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Apply Now to Attend an Immunization Champions, Advocates, and Mentors Academy in 2016
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is pleased to announce the opportunity to prepare healthcare professionals to become...
Dec 02, 2015 | Kate Drezner
Nominations for AIM Bull’s-Eye Open Now
The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) Bull’s-Eye Award for Innovation and Excellence in Immunization is presented to...
Nov 19, 2015 | Kate Drezner
National Call-to-action Emphasizing the Importance of Second Dose of MCV4 Vaccine
The American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College Health Association, Society for Adolescent...
Nov 12, 2015 | Kate Drezner
New California Law: Day Care Worker Immunization Requirement
The California Governor signed a law on October 11 that requires day care workers to be immunized against pertussis, measles, and...
Oct 15, 2015 | Kate Drezner
Updated Vaccine Facts and Policy Website
The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) recently updated the Vaccine Facts and Policy interactive website at...
Oct 09, 2015 | Kate Drezner
2015 Influenza/Pneumococcal News Conference
On September 17, NACCHO staff attended the 2015 Influenza/Pneumococcal News Conference hosted by the National Foundation for...
Sep 30, 2015 | Kate Drezner
Free Flu Education Materials Available
Free, unbranded flu education materials are available through MedImmune. MedImmune’s web portal allows organizations to set up...
Sep 29, 2015 | Kate Drezner
The American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes Updated Recommendations for Prevention...
On September 7, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement online titled Recommendations for Prevention and...
Sep 22, 2015 | Kate Drezner
Apply Now to Attend an Immunization Champions, Advocates, and Mentors Academy in 2016The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is pleased to announce the opportunity to prepare healthcare professionals to become immunization champions in their organizations. The ICAMP Academy—a multidisciplinary leadership component of GSA’s Immunization Champions, Advocates, and Mentors Program (ICAMP)—is set for four offerings in 2016, which include the following: February 15-16 in Los... Dec 02, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
Nominations for AIM Bull’s-Eye Open NowThe Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) Bull’s-Eye Award for Innovation and Excellence in Immunization is presented to three state, territorial, or urban area immunization programs (awardees) annually in recognition of an outstanding immunization initiative. The award recognizes immunization strategies that “hit their mark,” achieving goals and increasing awareness by... Nov 19, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
National Call-to-action Emphasizing the Importance of Second Dose of MCV4 VaccineThe American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College Health Association, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, CDC, and Immunization Action Coalition have issued a joint “Dear Colleague” letter, urging health care professionals to strongly recommend and administer the second (booster) dose of meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MenACWY or MCV4) at age 16.... Nov 12, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
New California Law: Day Care Worker Immunization RequirementThe California Governor signed a law on October 11 that requires day care workers to be immunized against pertussis, measles, and influenza. Failure to maintain accurate records will be treated like any other violation of licensure requirements. The new law, which goes into effect September 1, 2016, was sponsored by the Health Officers Association of California […] Oct 15, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
Updated Vaccine Facts and Policy WebsiteThe Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) recently updated the Vaccine Facts and Policy interactive website at www.VaccineFactsandPolicy.org with the latest AIM, Immunization Action Coalition, and national information that characterizes the immunization environment of 64 jurisdictions. The topics covered include the following: Coverage rates (source: National Immunization Survey) Exemption... Oct 09, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
2015 Influenza/Pneumococcal News ConferenceOn September 17, NACCHO staff attended the 2015 Influenza/Pneumococcal News Conference hosted by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) promoting the importance of seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccination. The event, moderated by Dr. William Schaffner, M.D., medical director of NFID and professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School... Sep 30, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
Free Flu Education Materials AvailableFree, unbranded flu education materials are available through MedImmune. MedImmune’s web portal allows organizations to set up individual accounts (for ordering purposes only) and pick which materials they would like to receive. Orders are shipped directly to the individual placing the order and will include the NACCHO logo and information provided by NACCHO. To gain access to these... Sep 29, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
The American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes Updated Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in ChildrenOn September 7, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement online titled Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2015–2016. The abstract is reprinted below: The purpose of this statement is to update recommendations for routine use of seasonal influenza vaccine and antiviral medications for the prevention and treatment of influenza […] Sep 22, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
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