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SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 4: Vaccine Confidence - Improving the Vaccination Experience to Reduce Anxiety-Related Vaccine Hesitancy
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE \nObjectives: At the conclusion of the program\, the participant should be able to: \n· Review effective approaches to vaccine discussions. \n· Identify ways to address common vaccine concerns including\nCOVID-19. \nPresenter:\nKelly Moore\, MD\, MPH\, President & CEO\, Immunize.org\nClick here to read about Dr. Moore \n 
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/mdph-immunization-updates-2024-module-4-vaccine-confidence-improving-the-vaccination-experience-to-reduce-anxiety-related-vaccine-hesitancy/
CATEGORIES:MDPH Immunization Update,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
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SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 3: Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE \nObjectives: As a result of participating in this activity\, learners should be able to: \n· Summarize the return of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in MA and worldwide in the post-public health emergency context. \n· Identify two key steps to prepare for highly infectious diseases like measles in your practice of community. \n· Describe the new web-based mechanism for reporting some VPDs (like varicella) and clusters. \nPresenter:\nJuliana Jacoboski Duncan\, MPH\, Epidemiologist\, MDPH
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/mdph-immunization-updates-2024-module-3-epidemiology-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-in-massachusetts/
CATEGORIES:MDPH Immunization Update,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20240411T153303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T153303Z
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SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 2: Immunization 101
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE \nObjectives: As a result of participating in this activity\, learners should be able to: \nIncrease their knowledge of \n· Basic principles of vaccination \n· Best practices when administering vaccines \n· Vaccine safety and adverse event reporting \nPresenter:\nLaurie Courtney\, MSN\, RN\, Immunization Nurse Manager & Perinatal Hepatitis B Coordinator\, MDPH
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/mdph-immunization-updates-2024-module-2-immunization-101/
CATEGORIES:MDPH Immunization Update,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20240411T153113Z
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SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 1: Schedule Updates
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE \nObjectives: As a result of participating in this activity\, learners should be able to: \n· State two changes to the 2024 Childhood and Adult Immunization Schedules. \n· List the COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States. \nPresenter:\nAngela Fowler\, MD\, DPH\, Associate Medical Director for Vaccine Preventable Diseases\, MDPH
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/mdph-immunization-updates-2024-module-1-schedule-updates/
CATEGORIES:MDPH Immunization Update,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
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SUMMARY:MA Adult Immunization Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:29th Annual MA Adult Immunization Virtual Conference\nConfidence & Compassion in a Complex Vaccine World\nTuesday\, April 2\, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nConference Website \nThe 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.’ The overall goal of this conference was to educate Massachusetts healthcare professionals on current and best practices for adult immunization. The 2024 conference offered an opportunity to receive the most updated information on routine adult immunization from leading experts in the field and network with immunization experts and colleagues. We discussed vaccine safety\, sexual health and vaccines\, vaccine equity\, recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for adult vaccines\, and vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. \nWe are grateful to the many supporters and exhibitors of this conference. We also honor the 2024 MA Adult Immunization Champion: Dr. Rocio Hurtado\, for bridging the linguistic divide that often separates Spanish-speaking individuals from life-saving knowledge about vaccines and for weaving a stronger fabric of vaccine confidence within communities of color in Revere\, Chelsea\, and Lowell. \n \n  \nWelcome and Introductory Remarks\nAmy Sgueglia\, MSN\, RN\nMA Adult Immunization Coalition Facilitator \n  \n  \n \nPlenary A: Vaccines Under the Microscope: How Can We Know They Are Safe?\nPaul Carson\, MD\, FACP\nProfessor of Practice\, Management of Infectious Diseases\nDept. of Public Health\, North Dakota State University \nThis presentation reviewed in detail the multi-layered systems in place in the U.S. to assure licensed vaccines are safe\, and that both providers and patients can be quite confident in their                                                   recommending and receiving vaccines. \n  \n \nPlenary B: Sexual Health and Vaccines\nKevin Ard\, MD\nMedical Director\, Assistant Professor\nMGH Sexual Health Clinic\, National LGBTQIA+ Health Center\, Harvard Medical School \nThis session discussed how vaccines play an important role in maintaining sexual health. Prevention of sexually transmitted infections through vaccination was reviewed. \n  \nPlenary C: Vaccine Equity Panel and Q&A  \nIn this panel discussion\, the participants below discussed steps taken across Massachusetts to increase vaccine equity in adult populations. While much of this recent work was done around COVID-19 and flu vaccine initiatives\, the lessons learned can be applied to all adult vaccines. See slides for each panelist below. \n \n  \nStephanie Kang\, DrPH\, MS\nDeputy Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity \nMassachusetts Department of Public Health \n  \n  \n \n  \nJennifer L. Kimball\, BA\nRural Community Engagement Specialist\nState Office of Rural Health\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health \n  \n  \n \n  \nLisa Felci Jimenez\, LSW\, RN\nDirector of Nursing and Transitional Care\nMystic Valley Elder Services \n  \n  \nPlenary D: National Adult Immunization Update & Latest Recommendations\nAndrew Kroger\, MD\, MPH\nMedical Officer\, Center for Disease Control & Prevention\nNational Center for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases \nThis presentation reviewed the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for adult vaccines. Changes made to the ACIP schedule in the past year were highlighted. \n  \n \nPlenary E: State Immunization Update\nPejman Talebian\, MA\, MPH\nDirector\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nThis presentation discussed topics specific to adult immunization in the Commonwealth. \n  \n  \nPlenary F: Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation: Lessons Learned and Reflections From A Battleground\nPaul Carson\, MD\, FACP\nProfessor of Practice\, Management of Infectious Diseases\nDept. of Public Health\, North Dakota State University \nThis presentation explored the historical\, philosophical\, and psychological roots of vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Carson reviewed some of the factors that led to the politicization of the COVID-19                                                 vaccine\, and some of the lessons we can learn as a path forward. \n\nThank you to our 2024 Virtual Exhibitors!\n\nAstraZeneca\nCSL Seqirus\nDynavax\nCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)\nExecutive Office of Elder Affairs\nGSK\nMA Association of Public Health Nurses\nMassachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project (MVCP)\nMassachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP)\nMassachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)\nMassachusetts Vaccine Clinic Management (VCM) Platform | Color\nMDPH Immunization Program’s Vaccine Management Unit\nMerck\nModerna\nNational Association of Health Services Executives Greater Boston Chapter (NAHSE) \nNovaVax\nPfizer\nSanofi\nTeam Maureen\nVaxCare\n\n  \nThank you to our dedicated Planning Committee:\nAlexandra Burke\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc; Amy Sgueglia\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc.; Amanda Wilhoit\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc.; Ted Clark\, MDPH; Pam Worthington\, MDPH; Laurie Courtney\, MDPH; Angela Fowler\, MDPH; Pejman Talebian\, MDPH; Deanna Mazina\, MA Office of Elder Affairs; Angela Kramer\, Ludlow Department of Health \nQuestions?\n \nFor information on registration\, reimbursement\, continuing education certificates\, the Virtual Attendee Hub\, viewing sessions video on-demand\, or any other issues relating to the virtual conference\, please contact Conference IT Manager and Registrar\, Alexandra Burke at 617-385-3874 or by email at alexandra_burke@jsi.com. \nView the conference website here
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/ma-adult-immunization-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Newton\, 2345 Commonwealth Ave\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,MAIC Annual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T150000
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting – January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\nMeeting Minutes \nMAIC Intro Slides – Alexandra Burke\, MAIC\nMA Adult Immunization Update – Angela Fowler\, MDPH
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-january-2023-2/
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20230622T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T151435Z
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SUMMARY:MIAP Pediatric Skills Building Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 rates in the Commonwealth. The conference attracts physicians\, nurses\, physician assistants\, medical assistants\, community outreach and public health workers\, immunization coalition members\, and other staff who work in pediatric healthcare settings and civic organizations. \nThe 28th annual MIAP Conference is scheduled for October 25\, 2023. The Conference will be hybrid\, enabling participants to attend in-person\, at the DCU Center in Worcester\, or virtually (online). Please check back for updates as they become available.
