Oregon Immunization Program

Congratulations to Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center for winning the 2019 HPV Vaccine Cancer Prevention Award for Oregon! Read about the steps they have taken to achieve high HPV vaccination rates among their adolescent patients. https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/champions/winner-spotlights.html

Now is a great time to get your baby vaccinated against many serious diseases. "Immunization is one of the best ways parents can protect their babies from 14 serious childhood diseases before age 2. Vaccinate your child according to the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule for safe, proven disease protection."

Vaccinate Your Baby On Time Vaccinate your child on time for safe, proven disease protection.

It is very important to remember that adults need vaccines too. Do you know which vaccines you may need? If not, use the CDC's "Adult Vaccine Self-Assessment Tool" to find out which vaccines you may still need. You can then, "take your customized printout to your next medical appointment." Now is the time to talk to your doctor about vaccines you may still need.

https://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched/

Are you looking for an educational and informative guide explaining vaccines that is geared towards parents? Consider reading the "Parents' Guide to Children's Vaccines," which is avilable at http://www.boostoregon.org/parent-resources. You can also order physical copies of "Parents' Guide to Children's Vaccines" (also available in Spanish and Russian) and/or "Counseling Vaccine-Hesitant Parents: A Medical Providers' Guide." These booklets, "address parents' concerns with accessible explanations and beautiful graphics."

http://www.boostoregon.org/shop

It's time to get your flu vaccine. Be sure to get the flu vaccine for yourself and your child. Encourage your family and friends to do the same. It's not too late to .

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the CDC recommend that all, "children ages 6 months and older are vaccinated for influenza for the 2019-2020 season, preferably by the end of October." Make sure you, your child, and your loved ones recieve the annual flu vaccine.

Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2019-2020 Nation’s pediatricians say the best way to protect children against flu is the vaccine.

Do you know how vaccines work? If not, watch the CDC's video to learn more! The CDC also provides information on what you need to know about vaccines, what vaccines your child needs, and how to prepare for vaccine visits.

Infant and Childhood Vaccines | Parents | Vaccines & Immunization Parents, learn what you need to know about vaccines, including which vaccines your child needs and how to prepare for vaccine visits.

Are you looking for something fun for the whole family? Make Sunday, September 29th your family's fun day and support a great cause! BOOSTAPALOOZA! is Boost Oregon's annual fundraiser. There will be face painting, music, games, balloon animals, a silent auction and raffle, food, and beverages. Gather your friends and bring the whole family to support vaccine education in Oregon! Tickets are avilable now.

http://www.boostoregon.org/events/2018/09/16/battle-of-the-bands-bgw9t
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boostapalooza-tickets-58176277813

BOOSTAPALOOZA! Fundraiser — Boost Oregon Bring the whole family for great entertainment, food, and prizes! Sunday, September 29 - Adrianna Ballroom - Portland, OR  Join us at 10am for face painting, balloon animals, and a silent auction & raffle. There will be a musical performance at 11am, followed by a one-of-a-kind

For providers, talking to vaccine-hesitant parents can be challenging. Encouraging people to understand and accept the importance of vaccines is rooted in listening, education, and relatability. Encouraging parents to vaccinate their children should not be fear-based. It is important to know that parents want to care for and protect their children. SELF Magazine describes 6 health-care providers and their individual approaches to talking to vaccine-hesitant parents.

This Is How Health-Care Providers Talk to Vaccine-Hesitant Patients Here's how doctors and nurses connect with people who are hesitant about vaccines in an effort to persuade them to immunize their kids.

Are you intersted in being part of a, "community event where you can learn the science behind vaccines with a naturally-minded, board-certified pediatrician"? The next free Boost Oregon Community Workshop is right around the corner on Monday, October 7, 2019! This is the perfect event to get your vaccine-related questions answered and learn. Register for the next Community Workshop or a different upcoming workshop today!

http://www.boostoregon.org/events/2016/12/1/community-qa-workshop-lmx8p-plgkz-w4h3p-fr2wh-dgz3r-blhz5-d926j
http://www.boostoregon.org/

Community Workshop - 10/7/19 — Boost Oregon Workshop Registration Click here for details from Multnomah County Library.

Making sure you and your child are current on all vaccines is very important. SELF magazine outlines 4 ways to ensure you and your child are up to date on vaccines now and in the future!

https://www.self.com/story/how-to-get-immunization-records
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Immunizations-Image-Gallery.aspx

Vaccines protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. The American Academy of Pediatrics and SELF Magazine have, "partnered to offer original images to the public that are free and accurately and responsibly portray vaccination."
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Immunizations-Image-Gallery.aspx