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SUMMARY:National Influenza Vaccination Week (VIVW)
DESCRIPTION:December 4-8\, 2023\nClick this link to get more information
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/national-influenza-vaccination-week-vivw/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T080000
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SUMMARY:28th Annual MA Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the 28th Annual Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference\nWednesday\,  October 25\, 2023\, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nThis conference will be hybrid. The in-person conference will be held at the DCU Center\, Worcester\, MA. \nVisit the conference website. Registration is OPEN.
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/28th-annual-ma-immunization-action-partnership-miap-pediatric-immunization-skills-building-conference/
LOCATION:DCU Center\, 50 Foster St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230813
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SUMMARY:National Health Center Week
DESCRIPTION: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 provide quality\, comprehensive healthcare services to more than 30 million patients across 14\,500 communities annually.  Click here for more information. Thank you to Massachusetts Community Health Centers for their critical contribution to protecting Massachusetts citizens against vaccine preventable diseases!
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/national-health-center-week/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTSTAMP:20230721T162853Z
CREATED:20230207T155407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T162853Z
UID:708-1690848000-1693526399@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:National Immunization Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/national-immunization-awareness-month/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTSTAMP:20230207T155747Z
CREATED:20230206T213622Z
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UID:705-1686700800-1686787199@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Update: Epidemiology of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/mdph-immunization-update-epidemiology-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-in-massachusetts/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTSTAMP:20230207T155823Z
CREATED:20230206T213510Z
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SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Update: VFC Compliance/Vaccine Storage & Handling
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/mdph-immunization-update-vfc-compliance-vaccine-storage-handling/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20230207T155841Z
CREATED:20230206T213354Z
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UID:703-1685491200-1685577599@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Update: Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/mdph-immunization-update-massachusetts-immunization-information-system-miis/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTSTAMP:20230207T155901Z
CREATED:20230206T213113Z
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UID:702-1684886400-1684972799@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Update: Vaccine Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/mdph-immunization-update-vaccine-confidence/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTSTAMP:20230207T155920Z
CREATED:20230206T212918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T155920Z
UID:700-1684281600-1684367999@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:MDPH Immunization Update: Immunization Schedule Updates
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/mdph-immunization-schedule-updates/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20230221T164843Z
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SUMMARY:Annual MAPHN Conference
DESCRIPTION:MAPHN Celebrates 25 years! For details and registration click HERE\nSpecial hotel rates and registration info on the website.
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/annual-maphn-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Marlborough\, 265 Lakeside Ave\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTSTAMP:20230207T155301Z
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SUMMARY:National Infant Immunization Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/national-infant-immunization-week/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTSTAMP:20230210T160150Z
CREATED:20230210T160150Z
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UID:711-1680825600-1680911999@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:World Health Day
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URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/world-health-day/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T160000
DTSTAMP:20230207T155646Z
CREATED:20221212T185553Z
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UID:677-1680595200-1680624000@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! – The 28th Annual MA Adult Immunization Conference will take place on April 4th\, 2023.\nVisit the conference website HERE\, registration is now open!
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/massachusetts-adult-immunization-conference/
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTSTAMP:20230210T160110Z
CREATED:20230210T160110Z
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UID:710-1680480000-1681084799@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:National Public Health Week (April 3-9)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/national-public-health-week-april-3-9/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTSTAMP:20230210T160252Z
CREATED:20230210T160252Z
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UID:712-1680307200-1682899199@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:Minority Health Month
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URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/minority-health-month/
CATEGORIES:National Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T193000
DTSTAMP:20230221T165830Z
CREATED:20230221T165455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T165830Z
UID:717-1680114600-1680118200@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:Vaccinations in the Dental Setting: From Theory to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts HPV Coalition Seminar Series is presented in partnership with the Better Oral Health for MA Coalition (BOHMAC).\nMore info here: https://www.tinyurl.com/2023WebinarSeries1\nView promotional flyer
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/vaccinations-in-the-dental-setting-from-theory-to-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20230206T212611Z
CREATED:20230206T212554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T212611Z
UID:698-1678363200-1678366800@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:Updates in ACIP Recommendations for the 2023 Childhood/Adolescent & Adult Immunization Schedules Control and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar: Updates in ACIP Recommendations for the 2023 Childhood/Adolescent & Adult Immunization Schedules Control and Prevention\nRegister HERE \nThursday\, March 9\, 2023\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nPresenters:\nNeil Murthy\, MD\, MPH\, and A. Patricia Wodi\, MD\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \nLearning Objectives: At the conclusion of the program\, the participant should be able to:\n– Describe updates to the 2023 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (birth through 18 years).\n– Describe updates to the 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule (19 years and older).\n– Locate relevant immunization schedule resources.
