| It's time to register for the 2018 Annual WSHPA Conference in Wenatchee, WA from October 15-17th! |
| The Meningitis B Action Project has posted a new 90-second animated video aimed at young people of pre-college or college age, explaining why the MenB and MenACWY vaccines are important. |
A study in
Vaccine
examines the racial and ethnic differences in HPV vaccine initiation and provider recommendations for teenage boys.
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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 2018 are:
- Increase vaccine confidence by being a trusted source of timely information about immunizations;
- Monitor legislation and advocate for policies that promote and maintain access to immunizations;
- Improve awareness of adolescent immunizations
- Develop data-driven resources and educational materials for providers who work with underserved communities.
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QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
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Contact Izzy Brandstetter
, MPH, Community & Systems Coordinator
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For more information about the Immunization Action Coalition of Washington:
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We hope that you're enjoying the last month of summer vacations and that you survived the heat wave we had last week! There's lots going on in the immunization world this month, especially since it is National Immunization Awareness Month. As a matter of fact, we were just featured on
WSPHA's blog to commemorate the month! As always, let us know if you have questions or suggestions!
Thanks for reading,
Izzy Brandstetter, MPH
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| IACW HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH: MOBILE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS |
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| Immunization Clinic Setup |
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Immunization Clinic Walkthrough
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In partnership with the Spokane Regional Health District, we're excited to announce two new "Demonstration Videos" to show you how to set up your mobile immunization clinic and how to create a good flow for patients.
With back-to-school preparations in full swing, this is a great opportunity to set up a mobile immunization clinic of your own, using our Mobile Immunizations Toolkit that gives you pre-event checklists starting at 6+ weeks out so you can make sure all of your i's are dotted and t's crossed for a successful clinic!
If you set up your own mobile immunization clinic, we'd love to hear how it went and see some pictures, too! |
IT'S NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH!
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National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. It is sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC), which has developed communication toolkits to help you educate people of all ages about vaccines recommended for them.
You can also find CDC promotional and educational resources for every stage of the lifespan on the CDC's website for immunization partners. Finally, please take a moment to share the great work that your organization is doing during NIAM! |
2018 CDC HPV VACCINATION
CHAMPION AWARD |
| Do you know of a clinician or clinic in your area doing outstanding work around HPV vaccination? Nominate them for CDC's HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention Champion Award by August 10th. One nominee from each state and territory will be chosen. Email Julia Velonjara for more information! |
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OPPORTUNITY FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT
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The End AIDS Washington report recommends that Washington's HIV laws are updated to reflect current science and reduce HIV-related stigma. In response to the report and with input from many partners and the community, Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has developed a DRAFT legislative proposal that modernizes RCW 70.24, reduces HIV/AIDS exceptionalism, and addresses HIV criminalization.
Of specific interest to immunizers, the draft proposal includes updated language regarding adolescent consent and preventive care regarding sexually transmitted diseases. These changes are on page 10, lines 9-12.
Comments on the draft proposal can be submitted via email to [email protected]. DOH plans to submit the proposal to the Governor's Office in fall of 2018 for consideration during the 2019 legislative session. |
| HPV E-COURSE AVAILABLE FOR KING COUNTY VFC PROVIDERS |
A team of researchers at the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Public Health - Seattle & King County, and the Somali Health Board are recruiting VFC providers in King County to take their e-course entitled: "HPV Vaccination: Framing the Conversation for East African Families."
Developed with research funding from the CDC, the purpose of this e-course is to educate healthcare providers on the basics of HPV-related diseases and vaccination recommendations, explain cultural humility as it relates to the experience of immigrants and refugees in a healthcare setting, and share evidence-based strategies to increase HPV vaccination uptake that are relevant to East African communities. Participants will receive 0.75 continuing education credits as well as a $25 Starbucks gift card for completing the course, and feedback will be used to evaluate the course content.
To verify your eligibility and take the course,
click here. Thank you in advance for participating in this important learning activity!
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WATCH ME GROW IN WASHINGTON FACEBOOK PAGES
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Parents can now get even more information from the Washington State Department of Health on Facebook. The department has two new pages called
Watch Me Grow in Washington and
Mirame Crecer en Washington. These pages are the social media avenue for families with young children to get information on immunizations, growth and development, nutrition and safety, plus other timely information about product recalls, disease outbreaks, and more. For more information on the Child Profile Health Promotion System or its Facebook pages, contact
Lonnie Peterson.
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IT'S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME! GET ACCESS TO YOUR CHILD'S IMMUNIZATION RECORDS NOW!
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| If you want access to your and your family's immunization records online, sign up for MyIR! Once you have a MyIR account, you'll have access to your and your family's immunization information anytime you need it and from any device. Tired of having to call your healthcare provider or school every time you need a copy of your child's immunization record? MyIR allows you immediate access to your records, which are updated in real time. You'll also get a forecast (the immunizations for which you and your family may be due) and can print the official Certificate of Immunization Status pre-populated right from MyIR. Signing up is easy. Click here to learn more, or contact Lonnie Peterson with questions! |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FINAL IACW QUARTERLY MEETING OF 2018!
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Our final IACW quarterly meeting will be on October 24 (12-2pm) at the
Tukwila Community Center, Meeting Room A.
Please note the date change! As usual, we will have a remote option available for those who are unable to attend in person - stay tuned!
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2018 Pocket-Sized, Laminated Childhood Immunization Schedules
The Immunization Action Coalition of Washington creates our own durable, convenient format of the recommended childhood schedule, and we distribute them free of charge to providers in Washington. Don't wait - order yours today by filling out
this form!
Please note that these are intended for healthcare provider use only. If you are looking for materials for patients, we'd be glad to send you alternative resources.
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Accredited Immunization E-Courses
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2017 Adult Immunization Schedules
Our pocket-sized, convenient format of the
2017
recommended adult schedule for
patients
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The only differences on the 2018 schedule are the clarification on the new zoster vaccine recommendations and division of Meningococcal vaccines into two separate lines (A,C,W,Y and B). Order yo
urs today
by emailing
with your name, mailing address, and desired quantity.
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