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/miap-pediatric-skills-building-conference/
LOCATION:DCU Center\, 50 Foster St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20230320T145109Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - September 2023
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\nMeeting Minutes \nMAIC Intro Slides – Amy Sgueglia\, MAIC\nMA Adult Immunization Update – Angela Fowler\, MDPH\nNAHSE Presentation – Deidre Smith\, NAHSE\nMVCP Update  – Cynthia McReynolds\, MCAAP\, Immunization Initiative \n  \n 
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-september-2023/
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
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SUMMARY:MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series - Vaccine Refresher - Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: JoEllen Wolicki\, BSN\, RN\, Nurse Educator\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \nClick here to register! \nLearning Objectives\nAt the conclusion of the webinar\, participants should be able to: \n\nDescribe common vaccine administration errors\nReview the impact of common vaccine administration errors\nDiscuss practices which can reduce or eliminate vaccine administration errors\n\nWebinar Series Information \nTarget Audience: The target audience includes healthcare professionals who provide immunizations in Massachusetts\, including MCAAP members\, physicians\, nurse practitioners\, nurses\, physician assistants\, medical assistants\, public health workers\, community health center staff\, pharmacists and office staff who work in pediatric and adult health care settings. \nContinuing Education Accreditation:\nThe Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nThe Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Massachusetts Medical Society through the joint providership of the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences\, MA Dept. of Public Health and The MCAAP Immunization Initiative. \nThis program has been offered by the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health. A maximum of 1.0 contact hours for this program will be provided in accordance with the regulations governing continuing education requirements for the following Boards of Registration: \nBoard of Registration in Nursing (CMR 244 5.00)\, Board of Registration of Social Workers (258CMR 31.00et seq)\, Board of Mental Health Professions (262CMR 7.00)\, Board of Certification of Health Officers (241CMR 4.03)\, Board of Registration of Sanitarians (255CMR 5.02). \nPharmacists may receive up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ in accordance with 247CMR 4.00. \nRegistration is free; pre-registration is required. Click here to register. \nQuestions? Contact Cynthia McReynolds at cmcreynolds@mcaap.org
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/mcaap-immunization-initiative-webinar-series-vaccine-refresher-preventing-vaccine-administration-errors/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20230320T144720Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - June 2023
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\nMeeting Minutes \nMAIC intro slides and MA Adult Immunization Conference Summary – Amy Sgueglia\, MAIC\nMA Adult Immunization Updates – Angela Fowler\, MDPH\nMA Vaccine Confidence Project Update – Cynthia McReynolds\, MCAAP\, Immunization Initiative\nGSK RSV Vaccine – John Crowley\, GSK \n 
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-june-2023/
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20230427T155214Z
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SUMMARY:MA Adult Immunization Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:28th Annual MA Adult Immunization Virtual Conference\nThe Future of Vaccination\nTuesday\, April 4\, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nThis was a virtual conference\nConference website \nThe 28th annual MA Adult Immunization Conference was held virtually on Tuesday\, April 4th\, 2023. This year’s conference theme was ‘The Future of Vaccination.’ The overall goal of this conference is to educate Massachusetts healthcare professionals on current and best practices for adult immunization. We discusses adult vaccination efforts in Massachusetts\, the latest ACIP recommendations for routine vaccinations\, including COVID vaccination\, learned how vaccine innovations will affect future vaccination efforts\, identified strategies to communicate information about vaccine safety and efficacy\, and educated vaccine providers on the immunology of vaccination. Breakout topics included: Immunization 101\, vaccine preventable diseases\, and dentists as vaccinators. \nWe are grateful to the many supports and virtual exhibitors of this conference. We also honor the 2023 MA Adult Immunization Champions: The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (EMKCHC) Population Health (PHQT) and Nursing staff\, for their commitment to diversity\, outreach\, and advocacy which led to strengthened patient/provider relationships and increased vaccination rates in the Worcester Community. \nConference Welcome \n \n  \nWelcome and introductory Remarks\nAmy Sgueglia\, MSN\, RN\nMA Adult Immunization Coalition Facilitator \n  \nPlenary A: How Vaccines Work: The Immunologic Mechanisms Underlying Commonly Used Vaccines\nSamuel Vidal\, MD\, PhD\nInstructor in Medicine\, Staff Scientist\, Associate Physician\nHarvard Medical School\, Barouch Lab\, Center for Virology & Vaccine Research\, Brigham & Women’s Hospital \nDuring this introductory vaccinology session\, we reviewed the primary innate and adaptive immune mechanisms that are stimulated by vaccination and underlying protective immunity to common infectious diseases. Attendees acquired sufficient knowledge to understand the main mechanisms of vaccine-induced protection and convey these principles to the public. \n \nPlenary B: The Future of Vaccines\nJulie Louise Gerberding\, MD\, MPH\nChief Executive Officer\, Foundation for the National Institutes of Health \nThis presentation discussed the future of vaccination including vaccine innovations and how vaccines may impact future pandemics. \n  \n  \n \nPlenary C: Vaccines & BIPOC Women\nSynovia Moss\, MPH\nCEO/Managing Partner\, Moss Consulting & Management Group\, Inc. \n  \n  \n  \nPlenary D: Weathering the Storm: All Hands on Deck Response to Vaccine Misinformation\nKatelyn Jetelina\, MPH\, PhD\nFounder\, Your Local Epidemiologist Newsletter\nDirector of Population Health Analytics\, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute \nDr. Jetelina described the infodemic and how public health responses are impacted by misinformation. She shared lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to prepare for the future. Strategies to combat misinformation were also discussed. \n  \n \n  \nPlenary E: State Immunization Update\nPejman Talebian\nDirector\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nThis presentation discussed topics specific to adult immunization in the Commonwealth. \n  \n \nPlenary F: National Adult Immunization Update & Latest Recommendations\nAndrew Kroger\, MD\, MPH\nMedical Officer\, Center for Disease Control & Prevention\nNational Center for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases \nDr. Kroger reviewed the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for adult vaccines. Changes made to the ACIP schedule in the past year were highlighted. \n  \nSession A: Adult Immunization 101\nLaurie Courtney\, MSN\, RN\nNurse Manager\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nDuring this session\, the adult immunization schedule was reviewed\, along with the principles of vaccination\, required documentation when administering vaccines\, and how to screen patients for contraindications and precautions to vaccines. Vaccine safety\, common vaccine errors\, and how to report errors & vaccine-adverse events were discussed. COVID-19 vaccines were also included. \n  \n \nSession B: Vaccine Preventable Diseases – Not Just for Kids Anymore\nTrisha Barungi\, MPH\nEpidemiologist\, MA Department of Public Health\, Epidemiology Division \n  \nMarija PopStefanija\, MPH\nEpidemiologist\, MA Department of Public Health\, Epidemiology Division \nThis scenario-based session covered recent trends in the epidemiology of vaccine- preventable diseases both nationally and locally and provided an overview of current guidance for prevention and control in a variety of settings. \n  \nSession C: Dentists as Vaccinators – They Why & How?