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AIRA Press RoomWelcome to the AIRA Press Room. If you're looking for our latest news releases, news coverage, or more information about AIRA and immunization information systems (IIS), you're in the right place. You can also review our AIRA Press Kit or keep scrolling for the same great information. On this page you'll find:
Media InquiriesPlease review our AIRA Press Kit or keep scrolling for the same great information. To request a media interview, click on the button below. Request an InterviewBiosRebecca Coyle, Executive DirectorRebecca oversees the organization and its role in the development and promotion of tools and best practices to support the implementation of IIS as an essential tool in preventing and controlling vaccine-preventable diseases. Rebecca began her work in the immunization community in 2002. Rebecca has been quoted in USA Today, Politico, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and WIRED, and featured in stories on NBC News. She’s appeared on CNN Newsroom with Jim Sciutto and Poppy Harlow, The New Republic’s The Politics of Everything podcast, and C-SPAN’s Washington Journal. Most recently, her article on how vaccine status information is accessed and shared was published in USA Today. Mary Beth Kurilo, Senior Director of Health InformaticsMary Beth oversees the AIRA Immunization (IZ) Gateway, Immunization Integration Program, and Standards and Analytics teams. She has worked in the IIS community for over a decade. Mary Beth is also a public health consultant with the Public Health Informatics Institute. Mary Beth has been quoted in several publications, including Modern Healthcare magazine, CNN, Bloomberg, USA Today, and Quartz, and has been featured in stories on CNBC. AIRA's Response to COVID-19AIRA's role during the COVID-19 vaccine response was to provide support for members AIRA worked hard to provide support to members during the unprecedented COVID-19 vaccine response. IIS were instrumental in the management and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. AIRA followed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's lead when identifying how to best support jurisdictions. The following are examples of how we provided support to our members:
Information about AIRA and IIS We want to be as helpful as possible but will only speak to topics within our scope and practiceHere's some topics we're happy to cover:
Where to Go for More Information If you didn't find what you needed in this press kit, below are some contacts at our sister organizationsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO) Immunize.org National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Press ReleasesMarch 31, 2021Immunization registries not immune to COVID-19 challenges, but succeeding nonetheless AIRA in the NewsFebruary 2022More GOP states now wagering on vaccine 'passports' technology December 2021How Vaccine Status Information Is Accessed and Shared November 30, 2021Oregon Working to Join States That Offer Electronic Vaccine Verification Tool November 17, 2021There’s an app to help prove vax status, but experts say choose wisely September 13, 2021Who will be able to get a COVID-19 booster shot and when? That's still in limbo. August 30, 2021States press forward on vax passports without Biden's guidance August 23, 2021Increased penalties for phony COVID-19 vaccination cards sought August 19, 20213 countries, 1 pandemic: International perspectives on COVID-19 data sharing August 4, 2021 Why some Americans are sneaking a COVID-19 vaccine booster August 3, 2021People chasing Covid-19 vaccine boosters create headaches for the health care system Some Americans sneaking third vaccine shots as other countries authorize boosters July 16, 2021Here's what's going on with Tarrant County's COVID-19 vaccine numbers May 8, 2021Officials are urging people not to forge Covid-19 vaccine cards. Here's why it matters April 16, 2021Pharmacies Ask for Lots of Info to Book a COVID-19 Vaccine. What Happens to That Data? April 7, 2021Vax Passports Rile Right April 7, 2021'We're Apollo 13-ing this vaccine rollout' March 31, 2021The next vaccine challenge: Building a workable 'passport' app March 30, 2021The Health 202: It's fair to be concerned about vaccine passports. But they wouldn't violate HIPAA law. March 17, 2021Will Vaccine Passport Requirements Be A Shot In The Arm For Air Travel? |