Calendars and Events:
NIIW-VWA Activities Across U.S. and Mexico
April 25 - May 2, 2009 - National Infant Immunization Week
2009 National Infant Immunization Week Topics:
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Regional Activities:
Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Date/Time: April 25 - May 2, 2009Activity: National Immunization Awareness Week 2009
Description: National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is a cross-Canada event held every year at the end of April. NIAW coincides with Vaccination Week in the Americas. News releases are sent to Canadian media; expert spokespeople are available to answer media enquiries; daily e-mail bulletins are sent to the CCIAP Network for sharing with colleagues; posters and other resources are made available by order or on CCIAP's web site; ideas for local awareness campaigns are provided.
1565 Carling Avenue, Suite 400Contact: L. O’Connor at 613-725-3769 or immunize@cpha.ca
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1Z 7J5
State and Territorial Activities:
Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Date/Time: April 20-24, 2009
Activity: Promotion of NIIW
Description: The Arizona Immunization Program is working with all 15 local health departments to promote NIIW April 25 - May 2, 2009. All health departments were given informational packets containing NIIW posters, samples of promotional materials, weblinks for the NIIW toolkit, and other resources information to assist counties with promotion activities.
Governor, Janice Brewer, proclaimed April 25 – May 2, 2009 to be Infant Immunization Week in Arizona.
Arizona spotlighted NIIW during its 16th Annual Immunization Conference, which took place on April 21 – 22, 2009. Over 340 public and private healthcare providers attended the statewide event that provided up-to-date information, delivered by nationally and locally recognized experts, on vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccines. A flyer with promotion and website information was distributed and "Love them, Protect them, Immunize them" posters in English and Spanish were available. Additionally, framed Arizona Infant Immunization Week proclamations were awarded as door prizes to attendees at the close of the conference.
Arizona Immunization Program and The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI) partnered to publicly recognize the exceptional immunization efforts of individuals and organizations at TAPI’s annual award event on April 21, 2009.
150 N. 18th Ave. Ste 120
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Contact: Chris Lyons at Chris.Lyons@azdhs.gov
Activity: Infant Immunization Week
Description: With all of the current media surrounding the safety of vaccines, we decided to focus on that issue for Infant Immunization Week. We had some tee shirts made of various sizes stating "Vaccines are Safe, Tell all Your Friends". We rounded up a group of children willing to take some pictures wearing the shirts. We are shooting the photo at a local park and featuring the kids in action shots, sending the message that "we are healthy and active because we were vaccinated". We plan on using the photo's to make posters, and will include testimonials from the kids such as "My name is Alex and I have never gotten sick with the flu because I get my flu shot every year since birth" and " I get my vaccinations so I can ride my bide every day without worrying about having to stay home sick". It will be fun to hear what the kids have to say. We are including several age groups including infants, toddlers and teenagers and have also included several different ethnicities including Asian, Black, Hispanic and Caucasian.
4041 N. Central, Suite 600Contact: Lori Rehder at 602-506-6934 or lorirehder@mail.maricopa.gov
Phoenix, AZ 85012
California
Auburn, California
Date/Time: April 24, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Activity: WIC NIIW Partnership
Description: Supply WIC offices with parent/caregiver education materials on recommended IZ's for babies and IZ FAQ's both English and Spanish. Posters promoting IZ's by age two both English and Spanish will be posted in both WIC offices. Certificates of appreciation given to both WIC offices. Materials also available in our clinics.
11484 B Ave
Auburn, CA 95604
Contact: Eileen Johnson at 530-889-7175 or ejohnson@placer.ca.gov
El Centro, California
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Activity: Immunization Update 2009
Description: This event will be held at the Barbara Worth Country Club in Holtville. All physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, health educators, and their colleagues who either administer vaccines or set policy for their offices, school personnel, communicable disease or infection control programs, and medical and nursing students welcome.
Contact: Angela Ramirez at angelaremirez@co.imperial.ca.us
Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Activity: El dia de los niños
Description: Located at the Brawley Kiosk; all families with children welcome to attend.
Contact: Leticia Ibarra, Director of Programs, Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo at: Libarra@cdsdp.org
Los Angeles, California
Date/Time: on goingActivity: NIIW Promotion
Description: Los Angeles County Immunization Program is promoting National Infant Immunization Week as well as child vaccination throughout the entire year.
3530 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 700Contact: Julia Heinzerling at jeheinzerling@ph.lacounty.gov or
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Patricia Hernandez at phernandez@ph.lacounty.gov
Or call: 213-351-7800
San Diego, California
Date/Time: April 20, 2009
Activity: Promotion of our healthcare providers "I Choose" posters
Description: Various healthcare professionals (Doctors, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Paramedics, and Health Educators) participated in a campaign called "I Choose" which was part of the NIIW efforts in California. The providers had their picture taken, which was then formatted into a poster and included their testimonial as to why they choose to immunize and their belief in vaccines. The intent of the activity was for the provider to display their poster in their lobby/waiting room during NIIW to reassure those who follow the recommended immunization schedule that vaccines are a "good thing." Eighteen posters were submitted from San Diego County and they can be viewed at http://www.whyichoose.org/ within their photo gallery.
3851 Rosecrans St, Ste. 704, MS P573
San Diego, CA 92110-3115
Contact: Mildred Flores at 619-692-5556 or mildred.flores@sdcounty.ca.gov
Sacramento, California
Date/Time: April 29, 2009; 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.Activity: Sacramento Farm Bureau Health and Safety Fair
Description: Immunizations will be provided to migrant farm workers, their children, and the community at this event.
Contact: Lynnan Svensson at 916- 875-7468 or SvenssonL@Saccounty.net9719 Lincoln Village Drive #605B
Sacramento, CA 95827
Colorado
Parker, Colorado
Parker, Colorado
Date/Time: April 26, 2009 to May 1, 2009
Activity: PSA Featuring Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper
Description: CIP created a Public Service Announcement featuring Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. In the PSA, the mayor discusses how his son was hospitalized with pertussis after being exposed to a child who had not been fully vaccinated. Using a media relations consultant, CIP has booked the mayor for numerous television interviews to discuss why he choose to lend his support to the childhood vaccination issue. In addition, using funding from community partners we purchased advertising time on Denver's highest rated station to assure the CIP PSA would run in a heavy schedule.
http://vimeo.com/4178441
11011 S. Cambridge Place
Parker, CO 80138
Contact: Erich Kirshner 303 921-6733 or erich@kirshnercommunications.com
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Date/Time: April 27 - May 1, 2009
Activity: VNA offering FREE infant immunizations
Description: The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association offers free infant immunizations Monday until Friday for any child 24 months old and younger. Parents who bring their infant’s immunization record to the VNA front desk for review will receive a free baby book.
940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101
Steamboat Springs, CO
Contact: For more information, call 879-1632
Connecticut
East Hartford, Connecticut
Date/Time: May 1, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Activity: Children's Story Hour at Raymond Library
Description: In conjunction with weekly story hour at Raymond Library a display with Immunization information, will also provide activity kits for children, answer parent questions related to Immunizations.
740 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Contact: Marie Rorrio at 860-291-7322 or mrorrio@ci.east-hartford.ct.us
Meriden, Connecticut
Date/Time: April 25 - May 2, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Activity: Story Time, 3D Greeting Cards, Short Clips, Pots of Love, Doctors and Nurses.
Description: In recognition of the week, the Meriden Health Department will be distributing free gift bags with books, immunization information and other goodies to daycares and moms in the well-child and W.I.C. (Women, Infants, and Children) clinic starting Monday April 27. Gift bags are available on a first come, first serve basis.
- Story-time will involve the reading of *the germ patrol* and *the flu & you* books.
