Immunize Kentucky Coalition

05/22/2025

🎗 Did you know that HPV vaccination can prevent over 90% of cancers caused by HPV?

The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from several types of cancer, including cervical, throat, and other HPV related cancers.

The best time to get vaccinated is between ages 9 - 12, but it’s not too late for teens and adults to catch up!

Let’s work together to raise awareness and increase protection.

💉 HPV vaccination is cancer prevention.

Talk to your doctor. Spread the word. Save lives

05/16/2025

IKC May Newsletter

Grow Your Knowledge!

05/07/2025

Last week, IKC had the honor of hosting a nursing vaccination training for students at Big Sandy KCTCS! 💉👏

In collaboration with KDPH, students explored local vaccination trends, pediatric and adult immunizations, and learned motivational interviewing techniques.

📊 Pre and post-training surveys showed a significant boost in vaccination confidence! We're excited to return to Prestonsburg this fall and expand this impactful training across other KCTCS campuses across Kentucky. 💪🩺

04/22/2025

So proud of our IKC/KDPH College Outreach Team for taking 1st place at the University of Kentucky Public Health Showcase for our poster presentation!

What began as a small initiative has grown into a college vaccine program that’s bigger and more impactful than we ever imagined. We’re so excited to watch it continue to grow this year!

Huge thanks to everyone who has supported and championed this work! 💙

04/22/2025

IKC was honored to attend the first-ever National HPV Conference last week! 💜 We left inspired by powerful survivor stories, energized by emerging HPV technologies, and hopeful about the future of vaccines.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, connect, and bring new ideas back to Kentucky!

04/22/2025

📢 Important Announcement: Paducah Symposium Cancelled

Due to the uncertainty of federal funding and the devastating flooding across Kentucky, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the IKC Regional Symposium scheduled for May 9, 2025, in Paducah.

This event was set to include hepatitis provider training, immunization updates, and rural health discussions. Much of the funding for these events comes from federal grants, which have been paused. State leaders and our IKC/KRHA team continue to advocate for the restoration of these critical resources.

We remain hopeful that funding will be restored and that we can revisit plans to host this symposium in the future. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate these challenges together.

Stay tuned for future updates. 💙

The Kentucky Rural Health Association (KRHA) educates providers and consumers on rural health issues and advocates actions by private and public leaders to assure equitable access to health care for rural Kentuckians. Since the founding of KRHA in 1999, it has sponsored conferences, discussions and....

04/11/2025

Our hearts are with everyone affected by last week’s severe storms and flooding across Kentucky. 💔 We’ve gathered a list of resources to support recovery, shelter, and more during this difficult time.

📌 Find flooding recovery resources here:
Governor’s page for resources - https://governor.ky.gov/flood-resources

American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/flood-
relief/kentucky-floods-financial-assistance.html

Shelters in KY: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-
shelter.html

Disaster Assistance.gov - https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ (includes Disaster Recovery Centers by county)

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Locator - https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/forms-of-assistance/4627

EKY Resource Guide from SOAR – https://soar-ky.org/flood/
Team Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet Storm Relief –
https://kfi.ky.gov/newstatic_Info.aspx?static_ID=663

View More Resources Here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1td2_WQxOqL1ZYXvPiJGicmU_zlwqdj5Z/view

04/08/2025

IKC April Newsletter

Grow Your Knowledge!

04/08/2025

03/28/2025

🍼 Reminder for Parents: Baby Immunizations (Birth to 12 Months)

Keeping your baby healthy starts with the right vaccinations! From birth to 12 months, your baby will receive key immunizations to protect them from serious illnesses, including:

👉Hepatitis B (Birth, 1–2 months)
👉DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) (2, 4, 6 months)
👉Polio (IPV) (2, 4, 6 months)
👉Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) (2, 4, 6 months)
👉PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) (2, 4, 6 months)
👉RV (Rotavirus) (2, 4 months)
👉Hepatitis A (First dose at 12 months)
👉MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (First dose at 12 months)
👉Varicella (Chickenpox) (First dose at 12 months)
👉Influenza (Flu vaccine, annual starting at 6 months)
👉COVID-19 (Vaccination as recommended by your pediatrician)🛡️⭐👉

Be sure to keep track of their vaccination schedule and don’t miss any important appointments. Your pediatrician is there to help guide you every step of the way! ✅

03/26/2025

As your child enters their teen years, it's a crucial time for keeping up with important vaccinations. 🩺💉

Adolescent vaccines help protect your child against serious diseases such as:

👉Meningitis
👉HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
👉Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
👉Flu (Seasonal Influenza)

Stay up to date to keep your teen safe and healthy. 🏫💪

Don’t forget to schedule your child’s vaccine appointment today! ✅

03/24/2025

🚨 Important Public Health Update 🚨

In California, 38 individuals tested positive for HPAI A(H5N1), including 37 dairy farm workers with direct exposure to infected cows. This marks the first case of pediatric infection with influenza A(H5) in the U.S. 🦠

Public health agencies are urging investigations into any workers showing symptoms, especially those with animal exposure. It’s crucial to monitor this virus for any signs of person-to-person transmission.

Read more about the latest findings and what it means for public health practices

This report describes cases of highly pathogenic ...