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December 10, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• NCIRD leaders Drs. Messonnier and Cohn’s webinar presentation on COVID-19 vaccination implementation is now available online
• CDC releases provider resources to aid in patient conversations about COVID-19 vaccines
• Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, “Tracking the Anti-Vaccine Movement,” featuring Erica DeWald from Vaccinate Your Family
• Newly updated 65+ Flu Defense website features tools and resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
• CDC’s new web page features “No Time for Flu” campaign to reach African American and Hispanic adults
• Immunization coalitions, please complete Voices for Vaccines’ online coalition survey as part of their new family engagement project!
• More colleges and universities across the nation are requiring flu vaccine to protect staff and students—let us know if you hear of more!
• IAC is seeking additional names of colleges and universities that have enacted MenB vaccination requirements and recommendations—help us grow our Men B Vaccination Honor Roll!
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia releases new Talking about Vaccines with Dr. Paul Offit videos addressing common questions about COVID-19 and vaccines—five new videos will be posted soon!
• Immunize Nevada hosts 2021 Virtual Nevada Health Conference on March 8–9
• IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays or workplace recognitions!
  
• Be sure you’re subscribed to IAC’s weekly e-newsletter, IAC Express, to stay current on ACIP recommendations, FDA licensures, immunization resources from many organizations, and more
  
• Urge your coalition’s members to subscribe to IAC’s IZ Coalitions Network News
  
• Please make sure your coalition’s information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network of Immunization Coalitions
  

November 12, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• CDC experts to address “Partnerships and Promotion of Late-Season Influenza Doses to Ensure a Successful Influenza Vaccination Season during the COVID-19 Pandemic” during IAC webinar on November 17
• Save the date! CDC experts to address “COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation and the Vaccinate with Confidence Strategy” during IAC webinar on December 3

November 4, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• Register now! IZCoalitions Network webinar on November 12 will feature Project VCTR and the “Stronger” campaign, both from the Public Good Projects
• CDC’s Dr. Melinda Wharton issues “Call to Action: Childhood Vaccination Coverage,” urging immunization partners to recall children and adolescents for missed vaccinations
• Webinar on mass vaccination strategies now archived and available for viewing on IAC’s newest website: Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org
• Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America issues policy statement that only medical contraindications should be accepted as a reason for not receiving vaccinations—11 medical organizations now make this recommendation
• AIM releases white paper: “Flu Vaccination in a Pandemic: Leadership Lessons from Public Health Immunization Programs”
• Explore a wealth of resources on innovative approaches for enhancing influenza and general vaccination services from Sanofi Pasteur
• Check out AstraZeneca’s FLU+FORCE website, a centralized collection of trusted information to help plan a mobile flu vaccination clinic
• More than 100 colleges and universities across the nation require flu vaccine to protect staff and students—the list is growing!
• Sawbones “Our 2020 Flu Shot Extravaganza” podcast, an annual celebration of influenza vaccination with answers to listeners’ questions
• CDC Foundation seeks applications for grants supporting community organizations to strengthen vaccine confidence
• AIM hosts “Engaging Communities to Build Vaccine Confidence” webinar on November 10
• New Mexico Immunization Coalition’s Annual Meeting is December 1–3
• Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition and the PA Chapter of the AAP offer a webinar titled “Let’s Talk: Addressing Disparities in Immunization” on December 3
• Watch the Voices for Vaccines event “Vaccinate the Heartland” from October 15
• IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
• Please make sure your coalition’s information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network for Immunization Coalitions
• Urge your coalition’s members to subscribe to IAC’s IZ Coalitions Network News and IAC’s weekly e-newsletter, IAC Express!