\nRosie Wagner\, DDS\nFounder\, Smiles by Rosie Family Dentistry \nThe dental office is one crucial branch of a patient’s comprehensive healthcare home and provides a long-term relationship for both preventive and procedural care. With emergency vaccines (such as COVID and flu) and HPV vaccine (which helps prevent oropharyngeal cancer)\, there are several types of immunizations that should be distributed to as many people in the community as possible. It is well within the scope of a dental provider to administer relevant vaccines\, and the procedural and auxiliary components are already a part of running a compliant dental office. If more dentists offer vaccines at their office\, more patients will get vaccinated\, including those who did not plan on getting immunized or those that would have to surmount barriers to care. The dental office is a convenient\, accessible\, and welcoming environment to encourage more people to get immunized. This talk covered: scope of care\, onboarding and training\, and reimbursement limitations to dentists becoming new vaccinators and how we can promote this change in the future to better protect our communities. \n\nThank you to our 2023 Virtual Exhibitors!\n\nAmerican Lung Association\nThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nCSL Seqirus\nDynavax\nThe Immunization Initiative of the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP)\nMassachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses\nMDPH: Immunization Program’s Immunization Nurses\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA)\nMassachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project\nModerna\nPfizer\nSanofi\nThe Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center (PTC)\nVaxcare\nVBI\n\n\nThank you to our dedicated Planning Committee:\nAlexandra Burke\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc; Amy Sgueglia\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc.; Ted Clark\, MDPH; Pam Worthington\, MDPH; Laurie Courtney\, MDPH; Susan Lett\, MDPH; Dylan Tierney\, MDPH; Pejman Talebian\, MDPH; Melissa Enos\, MDPH; Angela Kramer\, Ludlow MA \n\nQuestions?\n \nFor information on registration\, reimbursement\, continuing education certificates\, the Virtual Attendee Hub\, viewing sessions video on-demand\, or any other issues relating to the virtual conference\, please contact Conference IT Manager and Registrar\, Alexandra Burke at 617-385-3874 or by email at alexandra_burke@jsi.com. \nView the conference website here
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/ma-adult-immunization-conference-2023-2/
CATEGORIES:conference,MAIC Annual Conference,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - January 2023
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\nMeeting Minutes\nMAIC Slide deck – Amy Sgueglia\, MAIC\nImmunization Update – Christy Norton\, MDPH\nMA Vaccine Confidence Project – Cynthia McReynolds\, MCAAP\n \nThis was a virtual meeting
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-january-2023/
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20220907T204557Z
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SUMMARY:27th Annual MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference will provide the latest information on pediatric immunization\, with an emphasis on current recommendations and general updates. The Conference will be broadcast virtually\, and will also welcome up to 150 in-person attendees on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPlenary Sessions will include: \n\nState and National Immunization Updates\nFuture Vaccine Technologies\nCOVID Vaccines for Children: Understanding its Impact and Limitation\nImproving Vaccine Confidence by Building a Pro Vaccine Presence on Social Media\n\nBreakout Sessions: \n\nVaccine Storage & Handling & VFC Compliance Training\n@Vaccine coordinators: Earn your VFC Certificate!\nOptimizing Data Quality in the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)\nImmunization 201 – Challenging Immunization Scenarios\nVaccine Preventable Disease Epidemiology\n\nClick here for more information\, or to register for this event
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/27th-annual-miap-pediatric-immunization-skills-building-conference/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Medical Society\, 860 Winter Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20220907T203053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T192741Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting – September 2022
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\nMeeting Minutes\nMAIC Slide deck – Amy Sgueglia\, MAIC\nImmunization Update – Christy Norton\, MDPH\nUpdate on MA Response to Monkeypox – Dylan Tierney\, MDPH\nMA Vaccine Confidence Project – Cynthia McReynolds\, MCAAP\nDentists as Vaccinators\, Oral HPV Coalition – Rosie Wagner\, DDS\, Smiles by Rosie (coming soon!) \nThis was a hybrid meeting\nIn-person location:\nMassachusetts Medical Society\nWaltham Woods Corporate Center\n860 Winter Street\nWaltham\, MA 02451\nRoom: Moody Street Conference Room
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-september-2022/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Medical Society\, 860 Winter Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20220907T202516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T191135Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Monkeypox: Lessons Learned and Strategies Moving Forward
DESCRIPTION:Click on this link for more information and to REGISTER \nThis webinar will describe some of the major lessons learned thus far in this monkeypox pandemic\, setbacks and challenges\, and common misconceptions. After\, we will explore recommendations and practical knowledge for various healthcare providers\, nurses\, educators\, and public health professionals to ensure participants have the tools necessary to have informed dialogue and policies about monkeypox and apply them to their organizations or personal lives. \nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nEffectively explain scientific findings and misconceptions related to the current state of the monkeypox pandemic\nDescribe challenges in the monkeypox response and opportunities for engagement\nRecommend and evaluate policy\, programming and education related to monkeypox\n\nThis program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/webinar-monkeypox-lessons-learned-and-strategies-moving-forward/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20220907T201834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T193517Z
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SUMMARY:COCA Call - Recommendations for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Doses in People Ages 12 Years and Older
DESCRIPTION:COCA Call – Recommendations for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Doses in People Ages 12 Years and Older\nVisit the COCA website for a webinar link and more information\n \nA few minutes before the webinar begins\, please click the link below to join:\nhttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619923732 \nOverview\nDuring this COCA Call\, presenters will discuss CDC’s new guidance on bivalent COVID-19 booster doses for people ages 12 years and older\, including those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. COVID-19 vaccination provides protection against serious illness and outcomes associated with COVID-19\, including emergency department or urgent care visits\, hospitalizations\, and death. Updated COVID-19 vaccines add an Omicron BA.4/5 spike protein component to the previous monovalent composition. These bivalent booster doses help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination by targeting more transmissible and immune-evading variants. These boosters also broaden the spectrum of variants that the immune system is ready to respond to. \n\nCOCA Call Objectives \n\nCite background information on the topic covered during the presentation.\nDiscuss CDC’s role in the topic covered during the presentation.\nDescribe the topic’s implications for clinicians.\nDiscuss concerns and/or issues related to preparedness for and/or response to urgent public health threats.\nPromote health improvement\, wellness\, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients\, communities\, at-risk populations\, and other members of an interprofessional team of healthcare providers.\n\n\nPresenters\nSara Oliver\, MD\, MSPH\nCDR\, U.S. Public Health Service\nLead\, COVID-19 Coordinating Unit\nCOVID-19 Response\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention \nElisha Hall\, PhD\, RD\nLead\, Clinical Guidelines Vaccine Policy Unit\nCOVID-19 Response\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention \nEvelyn Twentyman\, MD\, MPH\nLead\, COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Unit\nCOVID-19 Response\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention \nAnne M. Hause\, PhD\, MSPH\nv-safe Team Co-lead\, Immunization Safety Office\nNational Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coca-call-recommendations-for-bivalent-covid-19-booster-doses-in-people-ages-12-years-and-older/
