Events
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Annual MAPHN Conference
Holiday Inn & Suites Marlborough 265 Lakeside Ave, Marlborough, MA, United StatesMAPHN Celebrates 25 years! For details and registration click HERE Special hotel rates and registration info on the website.
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MDPH Immunization Update: Immunization Schedule Updates
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MDPH Immunization Update: Vaccine Confidence
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MDPH Immunization Update: Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)
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MDPH Immunization Update: VFC Compliance/Vaccine Storage & Handling
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MDPH Immunization Update: Epidemiology of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Massachusetts
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National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Click here for resources to help you discuss routine vaccinations with your patients and parents during NIAM and throughout the year.
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National Health Center Week
Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). National Health Center Week is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of Community Health Center staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to […]
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28th Annual MA Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference
DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worcester, MASave the Date for the 28th Annual Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This conference will be hybrid. The in-person conference will be held at the DCU Center, Worcester, MA. Visit the conference website. Registration is OPEN.
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National Influenza Vaccination Week (VIVW)
December 4-8, 2023 Click this link to get more information
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month highlights issues related to cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV)-related disease prevention, HPV vaccination, and the importance of early detection. Click here for more information.
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MCAAP Immunization Webinar Series: 2024 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Update
Click here for more information and to register.
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Updates in ACIP Recommendations for the 2024 Childhood/Adolescent and Adult Immunization Schedules
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MVCP exhibits at the MA School Nurse Organization Spring 2024 Conference
Devens Conference Center 31 Andrews Pkwy, Devens, MA, United StatesVisit the MVCP booth at the MA School Nurse Organization Spring Conference
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Save the date – MA Adult Immunization Conference 2024
Boston Marriott Newton 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MARegistration is OPEN - Visit the MAIC 2024 Conference Website here Visit the MVCP booth at this conference on April 2, 2024.
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MVCP exhibits at the MDPH Office of Oral Health’s ‘Oral Health in the Commonwealth Conference’
As they become available, conference updates will be posted here.
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MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 1: Schedule Updates
Sign up HERE Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: · State two changes to the 2024 Childhood and Adult Immunization Schedules. · List the COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States. Presenter: Angela Fowler, MD, DPH, Associate Medical Director for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, MDPH
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MVCP exhibits at the MA Association of Public Health Nurses Annual Conference
Boston Woburn Hilton 2 Forbes Rd, Woburn, MA, United StatesVisit the MVCP exhibit at the MAPHN conference!
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MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 2: Immunization 101
Sign up HERE Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: Increase their knowledge of · Basic principles of vaccination · Best practices when administering vaccines · Vaccine safety and adverse event reporting Presenter: Laurie Courtney, MSN, RN, Immunization Nurse Manager & Perinatal Hepatitis B Coordinator, MDPH
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MSPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 3: Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases in Massachusetts
Sign up HERE Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to: · Summarize the return of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in MA and worldwide in the post-public health emergency context. · Identify two key steps to prepare for highly infectious diseases like measles in your practice of community. · Describe the new web-based […]
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MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 4: Vaccine Confidence – Improving the Vaccination Experience to Reduce Anxiety-Related Vaccine Hesitancy
Sign up HERE Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, the participant should be able to: · Review effective approaches to vaccine discussions. · Identify ways to address common vaccine concerns including COVID-19. Presenter: Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, President & CEO, Immunize.org Click here to read about Dr. Moore
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MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 5: Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)
Sign up HERE Objectives: At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant should be able to: · Define ways to improve data quality within the MIIS and electronic health records including bidirectional data exchange. · Explain providers’ legal responsibility for reporting to the immunization registry. Presenter: Michelle Holmes, MPH, MIIS Interoperability Coordinator and Trainer, MDPH
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MDPH Immunization Updates 2024 Module 6: VFC Compliance/Vaccine Storage and Handling
Virtual MA, United StatesSign up HERE Objectives: At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant should be able to: State the requirements and recommendations for proper storage and handling of vaccines. Summarize the latest federal and state Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program requirements. Presenter: Dylan Kirby, MPH, Vaccine Management Unit Operations Coordinator VFC, MDPH
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Pregnancy and Newborn Immunization During the 2024-2025 Respiratory Illness Season
Join us for this free webinar! Presenters Drs. Ai-Ris Collier, Naima Joseph, and Mary Beth Miotto will review immunizations recommended for pregnant persons during the upcoming respiratory illness season. They will discuss the development, safety, efficacy, and clinical usage of the maternal RSV vaccine to protect infants from RSV infection and describe the efficacy, indications, and […]
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Accessible Vaccination: A First Step Towards Health Equity
Join us for this webinar! Danielle Hall from the Autism Society will share how the Autism Society's Vaccine Education Initiative has increased vaccination rates among the Autism and disability community. She will also discuss practical tips and strategies to reduce stress when vaccinating neurodiverse patients and how the Autism Society's communication, environmental, sensory, and provider […]
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MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series: 2024-2025 Influenza Season Update
Join us for this webinar! Lisa Grohskopf, MD, MPH from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will review the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for the 2024-2025 influenza season. She will also discuss co-administration of influenza vaccines with COVID-19 vaccines and describe factors relevant for timing of influenza vaccines. For speaker […]
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MIAP Pediatric Skills Building Conference – Save the Date! October 30th
DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worcester, MASave the date for the MIAP Pediatric Skills Building Conference - Wednesday, October 30th at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. Registration to open in early August. Stay tuned for more information.