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/updates-in-acip-recommendations-for-the-2023-childhood-adolescent-adult-immunization-schedules-control-and-prevention/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T150000
DTSTAMP:20230104T163512Z
CREATED:20230104T163512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T163512Z
UID:691-1674738000-1674745200@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:MA Adult Immunization Coalition Meeting - January (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition meeting on Thursday\, January 26\, 2023 @ 1:00pm. This will be a virtual meeting. \nTo register for this event\, click here. For additional information please visit the MAIC events page.  A full agenda will be available shortly. \nIf you have a suggestion for an agenda item\, please email  Amy Sgueglia. \nRegister Here – both virtual and in-person must register. Thank you! \nVirtual Meeting\n(Virtual join link will be sent by email automatically after registering)
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/ma-adult-immunization-coalition-meeting-january-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T130000
DTSTAMP:20221212T185004Z
CREATED:20221212T185004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T185004Z
UID:676-1671105600-1671109200@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series: Trial and Error in Undoing Vaccine Misinformation in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
DESCRIPTION:MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series: Trial and Error in Undoing Vaccine Misinformation in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community\n\nJoin the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) for a webinar on Thursday\, December 15\, 2022 at 12:00 ET titled Trial and Error in Undoing Vaccine Misinformation in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish Community.  Blima Marcus and Tobi Ash\, Co-Founders of the EMES Initiative\, will be presenting.  The EMES (Engaging in Medical Education and Sensitivity) initiative is a nonprofit organization founded by a group of dedicated\, concerned\, and highly educated nurses. EMES began in response to the measles outbreak in the ultra Orthodox Jewish community of New York City and New York State and the recognized need for increased health literacy in the Orthodox Jewish community.  The nurses of EMES recognize the value of health education\, promotion\, and prevention. \nThis fascinating and timely presentation is relevant to all adult and pediatric vaccine providers working with vaccine hesitant populations\, particularly those in insular communities.   \nDate:  Thursday\, December 15\, 2022\nTime:  12:00pm ET\nPresenters:  Blima Marcus\, DNP\, RN\, ANP-BC\, OCN\, and Tobi Ash\, MBA\, BSN\, RN\, Co-Founders\, EMES Initiative \nAt the conclusion of the program\, the participant should be able to: \n\nProvide a portrait of the Orthodox Jewish community\nProvide an overview of health trends & barriers to care in this community\nDiscuss efforts in targeting overall misinformation and providing information\nDescribe recommendations for improved vaccine confidence and uptake in insular communities\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/mcaap-immunization-initiative-webinar-series-trial-and-error-in-undoing-vaccine-misinformation-in-the-ultra-orthodox-jewish-community/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221025T160000
DTSTAMP:20220908T201102Z
CREATED:20220908T200942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T201102Z
UID:400-1666684800-1666713600@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY: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://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/miap-pediatric-immunization-skills-building-conference/
LOCATION:Conference Center at Waltham Woods\, 860 Winter Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia McReynolds":MAILTO:cmcreynolds@mcaap.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221017T193000
DTSTAMP:20220919T175350Z
CREATED:20220908T192133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T175350Z
UID:392-1665685800-1666035000@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:MCAAP Immunization Initiative Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MCAAP Immunization Initiative Advisory Committee Meeting\nDate: Monday\, October 17\, 2022\,\nTime: 6:30 PM.\nLocation: TBD\nContact Cynthia McReynolds (cmcreynolds@mcaap.org) for more information.
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/mcaap-immunization-initiative-advisory-committee-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia McReynolds":MAILTO:cmcreynolds@mcaap.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220929T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220929T153000
DTSTAMP:20220908T204109Z
CREATED:20220908T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T204109Z
UID:403-1664458200-1664465400@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:MA Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC) September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition meeting on Thursday\, September 29\, 2022 @ 1:30pm. We are happy to announce that this meeting will be held in person AND virtually!  All attendees must register to attend (both in-person and virtually)\, please register ASAP as in-person registration is limited to a total of 25 people. Lunch will be provided for in-person participants. \nTo register for this event\, click here. You will be able to indicate in the registration form if you’d like to attend in-person or virtually.   We will send out an email once the 25 person limit has been reached.  For additional information please visit the MAIC events page.  An full agenda will be available shortly however tentative topics include Monkeypox vaccination\, COVID vaccination\, and the 2022 – 2023 Influenza season.  We ask that everyone who attends in-person wear a mask except when eating or drinking. \nIf you have a suggestion for an agenda item\, please email  Amy Sgueglia. \nRegister Here – both virtual and in-person must register. Thank you! \nIn-person location:\nMassachusetts Medical Society\nWaltham Woods Corporate Center\n860 Winter Street\nWaltham\, MA 02451\nRoom: Commonwealth \n(Virtual join link will be sent by email automatically after registering)
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/ma-adult-immunization-coalition-maic-september-meeting/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Medical Society\, 860 Winter Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition":MAILTO:maic@jsi.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221013T170000
DTSTAMP:20220919T175223Z
CREATED:20220919T175223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T175223Z
UID:413-1663603200-1665680400@massvaccineconfidenceproject.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Vaccine Purchasing Advisory Council (MVPAC) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MVPAC Meeting\nDate: Thursday\, October 13\, 2022.\nTime: 4:00 PM\nLocation: Massachusetts Medical Society\, Waltham\, MA \nContact: Cynthia McReynolds (cmcreynolds@mcaap.org) for more information.
URL:https://massvaccineconfidenceproject.org/event/massachusetts-vaccine-purchasing-advisory-council-mvpac-meeting/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Medical Society\, 860 Winter Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia McReynolds":MAILTO:cmcreynolds@mcaap.org
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