News & Events
Adult Immunization: Shots to Save Lives
Posted on February 8, 2010
A February 2010 report, Adult Immunization: Shots to Save Lives, released by the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) found that more than 30 percent of adults… Continue
Bill Gates pledges $10B for vaccines for developing countries
Posted on January 29, 2010
According to the USA Today (January 29, 2010), Bill and Melinda Gates announced today a $10 billion pledge by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for vaccine research for developing countries. Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, announced the pledge to reporters… Continue
Virginia drops off list for 'widespread' levels of flu
Posted on January 7, 2010
According to the January 5, 2010 issue of The Virginian-Pilot, Virginia has dropped from the list of states that have widespread levels of flu, ending a 15-week run, for the first time since mid-September. The levels in Virginia are still higher than normal f… Continue
Special Events
Adolescent Immunizations in Virginia
PIV presents a state-wide program on adolescent vaccines to increase awareness and educate primary care and specialty physicians in Virginia.