October 6, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• Save the date! IAC’s IZCoalitions Network webinar on November 12 will feature the Public Good Project’s Erika Bonnevie, discussing Project VCTR, and Joe Smyser, discussing the Stronger campaign
• Share Protecting Health: Saving Lives, PBS documentary about IAC, with colleagues and friends on social media to help widen the understanding of the value of vaccines
• Organizing a mass vaccination clinic? Plan to attend IAC’s how-to webinar on October 15, 2020
• CDC publishes “Meningococcal Vaccination: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, U.S., 2020” in MMWR Recommendations and Reports
• IAC launches Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org, its new website offering high quality tools and resources to help jumpstart your mass vaccination efforts
• Subscribe to Vaccinate Your Family’s Daily Clips newsletter to stay current on immunization news
• IAC would like to recognize universities that require flu vaccine to protect staff and students
• Families Fighting Flu releases results from their national consumer survey
• IAC’s Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during COVID-19 Pandemic has grown to over 220 resources to help patients catch up on missed vaccines
• American Cancer Society has developed resources to support successful coalitions
• IAC’s gateway page “Vaccination and COVID-19” offers a collection of tools from many organizations to sustain routine vaccination services during the pandemic
• Meningitis B Action Project released the results of their healthcare personnel survey on MenB vaccination
• It’s time to vaccinate against flu. IAC’s bright red “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers can help. Order today!
• Please make sure your coalition is listed and your information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network for Immunization Coalitions
• Urge your coalition’s members to subscribe to this e-newsletter, IAC’s IZ Coalitions Network News!
• Be sure you’re subscribed to IAC’s weekly e-newsletter, IAC Express, to stay current on ACIP recommendations, FDA licensures, immunization resources from many organizations, and more

September 4, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• IAC’s IZCoalitions Network webinar on September 17 will feature Vaccinate Your Family’s Amy Pisani presenting results of several state and national immunization surveys
• Watch Protecting Health: Saving Lives on immunize.org; this 30-minute PBS documentary portrays the rich history and contributions of IAC—please share on social media
• CDC releases ACIP recommendations on use of influenza vaccines for 2020–21 influenza season
• New! Massachusetts mandates flu vaccine for all children, teens, and young adults attending childcare, K-12, colleges, and universities
• Many colleges and universities requiring flu vaccination—the list is growing!
• Use IAC’s expanded Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic to invigorate your activities
• The Public Good Projects launches “Stronger,” a national campaign to fight vaccine misinformation
• California Immunization Coalition launches #DontWaitVaccinate campaign
• Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia launches web page to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines
• Registration is open for upcoming conferences sponsored by state or regional immunization coalitions
• It’s time to start vaccinating against flu. IAC is shipping tens of thousands of our bright red “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers. Order yours now!
• Please make sure your coalition’s information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network for Immunization Coalitions
• Urge your coalition’s members to subscribe to this e-newsletter, IZ Coalitions Network News!
• Be sure you’re subscribed to IAC’s weekly e-newsletter, IAC Express, to stay current on ACIP recommendations, FDA licensures, immunization resources from many organizations, and more

June 19, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• Register now! IAC’s IZCoalitions Network webinar on June 25 will feature CDC’s Tara Jatlaoui, MD, MPH, discussing CDC’s updated guidance on how to increase vaccination rates during COVID-19 pandemic
• CDC issued updated guidance for immunization services on June 9 in light of falling vaccine rates due to COVID-19 pandemic
• IAC updates its Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during COVID-19 Pandemic
• NCSL offers webinar titled “COVID-19: Maintaining Child Vaccination Rates During a Pandemic” on June 22
• Sabin-Aspen Vaccine Science and Policy Group released its second annual report titled “Meeting the Challenge of Vaccination Hesitancy”
• IAC seeking additional names of colleges and universities that have enacted MenB vaccination requirements and recommendations—we’ll add them to the MenB Vaccination Honor Roll
• Video recording of National Academies’ May 28 virtual meeting on improving vaccine uptake and issues of access and hesitancy now online
• Please make sure your coalition’s information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network for Immunization Coalitions
• Urge your coalition’s members to subscribe to IAC’s IZ Coalitions Network News!
• Be sure you’re subscribed to IAC’s weekly e-newsletter, IAC Express, to stay current on ACIP recommendations, FDA licensures, immunization resources from many organizations, and more

