Since the 1800s, immunizations have been a vital tool in protecting communities from infectious diseases. In 2023, the Clackamas County Public Health Division, located in Oregon, sought to increase childhood immunization rates, and partnered with the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP) to conduct an analysis of the county’s childhood vaccine landscape.
The April session of Hot Topics in Practice will discuss the strategies utilized by Clackamas County to increase childhood immunization rates through improving vaccine access. After analyzing vaccine rates and interviewing key informants, NWCPHP provided recommendations to promote vaccination practices through policy, partnership, data, and communications. In this hour-long webinar, the presenters will discuss the outcomes of the analysis conducted in partnership with NWCPHP. The implementation of the recommended strategies has made a significant impact on local efforts to ensure equitable vaccine access and increase childhood immunization rates. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to describe potential implementation strategies to decrease vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccine access.
Register today to learn tactics that local public health organizations can utilize to increase childhood vaccination rates and support community immunity.
Date
April 29, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Intended Audiences
- Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
- Immunization providers
- Community-based organizations
- Policymakers
- Students
Presenters
Kevin Staley, B.S.
Program Planner
Clackamas County Public Health
Bridget Abshear, B.A., CHES
Program Planner
Clackamas County Public Health
About Hot Topics in Practice
Hot Topics in Practice is a monthly webinar forum to discuss issues affecting public health practice.
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.