The Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC), the Massachusetts Chapter, American Academy of Pediatric (MCAAP), and Families Fighting Flu (FFF), are reminding health care providers to protect patients during National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) and through the 2024-2025 flu season. Read more here.
MCAAP General News
AAP Statement on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Nomination to Lead U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The MCAAP is working with Massachusetts and national leaders to continue to promote science regarding pediatric health policy. Click here to read the AAP Statement.
Upcoming Webinar – A Father’s Story: Storytelling and Motivational Interviewing to Increase Influenza Vaccine Uptake
On Thursday, December 5, at 12:00 PM ET, the MCAAP Immunization Initiative, in collaboration with the Families Fighting Flu and the Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project, will host, “A Father’s Story – Storytelling and Motivational Interviewing to Increase Influenza Vaccine Uptake.” Jeb Teichman, MD, FAAP, who lost his son, Brent, to flu, will present. Click here for more information and to register for the December 5 webinar.
Upcoming Webinar: Accessible Vaccination: A First Step Toward Equity (9/25/24, 12:00 PM)
On Wednesday, September 25, at 12:00 PM, the MCAAP Immunization Initiative Webinar Series will host, “Accessible Vaccination: A First Step Toward Health Equity.” Danielle Hall, Director of Health Equity Initiatives, at the Autism Society, will presenter. Click here for more information and to register for the webinar.
MCAAP member, John O’Reilly, featured
22News/WWLP.com – What you should know about this highly contagious respiratory tract infection – pediatrician urges vaccine against the 100-day cough (pertussis)