CATEGORIES:COCA Call,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20220907T201158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T193508Z
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SUMMARY:COCA Call – 2022-2023 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Guidance on Coadministration with COVID-19 Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:2022-2023 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Guidance on Coadministration with COVID-19 Vaccines\nVisit the COCA website for a webinar link and more information\n \nA few minutes before the webinar begins\, please click the link below to join:\nhttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608206056 \nOverview\nDuring this COCA Call\, presenters will provide updates on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for the 2022-2023 influenza vaccination season\, including information on a new preferential vaccine recommendation for adults ages 65 and older. In addition\, presenters will outline guidance for the coadministration of the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. \n\nCOCA Call Objectives \n\nCite background information on the topic covered during the presentation.\nDiscuss CDC’s role in the topic covered during the presentation.\nDescribe the topic’s implications for clinicians.\nDiscuss concerns and/or issues related to preparedness for and/or response to urgent public health threats.\nPromote health improvement\, wellness\, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients\, communities\, at-risk populations\, and other members of an interprofessional team of healthcare providers.\n\n\nPresenters\nLisa Grohskopf\, MD\, MPH\nCAPT\, U.S. Public Health Service\nMedical Officer\nInfluenza Division\nNational Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention \nEvelyn Twentyman\, MD\, MPH\nLead\, Vaccine Policy Unit\nCOVID-19 Response\nNational Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention  \nSara Oliver\, MD\, MSPH\nCDR\, U.S. Public Health Service\nLead\, COVID-19 Coordinating Unit\nNational Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coca-call-2022-2023-influenza-vaccination-recommendations-and-guidance-on-coadministration-with-covid-19-vaccines/
CATEGORIES:COCA Call,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20220811T154222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T193458Z
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SUMMARY:COCA Call - Interim Clinical Considerations for Monkeypox Vaccine
DESCRIPTION:CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity\nCDC and FDA Update:  Interim Clinical Considerations for Monkeypox Vaccine \nInformation and Zoom information at this link \nOverview\nThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the JYNNEOS vaccine. The EUA allows healthcare providers to administer the vaccine by intradermal injection for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at high risk for monkeypox infection\, which will result in up to a five-fold increase in the total number of doses available for use. In addition\, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of JYNNEOS and ACAM2000 Vaccines during the 2022 U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak that provides guidance for using the alternative (intradermal) regimen\, as well as the standard (subcutaneous) regimen for JYNNEOS vaccine. \nDuring this COCA Call\, presenters from FDA and CDC will provide updates on FDA’s EUA of the JYNNEOS vaccine and CDC’s Interim Clinical Considerations for using the JYNNEOS and ACAM2000 Vaccines during the 2022 U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak. Presenters will also provide training on how to administer the vaccines using the interim clinical considerations. \n\nCOCA Call Objectives \nAt the conclusion of the session\, the participant will be able to accomplish the following— \n\nCite background information on the topic covered during the presentation.\nDiscuss CDC’s role in the topic covered during the presentation.\nDescribe the topic’s implications for clinicians.\nDiscuss concerns and/or issues related to preparedness for and/or response to urgent public health threats.\nPromote health improvement\, wellness\, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients\, communities\, at-risk populations\, and other members of an interprofessional team of healthcare providers.\n\n\nPresenters\nJennifer McQuiston\, DVM\, MS\nCAPT\, U.S. Public Health Service\nIncident Manager\n2022 Multinational Monkeypox Response\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention \nPeter Marks\, MD\, PhD\nDirector\, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research\nU.S. Food & Drug Administration \nElissa Meites\, MD\, MPH\nCAPT\, U.S. Public Health Service\nVaccine Team\, Clinical Task Force\n2022 Multinational Monkeypox Response\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention \nElisabeth (Liz) Velazquez\, RN\, BSN\, COHN-S\nNurse Educator\, Clinical Education Lead\nVaccine Team\, Clinical Task Force\n2022 Multinational Monkeypox Response\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coca-call-interim-clinical-considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccine/
CATEGORIES:COCA Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20220525T144155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T191641Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting – June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\nMeeting Minutes\nMAIC Slide deck & Conference Update – Amy Sgueglia\, MAIC\nImmunization Update – Christy Norton\, MDPH\nMA Vaccine Confidence Project https://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/2021-2022/specific-vaccines-seniors.htm- Cynthia McReynolds\, MCAAP\n \nUpdate on the ACIP vote on Enhanced Influenza Vaccines (EIVs) – Andrey Rennekamp\, SeqirusReference articles: Predicting Seasonal Influenza – Zhang et al. 2019\, Australian Flu Report 2022\nLink to ACIP vote on EIVs – Flu meeting update\, CDC \nDue to the current COVID-19 pandemic\, this meeting was held virtually.
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-june-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20220526T183046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T191629Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - ACIP Updates to Pneumococcal Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:Vimeo video link  |  ACIP Pneumococcal Vaccine Updates Slide deck\nPlease join the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition and Dr. Camille Kotton of Mass General Hospital and the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for an educational session around the recent updates to Pneumococcal Vaccine. This free event will run on Thursday\, June 9\, 2022\, from 12:15pm-1:00pm.\n\nDr. Kotton will provide a brief overview on pneumococcal disease\, discuss the updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations\, and present clinical cases.\n\nCamille Nelson Kotton MD\, FIDSA\, FAST is the Clinical Director of the Transplant Infectious Disease and Immunocompromised Host Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School\, Boston\, Massachusetts. She was chair of The Infectious Disease Community of Practice of The American Society of Transplantation (2012-2018). From 2007-2013\, she was the president of The Transplant Infectious Disease Section of The Transplantation Society. She is the first transplant infectious disease specialist to be a councilor of The Transplantation Society (2020). Dr. Kotton has authored the past three versions of the American Society of Transplantation Travel Medicine guidelines and has been an author of the CDC Yellow Book Chapter on Immunocompromised Hosts and Travel for over a decade. She is a member of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and is involved in national decisions regarding COVID-19 and other vaccines.\n\nFor more information about the program and continuing education\, please contact Amy Sgueglia at amy_sgueglia@jsi.com.
