Hawaii Immunization Coalition

“Most parents today have never seen first-hand the devastating consequences that vaccine-preventable diseases can have on a child, a family, or community. Thanks to vaccines, many of these diseases are not common in the U.S., but they persist around the world.  That’s why we need to remind parents that immunizations are still the best way to protect their children from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases and to continue to encourage parents to follow CDC’s recommended immunization schedule.  We also need to provide parents with resources to meet their information needs about  diseases and vaccines.”

Go to www.pkids.org or the CDC’s new vaccines for children website!

Vaccines provide one of the most effective means of ensuring the health and survival of children. Read about how vaccines make a world of difference at the American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization website or their press release.    

The Hawaii Immunization Coalition partners with the Hawaii American Academy of Pediatrics to increase infant immunization rates in Hawaii.

On February 1, HIC met with many supportive members of the pediatric community at the annual Hawai`i Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics  Conference, “Timely Topic in Pediatrics: How to Vaccinate When Parents Hesitate”.   HIC Board Members were able to engage many of the medical professionals who work with keiki and parents to discuss many immunization topics from vaccine hesitancy to legislation.

Mahalo to AAP and Hawai`i Pacific Health for welcoming us to their conference!

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