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Austin Immunization Stakeholder Meeting on 30-May-12 11:30 AM

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Austin Immunization Stakeholder Meeting
Start Date: 30-May-12 11:30 AM
End Time: 30-May-12 2:00 PM
Location: Mexican American Cultural Center, Multi-Use Room, Austin, TX 78701
Event Details:

The Immunization Partnership and Austin Travis County Health and Human Services Immunization Program invite you to participate:

Austin Immunization Stakeholder Meeting

Wednesday, May 30^th, 2012

OBJECTIVES

Share hot topics in immunization on the national front

Discuss immunization challenges and legislative priorities

Learn about immunization strategies and best practices

TIME AND LOCATION

Registration & Lunch: 11:30am

Event: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Mexican American Cultural Center, Multi-Use Room

600 River Street

Austin, Texas 78701

For more information about the meeting, email Linnea Nasman at LNasman@immunizeusa.org or call (512) 219-4018

The Immunization Partnership is a statewide effort committed to eradicating vaccine-preventable diseases.

For more information, please visit www.immunizeUSA.org.

Hosted by The Immunization Partnership in collaboration with Austin Travis County HHSD/Immunization Program

Mexican American Cultural Center, Multi-Use Room

600 River Street

Austin, TX 78701

Webinar: Vaccine Safety Concerns and How to Respond to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents on 12-Jun-12 11:00 AM

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Webinar: Vaccine Safety Concerns and How to Respond to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents
Start Date: 12-Jun-12 11:00 AM
End Time: 12-Jun-12 12:30 PM
Location: ReadyTalk Webinar
Event Details:

The Immunization Partnership presents our Summer Webinar Series.

Webinar #1: Vaccine Safety Concerns and How to Respond to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents

Tuesday, June 12^th, 2012

11:00am – 12:30pm CT

Find out about current vaccine safety issues & concerns. Learn best practices for promoting immunizations in vaccine-hesitant communities.

Speakers:

Dr. Julie Boom, Texas Children’s Hospital

Rachel Cunningham, Texas Children’s Hospital

Alison Singer, Autism Science Foundation

ReadyTalk Webinar

Registration is required for this webinar.

Fort Worth Stakeholder Meeting on 14-Jun-12 11:30 AM

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Fort Worth Stakeholder Meeting
Start Date: 14-Jun-12 11:30 AM
End Time: 14-Jun-12 2:00 PM
Location: The Women's Center of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas 76110
Event Details:

The Immunization Partnership and the Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County invite you to participate:

Fort Worth Immunization Stakeholder Meeting

Thursday, June 14^th, 2012

OBJECTIVES

Share hot topics in immunization on the national front

Discuss immunization challenges and legislative priorities

Learn about immunization strategies and best practices

TIME AND LOCATION

Registration & Lunch: 11:30am

Event: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

The Women's Center of Tarrant County, Board Room

1723 Hemphill Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76110

For more information about the meeting, email Linnea Nasman at LNasman@immunizeusa.org or call (512) 219-4018

The Immunization Partnership is a statewide effort committed to eradicating vaccine-preventable diseases.

For more information, please visit www.immunizeUSA.org.

Hosted by The Immunization Partnership in collaboration with the Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County

The Women's Center of Tarrant County

1723 Hemphill Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Houston Stakeholder Meeting on 27-Jun-12 11:30 AM

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Houston Stakeholder Meeting
Start Date: 27-Jun-12 11:30 AM
End Time: 27-Jun-12 2:00 PM
Location: United Way of Houston, Houston, Texas 77007
Event Details:

The Immunization Partnership and the Immunization Coalition of Greater Houston invite you to participate:

Houston Immunization Stakeholder Meeting

Wednesday, June 27^th, 2012

OBJECTIVES

Share hot topics in immunization on the national front

Discuss immunization challenges and legislative priorities

Learn about immunization strategies and best practices

TIME AND LOCATION

Registration & Lunch: 11:30am

Event: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

United Way of Houston, Auditorium

50 Waugh Drive

Houston, TX 77007

For more information about the meeting, email Linnea Nasman at LNasman@immunizeusa.org or call

The Immunization Partnership is a statewide effort committed to eradicating vaccine-preventable diseases.

