• The target trendline in the graph above represents an accepted national benchmark percentile for Medicaid programs across the country. The value graphed historically was the national 50^th percentile for comparison purposes. In 2020 (for measurement year 2019) we modified the value shown to demonstrate a target based on our actual performance.  For this measure, the target is the 90^th national percentile.
• The annual reported rate captures activity during the previous calendar year. 
• This is a Healthcare Effectiveness & Data Information Set (HEDIS) administrative measure.
• The DVHA Data Unit uses HEDIS specifications and cross-tabulates administrative claims data with the Vermont Department of Health's Immunization Registry.
• DVHA’s rates only include Medicaid Primary beneficiaries in HEDIS administrative measures.

This measure assesses the percentage of children who became 2 years old during the measurement year and who had received two influenza (flu) vaccines on or before 2 years of age.

This measure follows the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines for immunizations.

A basic method for prevention of illness is immunization. Childhood immunizations help prevent serious illnesses such as polio, tetanus, and hepatitis. Vaccines are a proven way to help a child stay healthy and avoid the potentially harmful effects of childhood diseases like the mumps and measles. Even preventing "mild" diseases saves hundreds of lost school days and work days, and millions of dollars.

Last updated:  August 2021