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A Father’s Story – Storytelling and Motivational Interviewing to Increase Influenza Vaccine Uptake
The MCAAP Immunization Initiative and the Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project have partnered with Families Fighting Flu to present this webinar with Jeb Teichman, MD, FAAP from Families Fighting Flu. He will share his personal story of loss and how storytelling and Motivational Interviewing can help increase influenza uptake.
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2025 Vaccine Education Webinar Series: 2025 Immunization Schedules Update
Presenters: Anindita Nanda Issa, MD, Medical Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Patricia Wodi, MD, Medical Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Click here for more information and to register.
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The 30th Annual MA Adult Immunization Conference
Boston Marriott Newton 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MAOrganized by the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC), this event is the largest adult immunization activity in the Commonwealth. The overall goal is to educate Massachusetts healthcare professionals on current and best practices for adult immunization. The 2025 conference offers an opportunity to receive the most updated information on routine adult immunization from leading experts […]
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Monomoy Public Schools Wellness Fair
MVCP will share Take the Shot HPV prevention and general vaccine confidence materials at this event for middle and high school students.
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Immunize Virginia Promising Practice Highlight
Join American Cancer Society and Immunize Virginia for this webinar highlighting promising practices in HPV prevention from across a variety of states. MVCP will share our efforts in MA to engage dental providers in HPV prevention.
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Martha’s Vineyard Health Fair
MVCP will be at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital Health fair to provide resources to providers and the public about vaccines and building vaccine confidence. This event is the Hospital's kickoff to their Community Needs Assessment and will be attended by over 50 community groups.
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Massachusetts PTA Annual Meeting
Once again, MVCP will share resources on vaccine confidence at the annual meeting of the PTA. Attended by families and educators from across the Commonwealth, this is a great opportunity to connect with the public about vaccines, especially as they relate to school attendance.
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Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference
MVCP is happy to once again have an exhibit table at this yearly event with the MAAEYC. We will have resources on vaccines for young children and materials for early childhood providers on promoting vaccine confidence.
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Giving Vaccines as a Dental Professional-Boston University
This event is the second in a series hosted by Dr. Rosie Wagner and the National Organization of Dental Immunizers and supported by Better Oral Health for Massachusetts. MVCP will have an exhibit table with resources for dental providers such as the current immunization schedule, HPV prevention in the dental setting, and promoting general vaccine […]
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Massachusetts School Nurse Organization Annual Conference
MVCP will have an exhibit table at this conference again this year in support of MA school nurses. We'll provide materials on building vaccine confidence, posters for nurses to use, and materials to support their work as school based vaccine champions.
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Massachusetts Public Health Nurses Annual Conference
Visit MVCP at our exhibit table at the MA Public Health Nurse Conference this year. We'll have materials on hand to support public health nurses in their work as vaccine champions in their community.
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The 31st Annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference
DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worcester, MAThe 31st Annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Presented by the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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MPDH Immunization Updates 2026 – Module 1: Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases in Massachusetts
Virtual MA, United StatesThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health will offer a live, online webinar: Module 1: Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases in Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from noon-1pm. CEs available.
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MPDH Immunization Updates 2026 – Module 2: Vaccine Confidence
Virtual MA, United StatesThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health will offer a live, online webinar: Module 2: Vaccine Confidence, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from noon-1pm. CEs available.
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MPDH Immunization Updates 2026 – Module 3: MIIS – Massachusetts Immunization Information System
Virtual MA, United StatesThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health will offer a live, online webinar: Module 3: MIIS - Massachusetts Immunization Information System, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from noon-1pm. CEs available.
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MPDH Immunization Updates 2026 – Module 4: Vaccine Program Compliance: Storage and Handling
Virtual MA, United StatesThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health will offer a live, online webinar: Module 4: Vaccine Program Compliance: Storage and Handling, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from noon-1pm. CEs available.
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MPDH Immunization Updates 2026 – Module 5: Immunization 101
Virtual MA, United StatesThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health will offer a live, online webinar: Module 5: Immunization 101, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from noon-1pm. CEs available.
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MPDH Immunization Updates 2026 – Module 6a: Updates to the Childhood Immunization Schedule
Virtual MA, United StatesThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health will offer a live, online webinar: Module 6a: Updates to the Childhood Immunization Schedule, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 11:30am -12:15pm. CEs available.
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MPDH Immunization Updates 2026 – Module 6b: Updates to the Adult Immunization Schedule
Virtual MA, United StatesThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health will offer a live, online webinar: Module 6b: Updates to the Adult Immunization Schedule, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 12:20am -1:05pm. CEs available.