National Network of Immunization Coalitions

June 2023 ACIP Meeting
2023-06-21 08:00 - 2023-06-23 17:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing universal adult screening and vaccination. Your practical questions answered
2023-07-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Carolyn Wester, MD, MPH, Director of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis, and Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, CEO of Immunize.org are co-authors of the ACIP hepatitis B vaccination policy statement and longstanding champions of hepatitis B elimination. In this one-hour webinar conversation, they will discuss the recommendations and the practical clinical questions you have about how to make them work for everyone. Widespread implementation of adult screening and catch-up vaccination brings the elimination of hepatitis B in the United States, along with hepatitis B-related liver disease and cancer, within reach.

National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing & Media
2023-07-19 - 2023-07-21
From the event website:
NCHCMM welcomes health communications students and professionals from state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry.

VCN Community of Practice Meetings Series
2023-07-28 13:00, 2023-08-25 13:00, 2023-09-22 13:00 (America/New_York)
This is a monthly series for Promotores and Community Health Workers in the U.S. to learn and connect about vaccine-related issues. Meetings will be in English, with live interpretation for Spanish speakers, and non-certified continuing education certificates will be provided.

Hepatitis B Virus and Vaccine: Prevention, Treatment and Clinical Recommendations
2023-07-31 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
In this webinar, Chari Cohen, DrPH, MPH, President of Hepatitis B Foundation, will discuss the epidemiology of the Hepatitis B virus and the clinical recommendations for the Hepatitis B vaccine. This session will also orient attendees to Hepatitis B vaccine resources for patients and healthcare providers.
Upon completion, attendees will be able to:

Discuss Hepatitis B vaccine clinical recommendations for children and adults
Identify Hepatitis B vaccine educational resources for patients and health care providers
Understand how the Hepatitis B vaccine is transmitted and the risk factors for transmission

Learn more about VaxWell NH Coalition at www.vaxwellnh.org.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting Updates
2023-08-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
In this webinar, Dr. John Christenson will provide updates from the most recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting. John Christenson, MD, is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine. He is also the Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Infection Prevention, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. CME, Pharmacy, and Continuing Nursing Education will be offered for live view only.

Northwest Immunization Conference (NWIC) 2023
2023-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holiday Inn Portland South, 25425 SW 95th Avenue, Wilsonville, OR, 97070, United States
Expert speakers will discuss strategies to address vaccine hesitancy, further the discussion around immunizations in the community, and review vaccine-specific updates.
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.
NWIC 2023 will be hosted in Wilsonville, Oregon with a virtual option offered.

No Kākou, Na Kākou: Vaccine Experiences in Hawaii
2023-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations in Hawai’i: How to apply findings to practice/work

Clinical Vaccination Guidance for Pregnant People
2023-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) continue to emphasize the importance of vaccinations for pregnant people. CDC and ACOG recommend pregnant people get vaccinated against pertussis, influenza, and COVID-19 during each pregnancy to protect themselves and to protect their baby from these infections during the first few months of life. There have been concerning declines in vaccination coverage for Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and influenza vaccines, and low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant people. In addition, racial and ethnic disparities persist in vaccination coverage among pregnant people.

During this COCA Call, presenters will give a comprehensive overview of timing and promotion of vaccines people should receive during pregnancy to protect themselves, their pregnancies, and their babies, focusing on Tdap, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines, and provide an update on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for pregnant people.

A Personal Account of COVID-19
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will include a personal experience with COVID-19 along with information about COVID-19 vaccines. The presenters are both from Novavax: Maria Young is an Associate Director of Advocacy and Jacqueline Jourjy is a Medical Science Liaison. Maria is one of many amazing medical success stories to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maria will share her story and her fight to live, as well as why she advocates for patients to be vaccinated. Jacqueline Jourjy will answer questions related to COVID-19 vaccination and the available vaccines. No continuing education will be offered.

Ask the Experts: Back-to-School Vaccinations
2023-08-15 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 they will be hosting their second 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 Immunization Awareness Month on Tuesday, August 15 at 7-8pm with a focus on Back-to-School Vaccinations.

Childhood and Adult Pneumococcal Recommendations
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The Division of Bacterial Diseases (DBD) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) will host the next Current Issues in Immunization Webinar. Dr. Miwako Kobayashi, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, Division of Bacterial Diseases, NCIRD, CDC will give updates on childhood and adult Pneumococcal recommendations.

AIM Annual Influenza Update Webinar
2023-08-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Prepare for the upcoming influenza season with AIM’s Annual Influenza Update Webinar on August 28 at 3 pm ET. The webinar will feature:

Michelle Fiscus, AIM Chief Medical Officer, providing the latest trends related to the influenza virus, giving updates related to this year’s vaccine and ACIP recommendations, and sharing effective communication strategies to help debunk influenza myths, maximize immunization rates, and improve vaccine confidence.
Litjen (L.J.) Tan, Chief Policy and Partnerships Officer from Immunize.org and the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS), giving an update on the work of the NAIIS and outcomes of the last Summit meeting.
Paul Petersen, Director of Emergency Preparedness from Tennessee Department of Health, sharing strategies to improving vaccine coverage and confidence through innovative flu programs and plans

New RSV Vaccines for Adults: General Information and Clinical Guidance
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) will host the next Current Issues in Immunization Webinar. Dr. Michael Melgar, MD, Medical Officer, Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division, NCIRD, CDC and Dr. Amadea Britton, MD MPH, Medical Officer, Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division, NCIRD, CDC will give updates on the new RSV vaccines for adults.

Sudden Wave of COVID Denial: a webinar
2023-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Voices for Vaccines will host a webinar to discuss a new, large, sudden wave of COVID denial.