- 3D Greeting cards involved the making of 3D cards with children and parents while playing educational CIRTS and vaccine movies in the background.
- Short clips for walk-ins involves the playing of educational films for people waiting to be seen, they will also be given bags filled with vaccine information and children's activities.
- Pots of Love involves and arts-&-crafts session for children and parents making paper flowers with pictures of people they love in the center of each flower and placed in pots promoting vaccination.
- On Friday, Doctors and Nurses are invited to a luncheon in which we hope to have a presentation given by a vaccine rep.
165 Miller StContact: Ana Guajardo at 203-630-4251 or aguajardo@ci.meriden.ct.us
Meriden, CT 06450
Activity: National Infant Immunization Week
Description: Promotion of child vaccination and parent education
165 Miller StreetContact: Ana Guajardo at 203-630-4251 or aguajardo@ci.meriden.ct.us
Meriden, CT 06450
New Britain, Connecticut
Date/Time: April 21, 2009; Gates open at 5:35 p.m.Activity: New Britain Rock Cats Immunization Records Night
Description: The New Britain Immunization Program and the New Britain Rock Cats Minor League Baseball Team have partnered to promote well child health. Visitors to the stadium can have their children’s immunization records reviewed and will receive a free ticket to the game. A local pediatrician will throw out the first pitch in honor of the event. An immunization information table will be set up with educational materials. New Britain Stadium is located at 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain, CT 06051
56 Hawkins StreetContact: Ramona K. Anderson at 860-612-2777 or randerson@ch.ci.new-britain.ct.us
New Britain, CT 06052
Date/Time: April 28, 2009; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Activity:Immunization Advocates Awards
Description: The New Britain Immunization Program has invited key players involved with raising immunization rates and keeping children protected from vaccine-preventable diseases to attend an awards ceremony. Speakers have been invited to highlight current achievements and review progress in the three cities that are covered by this collaboration. The Mayor of New Britain will also read a proclamation about NIIW.
56 Hawkins StreetContact: Ramona K. Anderson at 860-612-2777 or randerson@ch.ci.new-britain.ct.us
New Britain/CT/06052
Norwalk, Connecticut
Date/Time: April 21, 2009; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Activity: Celebration for Families and New Babies
Description: The Weston, CT Women's League and Family and Children's Agency of Norwalk will be hosting a celebration for families and new babies enrolled in the agency's programs entitled: Healthy Start, Mom's Project and Nurturing Families Network. The activities will include crafts (decorating bibs and onesies), games, and an immunization presentation. The Norwalk Immunization Action Plan staff will provide a bilingual-Spanish presentation on the importance and schedule of immunization, the Connecticut Immunization Registry and Tracking System and share tips on how to keep children up-to-date with their vaccinations. The participants will receive gift bags filled with immunization and CIRTS brochures, parent-held immunization record booklets and baby gift items imprinted with the Norwalk Immunization Program's contact information.
Description:
137 East AvenueContact: Pam Bates at 203-854-7728 or ptb50@aol.com
Norwalk, CT 06851
Trumbull, Connecticut
Date/Time: April 22, 2009; 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (English) and1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Activity: Mother's Day Socials
Description: In recognition of both National Infant Immunization Week and Mother's Day, the Bridgeport, CT Immunization Action Plan Program will hold 2 Mother's Day Social events at the Bridgeport WIC office. Mothers will be provided health information and small gifts, and their pre-school aged children will be engaged in health-related activities. Local WIC recipients will be invited to attend, and registered by the WIC staff. This is our 3rd annual Mother's Day Social / Immunization Education program.
5520 Park AvenueContact: Joan Lane at 203-372-5503 or jlane@swctahec.org
Suite 109
Trumbull, CT 06611
Activity: CIRTS BINGO and Presentation
Description: Presentation on CT Immunization Registry & Tracking System (CIRTS), using vehicle of CIRTS BINGO game, for 20 parent participants of Total Learning Program.
5520 Park AvenueContact: Milagrosa Seguinot at 203-372-5503 or mseguinot@swctahec.org
Trumbull, CT 06611
Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Date/Time: April 25-May 2, 2009Activity: "Immunize on Time, Every Time!" - Goodies for Tots Awareness Campaign
Description: In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, the WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) division along with the Immunization department will collaborate to distribute goody bags to the parents of children age 0-2 years old that are immunized. During this week, children age 2 and under that are immunized against vaccine preventable diseases will receive a goody bag filled with materials such as immunization coloring books, wrist bands, pencils, informational brochures, and other items donated from different departments within the health department. The purpose is to educate parents on the importance of childhood immunizations as well as to provide children and parents with incentives for immunizing on time, every time. To kick off the campaign, childhood immunization materials will be displayed at the 13th Annual Pensacola's Largest Baby Shower which will be held on Saturday April 25, 2009. This fun filled educational day includes speakers, exhibitions and door prizes.During National Infant Immunization Week, there will be a display table set up in the immunization department at the main clinic (Fairfield) that will include a display board, pamphlets, brochures, and flyers. This table will allow parents to pick up educational material to read and examine so that they are updated with current immunization news, information, and facts.Also, a PSA radio spot is reserved with several local radio stations to spotlight the importance of childhood immunizations. These PSA radio spots will air the week before and during National Infant Immunization Week.
1295 West Fairfield DriveContact: Angel Wilson at 850-595-6668 or Angel_Wilson@doh.state.fl.us
Pensacola, Florida 32501
Tampa, Florida
Date/Time: April 25, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Activity: Child Care Provider Workshop
Description: Education to Child Care Providers on immunization requirements emphasis on Pertussis.
1105 E. Kennedy Blvd.Contact: Margaret Ewen at 813-307-8015 or margaret_ewen@doh.state.fl.us
PO Box 5135
Tampa, FL 33675-5135
Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Date/Time: April 18, 2009 through May 2, 2009Activity: Promotion of National Infant Immunization Week
Description: The Hawaii State Department of Health Immunization Branch partnered with the Hawaii Immunization Coalition to staff a booth at a YMCA Healthy Kids Day event on Saturday, April 18th, as a lead into NIIW. Approximately 3,000 people attended the event. For the children’s activity, a locally written and produced immunization coloring book, Amy Immunosaurus, was featured. Finger puppets were cut out from the coloring book for children to color and wear at the event. They each received a copy of the coloring book and crayons. Parents were asked to read the story of Amy Immunosaurus to the children when they got home. Two locally produced brochures, "What Every Family Should Know About Shots" and "Keep Your Preteen Up-to-Date, Vaccinate!," were available for parents along with the CDC handout, Recommended Immunizations for Babies. Magnets and buttons with the message, Immunize Every Keiki by Age 2, were also available. A laptop with VPD videos continually played throughout the day.
The NIIW button was placed on the Hawaii State Department of Health website which links to the CDC NIIW website. A large health insurance plan also added the NIIW information to its website.
A news release about NIIW is scheduled to be released on Friday, April 24, 2009. It focuses on the recent increase in pertussis cases throughout the nation and in Hawaii, and the importance of infant immunizations.
A short article was developed for several EPSDT newsletters distributed to members enrolled in Hawaii’s Medicaid waiver program, QUEST. Another article for staff of social service agencies was sent out through Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, and Good Beginnings Alliance.
The family services coordinator for Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Health Services facilitates a family strengthening program. She plans to read The Germ Patrol All About Shots for Tots…and Big Kids, Too! to the children in the program. She will also share Vaccine-Preventable Disease: The Forgotten Story with the parents.
