National Influenza Vaccination Week: Calendar of Events
Please review the 2011 NIVW activities for 2012 activity ideas. The 2012 activity submission form will open in October 2012.
International Activities
Ahmedabad, India
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011, from 2 pm to 5 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Cadila Health Care Ltd., is providing influenza prevention awareness and flu Immunizations for all their employees.
Zydus Tower
Satelitte Cross Road
Ahmedabad, India
380015
Contact: DP MISHRA, Head of Marketing and Sales, at (812) 898-5767 or durgaprasadmishra@zyduscadila.com, Visit: www.zydusvaxxicare.com
National Events
Traditional Media
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011/Ongoing Activity
Activity: Media Campaign/Educational
Description: The New York State Department of Health's flu immunization campaign features two 15-second spots on broadcast television and YouTube; Internet flash ads; video pre-roll on Hulu; advertising on blog sites; search advertising on Google, Bing, and other sites, and social media including Facebook and others. Along with the two TV spots, there are also TV billboard sponsorships. The campaign will run through mid-January.
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
Room 649
Albany, NY 12237
Contact: Terry Power, Public Health Educator, at (518) 473-4437 or tcp03@health.state.ny.us or visit http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011
Activity: Video/Public Education
Description: Prevent the Flu! is a three-part video series featuring the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Ed Ehlinger, interviewing Minnesotans about influenza and vaccination. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/videos/index.html
Minnesota Department of Health
625 N Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55164
Contact: Lisa Harris, Adult & Adolescent Immunization Program Specialist, at (651) 201-3523 or lisa.harris@state.mn.us, Visit: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/index.html
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011
Activity: Media/News Release
Description: EHS-Inland Valleys IPA will issue a news release in Southern California to raise awareness about the importance of influenza vaccination among seniors age 65+.
1200 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200
Monterey Park, CA
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011
Activity: Public Service Announcment/Educational
Description: EHS-Inland Valleys IPA will issue a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in Southern California alerting seniors, age 65+ that it's not too late to get a flu vaccination.
1200 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200
Monterey Park, CA
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Message Dissemination
Description: The National Safety Council distributed influenza and influenza prevention materials for NIVW and is encouraging its membership to host influenza prevention events.
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Media/Newsletter
Description: The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) will link to CDC resources, and will use CDC-approved flu vaccination messaging in two consecutive VNAA weekly newsletters to member nurses.
Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA)
900 19th St, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
Contact: Emily Swanson, Acting Senior Director of Member Services and Communications, at (202) 384-1442 or eswanson@vnaa.org, Visit: www.VNAA.org
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Press Release
Description: Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is commemorating NIVW by putting out a press release reminding people of the importance of annual influenza immunization.
IDSA, Oxford University Press
1300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
Contact: Diana Olson, Vice President, Communications, at (703) 299-0201 or dolson@idsociety.org, Visit: www.idsociety.org
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Radio Interview
Description: The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) will host a radio interview with Dr. Carol Baker, Donna Mazyck (NASN ED) and Nichole Bobo, on the importance of influenza vaccine and the role of the school nurse.
National Association of School Nurses
8484 Georgia Ave.
Suite 420
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact: Nichole Bobo, RN, MSN, Nursing Education Director, at 303-907-2706 (business cell) or nbobo@nasn.org, Visit nasn.org
Date/Time: December 5, 2011
Activity: Media Briefing
Description: HHS's Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Howard Koh, and CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Director, Dr. Anne Schuchat, will kick off NIVW on Monday, December 5, with a media briefing. Drs. Koh and Schuchat will provide an update on influenza activity in the US, share mid-season flu vaccination coverage data, and encourage everyone who has not yet been vaccinated to get their flu vaccine.
Date/Time: December 5, 2001
Activity: Media Briefing
Description: Dr. Anand Parekh, HHS Deputy Assistant for Health, will provide interviews encouraging audiences, especially people with chronic conditions, to learn more about the flu and get vaccinated.
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011
Activity: Radio Media Tour
Description: National, regional and local radio stations across the country will be engaged in a media tour of interviews with CDC's flu spokespeople. The radio media tour will include a focus on Spanish-speaking markets, including interviews in Spanish and earned placements of radionovela PSAs.
Date/Time: 11/17/11
Activity: Press Release about Flu-Related NIVW Activities
Description: The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) distributed a press release in response to media interest regarding what national organizations are doing to promote seasonal influenza vaccine.
National Association of School Nurses
8484 Georgia Ave.
Suite 420
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact: Nichole Bobo, Nursing Education Director at (240) 821-1130 or nbobo@nasn.org
Digital/Social Media
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Activity: Webinar/Professional Training
Description: New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization, presented a webinar entitled, "Influenza Vaccine and Special Populations," for health care providers in observance of NIVW. The program was recorded and then posted to their website for providers to view at their convenience
Bureau of Immunization
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, Room 649
Albany, NY 12237C
Contact: Terry Power, Public Health Educator, at (518) 473-4437 or tcp03@health.state.ny.us, Visit: http://www.health.ny.gov/
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Messaging/Specific Audience
Description: Pregnancy.org created a CDC brand page to highlight activities during NIVW, including posting status updates about activities and linking to a blog post encouraging pregnant women to get vaccinated. Pregnancy.org also facilitated securing an earned media placement with a local radio station, which will play the flu PSA 200 times during the month of December. Visit: Pregnancy.org
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011
Activity: Social Media/Blogging Posts
Description: About.com will post early morning daily blogs during NIVW to raise awareness about the importance of annual flu vaccination. The week's schedule includes: Sunday: NIVW overview, have you been vaccinated? Poll; Monday: Importance of flu vaccine for kids; Tuesday: Importance of flu vaccine for older adults; Wednesday: Importance of flu vaccine for those with chronic health conditions; Thursday; Importance of flu vaccine for pregnant and nursing mothers; Friday: Flu Vaccine options; Saturday: NIVW wrap up.
About.com
Phoenix, AZ 85396
Contact:Contact: Kristina Duda, RN, Cold and Flu Guide, at coldflu.guide@about.com, Visit: http://coldflu.about.com
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011
Activity: #UnitetoFightTheFlu – Social Media
Description: In observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), the American Nursing Association (ANA) asks that you promote influenza vaccination via social media by posting the following messages to Facebook and Twitter. Let's show our support to unite to fight the flu!
Facebook Post
I got my flu vaccine to protect myself & my community. Have you gotten yours? Let's unite to fight the spread of flu, post this as your status for National Influenza Vaccination Week! #UniteToFightTheFlu #NIVW
Twitter Post
I got my flu vaccine to protect myself & my community. Have you gotten yours? Unite to fight the spread of flu #UniteToFightTheFlu #NIVW
American Nurses Association
8515 Georgia Ave Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact: Katie Brewer, MSN, RN, Senior Policy Analyst, at (301) 628-5000 or immunize@ana.org, Visit: www.anaimmunize.org
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011
Activity: Social Media Posts
Description: Hilton Worldwide will share information about National Influenza Vaccination Week through its social media channels.
