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December 2-8: National Influenza Vaccination Week

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Check out our National Influenza Week page here! 

Highlighted Upcoming Events

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2018 Annual PAIC Meeting

The 2018 Annual PAIC Meeting in Harrisburg was a huge success with over 80 coalition members turning out for this fantastic day of education and networking. Pictured left to right is Tom McCleaf, PA , Dept.of Health, PAIC Board Advisor, Michele Steiner, Board Secretary, Kristen Feemster, MD, Board Member, Gail Wright, Board Treasurer, Carole Felton Shore, Marketing Consultant, Lyn Robertson, PAIC Chairperson, Margaret Rivello, Speaker.

2018 Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition Meeting in Harrisburg, PA

The 2018 Annual PAIC Meeting in Harrisburg was a huge success with over 80 coalition members turning out for this fantastic day of education and networking. Pictured left to right is Tom McCleaf, PA , Dept.of Health, PAIC Board Advisor, Michele Steiner, Board Secretary, Kristen Feemster, MD, Board Member, Gail Wright, Board Treasurer, Carole Felton Shore, Marketing Consultant, Lyn Robertson, PAIC Chairperson, Margaret Rivello, Speaker.

Information for Coalitions

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    Click for more info

    This award-winning documentary takes a look into the lives of five brave women affected by HPV. Their stories portray the misconceptions, stigma, shame, heartbreak, pain, and triumph that they experience while battling cervical cancer.
  • WEBINAR: December 5, 2018 #HowIRecommend Flu Vaccine: How to Make Recommendations that Matter to Patients

    WEBINAR: December 5, 2018 #HowIRecommend Flu Vaccine: How to Make Recommendations that Matter to Patients

    Join us: Wednesday, December 5, 2018, from 1-2pm EST Every year, there are large numbers of Americans who get sick and die as a result of seasonal flu. Yet, many of your patients may underestimate flu’s severity or their own susceptibility to catching the flu. You may already be recommending flu vaccine to your patients, but in this webinar, you’ll get tips on how to make even stronger and more effective recommendations. You’ll also learn how to answer many important questions from patients.
  • Click to view "Let's Talk: PA School Immunization Requirements Update

    Click to view "Let's Talk: PA School Immunization Requirements Update

    This recorded webinar with Dr. Susan Kressly, MD, FAAP discusses changes in school immunization requirements.
  • Click here for upcoming webinars

    Click here for upcoming webinars

    The Virtual Immunization Communication (VIC) Network is project of the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) and the California Immunization Coaltion, funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Click here for #UDontGetIt Materials

    Click here for #UDontGetIt Materials

    Updated #UDontGetIt PDF’s for your practice or coalition to use to promote and build materials.
  • Click here for more information

    Click here for more information

    ACS is leading the charge to prevent cancer with Mission: HPV Cancer Free. Visit their site form more information and resources on how you can help join the fight.
  • Download campaign materials here

    Download campaign materials here

    The “Power to Prevent HPV Cancer” campaign contains specialized clinical action guides for their intended clinical audiences, enabling professional organizations, health care systems, and practices to implement a promotional toolkit for 8 weeks during the summer. To access the campaign, visit this site:
  • Are you a flu fighter? Tweet #FightFlu to @cdcflu and @immunizePA

    Are you a flu fighter? Tweet #FightFlu to @cdcflu and @immunizePA

    Highlight Your Own Flu Fighter! Are you a flu fighter, or know someone who is? Share your own flu fighter profiles online or social media. Here’s how: -Pick 1-3 images demonstrating your work as a flu fighter. -Write a 2-4 sentence post about how you fight flu. -Share these images and message on social media! Be sure to include the hashtag #FluFighter or #FightFlu and tag @CDCFlu in your post!
  • Click here for: The Journey of Your Child's Vaccine

    Click here for: The Journey of Your Child's Vaccine

    The 5-minute video explains the three phases of clinical trials, vaccine manufacturing, and how a vaccine is added to the U.S. recommended immunization schedule.

Local Coalition Highlights

I wanted to send a shout out to Phoenixville High School and West Chester East for embracing Teen Health Week with activities specific to teen health topics, provided by our Personal Health Service staff. See image for photo of Dr. Cassidy and some of our Health Department staff embracing lime green to celebrate Teen Health Week. Hopefully we can build on this to provide more activities into our high schools for 2019 Teen Health Week. Thanks again to everyone on the committee who worked on this project.

Chester County Immunization Coalition Celebrates Teen Health Week 2018!

I wanted to send a shout out to Phoenixville High School and West Chester East for embracing Teen Health Week with activities specific to teen health topics, provided by our Personal Health Service staff. See image for photo of Dr. Cassidy and some of our Health Department staff embracing lime green to celebrate Teen Health Week. Hopefully we can build on this to provide more activities into our high schools for 2019 Teen Health Week. Thanks again to everyone on the committee who worked on this project.
Every year Rupert Elementary School prepares to celebrate DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Day by inviting selected area residents and community and organization leaders to share the joy of reading with students. This year David Genoa, from the Montgomery County Health Department, read the story of Victor Vaccine!

Kids at Ruppert Elementary School Read About Victor Vaccine!

Every year Rupert Elementary School prepares to celebrate DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Day by inviting selected area residents and community and organization leaders to share the joy of reading with students. This year David Genoa, from the Montgomery County Health Department, read the story of Victor Vaccine!

#UDontGet It Materials Now Available

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