42nd National Immunization Conference (NIC) Monday, March 17, 2008 – Thursday, March 20, 2008 Atlanta, GA
Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submission Deadline is Thursday, November 15, 2007, Midnight Pacific

Selection Notifications will be e-mailed by Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The 42nd National Immunization Conference (NIC) will focus on six topic-specific tracks, with multiple workshop sessions offered for each track. In order to be considered for presentation at the conference, an abstract must fall into one of the tracks being highlighted. As the first step of the abstract submission process, you will be asked to select the topic track for which you would like your abstract to be considered.
We invite you to submit abstracts in the following tracks:

General Submission Guidelines

All presenters must be registered to attend the conference by Monday, March 17, 2008.
Click http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/nic to register for the Conference.

• Abstracts must be in English.
• Abstracts should describe original work.
• An individual may submit more than one abstract.
• In total, the abstract text must contain no more than 300 words . No images, charts, or tables are allowed.
• For each presenter, please provide: name, degrees, job title, mailing address, email address, phone number, fax number, education, professional experience, and conflict of interest disclosure. These items are not included in the 300 word limit.
• For all other authors you need only provide name and email address.
• You are strongly encouraged to compose the abstract text in your own word processor before submitting it online. Be sure to check spelling, word count, and conformance with the guidelines given below.

Abstract Requirements

Format I — Scientific or Programmatic Research Findings
This format is most appropriate for the presentation of scientific or programmatic research findings. The abstract should disclose primary findings and not include statements such as "study in progress" or "results will be discussed".

• Learning Objectives for this Presentation (All objectives MUST begin with
  "By the end of the presentation participants will be able to...")
• Background
• Objectives
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusions

Format II — Descriptive Summary
This format is most appropriate for description of programs or other immunization activities, including descriptions of community-based programs, policy or advocacy efforts,and models for program dissemination and evaluation.

• Learning Objectives for this Presentation (All objectives MUST begin with
  "By the end of the presentation participants will be able to...")
• Background
• Setting
• Population
• Project Description
• Results/Lessons Learned

The abstract text must conform to a structured format, including each of the headings listed above (enter n/a for any sections which are not applicable).

To see a sample abstract, click HERE

If you already submitted an abstract title and you wish to view, resume, edit, or withdraw that submission, log in below using the access codes already provided to you. Abstract ID#      Password  Technical support may be obtained by calling (401) 334-0220 between 8:30 a.m and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday, or at all times by contacting tech support. YOU DO NOT NEED AN ID OR PASSWORD TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT FOR THE FIRST TIME. TO BEGIN, JUST READ THE GUIDELINES, THEN CLICK THE APPROPRIATE BUTTON ABOVE THE BOX.

Technical support may be obtained by calling 401-334-0220 between 8:30 am-6 pm EDT, Monday-Friday.

For more information, please contact Suzanne Johnson-DeLeon at:
(404) 639-8225
NIPNIC@cdc.gov