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/webinar-acip-updates-to-pneumococcal-vaccines/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20210623T214326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T193221Z
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SUMMARY:MA Adult Immunization Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:27th Annual MA Adult Immunization Virtual Conference\nTrials\, Transitions & Triumphs\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2022 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.\nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this was a virtual conference\nConference website\, Conference brochure \nThe 27th annual MA Adult Immunization Conference was held virtual (due to the current COVID-19 pandemic) on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 2022. This year’s conference theme ‘2022: Trials\, Transitions\, & Triumphs\,’ recognizes the difficulties encountered when vaccinating adults during the COVID-19 pandemic; acknowledges the adaptations adult vaccine providers have made; and celebrates all which has been accomplished since the pandemic’s early days. We discussed the COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Massachusetts\, the latest ACIP recommendations for routine vaccinations\, including COVID-19 vaccinations\, examined the safety of vaccination during pregnancy\, identified communication strategies to disseminate accurate information about vaccine safety and efficacy. Breakout topics included: Updates on new vaccines\, vaccine preventable diseases\, and strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccination in equity communities. \n \nWe are grateful to the many supporters and virtual exhibitors of this conference. We also honor the 2022 MA Adult Immunization Champions: Cherelle Rozie and Whitney Huffman for their outstanding effort to promote and foster adult immunization with the BMC HealthNet Plan Mercy Alliance ACO. \n  \nConference Welcome\n \nWelcome and Introductory Remarks\nAmy Sgueglia\, MSN\, RN\nMA Adult Immunization Coalition Facilitator \n  \n  \n \nPlenary A: Pregnancy and Vaccines – History\, Safety\, and Current Recommendations\nKevin Ault\, MD\, FACOG\, FIDSA\nProfessor\, Obstetrics and Gynecology\, University of Kansas Medical Center \nDr. Ault discussed how the pandemics of the 20th and 21st century have shaped today’s maternal immunization recommendations\, as well as the impact of these pandemics on current maternal immunization recommendations and present information about the safety and efficacy of vaccinations\, including COVID-19 vaccination\, during pregnancy. \n  \nPlenary B: COVID-19 Vaccination\nSarah Meyer\, MD\nMedical Officer\, National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \nDr. Meyer described COVID-19 vaccine data for safety and efficacy from clinical trials and real-world studies and discussed the impact of COVID-19 vaccination by comparing cases and deaths by vaccination status and review the clinical considerations for COVID-19 vaccines. \n  \nPlenary C: Tackling COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation (Part A)\nPlenary C: Tackling COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation (Part B)\nJoe Smyser\, PhD\nCEO\, Public Good Project\, Project VCTR \nDr. Smyser explored how misinformation related to COVID-19 vaccination has spread through social media and other sources. He also provided take-away strategies to counter vaccination misinformation. \n  \n  \n \nPlenary D: COVID-19 Vaccination in Massachusetts – Distribution and Rollout\nPejman Talebian\, MPH\, MA\nDirector\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nPejman Talebian discussed COVID-19 vaccination distribution and rollout across the Commonwealth. \n  \n  \nPlenary E: National Adult Immunization Update & Latest Recommendations\nAndrew Kroger\, MD\, MPH\nHealth Communications Specialist\, AD Communications Team\, Center for Disease Control and Prevention\, Vaccine Task Force \nDr. Kroger reviewed the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for adult vaccines. Topics covered were hepatitis B vaccine\, pneumococcal vaccines\, and zoster vaccine. \n  \n  \n \nSession A: Adult Immunization 101\nLaurie Courtney\, MSN\, RN\nNurse Manager\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nDuring this session\, the adult immunization schedule was reviewed\, along with the principles of vaccination\, required documentation when administering vaccines\, and how to screen patients for contraindications and precautions to vaccines. Additional topics of discussion were: Vaccine safety\, common vaccine errors\, and how to report errors and vaccine-adverse events\, and COVID-19. \n  \n \nSession B: VPD Epidemiology in MA During the Never-ending COVID-19 Pandemic\nJuliana Jacoboski\, MPH\nEpidemiologist\, MA Department of Public Health\, Division of Epidemiology & Immunization \nThis scenario-based session covered recent trends in the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases\, including COVID-19\, and provided an overview of current guidance concerning COVID-19 prevention and control in a variety of settings. \n  \nSession C: Vaccinating the Most Vulnerable – Strategies to increase COVID-19 Vaccinations in Equity Communities (JHolden)\nSession C: Vaccinating the Most Vulnerable – Strategies to increase COVID-19 Vaccinations in Equity Communities (ENettle)\n \nJessica Holden\, DNP\, MSN\, RN-BC\nExecutive Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professor\, Westfield State University\nNurse at Tapestry Healthcare \n Eduardo Nettle\, BS\nPopulation Health and Community Engagement Coordinator\, MA Department of Public Health\, Office of HIV/AIDS\, Behavioral Health Unit \nThis panel session discussed the strategies used to increase vaccination in some of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable adult populations. Panel members explored strategies to increase awareness of\, acceptance of\, and access to COVID-19 vaccination in these populations how it has been used across the states 20 prioritized communities. \n  \nThank you to our 2022 Virtual Exhibitors!\n\nAmerican Cancer Society\nThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nDynavax\nGSK\nThe Immunization Initiative of the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP)\nMassachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses\nMassachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program\nMDPH: Ask the Epidemiologist/Immunization Nurse\nMDPH: Color\nModerna\nSanofi\nSeqirus\nThe Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center (PTC)\n\n  \nThank you to our dedicated Planning Committee:\nAlexandra Burke\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc; Amy Sgueglia\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc.; Ted Clark\, MDPH; Pam Worthington\, MDPH; Laurie Courtney\, MDPH; Korey Hoffman\, American Cancer Society; Susan Lett\, MDPH; Dylan Tierney\, MDPH; Pejman Talebian\, MDPH; Melissa Enos\, MDPH; Angela Kramer\, Ludlow MA \nQuestions?\n \nFor information on registration\, reimbursement\, continuing education certificates\, the Virtual Attendee Hub\, viewing session video on-demand\, or any other issues relating to the virtual conference\, please contact Conference IT Manager and Registrar\, Alexandra Burke at 617-385-3874 or by email at alexandra_burke@jsi.com. \nView the conference website here
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/ma-adult-immunization-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,MAIC Annual Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20211103T205723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T191557Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting – January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes\nMain Slide deck (includes COVID-19 Vaccine update slides from Laurie Courtney) \nDue to the current COVID-19 pandemic\, all meetings will be held virtually until further notice.