1350 Punchbowl Steet, Fourth Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Contact: Kit Uyedaat 808.586.8349 or kit.uyeda@doh.hawaii.gov
Oahu, Hawaii
Date/Time: April 25 - May 2, 2009
Activity: Celebrating National Infant Immunization Week
Description: The DOH urges parents and healthcare providers to ensure that all of Hawaii's keiki are immunized on time, every time. For more information about infant immunizations:
Talk to your baby's healthcare provider;
Call the Department of Health, Immunization Branch:
- Oahu: 808-586-8332
- Neighbor Islands: 1-800-933-4832
Contact: http://www.vaxhawaii.com or call 808-586-8332
Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Date/Time: April 20, 2009
Activity: Fort Wayne Super Shot Launches New Program
Description: Fort Wayne-based Super Shot has launched a new program to help parents stay current on their children’s vaccines. Super Shot is an independent, non-governmental organization that provides free vaccines to children.
Through Project Immunization, Super Shot distributes materials to hospitals that parents of newborns can use to track their child’s immunizations.
Super Shot staff uses a state program to identify children 2 and younger behind on immunizations who have been served by the organization.
They also visit preschools and child-care agencies to give information about immunizations to parents and staff.
Super Shot has monthly clinics at child-care centers to immunize children up to age 2. Since it was established in 1992, Super Shot has provided more than 125,000 Allen County children with more than 329,000 free immunizations. It’s financed by individual donors and community partners.
Contact: http://www.phpni.com/supershot.aspx or call 424-7468.
Date/Time: April 24, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Activity: Super Shot launches Project Immunize
Description: In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, Super Shot Inc. is promoting its new "Project Immunize" program.
Super Shot’s Project Immunize aims to reach children two and younger in several ways:
Super Shot has presented "immunization passports" to local hospitals for distribution to all newborns. The passport serves as a personal record for a child’s immunization history, and it provides the parent with information about immunizations, a Super Shot clinic calendar, Super Shot contact information and a schedule of recommended immunizations.
Super Shot staff are using the Children and Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program (CHIRP) to identify children age two or younger who are behind in their immunizations and who have been served by Super Shot in the past. Using that information, staff are personally contacting parents to ask if the records are correct and, if so, educate and encourage the parents to bring their children to Super Shot to complete the immunizations. For those children who have received immunizations elsewhere, Super Shot will update its records accordingly and mail "Certificates of Bravery" to those parents who send updated records to be recorded in CHIRP.
Super Shot staff will also visit preschools and child care agencies to provide information about immunization to parents and staff. Super Shot is also conducting monthly clinics at child care centers immunizing children 0-2 years of age.
Families visiting Super Shot during NIIW will receive immunization passports and a copy of "What to Expect Guide to Immunizations: What You Need to Know About Your Child’s Vaccinations," written by Heidi Murkoff, author of the "What to Expect…" series of books for parents, parents-to-be and preschoolers, and Sharon Mazel. In addition, family physicians and pediatricians will receive a special mailing explaining the details of Project Immunize.
709 Clay St., Ste. 300
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Contact: Kelly Zachrich at 260-424-7468 or Zackpack@aol.com
Scottsburg, Indiana
Date/Time: May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Activity: Immunization Booth at Local Health Fair
Description: The Scott County Health Dept will have an immunization booth at the local health fair at the Jennings Township Fire Department in Austin, Indiana on May 2, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will have immunization record screenings in which we will review children's shot records to make sure they are up to date. We will offer referrals as needed for children who are behind on their shots. We will check with CHIRP (Children and Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program) and update records as needed. Children can have their picture taken with the mock CHIRP bird and receive balloons and treats. We will offer health promotion information for adults and children including importance of immunizations and diseases prevented. Door prizes will be raffled off through out the day including one grand prize at the end of the day. The health department will also offer on extra vaccination clinic day on Thursday, April 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment.
1471 N. Gardner St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Contact: Brittany Combs at 812-752-8455 or schdeptrn@yahoo.com
Kansas
Hutchinson, Kansas
Date/Time: April 24, 2009; 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Activity: Week of the Young Child
Description: Week long activity to highlight early childhood birth to 8 years of age activities and resources in Reno County. RCHD participates in the Friday night event and offers information and resources for nutrition, immunizations, dental, safety and lead information. We work with community groups and assist with the organization.
209 W. 2nd St.
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Contact: Julia Hulsey MSN, RN at 620-694-2900 or julia.hulsey@renogov.org
Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Date/Time: 05/01/2009; 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Activity: Pointe Coupee Hospital Educational Health Fair
Description: Displaying Shots for Tots banner indicating Love them, Protect them, Vaccinate them. Handing out Shots for Tots snack and sippy cups, Shots for Tots coloring books and crayons, and educational information and answering questions parents may have about the new immunization law and immunizations.
7173-A Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Contact: Paula Mayeaux 225-925-7225 or paula.mayeaux@la.gov
Date/Time: April 27, 2009 through May 1, 2009 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Activity: NIIW in Region 2
Description: Educational display in waiting room for every health unit in Region 2 including the Shots for Tots Immunization Banner. Information will be given to parents and guardians and the parish health unit nurses will be distributing Shots for Tots coloring books and Shots for Tots crayons and Shots for Tots stickers to all children receiving immunizations.
7173-A Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Contact: Paula Mayeaux 225-925-7225 or paula.mayeaux@la.gov
Date/Time: April 26, 2009; 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Activity: NIIW in Region 2
Description: Banner Displayed for Immunization Program/ Love them, protect them/ vaccinate them will be displayed and handing out educational materials to parents, answering questions from parents or guardians, handing out sippy cups, snack cups and stickers to the children at Babies R Us in Baton Rouge, LA.
7173-A Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Contact: Paula Mayeaux 225-925-7225 or paula.mayeaux@la.gov
Cut Off, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 - May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity: Lafourche Parish Health Unit-Galliano
Description: The Region 3 Office of Public Health and the Lafourche Parish Health Unit-Galliano, located at 133 West 112th, Cut Off, LA, will offer immunizations each day of the week of NIIW where walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Event hours are from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day, with the exception of an extended hour immunization clinic on April 28, 2009 ending at 6:00 p.m. The Shots for Tots Banner will be displayed in the health unit stating "Love Them, Protect Them, Vaccinate Them". Shots for Tots coloring books and crayons, and Shots for Tots Stickers will be given to those children receiving immunizations. Educational Materials will be given to parents/guardians. Local Day Care centers, Schools, and Head Starts will be notified of NIIW and extended hour clinics.
113 112th Street
Cut Off, LA
Contact: Jill Loupe at 985-632-5567 or jloupe@dhh.la.gov
Houma, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 - May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity: Terrebonne Parish Health Unit
Description: The Region 3 Office of Public Health and the Terrebonne Parish Health Unit, located at 600 Polk Street, Houma, LA, will offer immunizations each day of the week of NIIW where walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Event hours are from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day, with the exception of an extended hour immunization clinic on April 30, 2009 ending at 6:00 p.m. The Shots for Tots Banner will be displayed in the health unit stating "Love Them, Protect Them, Vaccinate Them". Shots for Tots coloring books and crayons, and Shots for Tots Stickers will be given to those children receiving immunizations. Educational Materials will be given to parents/guardians. Local Day Care centers, Schools, and Head Starts will be notified of NIIW and extended hour clinics.
600 Polk Street
Houma, La 70360
Contact: Jill Loupe at 985-857-3601 or jloupe@dhh.la.gov
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25-May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Activity: NIIW Promotion
Description: In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week the following are activities that Region 5 has planned for NIIW.
- We have partnered with the local Children’s Museum to present an Immunization Program to students and their parents who have a field trip scheduled there. We will read children’s immunization books that are age appropriate and give out valuable information with regards to the importance of immunizations. We will also give the children coloring books with crayons.
