About this Event
Faculty from CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases will present an in-person, two-day comprehensive review of immunization principles, as well as vaccine-preventable diseases and the recommended vaccines to prevent them. The course will feature the most up-to-date immunization information from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The course will be held on March 7-8, 2023.
The course is designed for anyone seeking the most comprehensive and current knowledge of immunization, including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, immunization providers, program managers, and nursing and medical students. Participants will need to have a basic understanding of biology and immunization. 14 contact hours of continuing education credits will be available at course completion through the CDC (CME, CNE, CECH, CEU, CPE). Partial credit will NOT be given (i.e. 7 hours for attendance at 1 day only).
- Pink Book Requirement: All attendees will need a copy of the Pink Book for this course (digital or hard copy). You may choose to download it for free from the CDC website or purchase a hard copy book
- Registration: Registration payment can be made Online or Mail in (except late registration which must be paid with cash or check). Online purchases will include an additional fee paid directly to eventbrite (this website). For Mail in option for early bird registration, complete registration form online and mail check made out to (Hawaii Immunization Coalition) to HIC, PO Box 25665. Mail in purchase will not be final until check is received. The check must be received by 2 days after the close of registration date listed for each ticket type. Confirmation of mail in purchase will be by email. Parking validation will not be provided. There are free parking options in the vicinity of the Hawaii Convention Center.
1. Early Bird Registration (2 days) $200 ends December 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM
2. Student Registration (2 days) $175 ends February 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Must email proof of current school registration or faculty status to [email protected].
3. Regular Registration (2 days) $225. Will be available December 2, 2022 at 12:00 AM till February 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
4. Late Registration (2 days) $250. Registration from February 8, 2023 at 12:00 AM till February 28, 2023.
5. Registration at the event (2 days) $300 and (1 day) $150. Please bring check, credit card or cash to the event
6. One day only. Early Bird $100 until December 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM. Regular Registration $115 until February 7, 2023 at 11:59 . Late registration accepted until morning of event for $150 (per day). Note that schedule is tentative.
- Agenda (as of 9/20/22):
Day 1
Course Intro & Objectives (including case study) 8:00–8:20 am
General Best Practice Guidelines 8:20–9:50 am
Break 9:50-10:10 am
Vaccine Storage and Handling 10:10–10:40 am
Vaccine Preparation and Administration 10:40–11:10 am
Talking About Vaccines with Patients and Parents* 11:10–11:40 pm
Polio 11:40 – 12:00
Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm
Hepatitis B 1:00–1:45 pm
Varicella 1:45–2:15 pm
MMR 2:15 – 3:00 pm
Break 3:00-3:20 pm
DTaP/DT 3:20–3:55 pm
Tdap/Td 3:55 – 4:30 pm
Case Study Review/Q and A (cards) 4:30–5:00 pm
Day 2
State Update 8:00–8:30 am
Day 2 Case Study Intro 8:30 -8:40 am
Pneumococcal 8:40–9:40 am
Rotavirus 9:40–10:00 am
Break 10:00 –10:20 am
COVID-19 10:20–11:00 am
Hepatitis A 11:00–11:30 am
Hib 11:30–12:00 pm
Lunch 12:00 - 1:10 pm - Awards presentation at lunch
Influenza 1:10–2:00 pm
Meningococcal 2:00–3:00 pm
Break 3:00–3:20 pm
Zoster 3:20 – 3:50 pm
HPV 3:50 – 4:30 pm
Case Study review/course summary/CE info 4:30 – 5:00 pm
- Exhibits: Access to Exhibits will be at registration and all breaks. Go to for more information and to register as an exhibitor. Space is limited to 20 exhibitors.
- Contact Us
1. Registration questions: Lauren ([email protected]) or Janelle ([email protected])
2. Exhibitors/Sponsorship: Judy - [email protected]
3. Scholarships Applications: (pending funding)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 500.00