2014 Issue Archive

Save the date! IZCoalitions Network webinar featuring Dr. Gary Marshall on the roots of vaccine hesitancy scheduled for January 12
December 7–13 is National Influenza Vaccination Week!
Vaccine Education Center posts Dr. Paul Offit’s webinar on meningococcal B vaccines, HPV9, and other topics
Watch archived webinar about the impact of non-medical exemptions

Network webinar on influenza vaccination held September 11 is now online
CDC publishes influenza recommendations for 2014–15 season; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating their patients
CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for use of PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines in adults age 65 and older
Reminder: October 15 is deadline to apply to host the 2016 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions

IAC’s IZCoalitions Network webinar, “What’s New in 2014–15 for Influenza Vaccination,” scheduled for September 11
Applications now open to host the 2016 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions; deadline is October 1
PBS’s NOVA program to air documentary on vaccines September 10
Vaccine Education Center’s webinar, “Current Issues in Vaccines,” to be held September 10
Nevada Health Conference will include CDC’s Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course, October 21–22
Ignite! New book by Dr. Fran Butterfoss explores how community coalitions can get fired up for change

Webinar recording of presentation by Alison Singer titled “If Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism, What Does?” is now available

Webinar recording of informative presentation by Dr. Dorit Reiss titled “Liability for the Harms of Non-Vaccination: Who Should Pay?” is now available
Partner announcements, including reminder to urge your members of Congress to attend the May 1 screening of documentary film “Invisible Threat”

Save the date: Dr. Dorit Reiss to speak about legal liability for non-vaccination on April 22 IZCoalitions Network webinar
Voices for Vaccines leads successful protest over Chili’s proposed donation to anti-vaccine group
Voices for Vaccines’ benefit event at the Mall of America on April 11; tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available
Every Child By Two needs your input
The Immunization Partnership is looking for a director of operations
March issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are now online

Reminder: Register now for the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions
Every Child By Two will host congressional event to support students who made “The Invisible Threat” documentary film
Access March 14 IZCoalitions Network webinar recording and slides sets
HPV vaccination resources from many organizations available to help healthcare professionals increase HPV vaccination rates
National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit meeting to be held May 13–15 in Atlanta
Iowa Immunization Coalition to sponsor first statewide conference on June 11
Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition conference to be held June 19

Register now: IAC webinar for coalitions to feature Dr. Anne Schuchat discussing HPV vaccine challenges
Every Child By Two to host congressional event to support students who made “The Invisible Threat” documentary
National Vaccine Advisory Committee publishes “Standards for Adult Immunization Practice”
National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit requests nominations for its 2014 Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline is March 25
Philadelphia Immunization Coalition invites colleagues to its annual spring workshop

Leading medical organizations release “Dear Colleague” letter that urges healthcare professionals to promote HPV vaccination
Voices for Vaccines to host fundraiser
National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit requests nominations for its 2014 Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline is March 25
Agenda for the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions now available