Purpose

The purpose of this Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to provide recommendations to the Washington State Board of Health on whether pneumococcal disease prevention should be included in WAC 246-100-166 (which lists the vaccine-preventable diseases that children are required to be protected against for licensed childcare facilities and/or school entry).

• Purpose Statement

Agenda

1. Introductions

2. Conflict of Interest

   • Conflict of Interest Policy

3. Review of Epidemiological Data

   • Presentation: The Epidemiology of Pneumococcal Disease

4. Review of Vaccines and Immunization Schedule

   • Presentation: Pneumococcal Vaccines

5. How to Apply Criteria

   • Criteria for Mandated Vaccines

6. Application of Criteria

7. Conclusion & Next Steps

Activities

Committee Membership

• Committee Roster