Flu Prevention Promotion for Underserved Populations Webinar Slide Sets

Lessons from the Field: Immunization Coalition Leaders Sharing Strategies to Protect Underserved Populations [809 KB, 18 pages]

Presented by: Dr. Arlene Lester, Claire Hannan, Josana Tonda, Catherine Martin on April 20, 2017

Topics covered: Best practices for promoting flu vaccination in underserved communities; Effective strategies to leverage resources with partners and improve vaccination promotion activities; Initiatives that promote flu vaccination among high-risk populations.

Find an audio of the discussion on Youtube

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Lessons from the Field: Immunization Coalition Leaders Sharing Their Wisdom [590 KB, 16 pages]

Presented by: Anna Dragsbaek, Diane Carroll, Mary Skau, Betsy VanDeusen, and Libby Massiah on February 9, 2017

Topics covered: Challenges of promoting flu vaccination within underserved communities; Strategies to frame public health messages; Tips to cultivate partnerships with grassroots organizations; Benefits of working with local coalitions; Motivations of public health professionals.

Find an audio of the discussion on Youtube

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Communicating with Patients about Vaccines [957 KB, 34 pages]

Presented by: JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Topics covered: Background on vaccines and immunizations; Research with Health Care Professionals and Parents; Communication Strategies; Additional Resources.

 

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Engaging the Hispanic/Latino Community: A Health Communications Perspective [1.10 MB, 25 pages]

Presented by: Heartland Kidney Network, Carlos Velasquez, MA HMA Associates, Inc. on June 16, 2016

Topics covered: Social landscape and language media preferences for established and emerging Hispanic/Latino communities; Hispanic cultural values and the risk communication model; National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership outreach efforts and promotional products; Best practices and resources for developing resonant messages for Hispanic/Latino audiences.

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Social Media 101 [2.75 MB, 22 pages]

Presented by: Alfonso Pernía, Natacha Ginocchio, and Jeannine Hunter on April 19, 2016

Topics covered: Insights on practical steps to get started with social media messaging; best practices for engaging African American and Hispanic online audiences; Case studies of successful messaging with social media platforms for multicultural audiences

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Engaging the Hispanic Community: A Health Communications Perspective [945 KB, 22 pages]

Presented by: Carlos Velázquez, MA, HMA Associates, Inc.

Topics covered: Social landscape and language/media preferences for established and emerging Hispanic/Latino communities; Hispanic cultural values and the risk communication model; Best practices and resources for developing resonant messages for Hispanic/Latino audiences.

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Cultural Competency –How to Apply Outreach and Understanding in Your Practice [1.08 MB, 49 pages]
Presented by: Jennifer Dillaha, MD and Carlos Velazquez on January 12, 2016

Topics covered: Cultural competency, the impact on preventive services and immunization coverage rates, keys for developing culturally appropriate immunization messages and practices, and training, resources and tools available.

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Influenza Updates : Reductions in Burden of Disease [1.5 MB, 18 pages] Presented by Carrie Reed, DSc, MPH on August 13, 2015.

Topics covered: Influenza vaccination recommendations over time, measuring influenza vaccine effectiveness in the U.S., burden of disease, vaccine coverage, vaccine effectiveness, disease averted by vaccination, communicating influenza vaccine impact, and more.

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Spanish Language Flu 101 Webinar [975 KB, 39 pages] that covers basic concepts about influenza, impact of influenza, vaccination recommendations for 2015-2016 flu season, and addresses common questions and misconceptions about flu vaccination.