- We have partnered with our Nurse Family Partnership to speak on the importance of immunizations. We will hand out valuable information as well for this event.
- We have partnered with our largest Head start and our Safety and Prevention Coordinator to go in and read age appropriate immunization books to the children along with doing a chicken pox enactment for the kids. In addition to this, we have partnered with Children’s Miracle Network to use their hand washing station to show the children the value of good hand washing. At this particular event, our Safety and Prevention Coordinator will be teaching the children about bicycle safety and conduct a clown skit for the children. Here we will give the children coloring books with crayons and coloring sheets with a gift certificate from McDonald’s going to the best colored picture. The Safety and Prevention Program will be giving gift bags to the children as well.
- We have partnered with a local private school to go in and read immunization books and do a chickenpox enactment for the kids as well. We will give the children coloring sheets with a certificate that certifies them as good hand washers and give them coloring books with crayons as well.
- We have partnered with our WIC program to speak and handout information to young mothers stressing the importance of getting their children immunized. We will give those mothers with children coloring books as well.
707-A East Prien Lake Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact: Amy Landry at 337-475-3209 or Amelia.Landry@LA.GOV
Luling, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 - May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity: St. Charles Community Health Center
Description: The St. Charles Community Health Center, located at 843 Milling Avenue in Luling, Louisiana will offer immunizations each day of the week of NIIW where walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Event hours are from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day. Saturday clinics (April 25, 2009 and May 2, 2009) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Immunizations will be given at no cost. Educational Materials will be given to parents/guardians. Local Day Care centers, Schools, and Head Starts will be notified of NIIW and clinic hours.
843 Milling Avenue
Luling, Louisiana
Contact: Michelle Comboy at 985-785-5833
Lutcher, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 - May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity: St. James Parish Health Unit
Description: The Region 3 Office of Public Health and the St. James Parish Health Unit, located at 2471 Louisiana Avenue, Lutcher, LA, will offer immunizations each day of the week of NIIW where walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Event hours are from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day. The Shots for Tots Banner will be displayed in the health unit stating "Love Them, Protect Them, Vaccinate Them". Shots for Tots coloring books and crayons, and Shots for Tots Stickers will be given to those children receiving immunizations. Educational Materials will be given to parents/guardians. Local Day Care centers, Schools, and Head Starts will be notified of NIIW and clinic schedules.
2471 Louisiana Avenue
Lutcher, LA
Contact: Jill Loupe at 225-869-3005 or jloupe@dhh.la.gov
Metairie, Louisiana
Date/Time: AprilActivity: Media
Description: Posters with the Immunization Schedule were made and hung in all the Wal-Mart's in Louisiana with First Lady Supriya Jindal saying "Love them, Protect them, Vaccinate them." and we held poster unveilings for the press. The posters will remain up until May 1, 2009.
1450 L & A RoadContact: Gina Deris at 504-838-5300 or gina.deris@la.gov
Metairie, LA 70001
Activity: Radio Program
Description: We made 5 radio commercials which will run for 3 weeks which will be our First Lady Supriya Jindal asking 5 of the most common vaccine questions and Dr. Joseph Bocchini answering them.
1450 L & A RoadContact: Gina Deris at 504-838-5300 or gina.deris@la.gov
Metairie, LA 70001
Morgan City, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 - May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity: St. Mary Parish Health Unit
Description: The Region 3 Office of Public Health and the St. Mary Parish Health Unit, located at 1200 David Drive, Morgan City, LA, will offer immunizations each day of the week of NIIW where walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Event hours are from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day. The Shots for Tots Banner will be displayed in the health unit stating "Love Them, Protect Them, Vaccinate Them". Shots for Tots coloring books and crayons, and Shots for Tots Stickers will be given to those children receiving immunizations. Educational Materials will be given to parents/guardians. Local Day Care centers, Schools, and Head Starts will be notified of NIIW and clinic hours.
1400 David Drive
Morgan City, Louisiana
Contact: Jill Loupe at (985) 380-2441 or jloupe@dhh.la.gov
Napoleonville, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 - May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity: Assumption Parish Health Unit
Description: The Region 3 Office of Public Health and the Assumption Parish Health Unit, located at 158 Hwy 1008 in Napoleonville, will offer immunizations each day of the week of NIIW where walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Event hours are from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day, with the exception of an extended hour immunization clinic on April 28, 2009 ending at 6:00 p.m. The Shots for Tots Banner will be displayed in the health unit stating "Love Them, Protect Them, Vaccinate Them". Shots for Tots coloring books and crayons, Shots for Tots Stickers will be given to those children receiving immunizations. Educational Materials will be given to parents/guardians. Local Day Care centers, schools, and head starts will be notified of the of NIIW and extended hour clinics.
158 Hwy 1008
Napoleonville, LA
Contact: Jill Loupe/Debra Gonzales at 985-369-6031 or jloupe@dhh.la.gov
New Orleans, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 21, 2009; 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Activity: Immunization Staff Training
Description: Training Opportunity - updates on immunization practices
1010 Common Street, Suite 700
New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact: Patricia Drake 504-599-0100 or Patricia.Drake@la.gov
Date/Time: April 24, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Activity: Participate in March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon
Description: Immunization Clinic at Fannie C. Williams School
1010 Common Street, Suite 700
New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact: Patricia Drake 504-599-0100 or Patricia.Drake@la.gov
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Activity: Stand for Kids
Description: Parent education on the importance on immunizations. RN will be able to answer questions on vaccines and also access patient immunization records online. Our mobile clinic administers free vaccines to children (5 days a week. Evening hours and Saturday hours.
201 Evans Rd., Suite 314
New Orleans, LA 70123
Contact: Charmaine Allesandro at 504-733-3268 or callesandro@gnoshots4kids.com
Activity: Participate in March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon Description: Celebrating NIIW with a March of Dimes walk! Come Join!
1010 Common Street, Suite 700
New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact: Patricia Drake 504-599-0100 or Patricia.Drake@la.gov
Date/Time: April 29, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Activity: Immunization Registry Training
Description: Immunization Registry Training will be provided from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1010 Common Street, Suite 700
New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact: Patricia Drake 504-599-0100 or Patricia.Drake@la.gov
Reserve, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 - May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity: St. John Parish Health Unit
Description: The Region 3 Office of Public Health and the St. John Parish Health Unit, located at 473 Central Avenue, Reserve, LA, will offer immunizations each day of the week of NIIW where walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Event hours are from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day. The Shots for Tots Banner will be displayed in the health unit stating "Love Them, Protect Them, Vaccinate Them". Shots for Tots coloring books and crayons, Shots for Tots Stickers, and safety pops will be given to those children receiving immunizations. Educational Materials will be given to parents/guardians. Local Day Care centers, Schools, and Head Starts will be notified of NIIW and clinic hours.
473 Central Avenue
Reserve, LA
Contact: Jill Loupe at 985-536-2172 or jloupe@dhh.la.gov
Thibodaux, Louisiana
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 - May 2, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity: Lafourche Parish Health Unit
Description: The Region 3 Office of Public Health and the Lafourche Parish Health Unit, located at 2535 Veterans Blvd, Thibodaux, LA, will offer immunizations each day of the week of NIIW where walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Event hours are from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day, with the exception of an extended hour immunization clinic on April 30, 2009 ending at 6:00 p.m. The Shots for Tots Banner will be displayed in the health unit stating "Love Them, Protect Them, Vaccinate Them". Shots for Tots coloring books and crayons, and Shots for Tots Stickers will be given to those children receiving immunizations. Educational Materials will be given to parents/guardians. Local Day Care centers, Schools, and Head Starts will be notified of NIIW and extended hour clinics.