Hilton
McLean, VA 22102
Contact: Chris Brooks
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4-10, 2011
Activity: Social Media/Internet Landing Page Promotion
Description: CVS will be promoting flu vaccination via social media and will include CDC information on their seasonal flu landing page.
CVS
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Contact: Carolyn Castel, Vice President of Corporate Communications, at (401) 770-5717 or CCastel@cvs.com, Visit: www.cvs.com
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Social Media
Description: 5 influential Latina bloggers will be posting about flu and flu vaccination on a daily basis for NIVW.
National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership
Columbus, OH
Contact: Natasha Pongonis, Social Media Director, at pongonis@dkwebconsulting.com
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4 to 10, 2011
Activity: Blog posting
Description: SaludToday and the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will provide blog postings for Latino audiences about flu and flu vaccination throughout NIVW.
SaludToday
Houston, TX
Date/Time: Monday, December 5, 2011
Activity: Social Media
Description: Blog post for older Americans highlighting the need to get vaccinated, since they are at greater risk for flu and flu-related complications.
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Visit www.AARP.org
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011
Activity: Social Media
Description: Postings throughout the week on Facebook and Twitter that educate the diabetic community on the importance of getting a flu vaccine to minimize health complications.
American Diabetes Association
Alexandria, VA
Contact: Visit www.diabetes.org
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Social Media
Description: The Infectious Diseases Society of America will be promoting NIVW on the IDSA Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/IDSAInfo) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/IDSociety) pages. In addition, the Communications staff is working with the marketing department at Oxford University Press (OUP) to put an announcement on the CID and JID electronic Table of Contents alerts and on the journals websites.
IDSA, Oxford University Press
1300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
Contact: Diana Olson, Vice President, Communications, at (703) 299-0201 or dolson@idsociety.org
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Activity: Social Media/Educational
Description: The VDS Programs of Mexican Consulates and the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host a webinar on flu vaccination, coordinated by HMA Associates.
Contact: Carlos Velazquez, Project Director, HMA Associates
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, from 12:30 pm 1:00 pm EST
Activity: Social Media/ Facts about influenza vaccination for nurses.
Description: TWEET & LEARN! Join ANA for its second live twitter chat to discuss the facts about influenza vaccination for nurses. Try to answer the following questions: How many types of influenza vaccines are there? What are the methods of administration? Who should get vaccinated? What should I recommend to my patients? There are a lot of myths about the flu vaccines. Join #anachat to learn the real facts and earn CE while you Tweet! FREE to ANA members and non-members. 0.5 contact hours will be awarded to nurses who successfully complete this CNE activity. ANA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP6178; ANCC Provider Number 0023. To access the live chat, go to http://tweetchat.com/room/anachat
Date/Time: December 8, 2011 at 1 pm
Activity: Digital and Social Media/Twitter Chat
Description: CDC will host a live Twitter chat, December 8 at 1:00 pm EST. Messages will emphasize that getting vaccinated in December, January and beyond, is not too late and still provides protective benefit against influenza. Parents, guardians and providers will be reminded that certain children need to receive a second dose for optimal protection. CDC professionals will address questions about the flu and the flu vaccine. Participate or follow this event on Twitter at CDCFlu, #NIVW.
Date/Time: Ongoing
Activity: On-line Chat for Groups with High Risk for Flu-Related Complications
Description: HHS will host an online chat with senior leaders to provide pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions with flu information specific to them.
Date/Time: Ongoing
Activity: Website Media Space
Description: The National Football League (NFL) is providing media space on their websites including NFL fan pages, the NFL community website and the team pages for the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, as well as affiliated Facebook pages.
Date/Time: Ongoing
Activity: CDC Messaging for Specific Audiences
Description: National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) website and Pregnancy.org: will post articles on Flu and Pregnant women; CDC flu content will be integrated into their social media profiles.
Date/Time: December 4 to 10, 2011
Activity: Utilization of Social Media
Description: Getbetterhealth.com will embed a flu widget on their homepage (the locator, IQ and pledge widgets). They will also provide donated ad space on their website and include a flu-related post on their blog to reach health care professional bloggers for the week of NIVW.
Date/Time: Ongoing
Activity: Blog Post
Description: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will include flu information and a flu vaccination-related post on the AARP blog to reach people 50 and over.
Date/Time: Ongoing
Activity: Social Networking to Support and Encourage Flu Vaccination Efforts
Description: CDC is partnering with MeetUp.com to engage groups across the United States to get their flu vaccine together. MeetUp is an online network where people can organize themselves online and 'meet up' offline based on similar interests/activities. There are over 90,000 groups in MeetUp's network, including those that align with key audiences for the CDC flu vaccination campaign - pregnant women, health care providers, people with chronic disease, parents of young children, and those 65 years of age and older. This partnership activity will also involve MeetUp groups sharing the campaign messages and materials on their web sites leading up to and during NIVW. Visit the following links to learn more about a few of the groups:
http://www.meetup.com/Living-Positive-with-Chronic-Disease-in-Sacramento/
http://www.meetup.com/Young-Adult-Cancer-Survivors-of-SF/
http://www.meetup.com/After-Cancer-Treament/
http://www.meetup.com/seattle-social-diabetics/
Tentative cities for the events include: Seattle, WA; Sacramento, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Washington, DC; also aligning with cities that have low vaccination rates, such as Maricopa County, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; and Chicago, IL.
Contact: If you are interested in learning more or participating in one of the MeetUp events, please contact Amelia Burke at ameliaburke@westat.com or 301-279-4541.
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Activity: Webinar/Professional Training
Description: New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization, presented a webinar entitled, "Influenza Vaccine and Special Populations", for health care providers in observance of NIVW. The program was recorded and then posted to their website for providers to view at their convenience.
Bureau of Immunization
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
Room 649
520 W. Sixth Street
Albany, NY 12237C
Contact: Terry Power, Public Health Educator, at (518) 473-4437 or tcp03@health.state.ny.us or visit http://www.health.ny.gov/
Community Outreach
Washington, DC
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011
Activity: Kick-Off Event
Description: The Assembly of Petworth will host an NIVW kick-off event at the Kennedy Recreation Center in Washington, DC, with such stakeholders as black doctors, community leaders and media presence. Flu vaccination clinics will be held in the Wards that this organization services.
Washington, DC
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011
Activity: Flu Vaccination Clinic
Description: The Office of Latino Affairs will host a flu vaccination clinic in partnership with the Latino Vida Senior Center, the DC United Soccer Team and the Consulates of Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Columbia, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
Richmond, VA
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011
Activity: NIVW Kick-Off Event
Description: The Department of Health, in partnership with the mayor's office and City Council Members representing neighborhoods with low-income residents who may live with chronic medical conditions, will host. The partnership will also reach out to the local senior citizen community to encourage vaccination.
