Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) seeks to grow new community engagement opportunities, as well as awareness of the science and public health success stories of RI’s free immunization programs, including Vaccines for Children (VFC), Vaccinate Before You Graduate (VBYG), and others. As we work together to strengthen our communities from widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, RIDOH’s Office of Immunization is building partnerships and capacity to respond to vaccine-preventable diseases. This includes developing new educational opportunities around vaccines and the benefits of immunization for children and families. Our office is also committed to gathering community feedback to improve VFC and all our programs by applying health equity principles to address barriers to vaccine access and immunization.
