Immunization Division News

Registration is Open!

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Nominate an immunization hero for the MIAP Award.

MIAP Conference


This in-person conference will provide up-to-date information in the field of pediatric immunization, with an emphasis on current immunization recommendations and general immunization updates. Join us at the DCU Center on November 5 in Worcester. Space is limited.


Learner Objectives:

  • Summarize the current ACIP schedules and recommendations
  • Cite two current topics related to immunizations locally and nationally
  • Describe the history of pediatric immunization in Massachusetts and its impact on vaccine-preventable disease prevention
  • Identify vaccine misinformation/disinformation and develop strategies for combating it
  • Discuss future vaccines, including updated and new vaccines, and future vaccine delivery mechanisms


Plenary Sessions:

  • A Historical Perspective on Pediatric Immunization in Massachusetts
  • The Current Landscape: Countering Vaccine Misinformation and Disinformation
  • Vaccines of the Future
  • State Immunization Update
  • National Immunization Update
  • Q&A Panel with Angela Fowler, MD, MPH, and Pejman Talebian, MA, MPH


Breakout Sessions:

  • Vaccine Program Storage and Handling Compliance Training
  • Immunization "201": Challenging Immunization Scenarios
  • Innovative Strategies to Increase Pediatric Immunization


The Plenary Sessions will feature noted immunization experts, including:

2025 MIAP Conference Award -

Deadline for Nominations Extended!


The deadline for nominations has been extended to this Friday, September 12.


Help us recognize a local champion (or group), who has made an outstanding contribution to pediatric immunization by nominating a local hero here.


Questions? Please contact Cynthia McReynolds at cmcreynolds@mcaap.org


Have questions about immunizations? Contact us!
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