Dr. John Almquist is interviewed in the Seattle Times about his recent research: "More doctors asked about delaying or refusing childhood vaccines, study says."
New NIS-Teen data from CDC shows that HPV immunization rates continue to rise, slowly.
A letter to providers from Dr. Scott Lindquist, State Epidemiologist for Communicable Disease, emphasizes the importance of flu and Tdap vaccination for pregnant women. Please share widely!
In the Spokane Spokesman-Review, Secretary of Health John Weisman reminds parents: "Don't forget vaccines on your back-to-school list."
The American Academy of Pediatrics published a new clinical report on "Countering Vaccine Hesitancy."
Public Health - Seattle & King County is hiring for Communicable Disease, Epidemiology, and Immunization Section Manager. The online application is open through Monday, September 5 and can be accessed at www.kingcounty.gov/ depts/health/jobs.aspx.
The Seattle Times featured an opinion piece about meningitis B.
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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,
Did you know that registration is now open for the Washington State Immunization Summit next April? We're so excited about the speakers and program we have in store for you - scroll down for details!
Thanks for reading,
Sara Jaye Sanford, MPH, CHES
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| REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE WA IMMUNIZATION SUMMIT |
Did you know that registration is now open for the first-ever Washington State Immunization Summit? Please join us on April 26, 2017 at The Conference Center at Sea-Tac Airport. This one-day event, with the aim of becoming an annual opportunity for immunization professionals in Washington, will have an evolving focus. In 2017 the Summit will focus on vaccine hesitancy, reaching underserved populations, and the use of data and systems to improve immunization rates. Confirmed speakers include renowned vaccine hesitancy researcher Doug Opel, MD from Seattle Children's Research Institute and Clarissa Hsu, PhD from the Group Health Research Institute.
The cost to register for this all-day event is just $100 (including free parking!) at the early bird rate. Continuing education for this activity is pending. See final announcement for details. Register today at: www.waimmzsummit.eventbrite.com.
Additionally, sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available! Read our brochure or contact Mackenzie Melton at (206) 830-7644.
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Save the dates for the remainder of our 2016 meetings:
Quarterly Meeting:
October 19, 12-2pm, Tukwila Community Center
Public Awareness & Education Committee Meeting:
Healthcare Provider Education Committee Meeting:
October 19,
10-11:30am, Tukwila Community Center
HPV Task Force Meeting:
October 19,
2-3:30pm, Tukwila Community Center
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 Check out the following free resources from IACW and our partners!
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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