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Register for the meeting here
May 1, 2024
Media contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov
Immunization Policy Advisory Team meets June 6 via Zoom
What: Meeting of Oregon’s Immunization Policy Advisory Team (IPAT).
Agenda: Draft agenda items include:
- Public comment (see process below)
- Oregon’s latest non-medical exemption rates.
- Do high non-medical exemption rates equate to low childhood up-to-date rates?
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, June 6, noon-2 p.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom meeting – Requires registering in advance using this link.
Those who register will receive a confirmation email with additional information. They should watch for that confirmation, as it is needed to join the meeting.
IPAT welcomes and encourages public comment, as it helps inform IPAT members. All written comment received by noon Thursday, May 20, will be shared with IPAT voting members and staff before the meeting June 6.
If you prefer to provide your comment during the meeting, you must register with Anne VanCuren at imm.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov before noon Thursday, May 20.
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 May 20 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.
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