Here is Renee's interview with Michelle Caul, Eastern Division Director of Health Promotion for the American Lung Association.
She shares great information about the Connecticut Immunization Coalition's work to emphasize the importance of adult vaccinations for the protection from illness or complications from invasive pneumococcal disease, herpes zoster, pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases.
Listen here:
About The Connecticut Immunization Coalition
The CT Immunization Coalition is dedicated to the promotion of adult vaccinations for the protection from illness or complications from invasive pneumococcal disease, herpes zoster, pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases. The coalition also focuses on influenza vaccination throughout the community. Membership is open to any person or agency interested in the scope of adult and influenza vaccinations. Through a diverse membership, the coalition is able respond to the ever-changing issues related to vaccinating the community.
What is the American Lung Association Connection to the CIC?
The American Lung Association is saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease for more than 115 years. Together, with other partners like the CIC, we continue our work to champion lung health for all through research, education and advocacy. The American Lung Association has been leading the CIC and the initiatives tied to it for well over 15 years. Thanks to a grant from the CT Department of Public Health, the work in this space continues in Connecticut.