Benefits of Immunization

AVAC Spotlight: Andrea Polkinghorn, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD

Andrea Polkinghorn believes that you’re never too old to get vaccinated. Children, adolescents, and adults all need vaccinations to keep our communities healthy. As we age, childhood vaccinations begin to wear off, leaving adults susceptible to serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. She knows that it’s imperative that when it comes to vaccines, no patient gets left behind.

NFID Releases Infographic on Importance of Hepatitis B Vaccine

AVAC Spotlight: Serese Marotta, Families Fighting Flu (FFF)

Despite her devastating loss, Serese soon joined the Board of Directors of Families Fighting Flu (FFF), an advocacy organization that includes families, healthcare professionals, and other advocates dedicated to increasing flu education and prevention, so that she could help other families with similar experiences. Today, she is the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Outbreak DIY: Epidemics in a Connected World

Please join us for a Hill exhibit of the Smithsonian Outbreak project on October 1st through October 5th
in the Russell Senate Office Building Rotunda. And join Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Curator of Outbreak, for a conversation about Outbreak at 4:30 p.m. on October 2nd.  

Promoting Access Starts With Educating People About Need

Advocates in Washington promote many different issues and causes. All face one question, regardless of the topic: Why is this important? For vaccines, establishing their importance in health begins with education.

AVAC Spotlight: Sarah Irsik-Good, MHA, Kansas Foundation for Medical Care

During National Immunization Awareness month, we are proud to spotlight Sarah Irsik-Good and the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC), for their efforts to promote awareness and utilization of adult vaccines all year round.

AVAC’s New Infographic Shows Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults

AVAC Spotlight: Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Dr. Robert Hopkins is a leader in local and national efforts to improve access to vaccines. He is past governor of the Arkansas chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP), a board-certified physician in internal medicine and pediatrics, a member of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC), and maintains an active teaching and clinical practice, caring for both adults and children.

Hep B United Releases Fact Sheet on the Importance of Hep B Vaccines During the Opioid Epidemic

HepB United Fact Sheet: Hepatitis B and the Opioid Epidemic

AVAC Spotlight: Dr. Wilbur H. Chen, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, FACP, FIDSA, has dedicated his knowledge, research, and expertise to developing improved vaccines for the elderly. As a board-certified infectious disease physician, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) as well as the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA), he understands that we must prioritize the healthcare needs of this rapidly growing segment of the population.

Healthy Aging and Immunizations: Full Video from Our Briefing

In case you missed our briefing on February 23, 2018 on healthy aging and immunizations, check out the full video and transcript here.

New Infographic from AVAC and NFID Shows Why Vaccines Aren’t Just for Children