44th National Immunization Conference (NIC): Utilizing Partnerships to Vaccinate Against H1N1

Presenters in this workshop will discuss strengths and weaknesses of current influenza and H1N1 communication strategies and how partnerships can contribute to future communication efforts. Leveraging and collaborating with nontraditional partners will be discussed.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

International Ballroom South

Moderator:

Achal Bhatt

2:00 PM

Influenza Communication in Michigan: How Existing Partnerships Were Utilized and Strengthened During the 2009 Influenza Pandemic
Cristi Carlton, MPH, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Epidemiologist, Michigan Department of Community Health; JoEllen Wolicki, RN, BSN; Patricia Vranesich, RN, BSN; Courtnay (McFeters)-Londo, MA; Barbara Wolicki, RN, BSN; Rosemary Franklin, MLIR; Rachel Potter, DVM, MS; Terri Adams, RN, BSN

Audio File Slides Recorded presentation

2:20 PM

Introductory Remarks

2:25 PM

Mobilization of Non-Traditional Immunization Partners for a Pandemic Response
Jan Markowitz, PhD; Ruth Thompson, BS; Della Leister, RN; Gregory Wm. Branch, MD, MBA, CPE, Director and Health Officer, Baltimore County Department of Health

E4 Utilizing Partnerships to Vaccinate Against H1N1