Chester County Immunization Coalition
Coverage Area: Chester County
The mission of the Chester County Immunization Coalition is to promote and educate about recommended immunizations for all Chester County residents across the lifespan to ensure that no one in the county should suffer from a vaccine-preventable disease.
Goals
- Advocate countywide public and professional immunization education efforts
- Facilitate and support sustained partnerships among community immunization stakeholders
- Inform and advocate policy issues relating to immunizations
- Promote awareness of proper vaccine storage, handling, and documentation
- Support the Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition’s statewide initiatives
Board Members
Laura D. Harbage, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse
Julieta Calmon
Upcoming Meeting
Our next coalition meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21st at 9:00 A.M.
Meetings are virtual until further notice, please email immunizationcoalitions@gmail.com for the meeting link and to be added to our local coalition list.
Latest Campaign
Promoting GetAnswersPA.org
Partnering with Gateway Outdoor Advertising, our past campaign aimed to encourage vaccination with positivity and information. The campaign ran from April 2024 to June 2024 and featured 3 decals in Spanish and 3 in English that addressed common questions and promoted a positive mindset towards vaccination. We collaborated with Outright Media to design graphics inspired by PAIC’s statewide campaign, which directed people to the microsite getanswerspa.org. Posters were strategically placed at 25 key locations across the County, including bodegas, gas stations, and grocery stores.
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- Decal (English)
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- Floor Decal (English)
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- Poster (English)
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- Decal (Spanish)
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- Floor Decal (Spanish)
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- Poster (Spanish)
Bus Wrap Campaign
The coalition is working with Intersection Media to provide marketing on the bus wraps throughout the County. We have focused this campaign on the importance of getting vaccinated against the Flu, COVID-19, and Tdap for pregnant individuals. This campaign will be running from September until late November. Below are the designs that will be featured on the bus wraps. The graphics provide a QR code to access resources for families and parents through ImmunizePA.org.
Calendar of Events
Volunteer Opportunities
One of the goals of the coalition is to increase community outreach, partner with different organizations, and educate vulnerable populations. We need the help of volunteers and coalition members to help make this happen!
Archive of Events
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Ongoing Projects
Distributing Vaccine Education Books to Schools
The CCIC distributed over 100 vaccine education books to schools within the county based on age appropriateness. These books will educate individuals on the importance of vaccines and how they work to protect us. We distributed “The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine” (geared towards elementary/middle school) and “Vaccination Investigation/The History of Vaccines” (geared towards high school).
Vaccine Education Poster Display
Look out for the CCIC’s vaccine education poster display at the Exton Library which will be displayed until August 15th!
HPV Dental Campaign
Dental kits that include informational HPV brochures, toothbrushes, and other resources have been made for distribution to patients of different organizations within the county.
Introducing Our Comprehensive Immunization Guide!
This guide is a one-stop resource designed to empower parents with accurate, up-to-date information on vaccinations. From understanding the importance of early immunization to demystifying vaccine schedules. Written in a clear and accessible format, this guide equips you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your child’s health.
Resources
- Local Resources (Available in English and Spanish) | Download
- Chester County Health Department | Childhood and Adult Immunizations | Chester County, PA – Official Website (chesco.org)
- Pennsylvania Department of Health | Immunizations (pa.gov)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Vaccines and Immunizations | CDC
Contact Information
We would be happy to speak to you!
Immunization Coalition Coordinator
- Immunization Coalition Coordinator – PA AAP
- Staff Support – Schuylkill, Chester, and Berks County Immunization Coalitions
- PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 661 Moore Road, Suite 200
- King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Phone: 484-446-3028
- Email: immunizationcoalitions@gmail.com
Laura D. Harbage, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse
- Chairperson – Chester County Immunization Coalition
- Email: immunizechesco@gmail.com