HIC is saddened to hear of the recent passing of Loretta Fuddy, Hawaii Director of Health.  She was not only a great ally for community health but also a kind and wonderful person.  As you can see in the photo (she is on the right in the white jacket), she worked hard to build partnerships and communities. She will truly be missed.

In the spring of 2013, immunization coalitions around the country voiced a desire for a universal symbol. Putting thought into action, a small group representing the coalitions worked together to identify several potential designs. The committee distributed the final design candidates to the immunization coalitions and one was voted the winner.

The symbol, designed for all immunization organizations and advocates to use, is a way to show our solidarity in awareness of and support for immunization. Just as a pink ribbon is associated with breast cancer awareness, this image can be the recognized symbol of immunization. Organizations are encouraged to work together and use this symbol as a statement of broad support for immunization. The mark does not replace organizational or campaign logos, but is rather a symbol to collectively present a united front in support of immunization.

The symbol is housed on Google Docs in several formats, and is available to all immunization advocates as a free download.  There is also a Style Guide and Read Me Guide providing instructions to download and use the symbol. To access all, go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B07MTd0yDhmyY05hTFFFRElITTg&usp=sharing

On the Google drive link, you see two folders: (1) _MACOSX; and (2) immunize_final. In these two folders, you will find the Style Guides for use in both Mac and PC operating systems.

“Immunization Update – 2013”

October 9, 2013 (11:30 am – 1:30 pm)

Thanks to all of our members, stakeholders, and supporters for joining us at our “Immunization Update-2013” workshop on October 9.   Our featured speaker was Dr. William Atkinson, who has spent over 30 years (in the CDC and the Immunization Action Coalition) educating providers and the public about immunizations.  Please go to our Events and Meetings page to see the presentation and pictures.

Thanks to our sponsors Kaiser Permanente and Novartis.  We appreciate your support for our local efforts to increase and enhance immunizations statewide.