New Bern, NC
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011
Activity: Flu Vaccination Clinic
Description: The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN) will hold a flu vaccination clinic and distribute campaign materials and flu vaccine vouchers to low income and/or Hispanic community members.
Laredo, TX
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011
Activity: Flu Vaccination Clinic
Description: The Mexican Consulate's Laredo Colonias Project will hold a flu vaccination clinic and distribute campaign materials and flu vaccine vouchers to community members.
If you are interested in learning more or participating in one of the community outreach events listed above, please contact Carlos Velazquez at cvelazquez@hmaassociates.com.
Regional Activities
Imperial County, California
Date/Time: December 1, 2011
Activity: Flu Immunization Clinic
Description: The California-Mexico Health Initiative will provide free flu vaccine vouchers for low-income Mexican immigrants and people living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to the vouchers, the organization distributed information about influenza prevention.
Brownsville, Texas
Date/Time: October 5-6, 2011/Ongoing
Activity: National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership Health Fair for Latino health providers and border populations
Description: The Border Health Commission/National Vaccine Program Office/HHS/ASTHO participated in panel discussion; provided a workshop on messaging for flu vaccine uptake; promoted the National Influenza Vaccination Partnership; disseminated information (50 sell sheets); engaged 12 new partners.
Border Health Commission/National Vaccine Program Office/HHS/ASTHO
University of Texas
Brownsville, TX
Contact: Barbara Gutierrez at (915) 532-1006
State & Territorial Activities
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Perris, California
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: EHS-Inland Valleys IPA and Perris Valley Clinica Medica, invite seniors age 65+ to receive a free flu vaccination.
Perris Senior Center
100 North D Street
Perris, CA 92570
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
Riverside, California
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: EHS-Inland Valleys IPA and Arlington Clinica Medica will provide free flu vaccinations for seniors age 65+ in observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Janet Goeske Senior Center
5257 Sierra Street
Riverside, CA
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
Murrieta, California
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Laura Williams, MD, and EHS-Inland Valleys IPA, will provide free flu shots to seniors age 65+ in observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Murrieta Senior Center
41717 Juniper Street
Murrieta, CA
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
Colton, California
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: EHS-Inland Valleys IPA and Harry Webb, MD, of Colton Valley Medical Care, Inc. invites seniors age 65+ to receive a free flu vaccination in observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Colton Valley Medical Care, Inc.
502 West Valley Boulevard
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
Riverside, California
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011, from 1:00 pm to- 3:00 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: EHS-Inland Valleys IPA and Robert Nguyen, MD, invites seniors age 65+ to receive a free flu vaccination in observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
La Sierra Senior Center
5215 La Sierra Avenue
Riverside, CA
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
Upland, California
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: EHS-Inland Valleys IPA and Francisco Jimenez, MD, of Upland Medical Center, will provide free flu vaccinations to seniors age 65+ in observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Upland Medical Center
308 N 2nd Street
Upland, CA
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
St. Elsinore, California
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: EHS-Inland Valleys IPA and Thomas Oliveira, MD, invites seniors age 65+ to receive free flu vaccinations in observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Lake Elsinore Senior Center
420 E Lakeshore Drive
Lake Elsinore, CA
Contact: Juanda Calloway, Public Relations Manager, at (213) 406-8104 or jcalloway@synermed.com, Visit: www.ehsmd.com
Los Angeles, California
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Media/Correspondence
Description: Reliant Immediate Care will share a letter with all businesses at the Los Angeles International Airport, to encourage flu vaccinations during National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Reliant Immediate Care Medical Group, Inc
LAX Clinic
9601 S. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Contact: Eve Andrade, Account Executive, at 310-491-7070 or eandrade@reliantmedicalcenter.com, Visit: http://www.reliantimmediatecare.com/
Los Angeles, California
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011, from 10:30 am to 2:30pm
Activity: It's Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated Immunization Clinic
Description: The Thai Health And Information Services, Inc., together with the Thai Physician Association will provide flu shots, health screening, and health consultation to clinic participants.
Thai Physician Association, Thai Nurse Association of Southern California and APAHealthCARE-UCLA
1654 N. Harvard Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Contact: Pam Chirakhiangsiri at (323) 661-2008 or info@thaihealth.org, Visit www.thaihealth.org
Alhambra, California
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am PST
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Pacific Alliance Medical Center (PAMC), a group of independent community physicians serving the Los Angeles area, invites seniors age 65+ to receive a free flu shot on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 1001 South Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, California from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. December 4 through 10 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, established by the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) to increase awareness about the importance of continuing influenza vaccination through the holiday season and beyond.
Pacific Alliance Medical Center
1001 South Garfield Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
Contact: Lynn Vien, Physician Assistant, at (213) 680-3990 or lynnvien@yahoo.com. Visit: www.pamc.net
Bell Gardens, California
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011 10 am to 2 pm
Activity: Feria de la Salud
Description: Immunization Health Fair and Clinic. Super Pharmacy will offer an immunization clinic; all ages are invited.
Super Pharmacy
6039 Florence Ave
Inside Tapatio Market
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Contact: Ivonne de la Rosa, Pharmacist, at 323-773-6538 or superpharmacy@sbcglobal.net
San Francisco, California
Date/Time: Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 10am to 3:30pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic and Health Fair
Description: The Mabuhay Health Center and the San Francisco Premier Lions Club provides a day of free flu shots and Hepatitis B screening for underserved populations. This clinic, staffed by UCSF medical students with a Med/Staff Advisor, Dr R. Labueguen, occurs monthly. There is also an in-service for the day with SF Premier Lions Club nurses, Dr T. Degamo & Dr G. Ebalo-Reyes.
Mabuhay Health Center / San Francisco Premier Lions Club / Free Clinic
San Francisco Marina North Beach Lions Club
14 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
Contact: Teresita Degamo, MD, Health-Related Activities Committee Co-Chair, at (650) 580-6479 or tydegamo@hotmail.com
Santa Maria, California
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 2 pm to 6 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Robert Bruce Elementary School Clinic will be open to students in all grades K-12 to receive free flu vaccinations while supplies last.
Santa Maria Bonita School District
601 W Alvin St, Santa Maria CA
2801 Santa Maria Way, Ste D
Santa Maria CA 93455
Contact: Erika Contreras Immunization Coordinator, at (805) 934-5469 or econtreras@chccc.org
Pasadena, California
Date/Time: Ongoing 7 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week and holidays
Activity: Flu Vaccine Clinic
Description: Pasadena Community Urgent Care will be hosting a vaccine clinic for all ages; extended hours available.
Pasadena Community Urgent Care
3160 E. Del Mar Boulevard
Suite 110
Pasadena, CA 91107
Contact: Al Moreno, Project Manager, at 626-270-2400 or amoreno@huntingtonmedical.com or visit hmfurgentcare.org
San Francisco, California
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011
Activity: Media/Posters
Description: CDC flu vaccination posters will be prominently displayed in the Stonestown branch of the YMCA in San Francisco, alerting members to get their flu vaccinations.