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-january-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,meeting,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20210623T213850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T191549Z
UID:3062-1632853800-1632861000@maic.jsi.com
SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - September 2021
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes \nMain slide deck – Amy Sgueglia\nInfluenza Vaccine Recommendations and COVID-19 Vaccine Updates – Andrew Kroger
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-september-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,meeting,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20210623T213547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T191536Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - June 2021
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes \nMain slide deck – Amy Sgueglia\nCOVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations – Susan Lett\nVaccine Ambassador Program – Nassira Nicola
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-june-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,meeting,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152444
CREATED:20210629T143030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T193229Z
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SUMMARY:MA Adult Immunization Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:26th Annual MA Adult Immunization Virtual Conference\nImmunizations: Adapting During Challenging Times\nTuesday\, April 13\, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.\nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this was a virtual conference\nConference website\, Conference brochure \nThe 26th annual MA Adult Immunization Conference was held virtual (due to the current COVID-19 pandemic) on Tuesday\, April 13th\, 2021\, and addressed the current immunization adaptations necessary during challenging times\, such as a pandemic. We discussed the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in MA and latest ACIP recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines and implementation strategies. Other topics included vaccine hesitancy\, current ACIP vaccine recommendations in a pandemic context\, and the importance of maintaining adult vaccination during the current pandemic. Breakout topics included: Updates on new vaccines\, vaccine preventable diseases\, the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)\, vaccinating LGBTQIA+ populations\, adult storage and handling\, and vaccinating college students. \nWe are grateful to the many supporters and virtual exhibitors of this conference. \nWe also honor the 2021 MA Adult Immunization Champion: Heidi Bedard\, RN for her outstanding effort to promote and foster adult immunization in MA at the Family Health Center of Worcester. \n\n  \nConference Welcome\n \n  \nWelcome and Introductory Remarks\nAmy Sgueglia\, MSN\, RN\nMA Adult Immunization Coalition Facilitator \n  \nMorning Plenary A – 2021 Vaccine (Space) Odyssey\nRobert Hopkins\, Jr.\, MD\, MCAP\, FAAP\nProfessor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics; Director\, Division of Internal Medicine UAMS College of Medicine \nDr. Hopkins advised that while 2020 is behind us\, 2021 presents with many challenges on which to hone our  immunization knowledge and skills.  In this presentation\, Dr. Hopkins discusses aging\, how it can affect vaccine choice; practical approaches to integrating shared clinical decision making in vaccine programs; communication strategies for vaccine hesitant patients; and COVID vaccine access\, availability\, hesitancy\, and  information.  Dr. Hopkins offered tools and potential solutions to vaccination challenges. \nMorning Plenary B – COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations\nAndrew Kroger\, MD\, MPH\nMedical Officer\, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \nDr. Kroger reviewed the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for COVID-19 vaccines.  Topics covered included clinical considerations for use including precautions\, screening\, and management of anaphylaxis. \n  \nMorning Plenary C – COVID Vaccinations in Massachusetts: Distribution and Rollout\nPejman Talebian\, MPH\, MA\nDirector\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nDuring this session\, Pejman Talebian\, Director of the Immunization Division at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, discussed COVID-19 vaccination distribution and rollout across the Commonwealth. \n  \nSession A – Looking Through the Lens of Women’s Health: Vaccinating LGBTQIA+ Populations \nNandini S. Choudhury\, LCSW\, MPH\nWomen’s Health Program Coordinator\, Fenway Health \n  \n\nRebekah Viloria\, MD\nObstetrician & Gynecologist\, Fenway Health \nHealthcare providers who work with persons who identify as LGBTQIA+ face unique barriers to getting their patients vaccinated. In this session\, challenges in LGBTQIA+ vaccination and strategies for breaking down barriers to vaccination were reviewed. Vaccinations for persons who identify as LGBTQIA+ were also discussed from a women’s health and OBGYN perspective. \n  \nSession B – Adult Immunization 101\nLaurie Courtney\, MSN\, RN\nImmunization Nurse Manager & Perinatal Hepatitis B Coordinator\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nDuring this session\, the adult immunization schedule was be reviewed\, along with the principles of vaccination\, required documentation when administering vaccines\, and how to screen patients for contraindications and precautions to vaccines.  Vaccine safety\, common vaccine errors\, and how to report errors & vaccine-adverse events were discussed. COVID-19 was be included. This was a great session for new staff! \n  \nSession C – MIIS: Beyond the Basics\nJoseph Conte\, BS\nRoll Out and Help Desk Coordinator\, MIIS Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nThe Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS) is the official source of immunization data in the Commonwealth. During this discussion\, presenters provided an overview and demonstrated various functionality including enhancements to support COVID-19 vaccination available in the MIIS\, such as Coverage\, Reminder Recall\, Invalid Dose and Practice Profile reports. Attendees became familiar with tools in the MIIS that provide information about data quality and HL7 messages. The target audience for this presentation was current MIIS users who would like to learn more about using MIIS functionality to explore their data\, including reporting features. \n  \nAfternoon Plenary D – National Immunization Update and Latest Recommendations\, and Q&A\nAndrew Kroger\, MD\, MPH\nMedical Officer\, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \nDr. Andrew Kroger discussed the changes to the ACIP Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule\, focusing on changes to the specific vaccines measles\, mumps\, rubella (MMR) vaccine\, varicella (Var) vaccine\, zoster vaccine (Shingrix)\, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine\, influenza vaccines\, and meningococcal vaccines. He also described routine adult immunization in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A discussion of CDC’s vaccinate with confidence program followed. \n  \nSession D – Vaccinating College Students: A Panel Discussion \nKathryn Ahnger-Pier\, MPH\nEpidemiologist\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \n  \n \n  \nAnn Becker\, RN\, DNP\nClinical Associate Professor & Public Health Director\, UMass Amherst\, College of Nursing \n  \n \n  \nJoanne Belanger\, RN\, BS\nDirector of Health and Human Services\, City of Lowell Health Department \n  \nDenise Dwyer\, NP\nNurse Practitioner\, North Shore Physicians Group \nWhether administering routine immunizations or responding to an infectious disease outbreak\, vaccinating college students can be challenging. In this panel discussion\, a summary of the current immunization requirements for college students in MA and a review of current vaccination rates was presented. Presenters also outlines their experiences responding to infectious disease outbreaks on college campuses\, collaborations with campus and local response partners\, and opportunities for collaboration between colleges and local boards of health. \n  \nSession E – Vaccine Storage and Handling in the Time of COVID-19\nShumethia Seal\, MPH\nVaccine Unit Manager\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nProper vaccine storage and handling is crucial for patient safety and vaccine effectiveness. In this session\, best practices for vaccine storage and handling\, including COVID-19 were summarized\, as well as how to resolve common storage and handling issues. Attendees were made aware which adult vaccines are available through the MDPH vaccine unit. \n  \nSession F – Vaccine Preventable Disease Epidemiology in MA During the COVID-19 Pandemic\nMarija Popstefania\, MPH\, MS\nEpidemiologist\, MA Department of Public Health\, Epidemiology and Immunization Division \nThis scenario-based session covered recent trends in the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases\, including COVID-19\, and provided an overview of current guidance concerning COVID-19 prevention and control in a variety of settings. \n  \nThank you to our 2021 Virtual Exhibitors!