2535 Veterans Blvd
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Contact: Jill Loupe at (985) 447-0921 or jloupe@dhh.la.gov
Massachusetts
Fall River, Massachusetts
Date/Time: April 27th; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Activity: HealthFirst Offer Free Infant Immunizations
Description: In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, HealthFirst Family Care Center is offering free immunizations to any child from birth to 12 months old that is not up to date with immunizations. Parents or guardians are invited to bring their babies to the Center between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27th. No appointment is necessary, but it is important that they bring in their child's immunization records.
102 County Street
Fall River, Massachusetts
Contact: Call 508-679-8111 for more information or to schedule an appointment for medical or dental services.
Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Date/Time: April 27-May 1, 2009
Activity: NIIW celebration activities
Description: To highlight the importance of infant vaccinations, the City of Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion (DHWP) will kick off Detroit’s celebration of National Infant Immunization and Vaccine Week with free walk-in immunizations, giveaways, a contest, and educational display and outreach.
From April 27 – May 1, DHWP will offer free walk-in immunization clinics, an interactive educational display with various giveaways, a disease information door-decorating contest, and will partner with local McDonald's restaurants to provide community-wide education and awareness. In addition, DHWP will expand its walk-in hours on Tuesday, April 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DHWP is once again partnering with some local McDonald's restaurants to distribute immunization flyers. Children who present their flyer at one of the DHWP-sponsored clinics after getting their shots will receive a coupon for a free kiddie cone from McDonald's.
Sponsored Immunization Clinics/Activities for National Infant Immunization Week:
April 27 – May 1, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Herman Kiefer Health Complex
1151 Taylor, Vital Records Lobby, 1st Floor
Contact: 313-876-4826
Tuesday, April 28, 2009; 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Grace Ross Health,
14385 Greenfield
Contact: 313-870-3094
Tuesday, April 28, 2009; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Herman Kiefer DIP – Health Fair
1151 Taylor, 1st Floor Pathway Center
Contact: 313-876-4334
Wednesday, April 29, 2009; 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(arrive prior to 5:00 p.m.)
Northeast Health,
5400 E. Seven Mile
Contact: 313-870-3055
Wednesday, April 29, 2009; 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m
Grace Ross Health
14585 Greenfield
Contact: 313-870-3094
Thursday, April 30, 2009; 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Northeast Health Center
5400 E. Seven Mile
Contact: 313-870-3055
Activity: Detroit Celebrates NIIW!
Description: To highlight the importance of infant vaccinations, the City of Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion (DHWP) will kick off Detroit's celebration of National Infant Immunization and Vaccine Week with free walk-in immunizations, giveaways, a contest, and educational display and outreach. DHWP will offer free walk-in immunization clinics, an interactive educational display with various giveaways, a disease information door-decorating contest, and will partner with local McDonald's restaurants to provide community-wide education and awareness. In addition, DHWP will expand its walk-in hours on Tuesday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. In the first 24 months of life, children need more than 80% of their vaccinations to protect them from diseases, disabilities and death. National Infant Immunization Week(NIIW) is a national effort to educate parents, caregivers, providers, and communities on the importance of timely infant immunizations. The City of Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion, the Michigan Department of Community Health, local McDonald's, and local health care organizations and providers are joining together to highlight the need for routine vaccinations and to promote access to health care services for Detroit's infants and children during this week.
Nearly one million children in the United States are not adequately immunized. Each day 11,000 children are born in the United States, and they are in need of protection from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases before the age of two. Immunizations are safe and protect our children, families and community, thereby making them one of the most cost-effective public health strategies.
DHWP is once again partnering with some local McDonald's restaurants to distribute immunization flyers. Children who present their flyer at one of the DHWP-sponsored clinics after getting their shots will receive a coupon for a free kiddie cone from McDonald's.
Sponsored Immunization Clinics/Activities for National Infant Immunization Week:
Date/Time: April 27 - May 1, 2009; 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Activity: Detroit Celebrates NIIW!
Description: Immunization Display/Activities
Herman Kiefer Health ComplexContact: 313-876-4826
1151 Taylor
Vital Records Lobby, 1st Floor
Detroit, MI
Activity: Detroit Celebrates NIIW!
Grace Ross HealthContact: 313-870-3094
14385 Greenfield
Detroit, MI
Activity: Detroit Celebrates NIIW!
Description: Herman Kiefer DIP - Health Fair
1151 TaylorContact: 313-876-4334
1st Floor, Pathway Center
Detroit, MI
(arrive prior to 5 p.m.)
Activity: Detroit Celebrates NIIW!
Northeast HealthContact: 313-870-3055
5400 E. Seven Mile
Detroit, MI
Activity: Detroit Celebrates NIIW!
Description:
Grace Ross HealthContact: 313-870-3094
14585 Greenfield
Detroit, MI
Activity: Detroit Celebrates NIIW!
Northeast Health CenterContact: 313-870-3055
5400 E. Seven Mile
Detroit, MI
Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Date/Time: April 25, 2009 – May 2, 2009; ongoingActivity: NIIW Week
Description: Health Departments in all five counties in the Kansas City Metro area, together with Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics join Mid America Immunization Coalition in promoting NIIW. Posters (with all logos !!!) and CDC stickers will be sent to all public sites, as well as two community health centers where immunizations are given. In addition, area libraries and community centers will receive posters to promote the week as well.
6400 Prospect Avenue Suite 216Contact: Deb Bumgardner at 816-283-6242x24 or dbumgardner@mchc.net
Kansas City, MO 64132
Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Date/Time: April 25 - May 2, 2009
Activity: National Infant Immunization Week Campaign
Description: Announcement that this is National Infant Immunization Week with the national logo. Posted on Bank Marquees and a shopping mall.
PO Box 31819
Omaha,Nebraska 68132
Contact: Patsy Nowatzke at 402-280-3586 or nowatzke@creighton.edu
Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Date/Time: April 25 - May 2, 2009Activity: Community Outreach and Record Review: Parent/ Caregiver Education
Description: Nevada Immunization Coalition will host various community events, libraries and health fairs where volunteers will check children's immunization records and look them up in Nevada WebIZ (Nevada's immunization registry). If shots are needed, volunteers will refer parents to a pre-screened list of medical providers and clinics, giving them access to a medical home. Big Shot Bunny will entertain children and the coalition will provide coloring books and other fun items in goodie bags given to the families.
520 W. Sixth StContact: Heidi Hurst at 775-770-6713 or heidi.hurst@chw.edu
Reno, NV 89503
Activity: Tune into Kids Fair
Description: As Nevada continues to be one of the nation's fastest growing states, nurses say it's important to protect the health of our citizens, especially our children. To keep Nevada's children safe and healthy, the week of April 25th through May 2nd is Infant Immunization and Safe Kids Week. For the kickoff, the Nevada Immunization Coalition and Safe Kids Washoe County will be at the Tune into Kids Fair on Saturday, April 25 at Idlewild Park in Reno. Parents can find out if their children are up-to-date on their shots, bring their child's immunization records for review, and get their questions answered about vaccines. Information on getting low-cost shots will also be available for parents.
New Jersey
East Orange, New Jersey
Date/Time: Saturday April 25, 2009; 10:00 a.m.
Activity: Community Immunization Awareness Walk/Parade
300 Central Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
Contact: Theresa Combs
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Date/Time: Thursday, April 30, 2009; 4:00 p.m.
Activity: Lecture/Dinner
Description: Professional training will be provided
342 Westminister ave
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Contact: Kaye Young
Irvington, New Jersey
Date/Time: April 28, 2009; 10:00 a.m.
