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This month, as a community we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the contributions of women as professionals, patients, researchers, advocates, parents and decision-makers. We're highlighting partners and organizations that champion women's health and inclusion in evidence-based immunization policy.

On February 24, 2026, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) announced its withdrawal as a liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), citing concerns about the ACIP's shift away from scientific evidence-based immunization policy. ACOG vows to continue to engage with ACIP as a member of the public and by reviewing and updating its own recommendations.

Looking ahead, the ACIP - after cancelling their February meeting - is scheduled to meet March 18 - 19. This will be their first meeting since the overhaul of the childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. Meeting details are anticipated to be available soon. Public comment is open through March 12th, 2026.

Continue reading for more resources, upcoming meetings, and events.

Stay safe, healthy, and protect your community!



In Partnership,

WithinReach - Immunization Initiatives Team

The Executive Committee will meet next on Wednesday, April 1 from 10 am - 12 pm. Interested in being a part of the committee or have an idea for IACW? Email to connect!

The Respiratory Season Subcommittee will meet next on Tuesday, April 28 from 2 - 3:30 pm. Email chair Ajia McAferty to learn more.

Join IACW for the spring quarterly coalition meeting on Wednesday, May 13 from 12 - 2 pm. Registration is required to attend the meeting.

Shared Clinical

Decision-Making: What Does It Mean?

Join Dr. Paul Offit from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Vaccine Education Center (VEC) tomorrow, March 11, 2026 from 9am-10am PDT, part of the Current Issues in Vaccines series. This webinar will discuss the role of routine vaccination recommendations against respiratory illness and providing vaccine-related information to patients and families.

Strengthening Vaccine Communications in Diverse Healthcare Settings

Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases on Wednesday, March 18 at 10:30am PDT for a panel discussion on the importance of vaccine communication. This webinar will feature panelists from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) and the National Association of County and City Officials (NACCHO).

Preventing HPV-Associated Cancers: Saving Lives and Reducing Healthcare Costs

Join HealthyWomen for a virtual Congressional Briefing on the role of HPV vaccination in preventing cancer and how Congress can strengthen prevention efforts nationwide through increased vaccination and the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act (H.R. 6561).

When: March 24, 2026 at 9am PDT

Birthing Hospitals and the Vaccines for Children Program

The Association for Immunization Managers hosts a collaborative call on March 12, 2026 at 11am PDT in collaboration with the CDC to increase capacity for equitably protecting infants from serious illness and death due to RSV. Join the collaborative to hear from specialists on engaging with payers and VFC enrollment of hospital systems.

Check out our free immunization e-courses on the Immunity Community website! These courses can be started and completed at any time. Courses are available for professionals who work in the immunization field.

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

Contact us: ic@withinreachwa.org

Making the connections Washington families need to be healthy and safe. Promoting, protecting & supporting immunization as a vital part of the health and development of children and families.

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.

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