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February 15, 2024
Media Contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov
Immunization Policy Advisory Team meets March 7 via Zoom
What: Meeting of Oregon’s Immunization Policy Advisory Team (IPAT).
Agenda: Draft agenda items include:
- Public comment (see process below),
- Vaccine Finance Summit recap and next steps.
- Alert IIS Replacement Project.
- Respiratory Season update.
Final agenda will be available at meeting or via email request three days before the meeting date by contacting imm.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
When: Thursday, March 7, noon-2 p.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom meeting – Requires registering in advance using this link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdu-rrj0sHa694IxjByIGuz6rXJmk0Io
Those who register will receive a confirmation email with additional information. They should watch for that confirmation, as it’s needed to join the meeting.
IPAT welcomes and encourages public comment, as it helps inform IPAT members. All written comment received by noon on Thursday, Feb. 22 will be shared with IPAT voting members and staff before the meeting on March 7.
If you prefer to provide your comment during the meeting, please notify Anne Vancuren at imm.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov before noon Thursday, Feb. 22.
There are 15 minutes on the agenda for public comment, allowing three minutes each for five people. If more than five requests for live public comment are received, the five will be chosen via lottery. Those not chosen are encouraged to submit comments in writing by the same Feb. 22 deadline.
Background: The Oregon Immunization Program works to reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable disease in Oregon. Staff members identify and promote evidence-informed public health best practices to both the public and health care professionals throughout the state. For more information, visit the program’s website: www.healthoregon.org/imm.
Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:
- Sign language and spoken language interpreters.
- Written materials in other languages.
- Braille.
- Large print.
- Audio and other formats.
If you need help or have questions, please contact 711 TTY or imm.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting
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