For more information, please visit www.immunizeUSA.org.

Hosted by The Immunization Partnership in collaboration with the Immunization Coalition of Greater Houston

United Way of Houston

50 Waugh Drive

Houston, Texas 77007

San Antonio Stakeholder Meeting on 12-Jul-12 11:30 AM

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:30:00 GMT

San Antonio Stakeholder Meeting
Start Date: 12-Jul-12 11:30 AM
End Time: 12-Jul-12 2:00 PM
Location: NEW LOCATION: United Way (Large Conference Room), San Antonio, Texas 78205
Event Details:

The Immunization Partnership and Immunize San Antonio invite you to participate:

San Antonio Immunization Stakeholder Meeting

Thursday, July 12^th, 2012

OBJECTIVES

Share hot topics in immunization on the national front

Discuss immunization challenges and legislative priorities

Learn about immunization strategies and best practices

TIME AND LOCATION

Registration & Lunch: 11:30am

Event: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

United Way

(Large Conference Room)

700 S. Alamo

San Antonio, Texas 78205

For more information about the meeting, email Linnea Nasman at LNasman@immunizeusa.org or call (512) 219-4018

The Immunization Partnership is a statewide effort committed to eradicating vaccine-preventable diseases.

For more information, please visit www.immunizeUSA.org.

Hosted by The Immunization Partnership in collaboration with Immunize San Antonio

NEW LOCATION: United Way (Large Conference Room)

700 S. Alamo

San Antonio, Texas 78205

Webinar: Tools for Effectively Engaging Coalition Members and Stakeholders on 19-Jul-12 11:00 AM

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Webinar: Tools for Effectively Engaging Coalition Members and Stakeholders
Start Date: 19-Jul-12 11:00 AM
End Time: 19-Jul-12 12:30 PM
Location: ReadyTalk Webinar
Event Details:

The Immunization Partnership presents our Summer Webinar Series.

Webinar #2: Tools for Effectively Engaging Coalition Members and Stakeholders

Thursday, July 19^th, 2012

11:00am – 12:30pm CT

Learn how to overcome common barriers to engaging members and hear lessons from the field on empowering your coalition.

Speakers:

Fran Butterfoss, CoalitionsWork

Anita Colbert, Immunization Collaborative of Tarrant Co.

ReadyTalk Webinar

Registration is required for this webinar.

TIP's Fall Fete with Seth Mnookin on 27-Sep-12 6:30 PM

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:30:00 GMT

TIP's Fall Fete with Seth Mnookin
Start Date: 27-Sep-12 6:30 PM
End Time: 27-Sep-12 9:00 PM
Location: Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston, Texas 77056
Speaker: Seth Mnookin

Westin Galleria Hotel

5060 West Alabama

Houston, Texas 77056

Opinion: Innoculated Against the Facts

Paul Offit - noemail@immunizeusa.org — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Opinion: Inoculated Against Facts
By Paul A. Offit
New York Times
March 31, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/31/opinion/31offit.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

ON March 6, Terry and Jon Poling stood outside a federal courthouse in Atlanta, Ga., with their 9-year-old daughter Hannah and announced that the federal government had admitted that vaccines had contributed to her autism. The news was shocking. Health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and at the American Academy of Pediatrics have steadfastly assured the public that vaccines do not cause autism. Now, in a special vaccine claims court, the federal government appeared to have said exactly the opposite. What happened?

The answer is wrapped up in the nature of the unusual court where the Poling case was heard. In 1986, after a flood of lawsuits against vaccine makers threatened the manufacture of vaccines for children, Congress created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, financed by a tax on every dose of vaccine.

