IMMUNIZATION INITIATIVE
The Immunization Initiative of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) is dedicated to fully immunizing Massachusetts children and adolescents against vaccine preventable diseases. This is accomplished through advocacy, collaboration, education, and communication of best practices for optimizing vaccine uptake.
Who We Are
The Immunization Initiative works with MCAAP members and other stakeholders to identify and achieve goals related to improving vaccine access and delivery, awareness and policy. Its membership includes MCAAP members and community partners, such as pediatric healthcare and public health professionals, community leaders, non-profit organizations, vaccine manufacturers, and others who are interested in improving Massachusetts childhood immunization rates.
The MCAAP Immunization Initiative Advisory Committee meets two to three times per year. Its membership includes physicians and nurses, MDPH Immunization Program officials, and representatives from organizations interested in improving immunization practices and immunization rates in communities across Massachusetts.
Your participation is welcome and membership in the Immunization Initiative is free! To join, please contact Cynthia McReynolds, Program Manager, MCAAP Immunization Initiative (cmcreynolds@mcaap.org; 781.895.9850).
Whats New at the Immunization Initiative
MCAAP Events and Meetings Calendar
Immunization Resources
- 2024 Immunization Schedules
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Vaccine Recommendations
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) – Immunization
- American Academy of Pediatrics Immunizations webpage
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccines website
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health Immunization Division website
- Immunize.org website
Upcoming Meetings and Webinars
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 6:30 PM
MCAAP Immunization Initiative Advisory Committee Meeting
The meeting will be held virtually. If you have questions or would like to attend the meeting, please contact Cynthia McReynolds (cmcreynolds@mcaap.org).
April 1-5, 2024
Adolescent Immunization Action Week (#AIAW24)
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
29th Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference
Boston Marriott Newton
April 22-29, 2024
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)
May and June 2024
2024 MDPH Immunization Updates
Recent Meetings and Webinars
Please note: CME/CEU credit is not available for completing a webinar recording.
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM
MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series
Updates in ACIP Recommendations for the 2024 Childhood/Adolescent and Adult Immunization Schedules
Webinar recording
Dr. Wodi’s presentation
Webinar Resource List
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM
MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series
2024 Human Papillomavirus Update
Webinar recording
Dr. Becker’s presentation
Dr. Fisher’s presentation
Dr. Russo’s presentation
Webinar Resource List
December 21, 2023
MDPH-MCAAP-MassAFP-MMS Webinar
RSV Infant Immunization Roundtable: Nirsevimab and Maternal Vaccine
Click here to access the webinar recording.
October 25, 2023
Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP)
28th Annual MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference
Click here to visit the conference website.
September 28, 2023, 12:00-1:00 PM
MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series
2023-2024 Influenza Season Update
Presenter: Lisa Grohskopf, MD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Webinar recording
Additional webinar resources
September 27, 2023, 7:00-8:00 PM
MCAAP-MDPH Program
Charting New Territory in Protecting Infants from RSV Disease: How Care Teams Can Master the State Rollout of a Breakthrough Preventive Therapy
MCAAP RSV Passive Antibodies Resource Packet (Note: Packet Updated 10/26/23)
June 29, 2023, 12:00-1:00 PM
MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series
Vaccine Refresher! Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors
Presenter: JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN, Nurse Educator, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Webinar recording
Webinar resources
January 26, 2023, 12:00-1:00 PM
Understanding Current COVID-19 and HPV Vaccination Challenges
Presenter: Grace Ryan, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Webinar recording
Webinar presentation
Additional webinar resources
December 15, 2022, 12:00-1:00 PM
Trial and Error in Undoing Vaccine Misinformation in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
Presenters: Blima Marcus, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, OCN, and Tobi Ash, MBA, BSN, RN, Co-Founders, EMES Initiative
Webinar recording
Webinar presentation
A Slice of P.I.E. (Parents Educated and Informed): Current and Reliable Vaccine Information for Frum Families
Managing Team and Staff
Immunization Initiative Medical Director
Lloyd D. Fisher, MD, FAAP
Immunization Initiative Advisory Committee
David Norton, MD, FAAP, Chair
Everett Lamm, MD, FAAP, Co-Chair
Immunization Initiative Program Manager
Cynthia McReynolds, MBA
cmcreynolds@mcaap.org