The Immunize Illinois Coalition brings together statewide immunization partners to ensure reliable, sustainable, and equitable pathways to immunization across the lifespan for all Illinoisans.
If you are interested in joining one of the Immunize Illinois Coalition committees and/or would like to be added to the newsletter distribution list, please email Melissa Graven at mgraven@ipha.com.
Upcoming Events
Join the Immunize Illinois Coalition and IPHA for a three-part Immunization Education Series. Guest speaker Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN will present vaccine basics, practical communication skills for talking with families, and useful strategies to support and advocate for stronger immunization efforts within your communities. You can register for all three sessions of the series by following the link below.
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February 27, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Session 1 - Immunizations 101: Strengthening Community Health Through Vaccine Confidence |
| March 27, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Session 2 - Talking with Families: Motivational Interviewing and Effective Communication for Vaccines |
| April 24, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Session 3 - Community-Level Immunization Advocacy: Tools, Resources, and CHW Leadership |
Recordings of past webinars can be found in IPHA's Learning Management System, IPHA Academy. You can create a free account and view past webinars along with other public health education content.
| Join IPHA Academy | Learn more about IPHA Academy |
Vax Facts Newsletter
A newsletter brought to you by the Immunize Illinois Coalition. This publication is designed to keep providers, partners, and public health professionals informed with timely updates, practical guidance, and key resources related to vaccination efforts across the state. As Illinois continues to navigate an evolving immunization landscape, our goal is to support your work with clear, reliable information and to serve as a consistent source for policy updates, best practices, and program highlights.
| February 2026 | January 2026 |
Coalition Activities
Resources
| Immunization Advisory Committee | State Guidelines for Communicable Disease Prevention |
