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We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Kansas Immunization Conference!
| Monday, May 20 |
KALHD Symposium |
| Tuesday, May 21 |
Pre-Conference |
| Wednesday, May 22 |
Main Conference |
| Thursday, May 23 |
Main Conference |
Featured speakers will include:
- Sharon Humiston
- Mary Ann Jackson
- Gretchen Homan
- “Back to the Vax” mom – Heather Simpson
- Heather Braum
- Dr. Dereck Totten
- Sheri Tubach
Register Now
Vaccines for Children (VFC) enrolled providers are required to recertify annually. Recertification is completed electronically in KSWebIZ by the primary or back up VFC contact or the signing physician (Medical Director). The recertification process includes reviewing clinic staff information, updating the number of patients served by the facility, reviewing the VFC requirements and finally signing the agreement.
Recertification opened on April 15, 2024, and will remain open through May 3, 2024.
Learn how you can expedite your annual recertification.
The Immunization Champion Award is a national award program hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and honors individuals going above and beyond to foster or promote immunization in their communities.
Nominations will be accepted until May 10, 2024.
Instructions and the nomination form.
Hepatitis A – SHAWNEE COUNTY: The Shawnee County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) identified a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A that began in July 2022. As of April 11, 2024, 115 cases have been linked to this outbreak with cases from Shawnee, Jefferson, Jackson, Osage, Clay, Douglas, and Wyandotte counties. Most cases are among people who use drugs (injection and non-injection), and some report experiencing unstable housing or being unhoused.
Other cases have been reported among participants of an adult daycare center as well as a long-term care facility. Some cases have been among patients who report no risk factors. The last onset of illness was April 1, 2024. Vaccination and testing efforts are underway at various locations that serve high risk persons.
The Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet) sites monitor patients for influenza-like illness (ILI), which is defined as symptoms of a fever (> 100⁰F) and the presence of a cough and/or sore throat. During the week ending April 6, ILINet sites reported that 1.9% of visits were due to ILI. Syndromic surveillance indicated that 3.0% of emergency department visits in Kansas were due to ILI.
All data is subject to change. During the week ending April 6, the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories reported no positive influenza specimens.
As a reminder, outbreaks of any disease are reportable and should be reported to the epidemiology hotline at (877) 427-7317. Stay updated on influenza activity on our dashboard.
Last Wednesday, marked the Eleventh National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD). NYHAAD is a day to educate and urge policymakers and the public to act regarding the impact of HIV on young people, as well as highlight the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns for this community.
Check out these links and visit Resources - National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day 2024 | HIV.gov for full article.
Fact Sheets
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Connecting Conversations
See the full list.
IKC - Regional Meetings
IKC Regional Meetings across the State | April 22 – 25 | Register Here
Entre Mujeres: The Health of Women
On April 28, this empowering conference will bring an engaging approach to educate all women on preventive health measures for themselves and their children, including prenatal care, maternal/infant health and health screenings.
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