Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes MAIC Intro Slides - Amy Sgueglia, MAIC MA Adult Immunization Update - Angela Fowler, MDPH NAHSE Presentation - Deidre Smith, NAHSE MVCP Update - Cynthia McReynolds, MCAAP, Immunization Initiative
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP), hosts an annual, full-day conference focused on pediatric immunization every October. The Conference attracts 350-400 immunization providers typically, supporting statewide efforts to optimize pediatric immunization in Massachusetts. We provide the latest recommendations and share strategies to improve pediatric immunization […]
Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes MAIC Intro Slides - Alexandra Burke, MAIC MA Adult Immunization Update - Angela Fowler, MDPH
29th Annual MA Adult Immunization Virtual Conference Confidence & Compassion in a Complex Vaccine World Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Conference Website The 29th annual MA Adult Immunization Conference was held in-person on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. This year's conference theme was 'Confidence & Compassion in a Complex Vaccine World.' […]
Register HERE Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: · State two changes to the 2024 Childhood and Adult Immunization Schedules. · List the COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States. Presenter: Angela Fowler, MD, DPH, Associate Medical Director for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, MDPH
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
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 […]
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes MA Immunization Update - Angela Fowler, MDPH Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project Update - Kelly Welch, MVCP/Team Maureen
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 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)
Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation Webinar Resources Additional resources: Maternal RSV vaccine information (Pfizer’s Abrysvo), CDC’s Immunizations to Protect Infants website
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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."
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 […]
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 […]
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View the September 2025 Meeting Recording Video Passcode: 983fz=X2 September 2025 Coalition Meeting Minutes September 2025 Coalition Meeting Slides
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]