Immunization Coalition of Delaware

“With so many vaccines being required for young children today, some parents are asking their doctors whether they can space out or delay the vaccine schedule. They’re concerned that too many vaccines might overwhelm their child’s immune system. Parents also worry that getting more than one shot at a time increases the pain and stress. Debate about childhood vaccinations has intensified in recent years because of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease that have been fueled in part by parents who decline to get their children vaccinated at all or according to the recommended schedule. After a 2014-2015 outbreak of measles that Read More …

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.

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The cancer-preventing HPV vaccine does not appear to have any ill effect on babies unintentionally exposed to it in the womb, researchers report. Read more: https://medlineplus.gov/news/fullstory_164345.html

Join the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy for a webinar on the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017 – 2020. Read the Action Plan here. Register for the Webinar here.

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.

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 …

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.