• MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 2: Immunization 101

    Register HERE Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: Increase their knowledge of · Basic principles of vaccination · Best practices when administering vaccines · Vaccine safety and adverse event reporting Presenter: Laurie Courtney, MSN, RN, Immunization Nurse Manager & Perinatal Hepatitis B Coordinator, MDPH

  • MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 3: Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases in Massachusetts

    Register HERE Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: · Summarize the return of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in MA and worldwide in the post-public health emergency context. · Identify two key steps to prepare for highly infectious diseases like measles in your practice of community. · Describe the new web-based mechanism […]

  • MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 4: Vaccine Confidence – Improving the Vaccination Experience to Reduce Anxiety-Related Vaccine Hesitancy

    Register HERE Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, the participant should be able to: · Review effective approaches to vaccine discussions. · Identify ways to address common vaccine concerns including COVID-19. Presenter: Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, President & CEO, Immunize.org Click here to read about Dr. Moore  

  • MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 5: Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)

    Register HERE Objectives: At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant should be able to: · Define ways to improve data quality within the MIIS and electronic health records including bidirectional data exchange. · Explain providers’ legal responsibility for reporting to the immunization registry. Presenter: Michelle Holmes, MPH, MIIS Interoperability Coordinator and Trainer, MDPH

  • MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 6: VFC Compliance/Vaccine Storage and Handling

    Register HERE Objectives: At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant should be able to: · State the requirements and recommendations for proper storage and handling of vaccines. · Summarize the latest federal and state Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program requirements. Dylan Kirby, MPH, Vaccine Management Unit Operations Coordinator VFC, MDPH  

  • Coalition Meeting – June 2024

    Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes  MA Immunization Update - Angela Fowler, MDPH Study Presentation from NAHSE Greater Boston Chapter - Camille Scott, NAHSE Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project Update - Kelly Welch, MVCP/Team Maureen

  • Webinar – Accessible Vaccination: A First Step Towards Health Equity

    Learner Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: -Discuss how the Autism Society's Vaccine Education Initiative has increased vaccination rates among the Autism and disability community. -Describe practical tips and strategies to reduce stress when vaccinating neurodiverse patients. -Review how the Autism Society's communication, environmental, sensory, and provider […]

  • Coalition Meeting – October 2024

    Virtual MA, United States

    Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes  MA Immunization Update - Angela Fowler, MDPH Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project Update - Kelly Welch, MVCP/Team Maureen

  • Webinar – 2024-2025 Influenza Season Update

    Speaker: Lisa Grohskopf, MD, MPHCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Learner Objectives:At the conclusion of the webinar, participants should be able to:-Review the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for the 2024-2025 influenza season.-Discuss co-administration of influenza vaccines with COVID-19 vaccines.-Describe factors relevant for timing of influenza vaccines.

  • The 29th Annual MA Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference

    DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA, United States

    The 29th Annual Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts. The conference will be in-person only. Registration is OPEN, Register HERE. Updates will be posted as they become available. Questions? Please contact Cynthia McReynolds (cmcreynolds@mcaap.org)

    $175
  • Immunization in Immigrant Communities: Challenges & Best Practices Webinar

    Virtual MA, United States

    The Massachusetts Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) and the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC) present the 2025 Vaccine Education Webinar Series. A meeting recording can be found on the MCAAP website under "Recent Meetings and Webinars." Presenters: - Fiona Danaher, MD, MPH, Director, MGH Center for Immigrant Health; Chair, MGH Immigrant Health Coalition, Mass […]

  • 2025 Immunization Schedules Update Webinar

    Virtual MA, United States

    View Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation Slides The Massachusetts Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) and the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC) present the 2025 Vaccine Education Webinar Series. Presenter: Angela Fowler, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Webinar Learner Objectives As a result of participating in this […]

  • 2025 Pertussis Update Webinar

    Virtual MA, United States

    View Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation Slides The Massachusetts Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) and the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC) present the 2025 Vaccine Education Webinar Series. Presenters: - Angela Fowler, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Christine Nguyen, MPH, Epidemiologist I, Epidemiology Division, Massachusetts […]

  • MA Adult Immunization Conference 2025

    Boston Marriott Newton 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA, United States

    Thank you to everyone who attended the 30th Annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference - March 25, 2025! Please visit the conference website to view speaker materials, which are listed under "Resources." 