\n\nAmerican Cancer Society\nThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services\nDynavax\nGSK\nThe Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition\nThe Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses\nThe Immunization Initiative of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP)\nThe Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program\nThe MCPHS University Pharmacy Outreach Program\nMerck\nSeqirus\nThe Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center (Ratelle PTC)\nTeam Maureen\n\n\nThank you to our dedicated Planning Committee:\nAlexandra Burke\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc; Amy Sgueglia\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc.; Ted Clark\, MDPH; Pam Worthington\, MDPH; Laurie Courtney\, MDPH; Joanne Belanger\, Lowell MA; Korey Hoffman\, American Cancer Society; Susan Lett\, MDPH; Pejman Talebian\, MDPH; Melissa Enos\, MDPH; Angela Kramer\, Ludlow MA \nQuestions?\nFor information on registration\, reimbursement\, continuing education certificates or other issues relating to the virtual conference\, please contact Conference Manager and Registrar\, Alexandra Burke at 617.385.3874 or by email at alexandra_burke@jsi.com \nView the conference website here
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/ma-adult-immunization-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,MAIC Annual Conference,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - January 2021
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes \nMain slide deck – Amy Sgueglia\nCOVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations – Susan Lett
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-january-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,meeting,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - September 2020
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes \nMeeting Slides & High Risk Adult Immunization Project – Amy Sgueglia\, MAIC\nMDPH Flu update – Susan Lett\, MDPH\nPrepMod & Flu Clinic Materials for LBOH – Brittany Rahall\, Commonwealth Medicine\nMeeting resource links
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-september-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,meeting,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - June 2020
DESCRIPTION:Meeting minutes\n\nMeeting Introduction & Conference Summary – Amy Sgueglia\nMIIS – Tricia Charles\nCOVID-19 & MIS-C – Katherine Hsu\nInfluenza Prevention in the Era of COVID-19 – Susan Lett\nFlu and COVID-19 – Joyce Cohen and Adam Muir\nMeeting Resource Links – June 2020
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-june-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,meeting,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:MA Adult Immunization Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:25th Annual Adult Immunization Virtual Conference\nHow Far We’ve Come Together\n\nTuesday\, April 14\, 2020 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nDue to the COVID-19 situation\, this was a virtual Conference\nConference website\, Conference brochure \nThe 25th annual MA Adult Immunization Conference was held virtually (due to the current COVID-19 pandemic) on Tuesday\, April 14th\, 2020\, to celebrate vaccine innovation history. We reviewed the most current adult immunization information and shared strategies for immunization activities in health care facilities\, businesses and communities. Topics included: Updates on new vaccines and the current adult immunization schedule\, vaccine preventable diseases\, vaccinating high risk adults\, The Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS) and data quality\, adult vaccine storage and handling\, and strategies to improve adult immunization implementation. \nJessica Prince\, MSN\, RN \n  \nWe are grateful to the many supporters and virtual sponsors of this conference.  \nWe also honor the 2020 MA Adult Immunization Champion: Jessica Prince\, MSN\, RN for her leadership\, collaboration and innovation in working with the Greater New Bedford Health Center (CNBCHC) and beyond. \n  \nConference Welcome\n \nWelcome and Introductory Remarks\nAmy Sgueglia\, MSN\, RN\nMA Adult Immunization Coalition Facilitator \n  \n  \nMorning Plenary A – A Logical Necessity: A History of Vaccines and the Commonwealth\n(Slides not available)\nAlfred DeMaria Jr.\, MD\nMedical and Laboratory Consultant\, MA Department of Public Health \nDr. DeMaria will discussed the events that led to the manufacture of smallpox and other vaccines by the state\, and how policy decisions at the turn of the 20th Century affected the health and well-being of Massachusetts residents.  He reviewed smallpox vaccine and how it was manufactured\, the impact of the smallpox epidemic of 1900-1903\, how public sector vaccine was a successful strategy to enhance adult\, as well as childhood\, immunization\, and how this contributed to overall public health. \n  \nMorning Plenary B – Adult Immunizations Implementation to Benefit Patients and Your Practice\nCarolyn B. Bridges\, MD\, FACP\nChair American College of Physicians\, Immunizations Technical Advisory Committee \nDr. Bridges’s presentation will include a look-back at vaccines recommended for adults and the expanded adult immunization schedule.  She will discuss strategies for implementation of adult immunizations recommendations.  And she will provide evidence of the case for adult immunizations individual patients\, public health and provider practices. \nMorning Concurrent Breakout Sessions: \nA. Surveillance\, Reporting and Control of Vaccine Preventable Diseases\nElizabeth Russo\, MD\nAssessment Coordinator\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nEffective outbreak response requires cooperation and teamwork among healthcare providers\, local boards of health\, schools\, laboratories\, and other partners.  This interactive workshop will include recent trends in the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases\, and explore steps to build capacity to respond to a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak. \n  \nB. Adult Immunization 101\nKatie Reilly\, MPH\, MSN\, RN\, PHNA-BC\, CIC\nNurse Manager\, MA Department of Public Health\, Immunization Division \nDuring this session\, the adult immunization schedule was reviewed\, along with the principles of vaccination\, required documentation when administering vaccines\, and how to screen patients for contraindications and precautions to vaccines.  Vaccine safety\, common vaccine errors\, and how to report errors & vaccine-adverse events were also discussed. \n  \nC. Beyond Submission: MIIS Features for Data Analysis (1 RM credit)\nJulia Monturo-Larson\, Ed.M.\nHelp Desk Trainee and Supervisor\, MA Immunization Information System (MIIS)\, MA Department of Public Health \nThe Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS) is the official source of immunization data in the commonwealth.  