As part of the program, a group of scientists, doctors and lawyers listed all the health problems that might be linked to vaccines. The oral polio vaccine could in rare cases cause paralysis, for example, and an early version of the rotavirus vaccine might cause intestinal blockage. (In the interest of full disclosure: I am a co-inventor and co-patent holder of a newer rotavirus vaccine.)

If, at a trial in a special court, a preponderance of scientific evidence suggested that a vaccine caused one of these problems, a family would be compensated quickly, generously and fairly. Because no one could sue vaccine makers without going through this special court, the number of lawsuits against vaccine makers fell drastically.

The system worked fine until a few years ago, when vaccine court judges turned their back on science by dropping preponderance of evidence as a standard. Now, petitioners need merely propose a biologically plausible mechanism by which a vaccine might cause harm - even if their explanation contradicts published studies. In 2006, for example, Dorothy Werderitsh claimed in the vaccine court that a hepatitis B vaccine had triggered an autoimmune response in her brain that led to multiple sclerosis. Two large studies had clearly shown that hepatitis B vaccine could neither cause nor exacerbate multiple sclerosis, but the court ruled in favor of Ms. Werderitsh, elevating a hypothesis above epidemiological evidence.

The Hannah Poling case is similar. In 2000, when Hannah was 19 months old, she received five shots against nine infectious diseases. Over the next several months, she developed symptoms of autism. Subsequent tests showed that Hannah has a mitochondrial disorder - her cells are unable to adequately process nutrients - and this contributed to her autism. An expert who testified in court on the Polings' behalf claimed that the five vaccines had stressed Hannah's already weakened cells, worsening her disorder. Without holding a hearing on the matter, the court conceded that the claim was biologically plausible.

On its face, the expert's opinion makes no sense. Even five vaccines at once would not place an unusually high burden on a child's immune system. The Institute of Medicine has found that multiple vaccines do not overwhelm or weaken the immune system. And although natural infections can worsen symptoms of chronic neurological illnesses in children, vaccines are not known to.

"There is no evidence that children with mitochondrial enzyme deficiencies are worsened by vaccines," Salvatore DiMauro, a professor of neurology at Columbia who is the nation's leading expert on the disorder, told me. Indeed, children like Hannah Poling who are especially susceptible to infections are most likely to benefit from vaccines.

Supporters of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program argue reasonably that the program should err on the side of overcompensation - a relief valve that is needed in a society that mandates vaccines. But there is a price for this largesse. In the past few years, parents of 4,800 autistic children have filed claims to the vaccine court which have yet to be heard. And average awards in other recent vaccine cases have been more than $800,000. Furthermore, because uncompensated claims in vaccine court can spill into state courts, the Poling decision will likely draw more personal-injury lawyers to the fray. "It's a beginning," said Kevin Conway, a Boston-based lawyer who represents more than 1,200 families with vaccine injury claims.

The vaccine court should return to the preponderance-of-evidence standard. But much damage has already been done by the Poling decision. Parents may now worry about vaccinating their children, more autism research money may be steered toward vaccines and away from more promising leads and, if similar awards are made in state courts, pharmaceutical companies may abandon vaccines for American children. In the name of trying to help children with autism, the Poling decision has only hurt them.

Paul A. Offit, chief of the infectious diseases division of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is the author of "Vaccinated: One Man's Quest to Defeat the World's Deadliest Diseases."

2-Apr-08 12:00 PM

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth Millions in Savings

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMT

The Texas Legislature is confronted with an unprecedented budget shortfall, possibly as much as $20 billion, according to some estimates. In preparation for the Legislature's return in January 2011, all state agencies were asked to trim their budgets by ten percent. As agencies release their budget cuts this fall, the magnitude of the shortfall will become apparent. The impact on Texas will be huge, and the cost to public health will be staggering. In order to comply with the mandated cuts, the Department of State Health Services has been forced to cut vaccinations for more than 100,000 disadvantaged children per year. Eliminating immunizations for tens of thousands of children is a public health disaster waiting to happen. Vaccinations are an invisible investment that prevents debilitating diseases from ever happening. Texans who benefit from immunizations often never know how bad things could have been without those immunizations. There is a greater risk of...

