Maine Immunization Program Weekly Update  July 25, 2025

What's new this week:

• Explore our updated Maine Immunization Program (MIP) website
• Back-to-school vaccination awareness campaign (#FirstDayVax)
• National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
• School Immunization Requirements
• Annual Training Deadline - July 31
• Adult Vaccination Guide
• Be Ready for Measles Toolkit

Explore our updated Maine Immunization Program (MIP) website

The Maine CDC recently revamped its website, and our program pages now have a fresh new look with easier navigation. 

• Quickly find vaccine program details and compliance resources
• Access public and health care provider sections
• Stay current with best practices and vaccine updates

Explore Now!

Back-to-school vaccination awareness campaign (#FirstDayVax)

Vaccinate Your Family's #FirstDayVax campaign reminds families to add vaccines to every back-to-school checklist.

• Provides parent-friendly resources and shareable materials
• Celebrates the protection vaccines provide and empowers parents with information to make timely, informed choices. Find the shareable assets in the #FirstDayVax toolkit. 

To learn more, visit this link!

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

August 1-31, 2025 A month-long effort to raise to awareness about the importance of vaccines across the lifespan.  Engage staff in CDC training and education Share resources with patients and communities  National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC

School Immunization Requirements

All students in Maine schools must meet updated vaccine requirements each school year.

• Required doses for DTaP, polio, MMR, varicella, and meningococcal vaccines
• See the full list and download printable resources

View Requirements on our website!

Annual Training Deadline - July 31

Primary and backup vaccine coordinators must complete annual online training and post-test to maintain vaccine ordering privileges.  Due by July 31, all assigned primary and backup vaccine coordinators must complete the educational online training and post-test - available on our website. Sites without completed training by August 1 will have ordering suspended Visit our website to complete training

Adult Vaccination Guide

This step-by-step guide helps providers strengthen or expand adult services. Covers essential vaccination practices Downloadable and free to use in any clinical setting  Download Guide

Be Ready for Measles Toolkit

CDC reported 1,319 measles cases in 2025 across 38 states.  Toolkit includes outbreak response templates, communication materials, and guidance Protect your community with up-to-date resources Access Toolkit