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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...

Houston Organization to Address Immunization Issues

noemail@immunizeusa.org — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMT

The Houston Area Immunization Partnership will launch its new mission and scope of operations on April 24th. The organization is committed to addressing a wide range of immunization issues to ensure that our community is protected from deadly vaccine preventable diseases. Dr. Carole Baker, member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and noted author of the Red Book will speak on "Immuninzation: Truth or Consequences". Frankie Milly, Founder of Meningitis Angels, will be an honored for her advocacy work on vaccine policy. The event is co-hosted by the Rotary Club of Houston at their weekly luncheon at 11:30 on Thurdsday, April 24th at the Junior League, located at 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston TX 77027. Click here to view an invitation to the luncheon. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP.