National Network of Immunization Coalitions

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Preventing Liver Cancer From Birth
2025-03-11 15:00, 2025-03-18 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Building Sustainable Immunization Coalitions Through Diverse Funding
2025-08-25 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for Building Sustainable Immunization Coalitions Through Diverse Funding, where speakers will explore practical strategies coalitions can use to diversify funding sources and strengthen long-term sustainability. Speakers will provide examples, share lessons learned, and provide insights to help coalitions build resilient funding streams to sustain and advance their organizational goals.
Speakers

Lisa Robertson, Indiana Immunization Coalition
Catherine Flores, California Immunization Coalition
Amy Pisani, Vaccinate Your Family
Maria Sciancalepore, New Jersey Immunization Network

Moderator

L.J Tan, Chief Policy and Partnerships Officer, Immunize.org

National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP)
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-17 | Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing, 8787 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
Indiana Immunization Coalition is hosting the 17th NCICP conference, which will be held October 15-17, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The conference is built around three tracks: (1) Growing & Sustaining Coalitions, (2) Advocacy for All, and (3) Innovation: New Partnerships & Strategies. Here are the links to conference registration and Sheraton Keystone hotel reservation information.
Edit Event Cost: $350 (early bird) $450 (regular) $500 (late registration), $200 (student)
The Call for Abstracts is open through Friday, May 2, 2025. Here is the link: abstract submission. You will need to create an account to submit an abstract.

State Vaccine-Related Legislation; 2024-2025 Overview
2025-10-20 12:00 (America/New_York)
Register to join AIM’s upcoming webinar, State Vaccine-Related Legislation; 2024-2025 Overview, on Monday, October 20 from 12-12:30pm ET. This session will provide an in-depth overview of AIM’s 2024/2025 State Legislative Sessions Report. Attendees will learn the themes and trends surrounding vaccine-related legislation over the last year. This webinar is open to program managers, program staff and partners. Speaker: Jack McClure, AIM Public Health Consultant Please contact Jack McClure at jmcclure@immunizationmanagers.org with any questions.

Preparing for the Respiratory Virus Season
2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the American Lung Association and partners on October 30th for webinar on how to prepare for the respiratory virus season. The webinar will discuss common respiratory viruses like flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. Among older adults and people with chronic medical conditions, such as lung disease, respiratory viruses can lead to serious illness, including hospitalization. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent serious respiratory illnesses. Come learn about vaccination recommendations, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions. Register today!

What's New With the Flu?
2025-11-13 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join Immunize Colorado as we host Dr. Suchitra Rao, MBBS, MSCS, for her annual update on the 2025-2026 flu season, as well as other important information about respiratory virus season and vaccinations.

Learning Collaborative Call to Discuss Infant RSV
2025-11-13 14:00 (America/New_York)
AIM, in collaboration with the CDC, hosts a Learning Collaborative to increase the capacity to equitably protect infants from serious illness and death due to RSV. Join us for a new session of the Birthing Hospitals and VFC: A Learning Collaborative to Protect Infants from RSV, on Thursday, November 13, at 2 pm ET.
This session features AIM Chief Medical Officer Michelle Fiscus, MD, FAAP, who will discuss the 2024-2025 season data and review available vaccines and long-acting monoclonal antibody products for mothers and infants. California Department of Health Vaccines for Children Program Coordinator Claudia Aguiluz will discuss the allocation process they developed with their birthing institutions for dose allocation in the 2025-2026 RSV season.

Social Media Strategies: Digital Advertising and Using Social Media for Rapid Response
2025-11-14 13:00 (America/New_York)
The National Network for Immunization Coalitions will host a webinar titled Social Media Strategies: Digital Advertising and Using Social Media for Rapid Response at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on November 14. This webinar will explore strategies for using social media effectively, with a focus on digital advertising, behavioral marketing, and rapid response communications. Speakers will share practical approaches for developing targeted ad campaigns, leveraging data to maximize reach and engagement, and adapting quickly to emerging events or misinformation. Participants will gain insights and tools to strengthen their organization’s social media presence and ensure their messages are heard when it matters most.
Register for the webinar.

Empowering Conversations: Building Vaccine Confidence
2025-11-18 14:30 (America/New_York)
Discover how Boost Oregon equips providers and families to turn uncertainty into empowerment. Using motivational interviewing and compassionate communication, we show how science and trust can move people from hesitation to confidence.

Speak with Confidence: Immunization Recommendations During Pregnancy and Beyond
2025-11-19 15:00 (America/New_York)
Learning Objectives:

Review the importance of vaccinations during pregnancy for both the pregnant patient and the baby.
Identify recommended vaccines during pregnancy.
Discuss recommended immunizations for the baby at birth and at two months of age.
Discuss immunization resources for pregnant patients.

Agenda:

Welcome and Continuing Education Information
Overview of vaccines recommended during pregnancy and their important for pregnant patient and baby: Dr. Linda Eckert
Immunizations recommended for the baby and share immunization resources for the pregnant patient: Dr. Elias Kass
Q&A

Rural Vaccination in 2025: Strategies, Challenges, and Successes
2025-12-04 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join Immunize Colorado for a webinar featuring Alisa Witt, MPH, the director of Gilpin County Public Health, Tiffani Roberts, RN, of La Plata County Public Health Department, and Marie Samson, MBA, and Nicholas Contarino, Esq., of ColoVAX, who will discuss their organizations’ current vaccination efforts in rural communities, as well as associated challenges and successes.
