National Network of Immunization Coalitions

NIAM kickoff meeting
2025-07-09 12:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for a kickoff meeting where we will walk you through the newest social media assets and how to customize them for your audience.

Correlation and Causation: Understanding and Debunking Claims Linking Vaccines and Autism
2025-06-24 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join AIM Chief Medical Officer Michelle Fiscus, MD, FAAP, for an overview of autism spectrum disorder and how the vaccine-autism claim emerged, gained traction, and why it remains persistent. Dr. Fiscus will summarize key studies that have debunked the claim and share practical communication tools that immunization programs and health care providers can use to engage families and communities in informed conversations about vaccines.
Please contact Julia Donavant with any questions.
Register here

Responding to Measles Outbreaks in High Priority Populations Part II
2025-06-17 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join AIM on Tuesday, June 17, at 2 pm ET for a special webinar opportunity to discuss measles response strategies in high priority populations. Based on feedback from Part I, this webinar will focus on strategies and engagement with Somali, Russian, and Ukrainian communities. Speakers will share examples and lessons learned from their experience addressing vaccine hesitancy in close-knit communities. This webinar will include 40 minutes of speaker presentations followed by a Q&A. Speakers include:

Vadim Gaynaliy (WA), Health Educator
Vadim Kogan (WA), Vaccine Hesitancy Outreach Program Coordinator
Carly Edson (MN), Immunization Outreach Coordinator
Hanna Ljungman (MN), Epidemiologist Intermediate

Register for the webinar here

2025 Building Immunity, Strengthening Community: A Virtual Training Series for Health Professionals
2025-06-02 12:00 - 2025-06-05 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This event series is hosted by WithinReach, in partnership with the Washington Department of Health, American Indian Health Commission, and local immunization coalitions.

When: June 2 – 5, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PDT
Where: Virtual – Zoom Webinar (recordings will be available to registrants after the series).
Who: This training is designed for immunization advocates and clinicians or “vaccinators.”
Continuing Education: CEUs will be available. Specific details will be updated closer to the event date on our website.
Register by April 28th to receive the early bird rate of $50! Scholarships are available, anyone can submit a request form.

What to Expect: Presentations will cover best practices and strategies for administration, informed consent, vaccine safety, vaccine conversations (including a motivational interviewing workshop!) and considerations for pregnancy, childhood, and specific communities.
At WithinReach, we strongly believe your support and attendance will directly contribute to the success of this event and strengthen the delivery of immunizations across the state. We ask you to consider joining us in three ways:

Register to attend.
Spread the word with your networks!
Become a sponsor.

CDC's Pink Book Training: The Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases course
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-04 | Tacoma, WA
This event is hosted by WithinReach in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health. Registration and conference details are coming soon to immunitycommunitywa.org.
Feel free to reach out to us at ic@withinreachwa.org for any questions.

Decoding the Moment: New Rules for Vaccine Approvals
2025-05-16 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to reshape federal health policy have created a fast-moving, uncertain landscape for the health care sector and policymakers. In response, Penn LDI and Tradeoffs are launching a virtual event series to provide timely, evidence-based discussions on key federal policy changes. Through conversations with leading experts, this series will explore the implications of recent actions and what they signal for the future.
Decoding the Moment kicks off with a virtual seminar on Friday, May 16 focused on the changes to the vaccine approval processes that were announced this week by the Trump administration requiring that all “new” vaccines be tested against a placebo, which HHS described as a “radical departure from past practices.” Public health experts say the change raises timing, ethics, and cost issues and could affect this year’s COVID-19 vaccine updates.
Join the conversation, featuring Paul Offit, MD and Alison Buttenheim, PhD, MBA, moderated by Tradeoffs‘ Dan Gorenstein. The discussion will tackle what is proposed and why, what it could mean for vaccine availability, public confidence, and disease spread.

Measles on the Rise: How to Prepare and Respond in Your Clinic
2025-05-15 11:00 (America/New_York)
With ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States, all healthcare professionals can stay alert for measles cases, especially during the upcoming summer travel season, and particularly in unvaccinated patients. To help providers and clinics stay prepared, CDC’s Project Firstline is hosting a webinar on May 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET. The webinar will feature a panel of CDC experts as they cover current trends in measles epidemiology, clinical recognition of measles, the importance of vaccination, and preparing and responding to measles, including infection prevention and control in the healthcare setting.

