National Influenza Vaccination Webinar

Learn about successful national and regional flu vaccination outreach programs from experts in the field. On April 20, the NIVDP will host a webinar: “Lessons from the Field: Immunization Leaders Sharing Strategies to Protect Underserved Populations.” Hear from immunization leaders who will share their best practices for developing resources, engaging partners, and promoting flu vaccination activities. This is a webinar for NIVDP partners and community stakeholders interested in promoting annual flu vaccination. Register here.

FDA Grand Rounds: Vaccine Adjuvants

Vaccine Adjuvants: New ways to evaluate their safety and effectiveness. Presented by: Hana Golding, PhD; Chief, FDA Laboratory of Retrovirus Research FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research WHEN: Thursday, March 30, 2017 TIME: 12:00 – 1:00 pm, EST Register HERE

Evidence Based Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

As part of AHEC’s mission to provide education, they are promoting an archived webinar from late January. “The Immunity Community: Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy.” Register here: http://nao-ntc.adobeconnect.com/immunitycommarchive/event/registration.html Upon registration, you may view the hour long webinar at your convenience.

State of Immunion

Every Child By Two (ECBT) has launched the State of the ImmUnion initiative to examine how strong our defenses truly are against vaccine-preventable diseases and what we can do, as public health advocates and legislators, to make our ImmUnion stronger and more resilient in the face of emerging health threats. In this report, ECBT highlights the successes of vaccines, the economic and societal savings incurred from vaccines, challenges facing the public health system and key areas of focus to achieve optimal protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more about the vaccination rates in your state and what can be done to Read More …

Vaccines Save Lives: 350 Groups Sign a Letter to President Trump

More than 350 medical, professional, and advocacy organizations (including the ICD!) signed a letter to President Trump expressing UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT for the safety of vaccines.  The 28-page letter cites and abstracts more than 40 studies on vaccine safety and effectiveness. Read the letter here.

2017 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award Program Launched!

CDC and the CDC Foundation are happy to announce that the nomination materials for the 2017 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award are ready! The CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award is an annual award that recognizes individuals who make a significant contribution toward improving public health through their work in childhood immunization. Each year, the CDC Childhood Immunization Champion honors up to one person from each of the 50 U.S. states, 8 U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia. Find out more here: Immunization Champion Award Nominations are due February 3, 2017!

Delaware Gets High Scores in Our Vaccination Efforts!

From the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, October 7, 2016 Among all the dates, DE ranks 3rd  for MMR, DTaP and 2 doses of MMR.   And 12th for non-medical exemptions. See articles below. Vaccination Coverage Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2015–16 School Year Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19–35 Months — United States, 2015