National Network of Immunization Coalitions

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.

Vaccinating Females Across the Lifespan
2024-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will focus on the recommended vaccines for females throughout their lifespan. The speakers will identify significant trends in vaccination rates in recent years and highlight at least three strategies for improving vaccine rates for women and the population as a whole.

The webinar speakers are: Georgina Peacock, MD, MPH; Tara Jatlaoui, MD, MPH; and Elisha Hall, PhD. Each of the speakers are from the Immunization Services Division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Continuing Education will be offered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.