Navigating Dynamic Social Media Challenges
2025-03-19 12:00 (America/New_York)
The National Network of Immunization Coalitions will host a webinar on Navigating Dynamic Social Media Challenges on March 19 at noon ET to update immunization coalitions on the newest social media platforms, target audiences for each platform, and how to negotiate them. Speakers will include Noah Louis-Ferdinand from Voices for Vaccines and Damaris Lara from Vaccinate Your Family.

Preventing Liver Cancer From Birth
2025-03-18 15:00, 2025-03-11 15:00 (America/New_York)
Please join the Hepatitis B Foundation and NVHR for a 2-part webinar discussing how we can prevent liver cancer through vaccination. In part one, panelists will discuss the importance of the hepatitis B birth dose, preventing mother-to-child transmission, and the impact of hepatitis B before the universal infant recommendation. In part two, panelists will discuss how to speak about vaccines in the current landscape.

HBF #just B storyteller, John
Brian McMahon, MD, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Calvin Pan, MD, NYU School of Medicine
Kathleen Schwarz, Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego
Love-Vensna Fontilien, MPH, Vaccinate Your Family

Tuesday, March 11, 3pm ET- Preventing Liver Cancer From Birth: Understanding the Science and Data
Tuesday, March 18, 3pm ET – Preventing Liver Cancer From Birth: Discussing Childhood Vaccines in a Changing Landscape

Developing Partnerships with New Organizations and Working Across the Aisle
2025-03-04 12:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will feature Susan Lotine, Executive Director, Immunize Colorado; Lisa Robertson, Executive Director, Indiana Immunization Coalition; Northe Saunders, Executive Director, SAFE Communities Coalition; and Abby Bownas, Partner, Infectious Disease Prevention Network (IDPN), sharing strategies and best practices.

Shot of Truth: Addressing Vaccines Myths, Barriers, and Building Confidence with Cultural Humility
2025-02-28 13:00 (America/New_York)
NJ Immunization Network Webinar- Shot of Truth: Addressing Vaccines Myths, Barriers, and Building Confidence with Cultural Humility on Feb 28 at 1pm – https://njaap.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xWjB5L3VRcG5cSzFXSIr5w#/registration

Boost Oregon: Boost Your Knowledge: Sorting Through Vaccine Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation
2025-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Led by Carrie Bader, Boost Oregon’s Training Director, and Dr. Ryan Hassan, Boost Oregon’s Medical Director, this webinar will focus on building digital media literacy skills to critically evaluate vaccine-related information online.
During this session, you will:

Learn to identify and counteract common tactics used to spread misinformation and disinformation.
Gain practical strategies to confidently navigate the digital landscape.
Explore ways to help your clients and patients recognize credible sources of vaccine information.

This webinar is a valuable opportunity to enhance your ability to address vaccine hesitancy and promote public health in your communities.
Register HERE

Immunization in Rough Water: Challenges and Potential Solutions
2025-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Immunize Colorado will host a webinar, Immunization in Rough Water: Challenges and Potential Solutions, on Wednesday, February 19 from 12-1 p.m. MT. Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Dorit Rubinstein Reiss, LLB, Ph.D. as she explores the landscape of law, politics, and immunizations. Participants will gain valuable insights into policy changes at a federal and state level and learn effective ways to take action in response. Please register here and share details of the event with anyone else who might benefit from attending.

Vaccines during Pregnancy: Protecting Maternal and Infant Health
2025-02-13 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and partner organizations, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the National Coalition for Infant Health (NCfIH), for a webinar discussion on strategies to help prevent infectious diseases and increase uptake of recommended vaccines during pregnancy. Speakers will discuss vaccines commonly recommended during pregnancy in the US.
NFID Medical Director Robert (Bob) H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, will moderate the discussion with NFID Vice President Kevin A. Ault, MD, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, and NFID Director Flor M. Muñoz, MD, MSc, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine.
At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the importance of immunization in protecting pregnant women and infants
Discuss disparities in immunization rates among pregnant women in the US
Identify strategies for improving vaccination coverage among pregnant women in the US

There is no fee to participate in this activity, but pre-registration is required.