Stonestown YMCA
San Francisco, CA
Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Date/Time: December 5-9, 2011 from 10 am to 5 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Windsor Gardens Pharmacy is offering $20 flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week. The goal is to offer lower cost immunizations to people who don't have this service covered under their insurance plan, or for those without insurance coverage.
Windsor Gardens Pharmacy
9660 E. Alameda Avenue #110
Denver, CO 80247
Contact: Pharmacist, (303) 364-9318 or Nancy@windsorgardenspharmacy.com
Connecticut
Norwalk, Connecticut
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 10 am to 12 noon
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Wilton Senior Center and the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County will be hosting a flu clinic for those persons age 3 and older. Vaccinations will be available at a reduced cost for those without insurance. Medicare Pt. B, Anthem or Aetna will be accepted as payment.
Wilton Senior Center
180 School Road
Wilton, CT
Contact: 203-762-8958
District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Date/Time: December 4 to 10, 2011
Activity: Media – PSA
Description: The National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership announces that a CDC-approved, radio public service announcement for a Latino audience will run on station La Nueva 87.7 on December 4 to December 10, 2011.
2535 15th Street N.W.
Washington, DC
Contact: Alfonso Pernia, Media Specialist, at 202-342-0676 or apernia@hmaassociates.com
Washington, DC
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, and 2011 December 8, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Consulate of Ecuador together with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership will host a flu vaccination clinic. The goal of the clinic is to disseminate educational flu materials, as well as flu vaccine vouchers, for Ecuadorian attendees.
2535 15th Street N.W.
Washington, DC
Contact: Silvia Espandola, Counselor, at (202) 551-9126
Washington, DC
Date/Time: Monday, December 5, 2011, from 10 am to noon
Activity: Immunization Clinic to Kick-Off National Influenza Immunization Week
Description: The Consulates of Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Columbia, Ecuador, Panama and Bolivia, the Office on Latino Affairs, the Latino Vida Senior Center, the DC United Soccer Team, together with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host flu vaccine clinic to kick off National Influenza Immunization Week. In addition to raising awareness about the benefits and importance of annual influenza vaccination, the goal of the clinic is to highlight the public vaccination of local community leaders, distribute information about influenza and its prevention, as well as the distribution of 1,000 free flu vouchers.
Office on Latino Affairs
2000 14th Street, NW
Second Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Contact: Ingrid Gutierre, Community Outreach Specialist, at (202) 671-2825
Washington, DC
Date/Time: Monday, December 5 to December 9, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Office on Latino Affairs, together with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host a flu clinic from December 5-9, 2001, for young adults, immigrants and seniors aged 65 and older. In addition, attendees will receive free flu vouchers and information about flu and flu prevention.
Office on Latino Affairs
2000 14th Street, NW
Second Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Contact: Ingrid Gutierre, Community Outreach Specialist, at (202) 671-2825
Washington, DC
Date/Time: December 2, 2011; 10:00-11:00 am
Activity: Flu Ends with You Immunization Clinic
Description: The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership and the Assembly of Petworth sponsored a free flu vaccine clinic, distributed flu information, as well as free flu vaccine vouchers, to African American seniors and young adult attendees.
1201 Allison Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Contact: Ray M. Bridgewater
Washington, DC
Date/Time: November 14, 2011
Activity: Vaccination Clinic
Description: The Mexican Consulate, in conjunction with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, provided a flu vaccination clinic with vouchers for low-income and immigrant Latinos.
Mexican Consulate
1911 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Solantic Urgent Care Clinics will be offering flu vaccinations to the general public.
8711 Perimeter Park Blvd. Suite 6
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Contact: Kat Miller and Cynthia Sucher, at 1-866-7652683, Visit: http://www.solantic.com/
Lake Worth, Florida
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, from 8 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 6 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Tru Valu pharmacy will provide flu vaccinations to the general public, as well as to members of Ultima Fitness, in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida.
Tru Valu
101 N Federal Hwy
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Contact: Ryan Goodkin, Pharmacist, at (561) 585-4677 or RRGOODKIN@HOTMAIL.COM
Miami, Florida
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011
Activity: Radio interview
Description: ESPN Desportes will broadcast a radio Interview for Latino audiences, with Jaime Moreno, of DC United, who will be attending the NIVW kick-off event in DC.
ESPN Deportes/HMA Associates
National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership
Miami, FL
Contact: Alfonso Pernia at apernia@hmaassociates.com
Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011
Activity: Media/Print Material
Description: The AeroClinic at Hartsfield-Jackson will display CDC materials during National Influenza Vaccination Week to encourage flu vaccinations.
AeroClinic
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Main Terminal, Atrium Level 3
Atlanta, GA 30320
Contact: Rosemary Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer of AeroClinic, (404) 684-6600 or rkelly@areoclinic.net, Visit: www.areoclinic.net
Atlanta, Georgia
Date/Time: October 21-23, 2011/Ongoing
Activity: National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership Health Fair for African American (women and young adults).
Description: Dr. Iyabode Akinsanya-Beysolow, M.D, M.P.H., F.A.A.P. addressed a group of community health advocates by participating in a panel discussion, promoting the National Influenza Vaccination Partnership. Information sheets were provided on location.
Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda
Atlanta, GA
Contact: Helen Butler, Convener, at (404) 653-1199 or hbutlergcpa@bellsouth.net
Atlanta, Georgia
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 9:45 am
Activity: Flu Shot Clinic
Description: The Church Health Ministry is holding a flu shot clinic for its members and the surrounding community.
Big Bethel A.M.E. Church
220 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact: Jacqueline Sims, Facilitator, at (404) 827-9707 or jesussaves@bigbethelame.org, Visit: Bigbethelame.org
Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Chicago Area Immunization Campaign, a project of the IL Maternal & Child Health, the City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health, will host a free flu vaccine clinic for everyone 6 months of age and older. No appointment is necessary. If you have a Medicare card, please bring it with you.
City Hall
121 N. LaSalle
Chicago, IL
Contact: Melissa Ponce, Senior Project Coordinator, at (312) 491-8161 or mponce@ilmaternal.org, Visit: www.cityofchicago.org/flu
Chicago, Illinois
Date/Time: Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Chicago Area Immunization Campaign, a project of the IL Maternal & Child Health, the City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health, will be having a free flu vaccine clinic for anyone 6 months of age and older. No appointment is necessary. If you have a Medicare card, please bring it with you.
Little Village Community Council
3610 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL
Contact: Melissa Ponce, Senior Project Coordinator, at (312) 491-8161 or mponce@ilmaternal.org, Visit: www.cityofchicago.org/flu
Park Forest, Illinois
Date/Time: 12/05/2011 to 12/09/2011
9:30 am to 4:30 pm, M-F
Activity: Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic
Description: Park Forest Health Department will be hosting a walk-in flu shot clinic for everyone ages 6 months and older; no appointment necessary. This year, seasonal flu shots (for everyone 6 months and older) and high-dose Fluzone® shots (for people 65 years and older) will be available. Please bring your Medicare card and picture ID. For children 6 months through 19 years of age, flu shots are just $19. Adults 19 years and older, seasonal flu shots are $35.