Ask the Experts: Back-to-School Vaccines in Spanish
2023-08-30 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 they will be hosting a Ask the Experts: Back-to-School Vaccines in Spanish bringing the community direct access to health care experts who can answer their questions on vaccines.

Addressing Vaccine Equity: Pediatric and Adult Vaccines
2023-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Vaccine equity acknowledges that no nation, state, or individual’s life is more important or more deserving than another’s. All people deserve the opportunity to receive a vaccine. (Save the Children, https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/what-is-vaccine-equity). During this session, we will look at the system level, provider level, and individual (patient) level factors to address vaccine equity and provide some practical tools that public health providers and clinicians can institute to improve vaccine equity amongst all populations, particularly older adults, people living with disabilities and members of racial and ethnic minority communities.

What you need to know about new RSV immunizations for children and adults
2023-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
During this webinar, CDC experts will provide an overview of the burden of RSV on pediatric and older adult populations, and share information about the new ACIP recommendations for protecting adults 60 years of age and older against RSV. They will also discuss the new ACIP recommendations about the new long-acting monoclonal antibody to protect infants from RSV. An expert from AAP will advise providers on proper billing and coding for administering the long-acting monoclonal antibody.

Vaccinating for Respiratory Season. Breathe Easy
2023-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the New Mexico Department of Health, Comagine Health, and the New Mexico Immunization Coalition to hear the latest on the upcoming Respiratory season including RSV, influenza, COVID and pneumonia

Considering the Role of Preparation in Science - 2023 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest Virtual Event
2023-09-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a virtual event to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Hilleman and to honor the winners of the 2023 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest.

October 2023 ACIP Meeting
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-27

Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases - Pink Book Vaccination Course
2023-11-01 08:00 - 2023-11-02 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines, IA, United States
This live two-day course provides a comprehensive review of immunization, vaccine-preventable diseases and respective vaccines. The course will provide the most up-to-date immunization information from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) including:

General Best Practice Guidelines on Immunization
Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccine Safety
Current Issues

Cost:
$100 through Sept 15; $125 from Sept 16

Being an Immunization Advocate: How to Strengthen Your Legislative Efforts
2024-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The National Network of Immunization Coalitions will be holding its next webinar on Wednesday January 17th, 1PM Eastern. With legislative advocacy sessions beginning in several states, we are pleased to present “Being an Immunization Advocate: How to Strengthen Your Legislative Efforts.” At this webinar, join our experienced panelists, Catherine Flores Martin and Northe Saunders, as they discuss the following objectives:

Understanding the nuts and bolts of the legislative process;
Message development 101; and
Engaging your coalition partners and helping them be comfortable with how they can participate.

To request registration link, please email:

lisa.jacques@immunize.org

Creating Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Health Education Materials
2024-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Partnering for Vaccine Equity (P4VE) will host a webinar titled Creating Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Health Education Materials at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on January 22 with a featured speaker from the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM). NRC-RIM is funded by the CDC to support health departments and community organizations working with refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities that have been disproportionately affected by health inequities. NRC-RIM offers high-quality resources that are rigorously translated, culturally relevant, and professionally designed.
During this webinar, you will learn to use NRC-RIM’s templates to create health education campaigns in more than 40 languages or create your own campaign in partnership with your local community. There will be a review of material creation, including free, low-tech tools, stock photo selection, and design principles; sharing of translation strategies that ensure materials are linguistically and culturally relevant; and a demonstration on how to customize professionally designed and pre-translated NRC-RIM health campaign materials.
Live Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Register for the webinar.

Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2024 (#AIAW24)
2024-01-30 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Unity Consortium (Unity) will host a planning meeting for Adolescent Immunization Action Week (#AIAW24), 12:30–1:00 p.m. (ET) on January 30. During the meeting, Unity will review messages, resources, and events for the AIAW24 toolkit.
AIAW24 takes place April 1–5. Join this national movement to spur action among healthcare providers, parents, and adolescents to ensure adolescents are up to date on recommended immunizations.
Contact unity@unity4teenvax.org for a meeting invitation or to discuss your participation in AIAW24. Consider sponsoring webinars or events and including AIAW24 in your communications plans leading up to and during April 1–5.

AIM/NPHIC Webinar: Navigating State Legislative Sessions
2024-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Please join the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) on Thursday, February 1, from 2-3 p.m. ET. This webinar is intended to educate and inform immunization program managers, public information officers (PIOs), and state legislative liaisons on how to navigate state legislative sessions and respond to vaccine specific legislation.
AIM and NPHIC will cover state legislative trends, what to expect for this legislative season, how to work with state legislative liaisons and successful vaccine messaging. More details on speakers and agenda to come. Please reach out to Aleah Jensen with any questions. Register here.

Top Healthcare Trends and Tactics to Guide Your Social Media Strategy through 2024
2024-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Voices for Vaccines will host a one-hour webinar titled Top Healthcare Trends and Tactics to Guide Your Social Media Strategy through 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (ET) on February 1. The second in the Social Media Marketing for Immunization Organizations series created specifically for immunization coalitions by social media strategist Marian Deegan, JD, this webinar reviews successful social media trends used by healthcare organizations over the past year and teaches you how to use these winning trends in your coalition’s social media strategy.
At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will receive the entire collection of presentation slides from this year’s webinar, as well as the slides from last year’s webinar, “Tips and Tricks to Strengthen Your Brand Presence and Connect with Your Audience.”

Updates on Infant, Child, and Adolescent Vaccines
2024-02-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will include a panel of Medical Science Liaisons from Pfizer, Novavax, GSK, and Sanofi. They will present updates on available vaccine products and possible future products.

No Continuing Education will be offered.
