Education and Partnerships

Responsible entities should generate awareness among the general public about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases with educational, promotional, and outreach activities.

The Immunization Ambassadors program helps responsible entities establish community roots. 

Tools

• Responsible Entities’ Communications and Partnerships Reference Guide
• DSHS Immunization Ambassador Toolkit

For more information about Observances and Partnerships, please see the DSHS Immunization Contractors Guide for Local Health Departments and the additional resources listed below:

• National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
• National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)
• CDC Recognized Vaccine Events
• Texas Immunization Partnerships and Coalitions
• Texas Immunization Stakeholder Working Group (TISWG)
• Five Communications Ideas (AIM) (PDF)
• Five Communications Ideas Participant Packet (AIM) (PDF)
• The Immunization Partnership Presentation (PDF)

Last updated June 14, 2021