biting incidents, regardless of vaccination status.
Additionally, Arizona residents can access their family's immunization records online using MyIR. They can register with MyIR and access their records from any device. Technical assistance is available through the HELP link, and the Service Desk operates from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
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School immunization requirements
I could not find explicit information on vaccine manufacturers in Arizona. However, I did find information on school immunization requirements in Arizona.
In Arizona, children need to receive specified vaccines to attend childcare or schools. The laws and rules governing these requirements are Arizona Revised Statutes §15-871-874 and Arizona Administrative Code, R9-6- 701-708. Schools and childcare institutions are required to report yearly to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) on how many children have received these state-required vaccines and how many have exemptions. ADHS oversees many state and national programs that support the proper use of vaccines approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS) is an electronic registry that records immunizations administered in Arizona. Healthcare providers are required by Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) §36-135 to report to ADHS all immunizations administered to children 18 years old and younger through ASIIS.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ADHS and the Arizona Immunization Program Office (AIPO) have been actively involved in organizing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Arizona. Healthcare providers who want to administer COVID-19 vaccines need to enroll in the ADHS Pandemic Provider Onboarding process. AIPO promotes reporting to VAERS of adverse events after vaccination and of vaccine administration errors. Healthcare providers are required by law to report any adverse event listed in the VAERS Table of Reportable Events Following Vaccination that occurs within the specified time after vaccination. They are also required to report any adverse event listed by the vaccine manufacturer as a contra-indication to further doses of the vaccine. Additionally, healthcare providers are encouraged to report to VAERS any significant adverse event that happens after vaccination, whether or not it is clear that a vaccine caused the adverse event.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCPHD) is the primary point of contact for immunizations. AIPO educates county health departments, healthcare providers, and the general public about the benefits of vaccines, how to properly use them, and how to understand vaccine safety issues. Vaccines have been carefully studied in clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance.
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Rabies vaccination laws
Arizona's rabies vaccination laws require all cats and dogs to have initial rabies vaccinations by the time they are 4 months old. Puppies and kittens can get their shots between 12 and 16 weeks. Older animals with unknown vaccination histories must receive the shot upon acquisition.
In Arizona, only licensed veterinarians may administer rabies vaccines. Veterinarians must use vaccines approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and maintain detailed records of each vaccination administered. This includes the vaccine manufacturer, serial number, expiration date, and administration date.
There are no rabies vaccination requirements for cats, but dogs must be licensed, which requires the dog's owner or veterinarian to present a signed paper or electronic copy of the dog's rabies vaccination certificate. A dog vaccinated in another state prior to entry into Arizona may be licensed in the state provided that the owner presents a vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian.
Arizona's rabies vaccination laws allow veterinarians to issue medical exemptions for animals with documented health conditions that make vaccination dangerous. Vets usually perform detailed medical records to explain this justification, and the animal must go through a periodic review to ensure the vaccine remains dangerous for them.
There is a penalty for failing to vaccinate a dog against rabies in Arizona. Any person who knowingly fails to do so is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. Additionally, all animal biting incidents, regardless of vaccination status, must be reported. If a dog or cat bites a person, it must be confined and quarantined for at least ten days. If the animal is unvaccinated, the quarantine must last at least 14 days.
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Frequently asked questions
Arizona does not have a vaccine manufacturer. However, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) supports vaccinations by overseeing state and national programs that promote the proper use of FDA-approved or authorized vaccines.
The ADHS is responsible for organizing the distribution of vaccines in Arizona. Healthcare providers who want to administer vaccines must enroll in the ADHS Pandemic Provider Onboarding process.
Arizona supports vaccines for both humans and animals. For humans, Arizona has laws and rules governing school immunization requirements. For animals, Arizona has rabies vaccination laws that require all cats and dogs to be vaccinated.
