About us

Background

The Dane County Immunization Coalition is a partnership consisting of representatives from businesses, public and private health care providers, service organizations, educational institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. DCIC was established in 1993 to provide a forum for a long-term alliance to unite individuals and groups with the shared mission to facilitate the improvement of childhood and adult immunization levels. The measles epidemic of 1989 - 1991 and concurrent reports of low immunization coverage levels among toddler age children highlighted the need for such collaboration. The Dane County Immunization Coalition was incorporated in 1998.

Mission

To facilitate the improvement of childhood and adult immunization levels through collaborative efforts throughout the county. The ultimate coalition goal is to have all citizens of Dane County immunized according to the most current scientific recommendations.

Goals

• Spearhead public education efforts to send clear, consistent messages about the importance of immunization.
• Promote current national immunization recommendations.
• Facilitate and support partnership formation among community groups, health care providers, businesses and other agencies.
• Support professional education to assist providers in following pediatric and adult standards for immunization practices as developed by the National Vaccine Advisory committee, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the National Vaccine Advisory Committee.
• Promote accurate assessment of immunization status.
• Support the statewide, computerized immunization information system (WIR) capable of assessing and tracking populations.
• Advocate policies that facilitate improving immunization levels.