Activity: Child Care Centers Immunization Awareness Walk
Municipal Building
Civic Square
Irvington, NJ 07111
Contact: Sandy Harris
Lakewood, New Jersey
Date/Time: April 25, 2009Activity: NIIW Awareness Campaign
Description: We are creating culturally sensitive posters which emphasize on
the importance of vaccinating infants and babies. We will be sending the posters out
to the local pediatricians' offices in the area for parents and caregivers to read while visiting their physicians.
212 Lexington AveContact: Leah Schnall at 732-942-9292 or lschnall@lrrcenter.org
Suite 204
Lakewood, NJ 08701
New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date/Time: April 27-May 2, 2009
Activity: Got Shots? Protect Tots!
Description: During the week of April 27- May 2, 2009 clinics around NM will open their doors to give immunizations to children 0-18 at no charge and without an appointment. 45 Clinics will be participating around the state.
UNM-HSC
Office for Community Health
MSC 09 5065
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Contact: Anna Pentler at 505-272-5796 or apentler@unm.edu
Date/Time: May 1, 2009; 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.
Activity: Provider Awards Dinner
Description: Providers with immunization rates 90% or greater will be recognized at the 6th Annual Provider Awards Dinner. In addition, 3 Immunization Champions will be recognized.
UNM-HSC
Office for Community Health
MSC 09 5065
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Contact: Anna Pentler at 505-272-5796 or apentler@unm.edu
New York
Wampsville, New York
Date/Time: Daily, April 27th to May 2nd, 2009; Mornings at different libraries around countyActivity: Immunization Information Story Hours
Description: We will be present at various libraries around the county to get the word out to parents/caregivers about NYSIIS. We will offer information about the registry, enter children and adults in registry, offer printouts of records, and encourage them to talk to others, including their providers, the importance of participation in NYSIIS. Bookmarks and flyers were put out ahead of time to advertise and ask participants to remember to bring their immunization records to the story hours and clinics. We will also offer information on required and recommended immunizations for all ages in conjunction with and increased clinic schedule during NIIW to encourage participants to keep up-to-date with their immunizations.
138 North Court Street, Building 5Contact:Jo Perkins at 315-366-2361 or joann.perkins@co.madison.ny.us
Wampsville, NY 13163
North Carolina
Monroe, North Carolina
Date/Time: April 25 - May 2, 2009Activity: CMC Union Hospital Birth Celebration
Description: Each child born will receive a gift bag with a t-shirt with logo on it, books, immunization information, plug safety protector child care tips. The first child born receives a special gift basket. Articles to appear in local news all week about importance of immunizations. PSA on TV stations also. Also having a walk-in clinic for rising 6th graders to receive the Tdap on April 27 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1224 W. Roosevelt BlvdContact: Lydia Lyon at 704-296-4878 or llyon@co.union.nc.us
Monroe, NC 28110
Ohio
Mansfield, Ohio
Date/Time: April 25-May 2, 2009; (times located in description)
Activity: Child Immunizations
Description: National Immunization Week is April 25, 2009 through May 2, 2009, and the Mansfield-Ontario-Richland County Health Department is reminding parents and care-givers to make sure babies get all their shots.
Health Department RN Jody Usher said National Infant Immunization Week focuses attention on the importance of early childhood immunizations.
Nearly one million children in the U.S. live without the benefits of full immunization. These children are at risk of serious illness and death from vaccine preventable diseases.
The health department will have regular immunization hours Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11;00 a.m. and Friday from noon to 2:00 p.m.
An evening clinic will be held at the health department on April 27, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Satellite clinics are May 6, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Clear Fork Alliance Church in Bellville and from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lexington Library, May 20, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Shenandoah Christian Church and May 27, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Fire Department in Ontario.
Contact: Jody Usher at 419-774-4900
Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Date/Time: April 9, 2009; 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Activity: Vaccines: Just the Facts
Description: Information will be given to local health care providers on how to talk to parents about vaccines. Dr. Thomas Kuhls MD a local physician who specializes in pediatric infectious diseases will give a lecture on why it is important to follow the recommended ACIP schedule and the flaws in customized vaccine schedules. Lunch will be provided.
250 12th Ave NEContact: Megan Jones at 405-579-2252 or meganj@health.ok.gov
Norman, OK 73071
Activity: NIIW Parent Information Booth and shot record check
Description: Special Activities Committee will set up a booth at the local shopping mall to check children's vaccination records and give information on the importance of childhood immunizations
250 12th Ave NEContact: Megan Jones at 405-579-2252 or meganj@health.ok.gov
Norman, OK 73071
Activity: NIIW Tdap booth
Description: Unmanned booth will be set up in the Norman Regional Women's Center displaying the importance of parents and caregivers getting Tdap to protect newborn and unvaccinated infants.
250 12th Ave NEContact: Megan Jones at 405-579-2252 or meganj@health.ok.gov
Norman, OK 73071
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 2009; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Activity: Be Wise Immunize FREE Family Fun Fair 2009
Description: Celebrate National Infant Immunization Week, National Week of the Young Child & National Safe Kids Week! ALSO, come help us celebrate the 20th Anniversary Year of "BE WISE IMMUNIZE" (BWI)that was started 20 years ago by a Tulsa Rotary Club and that our local Rotary Clubs have been sponsoring and supporting immunization events for Tulsa residents ever since! Tulsa Rotary's model was adopted by the United Nations and World Health Organization in 1991 to be used world-wide for community-wide immunization events! Open to the Public-Young Families esp. welcome! Christview Christian Church-2525 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa 74129 - FREE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS! Parent or guardian must accompany child; must bring current immunization record. Be ready for Kindergarten Round-Up and Back to School in August!Catch your children up on their immunizations or get their next rounds FREE!-Early Childhood, Parenting, Health & Safety Prevention Education and Community Information about Tulsa Zoo, area educational opportunities...
- Childhood Vision, Dental, Developmental, Speech, Hearing Screenings and much more!
- Safe Kids Car Seat checks from 10 am-12 pm, Bike Rodeo-bring bike/helmet-2 bicycles will be given away, First 150 at Safe Kids Car Seat check will receive free Blue Bell Ice Cream treats!
- Hands-on Activities for children, and children and parents to participate in TOGETHER!
- Child Id Record
- Clowns, Face painting
- Musical Entertainment from RadioDISNEY1380
- "Firefighter Tom" and his Fire Safety Educational Program
- Refreshments, Door Prizes, Free Giveaways & door prizes
- "Mother Goose on the Loose" performances
- Vehicle Tours-Tulsa Police cruiser & motorcycle, Tulsa Fire Truck, Tulsa Sheriff's Dept. cruiser and Mounted Horse Patrol, EMSA Ambulance For More Information call (918) 582-2556 or visit http://www.tulsaimmunize.org/
5051 South 129th East AvenueContact: Katherine A. Sebert, RN at 918-595-4514 or ksebert@tulsa-health.org
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134-7004
Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Date/Time: May 6, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.Activity: Volunteer Recognition
Description: Celebration of immunization successes and partnerships in Oregon that recognize partner agencies in both childhood and adult immunizations. Two short lectures, poster presentations of statewide immunization projects, networking and icebreakers.
Contact: Bryan Goodin at 971-673-0472 or bryan.goodin@state.or.us
Pennsylvania
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Date/Time: April 25 - May 2, 2009Activity: New Parent Gift bag
Description: Southwest Immunization Coalition of Pennsylvania will distribute 500 immunization educational bags to new parent in the 10 birthing hospitals in southwest PA (not including Pittsburgh). These hospitals participate in the PA vaccine program for the administration of the birth dose of Hep B and the mother's dose of Tdap. This packet will have current immunization information for new parents and bib an immunization message, "Immunize Your Little "Deer" (picture of a doe) indicating to immunize your little "dear" child.
