The Maine Immunization Program (MIP) would like to invite all Vaccine Coordinators to provide an educational lunch and learn, specific to NEW primary and back up vaccine coordinators but encouraged for all to join. Being a newly assigned vaccine coordinator can be overwhelming; MIP’s Education team is here to ensure everyone’s success.
The educational training will review the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, the Adult 317 program and include an overview of ImmPact. Detailed guidelines about MIP best practices will be provided along with an open discussion and Q&A.
New Vaccine Coordinators attendance is requested for one of the following dates and times below to learn the role and responsibilities of being a vaccine coordinator:
What/Who: New Vaccine Coordinator 1:1 Educational Training
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NEWLY assigned Primary and Back-Up Vaccine Coordinators 1:1 Educational Training.
Where: Virtual Attendance
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Meeting ID: 256 715 858 727 5
Date/Time: Wednesday @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
For those unable to attend one of the above educational trainings, MIP will also accommodate individual 1:1 training as requested. Please reach out to ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov for an individual training.
To ensure uninterrupted vaccine shipments, please complete these MIP requirements on time:
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VFC Annual Training & Post-Test: All primary and secondary vaccine coordinators must complete the training and post-test - which will be available on our website, starting July 1, 2025. New coordinators added between June 1 -30 who have not completed this must contact ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov for a paper copy.
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