Coalition Activities

Host quarterly meetings to highlight pertinent immunization issues (e.g. H1N1 or parental vaccine hesitancy).
Distribute immunization materials such as Plain Talk About Childhood Immunizations and the ACIP Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule (pdf).
Provide educational presentations on immunization at quarterly meetings.
Submit immunization related articles to professional journals and newsletters.
Promote CHILD Profile, Washington State's Immunization Registry.
Develop and promote toolkits for healthcare organizations and employers to promote timely influenza vaccinations and to organize a workplace flu vaccination day.

2010

Hosted the IACW Appreciation Awards during National Infant Immunization Week, featuring a key note address by Dr. Paul Offit. View award winners here. The IACW Awards brought together nearly 100 people from across WA state to honor individuals and organizations which have contributed to increasing access and awareness to immunizations.
Co-hosted "Uniting to Educate & Vaccinate: A Leadership Conference on Adult Immunizations" with a keynote address by State Health Officer, Dr. Maxine Hayes. This was a first-of-its kind conference in Washington state.

2009

Developed a flu button (pdf) and pocket sized adult immunization schedule (pdf) that were disseminated via sporting and outreach events across the state including a Seahawks, University of Washington Husky and Washington State University Cougar football game.
Created fact sheets on immunizations for target populations including: general public, pregnant women, infants, children, pre-teens and teens and parents of pre-teens and teens (pdf).
Disseminated media advisory and tool kit to over 100 health reporters across WA state around seasonal and H1N1 flu and the importance of adult immunizations.
Completed 9 months of planning around the development of a social marketing campaign to address parental hesitancy around childhood immunizations. Click here (pdf) to read a copy of the executive summary.
Hosted an Immunization Update CME in April at Swedish Medical Center.
Featured Dr. Kristine Sheedy, Asoociate Director of Communication Science, CDC and Dr. Lance Rodewald, Director Immunization Services Division, CDC at a quarterly coalition meeting during National Infant Immunization Week. View their presentations here.
Published a policy statement: Seven Essential Components to Achieving High Immunization Rates (pdf)

2008

Revised Plain Talk About Childhood Immunization booklet.
Featured Dr. Anne Schuchat, Director National Immunization Program, CDC and Dr. Maxine Hayes, Washington State Health Officer at the quarterly coalition meeting during National Infant Immunization Week, April 22, 2008: Dr. Schuchat spoke about immunizations from a national perspective, specifically touching on vaccine hesitancy and parental concerns. View presentation here.

2007

Launched an online Workplace Influenza Toolkit that includes resources to help businesses organize and promote workplace flu vaccination days.
Disseminated information about the Tdap shot through Valpak, in partnership with Safeway Pharmacy to inform consumers about pertussis, which included a coupon for $10 off at a participating Safeway Pharmacy. Reached 70,000 homes in western Washington.
Created a Pneumonia Immunization Awareness campaign to draw attention to the importance of adult immunizations against pneumococcal disease including provider and patient education materials.