Park Forest Health Department
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest Village Hall Building, Lower Level
Park Forest, Illinois, 60466
Contact: Brenda Walker, Administrative Assistant, at 708-748-1118 or jervin@vopf.com or visit www.pfhealth.net
Iowa
Date/Time: Ongoing Activity/ Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Hy-Vee Drugstore is providing a walk-in influenza and pneumococcal vaccination clinic. Ask at the pharmacy for details.
Hy-Vee Drugstore
500 Main Street
Ames, IA 50010
Contact: Lindsey Schwartz, PharmD, at (515) 233-9858 or 7007pharmacydept@hy-vee.com or visit http://www.hy-vee.com
Kansas
Fredonia, Kansas
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011, throughout the entire day
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Wilson County Health Department will be providing flu vaccinations at two local schools.
421 N 7th
Fredonia KS 66726
Contact: Todd Durham. Administrator, at tdurham@twinmounds.com
Coffeyville, Kansas
Date/Time: December 4 to 10, 2011, from 8:30 am to noon and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Montgomery County Health Department will be attending the Christmas parade in Caney, KS on Dec. 1st, as well as the Christmas parade in Coffeyville, KS on Dec. 2nd. Both will have a float promoting National Influenza week. The Montgomery County Health Department will also be offering flu shot all week long. Refreshments will be served on Tuesday, Dec. 6th.
908 S Walnut Street
Coffeyville, KS
Contact: Rhonda Shy, RN, at (620) 251-4210 or Rhonda@mgcohd.kscoxmail.com
Coffeyville, Kansas
Date/Time: December 1, 2 and 6, 2011
Activity: Flu Promotion – Parade Float
Description: The Kansas immunization mascot, "BeeWise Immunize", will be attending the Christmas parade in Caney, Kansas, on December 1st and in Coffeyville, Kansas on Dec. 2nd. Both parades will include a float promoting National Influenza week. The Montgomery County Health Department will be offering flu vaccinations all week long and will serve refreshments on Tuesday, December 6th.
Montgomery Kansas County Health Department
908 S Walnut Street
Coffeyville, KS
Contact: Rhonda Shy, RN, at (620) 251-4210 or Rhonda@mgcohd.kscoxmail.com
Topeka, Kansas
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 3 pm
Activity: Social Media Public Education Communication Campaign
Description: KDHE Immunization Program and the Public Information Office is teaming up to hold a LIVE Twitter/Tweet session with followers where IMM staff will chat with and answer questions about the flu, the flu vaccine and other immunization questions that may arise.
Kansas Immunization Program
1000 SW Jackson
Suite 75
Topeka, KS 66612
Contact: Mike Parsons/Barbara Hersch, Immunization Outreach Coordinator, at (785) 296-3975 or mparsons@kdheks.gov, Visit: www.kdheks.gov/immunize
Maryland
Columbia, Maryland
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Maxim Health System is providing clinic services for organizations nationwide and will be using CDC messaging for specific audiences.
Maxim Health System
Columbia, Maryland 21046
Contact: Visit: www.maximwellness.com
Hanover, Maryland
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011
Activity: Media/Newsletter Announcement
Description: The American College Health Association will provide information on National Influenza Vaccination Week to 2000+ contacts at College Health Clinics across the country and provided information on planning NIVW events.
American College Health Association
1362 Mellon Road, Suite 180
Hanover, MD 21076
Contact: Rachel Mack, Communications Coordinator, at (410) 859-1500 or rmach@ahca.org, Visit: http://www.acha.org
Massachussetts
Jamaica Plain, Massachussetts
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 10 am – 2 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will sponsor a flu clinic at the State House for legislators, their staff, and the general public.
MA Department of Public Health
305 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Contact: Donna Lazorik, Deputy Program Manager, at (617) 983-6921 or donna.lazorik@state.ma.us
Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Date/Time: December 2011
Activity: Media Campaign/Educational
Description: Flyers, a PSA video announcement and the news release were distributed to 12 BCBSM Community Advisory Councils around the state, the Building Healthy Community elementary school and free clinics partners and other community partners. They were encouraged to join the Call to Action! The following actions were taken:
- A news release was distributed to media statewide, particularly diverse media.
- A short (90 second) video interview with our executive medical director Jerry Johnson, MD was created and uploaded to YouTube and distributed to targeted TV and cable stations as a Public Service Announcement.
- A flyer was developed to promote flu shots.
- An article was written in our employee communications newsletter with video link.
- An article was published in our PGIP Matters newsletter distributed to over 2,800 subscribers to the publication, including other health plans, our PGIP physician organizations (medical leads and administrators) as well as clinical practices, government agencies (both in Michigan and other states), and university researchers and administrators, to name just some of the types of subscribers.
- An article may be published in our agent communications.
- A blog was posted on BCBSM’s community website called aHealthierMichigan.org.
- A blog with a link to the video was posted in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s newsroom on bcbsm.com.
- An announcement and call to action was made at the Detroit branch of the NAACP alliances meeting. There are usually 20 to 30 organizations represented at this meeting.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
600 E. Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48226
Contact: Trish Hubbell, Communications Planner, External Affairs, at 313-225-8395 or phubbell@bcbsm.com or visit http://bcbsm.com/
Minnesota
Crookston, Minnesota
Date/Time: Monday, December 5, 2011, from 3-4 pm and
December 12, 2011 from 8-9 am
Activity: Flu Immunization Clinic
Description: The Polk County Public Health Department will sponsor two flu immunization clinics. In addition, they will also be promoting the clinics with local radio spots.
Polk County Public Health
721 South Minnesota St PO Box 403
Crookston, MN 56716
Contact: June Bergh, RN, at (218) 281-3385 or jbergh@pcphealth.org
Visit www.pcphealth.org
St. Paul, Minnesota
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4 to December 10, 2011
Activity: Ban the Bug Educational Campaign
Description: Minnesota's annual Ban the Bug campaign, occurring Dec. 4-10, is a collaborative effort to provide Minnesotans with opportunities to get their annual influenza vaccination. Campaign partners include the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Minnesota Coalition for Adult Immunization (MCAI), local public health agencies and other health care providers. The campaign coincides with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Influenza Vaccination Week. Local public health agencies, nonprofit groups and health care organizations in many Minnesota communities will sponsor influenza vaccination clinics during Ban the Bug week, as well as throughout the month of December and beyond. For the complete press release please see: http://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2011/flu112211.html
Minnesota Department of Health
625 North Robert St
St Paul, MN 55164
Contact: Lisa Harris, Adult & Adolescent Immunization Program Specialist, at (651) 201-3523 or lisa.harris@state.mn.us, Visit: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/hcp/vaccine/btb/index.html
Mississippi
Biloxi, Mississippi
Date/Time: October 5-6, 2011/Ongoing
Activity: National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership Health Fair
Description: The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation promoted the National Influenza Vaccination Partnership by participating in a panel discussion. Information was disseminated and 15 new stakeholders were engaged.
