The Immunization Action Coalition's May 2016 issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are now available.
Did you miss getting your copy of the Pink Book at our training last fall? The Public Health Foundation (PHF) partners with the CDC to promote Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, aka "the Pink Book." You can order your copy today from PHF's Online Store.
The Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has released a new game for elementary-aged children, Vax Pack Hero. It includes an online video game, trading cards, and an educational website, all available at VaxPackHero.org.
Have you been following news of mumps and measles outbreaks in other parts of the country? Stay up to date with the latest news and resources from CDC's pages on Mumps Outbreaks and Measles Outbreaks.
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.
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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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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're looking ahead to our first statewide immunization summit next year, and we hope you'll let us know what you'd like to see there by taking our short survey. We're also excited to re-launch our Healthcare Provider Education Committee (after a long hiatus!) - scroll down for the details.
Thanks for reading,
Sara Jaye Sanford, MPH, CHES
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| CAN YOU ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS FOR US? |
The summit is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the SeaTac Conference Center. Save the date and stay tuned for updates about registration and the agenda - and don't forget to let us know what you'd like to see discussed here.
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| JOIN OUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER EDUCATION COMMITTEE! |
IACW is excited to start working with our newly revitalized Healthcare Provider Education Committee. Members will collaborate on projects that help healthcare providers provide the best immunization services possible, like our laminated childhood immunization schedule. Our first project will be to develop a series of webinars.
Our first meeting will be Wednesday, July 20, from 10-11:30am. All are welcome! For more information, contact Sara Jaye at (206) 830-5175 or [email protected].
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Our friends in Canada at the I Boost Immunity campaign created this fun immunization quiz for us focused on Washington State! For every correct answer, one vaccine will be donated to a person in need through UNICEF Canada. Test your knowledge out here. |
| WHY DO PARENTS FEAR VACCINES? |
 WithinReach's Luncheon guest speaker, journalist and blogger Tara Haelle, recently delivered a Tedx talk answering the question, "Why Do Parents Fear Vaccines?" Check it out on her blog! |
We hope to see you at one of our July meetings! Save the dates for the remainder of our 2016 meetings:
Quarterly Meetings:
July 20, 12-2pm, Location TBD
October 19, 12-2pm, Location TBD
Public Awareness & Education Committee Meetings:
Healthcare Provider Education Committee Meetings:
July 20,
10-11:30am, Location TBD
October 19,
10-11:30am, Location TBD
HPV Task Force Meetings:
July 20,
2-3:30pm, Location TBD
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 about 1,000 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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