Joplin Health Dept. passes audit on Vaccines for Children Program

During the visit, staff and processes are reviewed to ensure full compliance is being met according to the program’s standards. Various categories of the review include all VCF providers: PRESERVED_BLOCK_0 “Vaccinations are among the most effective tools in our public health toolbox,” said Ryan Talken, Director of Joplin’s Health Department. “Vaccines have greatly reduced diseases, and in some cases, eliminated instances of certain diseases.” The Medical Division of the Health Department manages the Vaccine For Children. Joplin Health nurses work with businesses, schools, and other locations throughout the year to offer vaccinations in convenient locations to those seeking them. They also lead numerous vaccination clinics as parents prepare for school enrollment. For more information about the Joplin Health Department’s Vaccination for Children Program, call 417-623-6122, ext. 1289.