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Contact: Debra Robinson, Co-Convener, at (601) 953-8134
Greenville, Mississippi
Date/Time: October 5-6, 2011/Ongoing
Activity: National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership Health Fair
Description: The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation promoted the National Influenza Vaccination Partnership by participating in a panel discussion. Information was disseminated and 15 new stakeholders were engaged.
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Contact: Debra Robinson, Co-Convener, at (601) 953-8134
Bolton, Mississippi
Date/Time: November 15, 2011
Activity: Health Fair and Flu Clinic
Description: The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, in conjunction with the National Influenza Vaccination Partnership, hosted a free flu vaccine clinic, disseminated information about influenza, as well as provided flu vouchers for attendees to get vaccinated against the flu.
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
3425 S. Norrell Road
MS 39041
Montana
Box Elder, Montana
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, throughout the day
Activity: "Protect Yourself, Get Vaccinated" Immunization Clinic
Description: The health department together with Stone Child College will vaccinate students, staff, faculty, and community members of Rocky Boy, Montana. We are also collaborating with the health department to immunize prisoners and staff at the Rocky Boy jail.
NIFA Rural Health Promotion
8294 Upper Box Elder Rd
Box Elder, Montana. 59521
Contact: Mary Gallegos, Health Promtion Grant Coordinator, at (406) 395-4313 or magallegos3@yahoo.com
Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Activity: Flu Clinic
Description: The Mariposa Academy, together with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host a flu vaccination clinic for Latino children and their parents. Participants will receive information about flu and flu prevention, as well as free flu vouchers.
Mariposa Academy
3875 Glenn Street
Reno, NV 89502
Contact: Yolanda Moreno, Parent Facilitator, at (775) 826-4040
Reno, Nevada
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011; 10 am to 2 pm
Activity: Professional Training
Description: Get Schooled About Flu! Celebrate National Influenza Vaccination Week and join the Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition for a free, informative day about the flu! Nationally-known guest speakers, networking with colleagues, hosted lunch and mileage reimbursement will be provided. Health care professionals, nurses, public health staff, medical assistants, and students are encouraged to attend.
Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition
Nevada State Immunization Program
Churchill Arts Council
520 W. Sixth Street
Reno, Nevada 89503
Contact: Heidi Hurst, Director, at 775-770-7708 or Heidi.Hurst@chw.edu or visit http://www.immunizenevada.org/flusummit
New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011 - Ongoing
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Granite State Immunization Partnership, a coalition in collaboration with the NH Immunization Program and funded by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, developed a regional influenza campaign. This initiative is targeted towards the under and uninsured adult population. Our main goal is to increase public awareness and enhance outreach efforts to raise annual influenza rates among adults. The coalition's regional partners are conducting influenza clinics in places such as homeless shelters, soup kitchens, transitional housing, prison half way houses, food pantries, thrift stores and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) events. This initiative will continue throughout the 2011-2012 influenza season.
Granite State Immunization Partnership (GSIP)
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Contact: Karen Donoghue, Education and Outreach Coordinator, at (603) 271-4482 or KBlizzardRoyce@dhhs.state.nh.us
Concord, New Hampshire
Date/Time: December 4 to December 10, 2011 - Ongoing
Activity: School Bulletin Board Contest
Description: The NH Immunization Program is conducting a school-based Share Fun, Not the Flu Bulletin Board Campaign/Contest. The goal is raise awareness for both students and parents on ways to prevent flu germs from spreading. All bulletin board materials were made available to New Hampshire schools through the NH School Nurse listserv. Schools had the option of participating in the contest and/or using the materials for educational and resource purposes. Contest winners will be announced during National Influenza Vaccination Week. Visit http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/immunization/Schools.htm for materials and contest details.
NH Immunization Program
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Contact: Marcella Bobinsky / Karen Blizzard-Royce, Program Manager/Education and Outreach Coordinator, at (603) 271-4482 or Marcella.J.Bobinsky@dhhs.state.nh.us / KBlizzardRoyce@dhhs.state.nh.us, Visit: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/immunization/Schools.htm
New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Amerihealth and the Mollen Immunization Clinic, LLC, is providing $20 flu shots to underscore the importance of National Influenza Vaccination Week. Our goal is to offer lower cost immunizations to people who don't have this service covered under their insurance plan, or for those without insurance coverage. We do accept most insurance plans.
Mollen Immunization Clinic, LLC
243 Danforth Ave
APT 18
Jersey City NJ 07305
Contact: Chekozky Ndege, RN, at (718) 576-8344 or CHEKOZKY@HOTMAIL.COM
New York
Brooklyn, New York
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 11 am - 4 pm
Activity: Flu Clinic
Description: The South Brooklyn Interfaith Coalition for Health and Wellness, Brooklyn Congregations United and Duane Reade Pharmacy will host an NIVW kick-off event. The "It's Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated" flu clinic will be held at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sunset Park Brooklyn. Free vaccinations for all will begin after all 4 services (English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese) are over.
Lutheran HealthCare
Office of Mission Pastoral Care
5800 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Contact: Marilyn Bathersfield, Faith Community Nurse Coordinator, at (917) 705-9153 or mbathersfield@lmcmc.com
Brooklyn, New York
Date/Time: December 4-10, 2011; 11 am to 4 pm
Activity: Free flu clinic and workshop
Description: The Haitian Centers Council Inc. and the New York University College of Nursing Mobile Health Unit will provide free flu immunizations to the community. No insurance is required.
New York University College of Nursing Mobile Health unit
123 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Contact: Sabine Franklin, Health Educator, at (718) 940-2200 or sfranklin@hccinc.org, Visit www.hccinc.org
Ithaca, New York
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, from 9 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 3 pm
Activity: Walk-in Flu Clinic
Description: The Tompkins County Health Department will offer free flu shots for adults who are uninsured or under insured.
55 Brown Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Contact: Karen Bishop, County Health Nurse Supervisor, at (607) 274-6604 or kbishop@tompkins-co.org, Visit www.tompkins-co.org/health/flu
Ithaca, New York
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011, from 9 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 3 pm
Activity: Flu Immunization Clinic
Description: The Tompkins County Health Department will be hosting a free, walk-in flu clinic for adults who are uninsured or under insured.
55 Brown Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Contact: Karen Bishop, County Health Nurse Supervisor, at (607) 274-6604 or kbishop@tompkins-co.org
New York, New York
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Wellness and Counseling Center of the City College of New York will provide flu vaccinations to students.
Wellness and Counseling Center
Convent Ave at 138th Street
Marshak Science Building, Rm. J-15
New York, NY 10031
Contact: Romy Fabal, RN, at (212) 650-8222 or rfabal@ccny.cuny.edu, Visit: http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/student_affairs/wellness/events.html
North Carolina
New Bern, North Carolina
Date/Time: Saturday, December 3, 2011, and Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The AMEXCAN Ventanillas de Salud Program, in conjunction with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, distributed free flu vaccine vouchers, as well as flu prevention materials to low-income and immigrant Latino attendees.