Federal Administration Transition and Change: What Can Coalitions Do?
2024-12-17 13:00 (America/New_York)
The National Network of Immunization Coalitions will host a webinar for immunization coalition members on December 17 at 1:00 pm ET on the “Federal Administration Transition and Change: What Can Coalitions Do?” Speakers will include Northe Saunders from SAFE Communities Coalition and Abby Bownas from the Infectious Disease Prevention Network (IDPN).
Please email admin@immunize.org for the registration link.

Northwest Immunization Conference 2024 (NWIC 2024)
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-19
The Northwest Immunization Conference (NWIC) is an annual event bringing together local, regional, and national specialists to learn the latest information on immunizations and vaccine issues impacting health care practices. The curriculum is designed for a diverse field of health professionals, including immunization providers, public health advocates, epidemiologists, students of nursing and medical professions, and program managers seeking a comprehensive knowledge of immunizations.
Click here to register online for this virtual event.

Epidemiology & Prevention Of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (The Pink Book) Course
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-06 | Double Tree Cherry Creek, 455 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Faculty from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) will present a live, comprehensive review of immunization principles, as well as vaccine-preventable diseases and the recommended vaccines to prevent them. The 2 day course will feature the most up-to-date immunization information from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
The course is designed for anyone seeking the most comprehensive and current knowledge of immunization, including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants, pharmacists, immunization providers, program managers, nursing and medical students, and other medical support staff. Participants will need to have a basic understanding of biology and immunization.
OBJECTIVES:
After attending this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the difference between active and passive immunity
Compare and contrast the characteristics of live, attenuated vaccines and inactivated vaccines
For each vaccine-preventable disease, identify those for whom routine immunization is recommended
Describe characteristics of the vaccine(s) used to prevent each disease
Describe an emerging immunization issue related to pediatric/adolescent/adult immunization
Implement disease detection and prevention health care services to prevent health problems and maintain health

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:
Continuing education for a variety of professionals will be available through CDC Train after completion of the course.
EPIDEMIOLOGY & PREVENTION OF VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES (THE PINK BOOK) COURSE
Presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
JUNE 5-6, 2024 | DENVER, CO
Double Tree Hotel, Cherry Creek
Hosted by Immunize Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Immunization Branch
FOR FULL COURSE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION, VISIT IMMUNIZECOLORADO.ORG.
COST:

$200 Early Bird (through Feb 29) Registration
$250 Regular (Mar 1-May 9) Registration
$290 Late (May 10-May 23) Registration

CIC Summit
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-06 | Sacramento, CA
The 2024 California Immunization Coalition Summit will provide clinical updates and the latest information on issues related to vaccine administration and communication. Your attendance at this statewide event will help expand your knowledge about immunization issues and communication strategies and will connect you with public health colleagues and private sector representatives that will help support your work in educating and supporting your community. The Summit is a terrific opportunity to renew our collective vision to make access to vaccinations and disease prevention a reality for all Californians.
Application for continuing education credit for physicians, pharmacists and nurses is in process and will be announced here shortly.
Refund Policy: Cancellations made prior to May 3, 2024 will be refunded to the original payment source, but will be charged a 30% processing fee and the Eventbrite fees are nonrefundable. Refunds will not be made for cancellations after May 3, 2024 or for no-shows. Cancellation requests need to be made in writing by letter or email to info@immunizeca.org (no phone calls are accepted). Hotel cancellations are between the attendee and the hotel.
Registrations are transferable until Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. Contact Kamrynn Lawton by email at Klawton@immunizeca.org

A Playbook for Addressing Health Misinformation: Applications for Immunization Programs and Partners
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Register now for AIM’s next vaccine confidence webinar, A Playbook for Addressing Health Misinformation: Applications for Immunization Programs and Partners, on April 30 from 1-2 pm ET. Learn about the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security’s Practical playbook for addressing health misinformation, which takes a hands-on approach to help public health practitioners, medical professionals, and health communicators recognize and respond to health-related rumors and misinformation.
Attendees will also hear from local public health staff about their real-world experiences implementing the playbook’s concepts and other strategies to address misinformation and build trust.
Speakers:

Tara Kirk Sell, Ph.D., MA, Senior Scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health and Engineering
Aishwarya Nagar, MPH, Senior Analyst at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Tad Sooter, Public Information Officer at the Kitsap Public Health District

Register for the webinar here. Please contact Julia Donavant at jdonavant@immunizationmanagers.org with any questions.