233 W. Otterman StContact: Judi Sedivy at 724-830-2701 or jsedivy@state.pa.us
Greensburg, PA 15601
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date/Time: April 25, 2009
Activity: PIC Annual Spring Workshop
Description: During our annual spring workshop, held on the kick-off of NIIW, we will provide attendees with the key messages, coloring sheets, and certificate of appreciation to use in their clinical settings during the week. We are having cakes decorated for NIIW and VWA and providing a t-shirt to each attendee that has our coalition logo on the front and the following message on the back "Immunize the ones you love" (the love is in the classic LOVE Park format that Philly is known for.)
3615 Civic Center Blvd,
ARC 1202
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Charlotte Moser at 215-590-5152 or moser@email.chop.edu
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date/Time: April 27, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Activity: Let's Celebrate NIIW 2009
Description: Educational displays, materials, pamphlets and promotional items highlighting immunizations for infants, children, parents, caregivers and health care workers will be displayed at a major birthing hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Vaccine myths will be addressed. A registered dietician from the WIC program will provide nutritional information. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions and register to win a basket full of infant supplies and educational materials. Health care workers can test their immunization knowledge with our immunization jeopardy and earn a chance to win a prize basket. The Allegheny County Health Department donated 50 free coupons to give to the families of the first 50 babies born during NIIW at the event site. Education about the importance of protecting infants from pertussis exposure will accompany the coupons. These coupons are good for one free dose of Tdap for Dad or another close contact of the infant.
3441 Forbes AvenueContact: Nancy McManus at 412-578-7959 or nmcmanus@achd.net
Pittsburgh, PA 15642
Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Date/Time: April 27, 2009 -May 17, 2009
Activity: Public Serve Announcements on Spanish radio
Description: We will air 4 different CDC- PSA's on Spanish radio 4 times a day. HEALTH staff will also do a guest spot on the radio.3 Capitol Hill, Room 302
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Contact: Kathy Marceau at 401-222-4624 or kathy.marceau@health.ri.gov
Date/Time: April 28, 2009; 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Activity: Provider Immunization Awards Breakfast
Description: The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will host a breakfast for all SSV & VFC providers.This event acknowledges the partnership the Immunization Program has with providers. It is an opportunity to showcase practices that excel at vaccine storage/handling and vaccine coverage rates. Certificates of Excellence will be awarded. Dr. Seth Asser, keynote speaker, will address the group. His topic is "What Do You Say When They Won't Get Their Shots".
3 Capitol Hill, Room 302Contact: Kathy Marceau at 401-222-4624 or kathy.marceau@health.ri.gov
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Activity: Reading to Head Start Children
Description: Immunization staff person, Heidi Wallace and a team of Rhode Island College student nurses will read a story about chicken pox to children enrolled in Head Start programs across the state. They will answer questions and complete a craft with the children.
3 Capitol Hill-room 302Contact: Kathy Marceau at 401-222-4624 or kathy.marceau@health.ri.gov
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Activity: Coalitions Meeting
Description: Dr. Seth Asser is a pediatrician, scientist, child advocate, author, educator, magician and unapologetic skeptic. For over two decades he has been studying parents who 'have refused evidence-based medical care. He has appeared on CNN, The Today Show, and NPR and has been quoted by the Associated Press and the NY Times, among others. His 1998 paper, "Child Fatalities from Religion-Motivated Medical Neglect" has been called a "path-breaking study". He is Medical Consultant to the Rhode Island Department of Health as well as "Children's Healthcare Is a Legal Duty" (CHILD), Inc. Child Inc. awarded Dr. Asser the Imogene T. Johnson Friend of Children Award for his efforts to help prevent medical neglect of children.
3 Capitol Hill, Room 302Contact: Kathy Marceau at 401-222-4624 or kathy.marceau@health.ri.gov
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Activity: Be Wise and Immunize! Spreading the word!
Description: As part of the Community/Public Health Nursing course at Rhode Island College School of Nursing, students create Public Policy Presentations that are presented to nursing faculty, staff and peers. The Public Policy Presentations act as a tool to provide students with the experience of working in a group to formulate ideas and present them to the community, legislators and the college community. Mark Burke, RN, Leeann Schmitt, Kathryn Urban, Peter Giza, Melissa Sabella, Cheryl Larsson, Jenna Caparco and Stephanie Costa have decided to present a great public health concern: childhood immunizations and the importance of informing parents and the community about the need for immunizing children and the potential risks that could occur if immunization is avoided. To get the message out to the public, they have decided to become involved in National Infant Immunization Week with the RI Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The students have distributed 25 posters in stores, clinics, pharmacies and doctor’s offices in Providence and surrounding communities to spread the message "Immunize your child by age 2: Love them. Protect them. Immunize them." The posters were printed from the CDC website and contain contact information for families. In addition to this, the students will be working with the RI Department of Health, educating young children at Head Start Programs around Rhode Island about hygiene, germs and vaccinations as well as providing the children with information to take home to their parents. Lastly, the students will showcase some facts about childhood immunizations and National Infant Immunization Week in a display at the college and present their information to the college community through the Public Policy Presentations.
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave.Contact:Leeann Schmitt at 401-286-8556 or lschmitt_7010@ric.edu
Providence, RI 02908
Texas
Abilene, Texas
Date/Time: April 27, 2009; 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Activity: Big Country Immunization Coalition Health Fair
Description: Free Immunizations to children from 2 months to 18 years Health Fair - many booths with children's activities.
850 North 6th StreetContact: Kay Durilla at 325-437-4660 or Kay.Durilla@abilenetx.com
Abilene, TX 79601
Belton, Texas
Date/Time: April 25, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Activity: 5th Annual Celebration of National Infant Immunization Week
Description: Bell County Public Health District, in collaboration with other community partners, will hold their 5th NIIW Outreach Celebration at the Central Fire Station located at 201 N. 28th St. in Killeen, Tx. Everyone will be treated to refreshments and all sorts of fun activities for the children, along with information on car, fire, nutrition, immunization, and public transit system routes. Best of all we'll be giving free children's immunizations as well. Community partners contributing to this effort are: Killeen Fire Department, AgriLIFE Extension-Texas A&M System's-BLT Program, Bell County Public Health District's WIC Program, Hill County Transit District's-"THE HOP", Killeen Police Dept.'s I-dent-A-Kid, and Texas DSHS's SafeRiders Program.
1605 North Main StreetContact: Rachel Lofton at 254-939-2091x16 or rlofton@bellcountyhealth.org
Belton, Texas 76513
Edinberg, Texas
Date/Time: April 28, 2009; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Activity: Binational/TVFC In-service
Description: Dr. Andrew Kroger will be coming down from CDC to present on the importance in having a Binational Immunization Tool and Pediatric/Adolescent Update. Other topics will consist of Pertussis, Rotavirus, Influenza, etc. Estimating a total of 300 attendees.
Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept.Contact: Delia Garza at 956-383-6221 or delia.garza@hchd.org
1304 S. 25th Street
Edinberg, TX 78542
El Paso, Texas
Date/Time: April 27, 2009; 9:30 a.m.Activity: Commissioner's Court Resolution
Description: Join us as El Paso Commissioner's Court passes a resolution recognizing National Infant Immunization Week and El Paso providers for their impact on immunization levels in our community.
500 E. San AntonioContact: Dusty Warden at 915-533-3414 or dwarden@pro-action.org
El Paso, TX 79901
Activity: Free Childhood Immunizations
Description: Immunize El Paso will be providing free immunization during National Infant Immunization Week from Mon, Apr 26 through Friday, May 1. All children 5 years of age and younger will be screened and immunized at no cost.