Contact: Juvencio Peralta at jrrocha@embarqmail.com or juvenciorp@amextannc.org
New Bern, North Carolina
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The AMEXCAN Ventanillas de Salud Program, together with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host a flu immunization clinic for low-income, Latino immigrants. The goal of the clinic is to disseminate information about the flu and distribute free flu vouchers to attendees.
AMEXCAN
New Bern, North Carolina
Contact: Juvencio Peralta, founder, at (252) 757-3916 or juvenciorp@amextannc.org
Raleigh, North Carolina
Date/Time: October 29, 2011
Activity: Health Fair
Description: The Mexican Consulate, in conjunction with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, provided a free flu clinic, disseminated information about the flu and distributed vouchers for free flu vaccinations to low-income and immigrant Latinos.
National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership
Raleigh, NC
Contact: Juvencio Peralta at 252-757-3916 or juvenciorp@amextannc.org
Ohio
Bowling Green, Ohio
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Student Health Services will provide information on influenza vaccination and will administer flu vaccines to students and faculty.
Wellness Clinic
Bowling Green State University Student Health Service
116 Health Center Building; Ridge Street
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Contact: Tomeka Kolleh, Marketing Lead, (419) 372-2271 or tkolleh@bgsu.edu, Visit: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/health/
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Oklahoma Indian Clinic, together with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, hosted a free flu clinic for low-income American Indians at the Oklahoma Indian Clinic. In addition to free flu vaccine vouchers, the group distributed information about influenza and influenza prevention.
4913 W. Reno
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Contact: Sarah Brown at (405) 948-4900 or Sarah.b@okcic.com
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Activity: Early Bird Flu Immunization Clinic
Description: The OKC Clinic will open at 7:30 for the convenience of our working 65+ patients. Walgreens has given us vouchers to give to non-native patients and family members who can't be seen at the clinic and otherwise would not be able to afford the flu vaccine.
OKC Indian Clinic
5208 W. Reno Suite 158
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73127
Contact: Sarah Brown, LPN, at 405-948-4900 or Sarah.b@okcic.com, Visit okcic.com
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Activity: Health Fair
Description: The Oklahoma Indian Community Clinic, together with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host an influenza health fair. Attendees will receive free flu vouchers, as well as educational materials about the flu and flu vaccination.1
Oklahoma Indian Community Clinic
4913 W. Reno
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Contact: Sarah R. Brown, at (405) 948-4900 or Sarah.b@okcic.com
Oregon
Corvallis, Oregon
Date/Time: Ongoing/By appointment; extended hours
Activity: In-Home Visit Flu Vaccinations
Description: Rice's Pharmacy will be serving elderly and medically fragile customers in the area who may have difficulty leaving their homes to get a flu vaccine. A pharmacist will make arrangements to come to the patients' location, administer the flu vaccine and bill the appropriate insurance carrier. There is no additional charge for the home-visit.
Rice's Pharmacy
910 NW Kings Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact: Pamela Becker at 541-752-7779
Medford, Oregon
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011 to Friday, December 9, 2011
Activity: Mobile Flu Vaccine Cart for Health Care Workers
Description: The Rogue Valley Medical Center will provide flu vaccine for medical center employees. The center will also be collecting data on the health care workers who decline the vaccine to learn why they chose not to get vaccinated.
Rogue Valley Medical Center
2825 Barnett Road
Medford, OR 97504
Contact: Paige Farrell, PA-C at 541-789-5008 or PFARRELL@ASANTE.ORG
La Grande, Oregon
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Center for Human Development and Eastern Oregon Head Start will be providing flu vaccine to you at no cost if you have no insurance or if you are unable to afford your copay. Please call 541-962-8800 for more information or if you would like to schedule an appointment at our regular clinic.
The Center for Human Development, Inc.
2301 Cove Avenue
La Grande, OR
Contact: Visit: www.chdinc.org
La Grande, Oregon
Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Center for Human Development, Inc., will be holding a flu vaccination clinic on December 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eastern Oregon Head Start (810 14th Street, La Grande, Oregon). If you have no insurance, or if you are unable to afford your copay, it may be possible for us to provide the vaccine free of charge. Please call 541-962-8800 for more information or to schedule an appointment for our regular clinic.
The Center for Human Development, Inc.
2301 Cove Avenue
La Grande, OR
Contact: Laura Ellis, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, at 541-962-8866 or lellis@chdinc.org
Visit: www.chdinc.org
Portland, Oregon
Date/Time: Ongoing
Activity: Ventanillas de Salud Program Health Fair
Description: The National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership continues to disseminate influenza information to Latino women and young adults.
National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership
124 NE 181st Ave
Suite 103
Portland, OR 97230
Contact: Lisa Cline at 503-489-1760
Portland, Oregon
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4 to December 9, 2011
Activity: Flu Clinic
Description: Ventanillas de Salud Program, together with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host an ongoing flu clinic, from December 4th through the 9th. Low-income, Latino immigrants will receive information about the flu, as well as flu prevention. Free flu vouchers will also be distributed.
Ventanillas de Salud Program
1305 SW 12TH AVE
Portland, OR 97201
Contact: Jorge Torres, at jtorresm@sre.gob.mx
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date/Time: Monday, December 5, 2011
Activity: Influenza Vaccine Blog Posts
Description: The History of Vaccine organization will be blogging on different aspects of influenza vaccine and history all week. Please read our blog posts and comment on them.
The History of Vaccines
19 S. 22 Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Contact: Karie Youngdahl, Project Director, at kyoungdahl@collegeofphysicians.org, Visit: www.historyofvaccines.org/blog
Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Date/Time: November 19, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The National Influenza Vaccination Partnership, the Consulate General of Guatemala, in partnership with Walgreens, provided a flu vaccination clinic and distributed free flu vouchers to immigrant and low-income Latino attendees.
Contact: Jorge Archila, Vice-Consul, at (401) 270-6345 or consrhodeisland@minex.gob.gt
South Dakota
Rapid City, South Dakota
Date/Time: Wednesday to Friday, December 7 to December 9, 2011
Activity: Health Fair
Description: The Health Education and Promotion Council and the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host influenza health fairs for Native American attendees; the goal of the health fairs is to provide educational material about flu, as well as to distribute free flu vouchers.
Health Education and Promotion Council
Rapid City, South Dakota
Contact: Jamie McQuistion at (605) 224-8841 or jamie.mcquistion@sduih.org
Rapid City, South Dakota
Date/Time: Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 6 am to 12 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: In celebration of National Influenza Vaccination Week, the Health Education and Promotion Council, together with Walgreens, will hold the Black Hills Free Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Minneluzahan Senior Center. Free flu vaccinations will be available to those individuals 18 and over who currently do not have health insurance or are unable to pay the cost of a flu vaccine. A limited number of National Influenza Vaccination Week promotional items, such as shirts and bags, will be given away as long as supplies last. The Black Hills Free Flu Vaccination Clinic is an effort of the Health Education and Promotion Council to ensure that everyone in the Black Hills has access to influenza vaccination.
