Vaccine Booster Newsletter

Special Edition - August 20, 2025

AAP Releases Evidence Based Schedule

AAP's Evidence-Based Childhood Immunization Schedule: What The Experts Say

Monday, August 25, 2025 - Noon PT

The California Immunization Coalition, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - California Chapters, invites you to attend a webinar to discuss AAP's childhood immunization schedule released on August 19, 2025 at noon PT.

This webinar will provide an overview of the updated AAP immunization schedule and highlight how evidence-based recommendations are developed and maintained to ensure vaccine safety and effectiveness in the U.S. pediatric population. Experts will also address the growing challenges of misinformation and erosion of trust in vaccines and scientific expertise, and share trusted resources to support providers in patient conversations.

Followed by a Q&A with featured speaker Pia Pannaraj, MD, MPH, FAAP, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego, Director of Pediatric Immunization Advancement Laboratory, member of AAP Redbook Committee, and CIC Board President.

The conversation will be moderated by CIC Board member Dr. Eric Ball, Pediatrician at CHOC Primary Care Network.

National Immunization Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) continues through August and we are delighted to use this opportunity to highlight the great work of our many partners and say thank you.

A great example is Sanjay Patel, Pharmacist at Haller's Pharmacy in the Bay area. In addition to his important work as a pharmacist and educator, he is an amazing supporter of CIC and the California Department of Public Health and many other vaccine related projects, like the California HPV Vaccine Roundtable. We could not do it without partners and professionals like Sanjay Patel.

Thank you to Voices for Vaccines for creating the NIAM kit with messages and tips for engagement on social media. Check it out and be sure to tag @Voices4Vaccines and @immunizeca in your posts.

Campaign here - NIAM

And on the button below:

#NIAM2025 #VaccinesSaveLives #DontWaitVaccinate #IVax2Protect

Strengthening Immunization Efforts - Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program in California

Aug 28, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific

Join the California Immunization Coalition and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for a special webinar featuring Allison Segal from the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in California. This informative session will explore how WIC supports childhood immunizations by:

• Integrating immunization checks into routine wellness visits
• Implementing innovative outreach strategies, such as a recent texting campaign
• Creating partnership opportunities for healthcare providers

Childhood immunization is a critical part of our collective effort to protect public health. This webinar will provide valuable insights into how WIC promotes immunization access and engagement—particularly among underserved families.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn practical ways to collaborate with their local WIC programs. Whether you're a healthcare provider, public health professional, or community advocate, this session will equip you with tools to strengthen immunization efforts in your community.

Please join us for this opportunity to connect, learn and lead in advancing childhood health across California.

Former CDC Director William Foege: How public health can fight back in a time of dangerous nonsense

Three steps to surviving the drought of principles, values, and facts

CIC highly recommends this article in STAT today from the world renowned epidemiologist, physician and author, Dr. William Foege. If you are not a current subscriber to STAT, you can access up to 3 articles a month by signing up. (They have been doing great work covering health.)

It's an important read and calls upon all of our public health officials to stand up for the science and for each other, in Dr. Foege's words:

"We will live through this drought of values, principles , and facts and again apply our talents to improving gloval health and happiness. Do not back down."

Here: https://www.statnews.com/2025/08/18/rfk-jr-public-health-threats-william-foege-smallpox/

Immunizations: The Crossroads of

Public Health and Wellness for All

Registration Continues!

The 2025 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships is October 15 – 17, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Conference website here.

The National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP) is the only national conference solely dedicated to collaboration and partnership as a way to improve immunization uptake, educate our communities, and prevent the spread of disease. The conference is an engine to improve immunizations and public health issues by sharing successful strategies that strengthen the work our coalitions and partnerships accomplish together.

Registration will continue through October 2. Hope to see you in Indianapolis!

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