Break Free from Vaccine Preventable Disease
2024-04-29 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Louisiana Families for Vaccines is partnering with the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Louisiana Vaccine Alliance to host our 3rd Annual Vaccine Day of Action on Monday, April 29th, 2024. We are bringing a diverse grassroots network to the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge to take a stand for vaccines and “Break Free from Vaccine Preventable Disease.”

Building Immunity in Missouri Communities
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-26
The Missouri Immunization Coalition has opened registration for the 2024 Missouri Immunization Conference, Building Immunity in Missouri Communities, April 25–26 in Columbia, Missouri. The purpose of the conference is to provide immunization education to increase immunization rates and protect all Missourians.
There is a fee to attend.

Ask the Experts - Children Vaccines
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
With so many questions on vaccines, it can be hard to know who or what to believe. Montgomery County Immunization Coalition (MCIC) is excited to announce that we will be hosting an Ask the Experts bringing the community direct access to health care experts who can answer their questions on vaccines. This virtual event will occur during National Infant Immunization Week on Tuesday, April 23 at 7-8pm with a focus on children vaccines. Register at mcicpa.org/vaccine.
Speaker Panel:

Dr. Richard Lorraine, Medical Director, Montgomery County Office of Public Health, Moderator
Dr. Steven Shapiro, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Jefferson Abington Hospital
Dr. Tosha Lee, CRNP, Associate Medical Director, Norristown Regional Health Center
Dr. Kelly Bradley-Dodds, CHOP Pediatric Hospitalist, Main Line Health

16th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-11 | Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
The 16th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP), formerly known as the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions, is the only conference solely dedicated to collaboration and partnership as a way to improve immunization uptake, educate our communities, and prevent the spread of disease. The conference is an engine to improve immunizations and public health issues by sharing successful strategies that strengthen the work our coalitions and partnerships do.
Visit the 2024 NCICP Conference Archives to see photos, videos, and slide decks from the conference.

Current Issues in Vaccines
2024-04-03 12:00 (America/New_York)
The next “Current Issues in Vaccines” webinar offered by the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP and co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy will be offered on April 3, 2024 at noon ET.
Dr. Offit will discuss some of the most common misconceptions related to COVID-19 vaccines and why we know they are not true.
Find out more or register today!
Free continuing education credits (CME, CEU, CPE) will be offered. The VEC is grateful for the support of the Thomas F. McNair Scott Endowed Research and Lectureship Fund, which enables us to offer this series of events.

The 29th Annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference
2024-04-02 | Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA, 02466, United States
Organized by the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC), this event is one of the largest adult immunization activities in the Commonwealth. The overall goal is to educate Massachusetts healthcare professionals on current and best practices for adult immunization. The 2024 conference offers an opportunity to receive the most updated information on routine adult immunization from leading experts in the field and network with immunization experts and colleagues.
This year’s conference theme is
2024: Confidence & Compassion in a Complex Vaccine World

Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2024 Communication Briefings
2024-03-26 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
We have two upcoming AIAW24 Communications Briefings to facilitate communications planning for our partners. Please join to hear the latest about AIAW24, including new resources on the AIAW Partner Toolkit, password: [REDACTED] (lower case).

Register for the March Communications Briefing, Mar 26, 12:30-1:00 p.m. ET here (last one before #AIAW24)

Updates from February 2024 ACIP Meeting
2024-03-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
In this webinar, Dr. John Christenson will provide updates from the February 2024 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Dr. Christenson is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Disease and Global Health.

CME, Pharmacy, and Nursing Continuing Education will be offered.

February 2024 ACIP Meeting
2024-02-28 - 2024-02-29
From the CDC website:
The ACIP holds three regular meetings each year, in addition to emergency sessions, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose is to review scientific data and vote on vaccine recommendations. Meetings are open to the public and available online via live webcast.

Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2024 Communication Briefings
2024-02-27 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
We have two upcoming AIAW24 Communications Briefings to facilitate communications planning for our partners. Please join to hear the latest about AIAW24, including new resources on the AIAW Partner Toolkit, password: [REDACTED] (lower case).

Register and join the February Communications Briefing, Feb 27, 12:30-1:00 p.m. ET here.
