News & Events
Influenza Sweeping the Nation
Posted on February 16, 2009
NBC’s Today Show reviewed the urgency of getting a flu shot. Influenza is spreading across the nation and people should be aware of the urgency to protect themselves and their family. <… Continue
Court Says Vaccine Is Not To Blame For Autism
Posted on February 12, 2009
According to the Associated Press out of Washington DC a big blow to parents who believe vaccines caused their children’s autism, a special court ruled Thursday that the shots are not to bl… Continue
Autism Not linked to Vaccines Containing Thimerosal
Posted on February 09, 2009
A new study from Italy adds to evidence that a mercury-based preservative once used in many vaccines doesn’t hurt children, offering more reassurance to parents. In the early 1990s, thousa… Continue
Influenza Season Lasts Through Spring 2009
Posted on January 28, 2009
Influenza activity is increasing through the winter months. Yearly vaccination is the first and most important step in protecting against influenza and its complications. It is important to conti… Continue
Upcoming 10th Vaccine Update Conference Schedule, April 3, 2009
Posted on January 12, 2009
Project Immunize Virginia will be sponsoring the 10th Vaccine Update Conference: Addressing Parents’ Concerns on April 3, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia. PIV has lined up national and local ex… Continue
The Problem With Dr Bob's Alternative Vaccine Schedule by Paul A. Offit, MD & Charlotte A. Moser, BS
Posted on January 08, 2009
Past years have shown a rise in alternative vaccine schedules. Dr. Paul Offitt refutes alternative schedules in a research paper recently published in ‘Pediatrics’. “In Octo… Continue
CDC 2009 Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedules
Posted on January 07, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recently released the 2009 immunization schedules. These schedules list the ages (birth through 6 years old and 7 through 18 years old) for when each… Continue
Happy Holidays!!!
Posted on December 22, 2008
Project Immunize Virginia wish’s you a safe and happy holiday! But don’t forget Flu Season is upon us. Get vaccinated today! Finding a clinic is easy with the American Lung Associat… Continue
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Posted on December 08, 2008
December 8th to December 14th. Take this week to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the months of November, December a… Continue
Some Doctors May Stop Vaccines Because of Cost
Posted on December 03, 2008
According to the Associated Press about one in 10 doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are considering dropping that service largely because they are losing money. Health officials a… Continue
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Events Calendar
This calendar displays meeting dates, times, and locations of both Project Immunize Virginia and Tidewater Immunization Project. Other related webinars, conferences, and educational events are also shown so that coalition members and the public can participate.
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