Journal Entry Three

Over the last few weeks at Vieau I talked with Ms. Montenegro and told her about my internship. I mentioned I work for Westside Healthcare Association which is located a few miles away from Vieau. As part of my internship, a pediatrician and I have created immunization clinics with Milwaukee Public Schools to improve vaccination rates within the community. Because Vieau was so close to Westside I asked Ms. Montenegro if Vieau would be willing to work with Westside and set up a clinic.

Ms. Montenegro responded favorably to this and we met with the pediatrician and discussed the possibility of the clinic. We found out that there was a high percentage of students that were not up-to-date on their immunizations or no records could be found. An immunization clinic was needed to help these children get vaccinated. As of right now, the immunization clinic has not been completed but is planned to be accomplished by the end of May. It is extremely important that parents recognize the importance of immunizations and how they can greatly impact their children's lives. After we immunize the children I will feel that I really helped out the Vieau community.