Operation Immunization was collaboratively developed by APhA-ASP and the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) to spread education about immunizations and provide increased opportunities for vaccinations. Operation Immunization strives to increase the public’s knowledge of immunizations while also increasing the number of adults who receive immunizations.
Our Operation Immunization team works hard to innovate new educational programming for children and adults in our Houston Community. We also attend flu shot clinics throughout the year, administering vaccines to adults. Operation Immunization collaborates with other operations, as well as intraprofessional organizations to provide these things.
Operation Immunization has already started this year off strong. At the Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest, held on University of Houston’s campus. Operation Immunization also plans to participate in a number of Flu Shot Clinics and school visits, like they did last year.
2020 - 2021 Academic School Year
November 11, 2020 - Bear the Band-Aid
“Bear the Band-Aid" Campaign where everyone can select a virtual zoom background to show others why they got immunize, and then took a photo.
October 21, 2020 - Tdap Vaccine Seminar
This seminar was a review of the diseases that are protected by the Tdap vaccine, as well as a review of the vaccine schedule, products, and contraindications. The seminar also had application practice like quizzes and case studies.
2019 - 2020 Academic School Year
April 6, 2020 - Immunization Trivia
Online attendees played a game where members competed with each other to answer questions based on vaccinations.
January 18, 2020 - DHR Health 14th Annual Community Health Fair
Administered Influenza vaccine to patients in the Rio Grande Valley who had not received their annual flu shot. Also handed out Influenza VIS sheets to all patients immunized and to those interested in learning more about the flu vaccine.
November 22, 2019 - Children's Museum Education
Play a game with kids about vaccination and how with vaccines they can prevent different diseases.
October 26, 2020 - Texas International Institute of Health Professions Flu Clinic
Operation Immunization held a flu clinic with Walgreens to immunize community members against the flu.
October 25, 2019 - Pharmacy Phriday at the Children’s Museum
Operation Heart provided education to 22 children, parents, and guardians regarding the importance of healthy eating and how it correlates with a healthy heart. Children utilized the interactive MyPlate poster to help visualize what their plate should look like and also to educate them on proper portion sizes.
October 11, 2019 - HPV Tabeling Event
Collaborated with Operation Women's Health to educate UH students about HPV.
October 11, 2019 - YMCA Flu Clinic
Operation Heart collaborated with IPSF and IPSA to provide screenings to elderly patients at a YMCA in Houston. Operation Heart preformed blood pressure screenings and educated patients on the importance of daily exercise and eating healthy.
October 3, 2019 - Pharmacy Extravaganza
Operation Heart chairs educated students of University of Houston about heart healthy habits to incorporate into their busy routine. These educational points included the Dash Diet and easy ways to increase the amount of exercise. Operation Heart also performed blood pressure screenings.
October 3, 2019 - Bear the Bandaid Campaign
Had University of Houston College of Pharmacy students and staff write on a provided paper why they get the flu shot. Took pictures of the person holding the their paper and posted them to facebook for the #BeartheBandaid Campaign to raise awareness of getting the flu shot.
September 30, 2019 - Initiative Round Table
Operation Immunization talked to first-year pharmacy students about what the operation entails and how to get involved in education activities.
September 27, 2019 - Children's Museum Education
Play a game with kids about vaccination and how with vaccines they can prevent different diseases.
September 13, 2019 - Galena Park ISD Flu Clinic
Administered flu and shingles vaccine to faculty and gave vaccine related handouts.
August 19, 2019 - National Immunization Awareness Month Facebook Posts
Posted to Facebook through out the month of August to raise awareness about vaccines such as Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles, Whooping Cough, and Meningococcal.
August 17, 2019 - Northshore Sr. HS Flu Clinic
Administered flu vaccine, and gave information handouts.
August 3, 2019 - Mayor's Back to School Festival
The operation chairs and other volunteers Reviewed the record of immunization for kids.Collaborated with nurses and other organizations. Recommended some vaccinations like HPV to parents and explained how the vaccines can help their children.