During this discussion\, presenters demonstrated various reports available in the MIIS\, such as Coverage\, Reminder Recall\, Invalid Dose and Practice Profile reports. You became familiar with tools in the MIIS that provide information about data quality and HL7 messages. The target audience for this presentation is current MIIS users who would like to learn more about using MIIS functionality to explore their data\, including reporting features.\n(This session qualified for 1.0 RM credit) \n  \nAfternoon Plenary – The National Adult Immunization Update and Latest Recommendations\nMark Freedman\, DVM\, MPH\, DACVPM\nCDR\, US Public Health Service \nAdults should be current on routine vaccinations to reduce their risk for illness\, disability\, and death from vaccine-preventable diseases. During this presentation\, we’ll summarize the latest adult immunization recommendations\, review the current immunization schedule\, and discuss adult coverage on a state and national level.  New vaccines on the horizon will also be covered. \nAfternoon Concurrent Breakout Sessions: \nD. Experiences Vaccinating College Students – A Panel Discussion (This session was cancelled) \nE. Vaccine Storage and Handling (1 RM credit)\nShumethia Seal\, MPH\nVaccine Unit Manager\, MA Department of Public Health \nProper vaccine storage and handling is crucial for patient safety and vaccine effectiveness.  In this session\, we will summarize best practices for vaccine storage and handling\, describe how to resolve common storage and handling issues\, and list which adult vaccines are available through the MDPH vaccine unit.\n(This session qualified for 1.0 RM credit) \n  \nF. Vaccinating High Risk Adults\nLindsay Bouton\, MS\nEpidemiologist\, MA Department of Public Health\, Division of Epidemiology \n  \n  \nAmy Sgueglia\, MSN\, RN\nMA Adult Immunization Coalition Facilitator\nJSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc. \nDo you have patients who are experiencing homelessness\, drug abuse\, or are incarcerated?  Have you ever wondered how to increase vaccine uptake in these high-risk patients?  In this workshop\, we discussed the epidemiology of Hepatitis A\, Hepatitis B\, and Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) including vaccines; strategies to vaccinate high-risk populations; and current efforts in MA to increase Hepatitis and IMD vaccination in high-risk populations. \n  \nThank you to our 2020 Virtual Exhibitors!\n\nAccuvax\nAmerican Cancer Society\nCommonwealth Medicine\nGlaxoSmithKline\nSanofi Pasteur\nSylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center\nTeam Maureen\n\n\nThank you to our dedicated Planning Committee:\nAlexandra Burke\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc; Amy Sgueglia\, JSI Research and Training Institute\, Inc.; Ted Clark\, MDPH; Katie Reilly\, MDPH; Joanne Belanger\, Lowell\, MA; Korey Hoffman\, American Cancer Society\, Susan Lett\, MDPH; Pejman Taleiban\, MDPH; Ashley Romero\, MDPH; Melissa Enos\, MDPH; Angela Kramer\, Ludlow MA \n\n  \nQuestions?\nFor information on registration\, reimbursement\, continuing education certificates or other issues relating to the virtual conference\, please contact Conference Manager and Registrar\, Alexandra Burke at 617.385.3874 or by email at alexandra_burke@jsi.com \nView the conference website here\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlenary B: Dr. Carolyn Bridges \n\nACP Clinical Resources and Products – Adult Immunization\nCDC Influenza (Flu)\nCDC Vaccine Safety\nCDC Vaccines & Immunization \nImmunization Action Coalition (IAC)\nNational Adult and Influenza Summit\nChecklist of Best Practices for Vaccination Clinics\nCoding and Billing for Adult Vaccinations\nStrategies to Address Policy Barriers to Adult Immunizations in Federally Qualified Health Centers\n\nSession B. Adult Immunization 101 \n\nAdult Immunization Schedule  – CDC\nChildhood and Adolescnt Immunization Schedule – CDC\nACOG Immunization resources – CDC\nGeneral Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization – CDC\nGuide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines in Adults – CDC\nKnow the Site. Get it Right! – CDC\nScreening Forms – IAC\nStaff Education Resources – CDC\nToolkit for Prenatal Providers – CDC\nVaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide – IAC\nVaccine Administration e-Learn – CDC\nVAERS Form\n\nSession C. Beyond Submission: MIIS Features for Data Analysis \n\nMIIS Resource Center\nBi-Directional Data Exchange with MIIS\nComing on Board the MIIS\nCoverage Report Mini-Guide\nHL7 Weekly Infographic\nHow to Troubleshoot Missing Data in the MIIS\nHow to Upload Patient Roster List Mini Guide\nInventory Decrementing Tool Mini Guide\nManaging Duplicate Patient Records Mini Guide\nMIIS Fact Sheet\nPatient Vaccinated Report Mini Guide\nPractice Population Report Mini Guide\n4 Phases of On-Boarding\nMDPH Top Strategies to Increase Coverage Rates\nMDPH Top Strategies to Increase Immunization Coverage Rates Mini Guide\n\nPlenary C. Dr. Mark Freedman \n\nAdult Immunization Schedule – CDC\nChildhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule – CDC\nNational Coronavirus Website\nCDC Coronavirus Website\nCOVID-19 Information for Health Care Providers  – CDC\nCOVID-19 Information for Health Departments – CDC\nResources for Hospitals and Health Care Professionals Preparing for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (Delivery of Adult Clinical Preventative Services) – CDC\nInformation for Pediatric Health Care Providers – CDC\nHuman Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adult: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committe on Immunization Practices\, MMWR\nUse of Tetanus Toxoid\, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices\, MMWR\nPneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices\, MMWR\nPneumococcal Vaccine Timing for Adults – CDC\nPneumococcal Vaccine for Health Professionals Website – CDC\nPneumococcal Vaccine Scenarios and Q&As – CDC\nPneumococcus Q&As – IAC\n\nSession E. Vaccine Storage and Handling \n\nAdult Availability Table\nFreezer Transport Guideline\nRefrigerator transport Guideline\nSample SOP\nCDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit\nImmunization Action Coalition Storage and Handling Webpage\nMDPH Vaccine Management Webpage\n\nSession F. Vaccinating High Risk Adults \n\nCounseling Guide for Outreach Workers\nMDPH Hepatitis A\nMDPH Hepatitis B\nMDPH Invasive Meningococcal Disease Website\nRecommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Hepatitis A Vaccine for Persons Experiencing Homelessness – MMWR\nRecommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Used of Hepatitis A Vaccine for Post-exposure Prophylaxis and for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for International Travel – MMWR\n\nMDPH Resources & Other Helpful Links \n\nAdult Standards for Immunization\nMDPH Immunization Division Website\nMDPH Advisories and Alerts Section\nList of MA Reportable Diseases\nMDPH Influenza Website\nInfluenza Information for Healthcare and Public Health Professionals\nMDPH Long-Term Care Facilities (LTFC): Control of Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease 2019-2020\nMDPH COVID-19 Website
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/ma-adult-immunization-conference-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,MAIC Annual Conference,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting - January 2020
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \n\nRecent Updated for HPV Vaccination in Adults – Rebecca Perkins\nFlu Season 2019-2020/Coronavirus Update – Joyce Cohen and Adam Muir\nPneumococcal Vaccine Update – Susan Lett \n\nUpdated ACIP Recommendations for Td and Tdap Vaccines\nUpdated ACIP Recommendations for Use of PCV13 and PPSV23 Vaccines in Those 65 and Older\nCDC Recommendations\, Scenarios and Q&As for Providers about PCV13 for Adults
URL:https://maic.jsi.com/event/coalition-meeting-january-2020-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Medical Society\, 860 Winter Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Meeting,meeting
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