222 S. Campbell, BSMTContact: Dusty Warden at 915-533-3414 or dwarden@pro-action.org
El Paso, TX 79901
Date/Time: April 28 - May 1, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Activity: Free immunizations for 0-years
Description:On April 28, 2009 will provide free immunizations to children/adult at the Mexican Consulate from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., April 29, 2009 provide free immunizations all day to children 0-4years of age at all five Health Department clinics, May 01, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. will provide free immunizations to 0-4 years at Organizacion Enfoque in Socorro,Tx.
5115 El Paso Dr.Contact: RoxAnn Parks at 915-771-5740 or roxann.parks@elpasotexas.gov
El Paso, Texas 79902
Date/Time: Friday, May 1, 2009; 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Activity: Vaccination Changes: Understanding the Texas Immunization requirement revisions
Description:This two hour workshop is geared towards nurses, nurses aids and other professionals responsible for vaccination compliance in public and private schools. We will discuss recent immunization requirement changes effective 2009-10 school year as well as other vaccination challenges faced in schools. We will also provide education regarding local resources to help facilitate immunization compliance.
9600 Sims Dr.Contact: Dusty Warden at 915-533-3414 or dwarden@pro-action.org
El Paso, TX 79925
Porter Texas
Date/Time: All Month/YearActivity: Media Blitz
Description: We have posted an informational web page on our site. We plan to leave this up all year round to remind parents of the dangers of not vaccinating.
http://www.meningitis-angels.org/NationalInfantImmunizationWeek.html
PO Box 448
Porter Texas 77365
Contact: Frankie Milley 713-444-1074 or fmilley@aol.com
San Antonio, Texas
Date/Time: May 1, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.Activity: 12th Annual Vaccines for Children Provider Luncheon
Description: San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will be holding its 12th Annual Vaccines for Children Provider Luncheon. Dr. Ed Marcuse will present "Lady Montague, Where Are You? - Reflections on US Immunization Challenges". Various awards will be given such as the hospital with the most per capita birth doses given, QA/AFIX awards such as achievement of the Healthy People 2010 goals, and the WIC Clinic with the most referrals for immunizations due. Vaccine manufacturers will be on hand to provide literature and our department staff will head booths and represent program benefits, goals, and achievements.
332 W. Commerce Rm. 108Contact: Clark Petty at 210-207-2869 or clark.petty@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio, TX 78205
San Benito, Texas
Date/Time: April 29, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Activity: TVFC Provider In-Service
Description: In-Service for providers with information TVFC/Immunization updates and Speaker presentations on the following diseases; Dr. Fergie on HPV, Dr. G. Sonnen on Pertussis and Meningococcal, and Dr. A. Eisenberg on Influenza; we will also be discussing Rotavirus and Pneumococcal diseases as well as the promotion of NIIW.
1390 W. Expressway 83Contact: Jessica Treto at 956-247-3644 or Jessica.Treto@talho.org
San Benito, TX 78586
Wichita Falls, Texas
Date/Time: April 28, 2009; 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Activity: Immunization Late Clinic
Description: We will be offering immunizations to children ages 18 and under.
1700 Third StContact: Mistie Coovert at 940-761-7877 or mistie.coovert@cwftx.net
Wichita Falls, Tx 76301
Date/Time: May 2, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Activity: KIDSFEST
Description: We will have a booth at KIDSFEST reviewing immunization records and signing children into IMMTRAC.
1700 Third StContact: Mistie Coovert at 940-761-7877 or mistie.coovert@cwftx.net
Wichita Falls, Tx 76301
Virginia
Appomattox, Virginia
Date/Time: April 29, 2009; 10:00 a.m.Activity: Teddy Bear Clinic
Description: Will give a brief presentation to 3 and 4 year olds about general health (ie. brushing teeth, washing hands, eating healthy, going to the doctor regularly, and getting immunizations) Then will let each child have the experience of taking their Teddy Bear thru a mini clinic. (ie. weigh and measure, temperature, blood pressure and immunizations)
475 Court StreetContact: Diann Pickett at 434-352-2313 or Diann.Pickett@vdh.virginia.gov
Appomattox, VA 24522
Fairfax, Virginia
Date/Time: April 27 - May 2, 2009Activity: Immunization Survey at Cartoon Cuts
Description: Participants will complete immunization surveys at various locations, National Theatre Amusement locations, Cartoon Cuts hair salons, Minnieland Day Care Centers and faith based locations. At each location, a random drawing will award a participant with a reward of free movie tickets, a gift card for a free haircut and other gift cards to local stores.
10777 Main StreetContact: Christine Carlock at 703-246-8648 or christine.carlock@fairfaxcounty.gov
Fairfax, VA 22030
Manassas, Virginia
Date/Time: OngoingActivity: County Clinics Offering Infant Immunizations
Description: It’s National Infant Immunization Week and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Prince William County Health Department are reminding parents to immunize infants against preventable diseases. Vaccines available include those for tetanus, diphtheria, rubella, whooping cough, polio, chickenpox, haemophilis influenza and hepatitis B.
Immunization clinics are available from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Manassas Clinic, 9301 Lee Ave. Beginning May 4, the Manassas Clinic will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays. The Woodbridge Clinic is open 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays at 4001 Prince William Pkwy., Suite 101.
Contact: For information, call 703-792-6345 or visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines.
Washington
Chehalis, Washington
Date/Time: April 27, 2009; April 28, 2009; April 29, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Activity: Immunization record screening children 5 and under
Description: Check records are up to date. Look up in WA state immunization registry and up date either as needed. Give a copy to the parents and refer or give shots as needed if not current.
360 NW NORTH STContact: Jane Sheldon at 360-740-1226 or Jane.Sheldon@lewiscountywa.gov
CHEHALIS, WA 98532
Yakima, Washington
Date/Time: April 25-May 2, 2009
Activity: Media Blitz
Description: In light of recent outbreaks of measles and pertussis in the state, our LHJ decided to use a radio PSA campaign to utilize this heightened awareness of childhood diseases. Using both English and Spanish radio stations we out both scripted and MP3 PSAs regarding NIIW as well as took part in interviews with talk radio programs.
1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive
Yakima, WA 98903
Contact: Ruth Rosenkranz 509-249-6506 or ruth.rosenkranz@co.yakima.wa.us
West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia
Date/Time: April 25 -May 2, 2009
Activity: National Infant Immunization Week 2009
Description: The West Virginia Immunization Program is working with all 54 local health departments to promote NIIW April 25,- May 2, 2009. All clinics have been encouraged to promote childhood immunizations and extend clinic information hours to their local media. All health departments have been provided talking points, psas and sample news releases. Parents needing to get their child immunized or have their child's shot record reviewed for completeness should contact the health department in their area or call the WV Immunization Program for more information at 1-800-642-3634 (in West Virginia). We are promoting the use of free vaccine eligibility in the state through the VFC program, S-Chip and Medicaid.
350 Capitol Street Room 125
Charleston, WV 25301
Contact: Toby Wagoner at 304-558-6438 or toby.d.wagoner@wv.gov
Wisconsin
Antigo, Wisconsin
Date/Time: April 27, 2009 to May 2, 2009
Activity: Band-Aid/Kleenex Community Project
Description: Students in grades K-6th grade are encourage to bring in at least 1 box of "fun" Band-Aids or Kleenex boxes. The school that brings in the most boxes of Band-Aids or Kleenex boxes, will win an ice cream party compliments of Culvers. Each student, in every school that participates will also receive a certificate for a free sundae at McDonalds.
1225 Langlade Road
Antigo WI 54409
Contact: Sheila Rine at 715-627-6250 or srine@co.langlade.wi.us
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Content last reviewed on February 26, 2009
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases