Advocacy Committee

2023 Immunize Oregon Policy & Advocacy Summit

We are excited to announce the first Immunize Oregon Policy & Advocacy Summit, a hybrid event in Salem on September 14 from 9am – 4pm with a happy hour reception to follow. The event will bring together experts, stakeholders, community organizations, and community members to hear from policy makers, providers, and public health experts about the state of immunizations in Oregon and begin a collaborative discussion about building a policy agenda for the 2025 Oregon Legislature.

The Immunize Oregon Advocacy Committee works to advocate for policies and strategies to enhance vaccine equity and address gaps in vaccination rates and our public health system, promoting best practices to prevent harmful diseases so communities throughout Oregon can thrive.

We envision an Oregon with no barriers to accessing immunizations or information, regardless of background or geography, and where our public officials are empowered to follow the best available science on vaccination policies.

What is Vaccine Equity?

We define vaccine equity as ensuring all people have access to both vaccines and education around immunizations and community immunity, regardless of their race, gender, socioeconomic status, citizenship, or place of geographic residence. Achieving equity will require intentional efforts to dismantle barriers to access and reach underserved populations.

Advocacy Subcommittees

Engaging Elected Officials

This subcommittee works to educate our elected leaders to give them the knowledge base to support vaccine science and policies.

Public Awareness & Countering Misinformation

This subcommittee works to create support for immunizations by using trusted sources to educate the public and correct misinformation. This group also advises Oregon Families for Vaccines.

Increasing Access & Reducing Barriers

This subcommittee aims to improve vaccination rates by removing barriers to access with a focus on serving all communities equitably.

Advocacy Leadership

This leadership subcommittee acts a steering committee for advocacy workk.