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Funding Opportunity for Immunization - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Partnerships to Address Immunization Training and Information Needs of Health Department Staff, Coalitions, Nurses, and Medical Residents

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-IP09-907ARRA09

Find the application at http://grants.gov/

Funds provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Application Deadline - July 6, 2009

This funding provides an opportunity for CDC to conduct time limited enhancements of its immunization partners’ program through the creation of new partnerships that will address specific, unmet needs in information and education regarding immunizations and using theory-based approaches to communicate about them as described below in efforts to increase immunization coverage. Eligible applicants may apply for one or more of three unique funding categories:

Technical Assistance and Training for Immunization Coalitions and Health Departments.
Develop and Implement Materials and Programs to Educate Nurses about Immunization Issues
Develop Vaccine Safety Communication Materials and Curriculum for Medical Residents.

CDC's Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 11th Edition (the Pink Book) On Sale Now

The new, 11th edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (The Pink Book) is now available from the Public Health Foundation (PHF)! “The Pink Book” provides physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and others with comprehensive information on vaccine-preventable diseases. The new 11th edition contains the latest information and updates on immunization. This essential resource is now available for $35 per copy, plus shipping. To order online, visit the PHF online store at http://bookstore.phf.org and select “Immunization”. Ordering via mail, phone, fax, and purchase order is also available by calling toll-free (877) 252-1200 for full instructions.

AIRA PRESENTS ANNUAL AWARDS AT 2009 NIC

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS, presented at the Opening Plenary

New Jersey IIS -- Data Quality
New York State IIS -- Provider Participation
South Dakota -- Data Use

AIRA RECOGNITION AWARDS, presented at the AIRA Awards Reception

Volunteer Service Awards

Angel Aponte (NYC)
Anne Cordon (San Diego)

Service Excellence Awards

Elaine Lowery (CO)
Electronic Data SysteMS (EDS)

Partnership Award

Public Health Data Standards Consortium (PHDSC)

Years of Service Award

Amy Metroka (NYC)

Center of Excellence Honorable Mentions

West Virginia
North Dakota
Kansas