June 8, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• Save the date! IAC’s IZCoalitions Network webinar on June 25 will feature CDC’s Tara Jatlaoui, MD, MPH, discussing how to increase vaccination rates during COVID-19 pandemic
• IAC launches the Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during COVID-19 Pandemic
• IAC launches its MenB Vaccination Honor Roll recognizing colleges and universities that require or recommend the vaccine to protect students
• Vaccinate Your Family adds communication materials around vaccinating during the COVID-19 pandemic to their website
• Indiana Immunization Coalition offers access to the film “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic”; nurses, physicians, and pharmacists can get free CE credit
• Agenda for the virtual ACIP meeting on June 24 now available; register to provide oral public comment
• Texas Perinatal Hepatitis B Virtual Summit to be held on June 25; CE available
• Please make sure your coalition’s information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network for Immunization Coalitions
• Be sure you’re subscribed to IAC’s weekly e-newsletter, IAC Express, to stay current on ACIP recommendations, FDA licensures, immunization resources from many organizations, and more
• “Shop IAC” on immunize.org offers many resources for your practice. Order laminated 2020 U.S. immunization schedules today!

April 17, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• Register now! IZCoalitions Network webinar on April 21 will feature Dorit Reiss, professor of law, UC Hastings, discussing the current state of the antivaccine movement and Judy Klein, Unity Consortium, discussing a new initiative
• National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 25–May 2 and a digital toolkit is now available!
• Order copies of IAC’s laminated 2020 U.S. child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules for your exam rooms today!
• The Indiana Immunization Coalition will hold two webinars on HPV on April 22 and April 30
• Texas Perinatal Hepatitis B Virtual Summit to be held on June 25
• Please make sure your coalition’s information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network for Immunization Coalitions
• Urge your coalition’s members to subscribe to IAC’s IZ Coalitions Network News!
• Be sure you’re subscribed to IAC’s weekly e-newsletter, IAC Express, to stay current on ACIP recommendations, FDA licensures, immunization resources from many organizations, and more
• IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” enamel pins are a great way to show you value immunization!

March 26, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• Save the date! IAC’s IZCoalitions Network webinar on April 21 will feature Dorit Reiss, UC Hastings College of Law, discussing the current state of the antivaccine movement and Judy Klein, Unity Consortium, on the CommUNITY initiative
• Hot off the press! IAC’s laminated 2020 U.S. child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules—order copies today!
• Vaccinate Your Family released special report on the state of our nation’s “ImmUnion” and shares it with members of Congress
• Updated! 65+ Flu Defense website features tools and resources for healthcare professionals serving adults age 65 and older
• Please make sure your coalition’s information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network for Immunization Coalitions
• Urge your coalition members to subscribe to the IZ Coalitions Network News
• Indiana Immunization Coalition offers access to the film “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic”; nurses, physicians, and pharmacists can get free CE credit
• Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition will hold their 25th annual conference on April 14 via webinar
• Be sure you’re subscribed to IAC’s weekly e-newsletter, IAC Express, to stay current on ACIP recommendations, FDA licensures, immunization resources from many organizations, and more
• IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” enamel pins are a great way to show you value immunization!

January 24, 2020 – Read Issue

In This Issue

• Save the date! IZCoalitions Network webinar on February 19 will feature Dorit Reiss, professor of law, UC Hastings, discussing the current state of the antivaccine movement
• Register now! The 49th National Immunization Conference will be held in Atlanta on May 19–21
• Visit the California Immunization Coalition’s recently updated website, ImmunizeCA.org
• Please make sure your coalition’s information is up to date on immunizationcoalitions.org, the website of the National Network for Immunization Coalitions
• Read about upcoming conferences sponsored by state or regional immunization coalitions
• Subscribe to IAC Express to stay current on the latest ACIP recommendations, FDA licensures, vaccination resources, and more
• Subscribe to CDC’s Immunization Works newsletter for monthly immunization resources, information, and events
• Check out IAC’s “Calendar of Events” web page to find upcoming conferences and events, including those sponsored by immunization coalitions