  • Advocating for a Universal Adult Vaccine Program in MA

    Virtual MA, United States

    Meeting Notes MA Universal Adult Vaccine Program Factsheet Join the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition and Pejman Talebian, MA, MPH, Director of the Immunization Program at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, to learn about the Massachusetts Universal Adult Vaccine Program and Adult Vaccine Purchase Fund proposed in the Governor's FY26 budget, and how you can advocate […]

  • Measles Update – Spring 2025

    Virtual MA, United States

    Webinar Presentation Slides - Dr. Angela Fowler Webinar Presentation Slides - Dr. John Snyder Webinar Q&A Webinar Resource List The Massachusetts Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) and the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC) present the 2025 Vaccine Education Webinar Series. Learner Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able […]

  • Coalition Meeting – September 2025

    Virtual MA, United States

    View the September 2025 Meeting Recording Video Passcode: 983fz=X2 September 2025 Coalition Meeting Minutes September 2025 Coalition Meeting Slides

  • 2025-2026 Respiratory Illness Season Update

    Virtual MA, United States

    View Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation Slides Webinar Resources The Massachusetts Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) and the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC) present the 2025 Vaccine Education Webinar Series. Presenter: Angela Fowler, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases and Laboratory Sciences, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Learner […]

  • 30th Annual Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference

    DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA, United States

    The 30th Annual Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts. The conference will be in-person only. This full-day, pediatric conference will provide up-to-date information on the field of pediatric immunization with an emphasis on current immunization recommendations and general immunization updates. Registration […]

  • Respiratory Illness Season Immunization Challenges & Solutions from the Front Lines

    Virtual MA, United States

    Presenters: Simone Carter, RN, BSN, Public Health Nursing Manager, Town of Hopkinton Ginnie Chacon-Lopez, MSN, RN, MA SANE, Public Health Nurse, Town of Needham Heidi Harper, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse, Natick Health Department Learner ObjectivesAs a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: Identify barriers to vaccine access and community […]

  • Coalition Meeting – January 2026

    Virtual MA, United States

    Meeting Minutes Agenda: Perinatal HBV/Birth Dose Update - Laurie Courtney, MSN, RN Text Message Reminders to Promote Vaccination in Primary Care Settings - Kimberly Fisher, MD Adult Immunization/ACIP Update - Angela Fowler, MD Clinical Influenza/Vaccine Update - Andrew Rennekamp, CSL Seqirus HPV Prevention and Prevalence in the Military - Kelly Welch

  • 2026 Immunization Schedule Update

    Virtual MA, United States

    Presenters: Everett Lamm, MD, MHCDS, FAAP; Angela Fowler, MD, MPH Learner objectives As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: Review the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Ages 18 Years or Younger, United States 2026. Address confusion created by CDC's shared clinical decision-making […]

  • MA Adult Immunization Conference 2026

    DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA, United States

    The 31st Annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Presented by the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Registration is now open! Visit our conference website to register. Questions? Please contact maic@jsi.org

  • The Road to Elimination: Hep B (HBV) Vaccination Across the Lifespan

    Virtual MA, United States

    This webinar is a part of the Vaccine Education Webinar series, sponsored by the MA Adult Immunization Coalition and the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Initiative. This webinar will focus on HBV vaccination across the lifespan. Presenters: Christy Norton Valle,  RN, PhD, CNM (MDPH); Marguerite Beiser, ANP-BC, AAHIVS (Boston Healthcare for […]