Texas Immunization Summit 2010 to Identify Successes, Concerns and Policy Needs

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Texas Immunization Summit 2010 to Identify Successes, Concerns and Policy Needs - September 30 - October 1, 2010, Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa HOUSTON (September 27, 2010)- The Immunization Partnership (TIP) will host The Texas Immunization Summit 2010, sponsored by St. David's Foundation. The Summit represents the culminating event of 10 statewide Stakeholder Meetings, attended by hundreds of concerned citizens across Texas. The organization will be releasing a report, called An Ounce of Prevention: Texans Speak Up for Immunizations, summarizing the results of the Stakeholder Meetings, and detailing the participants' recommendations for policy makers. The Summit is expected to draw over 250 participants from across the state and will feature world-renowned experts in immunizations. The tremendous interest in the Summit demonstrates the incredible dedication of our public health officials, immunization providers and legislators to keeping Texans...

Don't Re-gift the Gift that Keeps on Giving

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

This is the time of year that we're most sociable, as we attend and host holiday gatherings. We will come into contact with others at holiday parties, special events, and venues to watch our favorite college and professional teams. As we enter the winter flu season, physicians are urging people to get the influenza vaccination to protect against the three types of flu (Influenza A-H3N2, Influenza B, and H1N1). You are not only protecting yourself, but everyone around you. The one gift that you do not want to give is the flu. Flu activity in Texas is considered sporadic, but on the rise in neighboring Louisiana. There has been a sharp increase in southeastern states, particularly in GA, SC, NC, TN, and AL. During week 46 of a Center for Disease Control (CDC) study this year; fifty-one (6.4 percent) specimens tested by laboratories in Texas were positive for influenza, as reported by the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS). ...

Champions for Children Spring Luncheon

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMT

A lively crowd packed The Junior League of Houston for the 2010 Champions for Children Spring Luncheon benefiting The Immunization Partnership.

Chaired by Dr. Lindy McGee and John McKeever, the event featured a presentation by Dr. Paul Offit, chief of Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dr. Offit, who also is the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine RotaTeq and author of several books, outlined the history of the anti-vaccine movement and shared what the future holds for vaccines.

Anna Dragsbaek, CEO of The Immunization Partnership, and board members honored

Dr. Offit with the Ralph D. Feigin, M.D. Award for Excellencefor his dedication to championing education and advocacy for immunizations. In addition, The Houston Area Rotary Clubs received the Community Partnership Award for their commitment to piloting special projects and supporting community-based initiatives that encourage and highlight the importance of vaccines.

About The Immunization Partnership

The Immunization Partnershipis a non-profit organization that aims to eradicate vaccine preventable diseases by developing and coordinating our community’s resources through public and private partnerships. The primary focus areas are education, advocacy and public policy, and support of immunization information systems. For more information, visit www.immunizeUSA.org

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Pertussis Forum Aims to Inform and Raise Awareness

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

According to medical professionals at a recent Pertussis Forum, cases of pertussis or whooping cough are on the rise. In fact, 2009 data shows that of the 693 cases in Houston, 24.4 percent have occurred in N.E. Houston. The Immunization Partnership hosted the forum with the goal of informing parents and the community on how to prevent the disease.

Pertussis is a highly communicable disease characterized by cough, followed by vomiting and whooping. Caused by the Bordetella Pertussis bacteria found in the mouth, nose and throat of an infected person, it is named after the “whoop” sound that children often make when they try to breathe during a severe coughing spell. Pertussis is spread through close contact when an infected person talks, sneezes or coughs.

