What is going on with FluMist this year? If you have questions about the recent recommendation not to use the nasal spray flu vaccines, check out Seattle Mama Doc's blog and video about it.
The Office of Immunization and Child Profile is hiring an Immunization Information System Provider Outreach Supervisor! Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/DOH3253,
but hurry, this position closes on July 5!
SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE GREAT EVENTS:
The CDC and the CDC Foundation will host the National Immunization Conference in Atlanta September 13-15, 2016. Learn more online.
Please save the date for the first-ever Washington Immunization Summit, which we'll be hosting on April 26, 2017! Stay tuned for details about program and content.
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Founded in 1994, the Immunization Action Coalition of Washington (IACW), a program of WithinReach, works to improve the health of the community by minimizing the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases through the optimal use of immunizations across the lifespan. Our priorities for 2016 include vaccine hesitancy; access to immunizations; provider education; and special populations.
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Contact
Sara Jaye Sanford, MPH, CHES, Immunization Coordinator at
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For more information about the Immunization Action Coalition of Washington:
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Dear IACW Member,
We hope to see you this month at our quarterly meeting, where we'll be learning all about school-located vaccinations, or one of our committee meetings!
Thanks for reading,
Sara Jaye Sanford, MPH, CHES
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| JOIN US FOR OUR JULY QUARTERLY MEETING: IMMUNIZING AT WASHINGTON SCHOOLS |
Wednesday, July 20th, 12-2pm
Please join us for our quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 20. It will be a packed agenda, with an update from Jan Hicks-Thomson on vaccine storage and handling, including a discussion of the nasal spray flu vaccine.
We have an exciting panel discussing different models of providing school-located immunizations, including Carolyn Cook of Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department; Alexandra Hayes of Spokane Regional Health District; and Sara Rigel of Public Health-Seattle & King County.
Our Healthcare Provider Education Committee will be meeting in the same room before the quarterly meeting, from 10:00am-11:30am. The HPV Task Force will meet afterwards, from 2:00pm-3:30pm.
Please note: We will be at the Shoreline Conference Center, not the Tukwila Community Center!
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| OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN IACW COMMITTEES |
Participating in a committee is a great way to network and work together on fun immunization projects that wouldn't be possible without collaboration. We welcome new members at any time! Right now, we are recruiting new members especially for these two committees:
The Public Awareness and Education Committee works to increase and sustain public awareness and education about the importance of immunizing across the lifespan, especially in pockets of greatest need. We are currently working on a social media campaign to promote flu and Tdap immunization for pregnant women. We meet quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month from 12pm-2pm, with our next meeting on July 13.
The Healthcare Provider Education Committee will work to provide immunizers with tools and information to implement best practices in providing immunization services.
Our first project will be to develop a series of webinars. We will meet quarterly on the third Wednesday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am, with our first meeting on July 20.
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We hope to see you at one of our July meetings! Save the dates for the remainder of our 2016 meetings:
Quarterly Meetings:
October 19, 12-2pm, Location TBD
Public Awareness & Education Committee Meetings:
Healthcare Provider Education Committee Meetings:
October 19,
10-11:30am, Location TBD
HPV Task Force Meetings:
October 19,
2-3:30pm, Location TBD
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 Check out the following free resources from IACW and our partners!
Laminated Childhood Immunization Schedules: We have very few of our 2016 schedules left, and they are going quickly - order yours today! These convenient and durable schedules are a great reference for providers to use throughout the year. Order yours by sending an email to [email protected] with your desired quantity and mailing address.
CME course on HPV immunization: A free online CME course on HPV immunization is now available from WithinReach, Cardea, and the Washington State Department of Health. Learn everything you need to know about HPV vaccines - plus practical strategies to communicate successfully with patients and parents! The course is on-demand and can be taken any time. Register at www.cardeaservices.org/resourcecenter/you-are-the-key-to-hpv-cancer-prevention.
Plain Talk About Childhood Immunization: This booklet is one of the most in-depth resources available for parents who want detailed answers about immunizations, and is available in Russian as well as English and Spanish! To order unlimited free quantities from the Department of Health, click on the language you're interested in. It is also available online in a new mobile-friendly format!
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