Health Education and Promotion Council
2433 West Chicago Street, Suite C
Rapid City, SD 57702
Contact: Favian Kennedy, Executive Director, at (605) 791-4445 or favian@heapc.org, Visit: www.heapc.org
Texas
Sinton, Texas
Date/Time: Monday, December 5 to December 9, 2011 from 8 am to 5 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The San Patricio County Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the San Patricio County Women and Children program, will be hosting Influenza immunization clinics from December 5th through December 9th, 2011. Free flu vaccinations will be offered to children ages 6 months through 18 yrs; adults will be able to receive their flu shot for $10. This information will be in the San Patricio County News, a local newspaper, to inform the community of the event.
313 N Rachal
Sinton, TX 78387
Contact: Jessica L Hernandez, LVN, Immunization Program Manager, at (361) 364-6208 or jessica.hernandez@co.san-patricio.tx.us
Edinburg, Texas
Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2011, from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department and South Texas College will be having a Flu/Meningitis immunization clinic; the focus will be to immunize high school seniors!
South Texas College
1304 S 25th Avenue
Edinburg, TX 78542
Contact: Delia Garza, TVFC Educator, (956) 383-6221 or delia.garza@hchd.org, Visit: www.hchd.orgv
Dallas, Texas
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership Health Fair
Description: The Mexican Consulate of Dallas will host a health fair to disseminate influenza information to Latino immigrants.
Mexican Consulate of Dallas
Contact: Ana Virginia Hernandez, Community Affairs Office, at (214) 647-8634
Parker, Texas
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The 6th Annual Native American Awareness Expo is a cultural/information event for Native Americans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As part of this year's activities, the DFW Native American Chamber of Commerce is providing a flu immunization clinic in partnership with Walgreen's, North Texas.
DFW Native American Chamber of Commerce
Southfork Ranch Conference Center
3700 Hogge Drive
Parker, TX 75002
Contact: Helen Bradbury, Diabetes Coordinator, at 214-941-1050 or helen.bradbury@uitct.com
Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, to December 7, 2011
Activity: Health Fair
Description: Comunidades Unidas and the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, will host a health fair for low-income, Latino immigrants. Attendees will receive free flu vouchers and flu prevention material.
Comunidades Unidas
1341 South State Street, Suite 211
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Contact: Luis Garza, Project Director, at (801) 487-4143 or luis@cuutah.org
Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Media/Newsletter
Description: The National Parent-Teacher Association will share information about influenza vaccination with local Parent-Teacher Associations in hopes of raising vaccination rates among children and families.
National Parent-Teacher Association Headquarters
1250 N. Pitt Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Contact: Erin Hart, Director of Programs and Partnerships, at (703) 518-1200 or ehart@pta.org, Visit: http://www.pta.org/
Arlington, Virginia
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: CDC Messaging for Specific Audience
Description: The Alexandria/Arlington Workforce Investment Board has distributed information to their members, to the 15 other Workforce Investment Boards serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as the Workforce Investment Boards serving the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, MD, and Prince George's County, MD.
Virginia Workforce Services
Arlington, VA 22204
Contact: Visit www.alexandriaarlingtonwib.com
Falls Church, Virginia
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: Health and Services Day for the Family is being hosted by the Hispanic Institute for Blindness Prevention Medical Center, the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, together with Walgreens, to provide flu vaccinations.
2946 Sleepy Hollow Road
Suite # B
Falls Church VA 22044
Contact: German Valbuena, Executive Director, at (703) 533-5560 or opticservice@yahoo.es, Visit www.hispanicblindnessprevention.org
Falls Church, Virginia
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: CDC Messaging for Specific Audience
Description: The Alexandria/Arlington Workforce Investment Board has distributed information to their members, to the 15 other Workforce Investment Boards serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as the Workforce Investment Boards serving the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, MD, and Prince George's County, MD.
Virginia Workforce Services
Arlington, VA 22204
Contact: David Remick, Visit www.alexandriaarlingtonwib.com
Falls Church, Virginia
Date/Time: Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Flu Vaccination Clinic
Description: The Hispanic Institute for Blindness Prevention, the Centro de Salud Preventiva and the National Influenza Vaccination Partnership, in partnership with Walgreens, will host a free vaccination clinic and disseminated flu information and material to Bolivian, Mexican and Salvadoran attendees.
2964 Sleepy Hollow Road
Suite #B
Falls Church, VA 22044
Contact: German Valbuena, Hispanic Institute for Blindness Prevention
Falls Church, Virginia
Date/Time: November 19, 2011
Activity: Flu Immunization Clinic
Description: Centro de Salud Preventiva in conjunction with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, held a Family Health Day for Salvadoran and Bolivian low-income participants. In addition to flu vaccine, materials about influenza prevention were distributed.
Centro de Salud Preventiva
Contact: German Valbuena at (703) 533-5560
Falls Church, Virginia
Date/Time: November 5, 2011
Activity: Health Fair and Flu Clinic
Description: The Hispanic Institute for Blindness Prevention, in conjunction with the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, hosted a free flu vaccine clinic and disseminated flu information to 70 Salvadoran, Honduran and Bolivian low-income attendees.
2964 Sleepy Hollow Road
Suite B
Falls Church, VA 22044
Contact: German Valbuena at (703)-533-5560
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Date/Time: October 22, 2011
Activity: Health Fair and Immunization Clinic
Description: The Mexican Consulate of Washington DC, the Hispanic Institute for Blindness Prevention and the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, hosted a free flu clinic, disseminated flu information and distributed flu vaccine vouchers to Latino immigrants and those with underlying chronic health conditions.
2964 Sleepy Hollow Road
Suite B
Falls Church, VA 22044
Contact: German Valbuena at (703)-533-5560
Richmond, Virginia
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Activity: Free Immunization Clinic
Description: In order to kick-off National Influenza Vaccination Week, the Richmond City Health District has joined with area community groups and public interest organizations to conduct a free vaccination clinic. The event will feature a myth-busting press conference with local community health leaders, the First Lady's Let's Move Dance, a celebrity portrait session with Trey Songz' mother April Tucker, giveaways, and most importantly, FREE flu vaccinations!
31st Street Baptist Church
823 N. 31st Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Contact: Lee Taylor, at (804) 205-3737 or lee.taylor@vdh.virginia.gov
Richmond, Virginia
Date/Time: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Activity: Immunization Clinic
Description: The Mosby Memorial Baptist Church, the Richmond Department of Health and the National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership will host a flu clinic to offer free flu vaccine vouchers and provide flu prevention material.
Mosby Memorial Baptist Church
Richmond, VA
Contact: Danny Avula
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