Other Pertussis Facts:

In 2009 there were 2,437 cases of pertussis in Texas,the highest in the U.S.
90% of unvaccinated children living with someone with pertussis will also get thedisease.
Pre-teens and teens get whooping cough more often than any other age group except for infants younger than one year (496 cases per 100,000 adolescents).
Whooping cough may cause pneumonia, bruised ribs, collapsed lungs, increased urination, seizures, infections of the brain and death in pre-teens and teens.
The CDC recommends that persons aged 11 – 12 years receive the tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine, or Tdap. This FDA-approved vaccine helps prevent not only whooping cough, but also tetanus and diphtheria.

The Immunization Partnership Urges Parents to Have Children Vaccinated for Meningitis

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:45:00 GMT

The Immunization Partnership Urges Parents to Have Children Vaccinated for Meningitis HOUSTON (January 6, 2010)-Effective January 1, 2010, a new law requires first time and transfer students enrolling in college and entering on-campus housing, to show proof of having the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days prior to residency. The law is named the Jamie Schanbaum Act, in honor of Jamie Schanbaum, who survived bacterial meningitis as a college sophomore at the University of Texas in Austin, in November 2008. College students living in dormitories have an exceptionally high rate of meningitis. In fact, the rate of invasive disease among 17-20 year olds is approximately twice that of the overall U.S. population. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that college students living in dormitories get immunized against meningitis, and the law brings Texas into compliance with that recommendation. Had my child...

Houston Area Immunization Partnership Urges Parents of 7th Graders to Take Action and Have their Kids Immunized

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:15:00 GMT

HOUSTON (April 22, 2009) – Three new vaccines are essential for the 337,000 Texas students, including 73,923 Harris County students, entering seventh grade. The Texas Department of State Health Services is requiring that students receive the following vaccines before they enroll for the 2009-2010 school year: One dose of Meningococcal vaccine (Meningitis) One dose of Tdap vaccine - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Whooping Cough) A second dose of Varicella vaccine (Chicken Pox) Dangerous diseases can be easily passed from one child to another, but many of them are easily preventable through immunization. It’s critical we have our children vaccinated to keep them healthy, said Anna C. Dragsbaek, J.D., executive director, Houston Area Immunization Partnership. We urge parents to act now, to avoid the back-to-school rush at doctors’ offices and to avoid delays in starting 7th grade. Over the last several years, we’ve heard a lot of...

Houston Area Immunization Partnership Gelb Share Award

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Gelb Recognized as Top Corporate Citizen for Immunization Brand The Houston marketing community recognized the brand launch of the Houston Area Immunization Partnership at the 2008 American Marketing Association Crystal Awards. Gelb Consulting Group, one of our dedicated partners, received an award for Corporate Citizenship competing with a host of well-qualified entries. The AMA Crystal Award is heavily weighted toward results, which Gelb helped us achieve. By working with Gelb, the Houston Area Immunization Partnership has clarified its mission, created an exciting visual identity, launched a new website, www.immunizehouston.org, and renewed partner enthusiasm. In 2007, we sought to build consensus around a unifying idea, one that aligned our community partners and expanded our potential beyond the management of the Houston Harris County Immunization Registry. Gelb led our board through a process to create the Houston Area Immunization Partnership. It is certainly a well...

Immunization Partnership Gains Executive Director

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:15:00 GMT

In keeping with the new mission of the Houston Area Immunization Partnership, a new Executive Director has been hired who has the skills and vision to take the organization in its new direction. Anna C. Dragsbaek, who has been serving as a part-time interim Director, will assume the Executive Director position on April 4.

Anna comes to us from Texas Children's Hospital, where she was the Manager of the Immunization Project since 2005. There she was involved in collaborative community projects promoting immunization, as well as legislative advocacy work, immunization registry support, outreach to physician offices, and policy issues to support immunization of Houston's children. Anna provided leadership and oversight for the Immunization Project, engaging in public health and policy research, health education, and implementation of the Houston-Harris County Immunization Registry. Prior to becoming Manager, Anna was the Immunization Registry Coordinator.

Anna obtained a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center in May, 2006 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in November, 2006. She has studied International and Family Health at the University of Texas School of Public Health.

Frankie Milley Honored by Partnership

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Frankie Milley will be honored by the Houston Area Immunization Partnership for her public service in promoting vaccinations. Frankie and Bob Milley's only son Ryan died from meningococcal meningitis. As a result of Ryan’s death, Milley founded Meningitis Angels, a nonprofit group which has become an international network of education, survivor communication and service. Meningitis Angels currently represents over 500 Angels and families across the U.S. and over 50 abroad. Milley has created a teen awareness group called the Vaccinators to educate other teens, and a big bear character called Beary Wise to educate children on the importance of disease prevention through healthy living and immunizations. She helped to write Texas Senate Bill 31 which helped Texas become the first state in the country which educates students of all ages on bacterial meningitis. Along with other parents across the country, Milley helped to establish meningitis vaccine recommendations for college...

DONATE NOW

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:29:56 GMT

The Immunization Partnership (TIP) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) and continued support of our projects and services are always needed. Click below for more information about TIP and how to contribute.

SPOTLIGHT ON PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH)

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:29:21 GMT

Pertussis has been on the rise in Texas over the past several years. In 2009 there were 2,437 cases of Pertussis in Texas, the highest number of cases in the nation. Many cases of pertussis are transmitted from family members to babies who are too young to be fully immunized.

ENGAGING COMMUNITIES TO HALT DISEASE

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:28:33 GMT

There is a fun and creative way to educate communities and community groups on the importance of immunization called “Community Immunity”. Get trained and bring Community Immunity to your organization!

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:27:34 GMT

Wish to educate your clinic staff on immunization Best Practices? The Immunization Champions project will help raise your clinics rates.

SPEAK UP FOR IMMUNIZATIONS

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:26:51 GMT

There are many ways to voice your opinion and support of immunization topics and issues.

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:21:30 GMT

Vaccine Safety Concerns and How to Respond to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 11:00am - 12:30pm CT Find out about current vaccine safety issues & concerns. Learn best practices for promoting immunizations in vaccine-hesitant communities. REGISTER NOW! Speakers: Dr. Julie Boom, Texas Children's Hospital Rachel Cunningham, Texas Children's Hospital Alison Singer, Autism Science Foundation Tools for Effectively Engaging Coalition Members and Stakeholders Thursday, July 19th, 2012 11:00am - 12:30pm CT Learn how to overcome common barriers to engaging members and hear lessons from the field on empowering your coalition. REGISTER NOW! Speakers: Fran Butterfoss, CoalitionsWork Anita Colbert, Immunization Collaborative of Tarrant Co.

Past Events

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:50:53 GMT

East End Pertussis Forum at Ripley House-Neighborhood Centers A big thanks goes to all of our partners that supported us at this May 16th event of 180 attendees!!! TIP Shake it Up Martini Party A big thank you goes out to all those who attended the TIP Shake it Up Martini Party featuring Dr. Paul Offit and out celebrity bartenders, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, ABC 13's Miya Shay and Houston Dynamo President Chris Canetti. It was truly a success! Read more... TIP Talk: Back to School Vaccine Safety Panel On Tuesday, August 16th TIP hosted a successful gathering of parents, professionals and members of Houston's communities to discuss the importance of vaccines, vaccine safety and effectiveness. The panel featured Drs. Julie Boom and Melanie Mouzoon and encouraged questions and discussion regarding concerns. Read more... Meningitis Press Conference The Immunization Partnerhip along with the Williams and Schanbaum families hosted a press...

SUPPORT OF IMMUNIZATION BEST PRACTICES

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:44:29 GMT

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Employment Opportunities

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:04:56 GMT

2 Current Openings Communications Coordinator Are you a self-starter who wants a new challenge? Do you love to write and have superior organizational skills? If so, apply today for the position of Communications Coordinator for The Immunization Partnership. Must possess excellent writing skills and have a track record of creating unique and effective messaging to further a cause. High level organizational skills, as well as experience with grant writing and donor communications are required. Experience organizing special events is preferred. The incumbent will fill a key position, supporting the work of and reporting to the Director of Fund Development. This is a critical role on a team of passionate and dedicated professionals. Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or marketing with 3 - 5 years' experience required. Master's degree a plus but experience and a willingness to develop skills will prevail. If you...

Ripley House East End Pertussis Forum

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:03:42 GMT

You are cordially invited! Register Now! Immunization Lunch and Learn Wednesday, May 16th Free Event! 11:00am (Registration) 11:30-1:00pm (Lunch & Presentation) Ripley House-Neighborhood Centers (East End) 4410 Navigation Boulevard Houston, TX 77011 Share this with your community and clients! Take part in an educational and informative forum that will highlight important issues surrounding the vaccine-preventable disease Pertussis (Whooping Cough), hosted by Rotary Club of Houston in collaboration with The Immunization Partnership. Michele Curtis, MD: Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston C. Mary Healy, MD: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Disease Section. Director, Vaccinology and Maternal Immunization ...

Staff Biography

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:54:10 GMT

Jennifer Farmer

Director of Development

Jennifer joined The Immunization Partnership team in March 2011 as the Development Associate. In this role, Jennifer manages all aspects of TIP’s Fund Development program, thereby insuring the organization is financially well suited to implement the organization’s plan for strategic growth.

Jennifer graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Political Science and a minor in English. After graduating, Jennifer spent two years teaching public school before moving to the non-profit sector.

Prior to joining the TIP team, Jennifer was employed at Houston Baptist University as the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations and before that, at YES Prep Public Schools as the Associate Director of Communications. During her tenure with these organizations, Jennifer gained valuable insight and experience in a variety of fund development functions including database maintenance, grant writing, stewardship, events, donor communications, government lobbying and individual giving campaigns.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Jennifer is an active member of the Houston Junior League. She also enjoys spending time with her family, her yorkies and her husband and traveling as much as possible.

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Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:14:02 GMT

Protect College Students from Meningitis Big Shot Society TIP Annual Report 2012

TIP's Fall Fete with Seth Mnookin

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:53:14 GMT

Spotlight on Individual Donors

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:20:06 GMT

Susan Feigin Harris We like to highlight individuals and families who help to support the Immunization Partnership. Most recently we sat down with Susan Feigin Harris to find out why she supports TIP's goals and objectives through support of our Big Shot Society and annual spring luncheon. Susan has supported TIP from its outset, long before it emerged in its current form as the The Immunization Partnership. As she described it, her dedication to the support of widespread vaccinations came at an early age through the emphasis of her father, who was a pediatrician specializing in pediatric infectious diseases. My father was very focused on combating disease through vaccinations and public health, said Susan. He dedicated his entire life towards working to help eradicate diseases and widely recruited and supported those physicians at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospitals whose entire work was in...

Advisory Council

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:28:48 GMT

The Immunization Partnership Advisory Committee October 2011 Ms. Farha Ahmed CFF Capital Management, L.P. Ms. Donna Alexander DGA Healthcare Consulting Dr. Robert Austin R. J. Austin Consulting Mr. D. Glenn Baird Amegy Bank of Texas Mr. Robert Baker Rotary Club Dr. Marc Boom The Methodist Hospital Mrs. Lauren Burke Community Volunteer Dr. Mary des Vignes- Kendrick Texas A&M Health Science Center Ms. Susie Distefano Memorial Hermann Mr. Michael...

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