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SDIC Summits & Events
The San Diego Immunization Coalition hosts summits biannually.
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2026 Kick the Flu+2 Summit
Save the date!
09.02.26
5520 Overland Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
Discover the latest Flu, COVID-19, & RSV vaccine updates, data trends, & strategies to protect our communities.
*More details to come!
Call for abstracts!
The 2026 Kick the Flu+2 Summit will spotlight innovative strategies to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses and promote vaccinations against flu, COVID-19, and RSV in clinical and community settings.
We invite oral and poster presentations that highlight effective approaches, programs, and lessons learned to reduce respiratory viruses and increase vaccination rates. Abstracts will be reviewed, scored, and selected by four key members of the SDIC Steering Committee. Successful abstracts will be chosen to present either as a poster presentation or as a 15-20 minute oral presentation.
We look forward to highlighting your work and learning from your successes as we prepare for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season. For questions, please email izinfo.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov. To submit your abstract please complete the submission form button below.
Submission Details
Topics may include:
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Strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation
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Building vaccine confidence
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Strategies to promote vaccine schedule
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Communication strategies
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Health education, promotion, outreach
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Addressing low vaccination rates in certain community groups
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Incorporating community input in vaccination activities
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Approaches to building trust in clinics
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Research on improving vaccination rates
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Newly established or innovative methods to increasing vaccinations rates in your clinic
Important Dates:
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Abstract submission closes: June 26, 2026 11:59 PM PST
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Abstract acceptance notifications sent: By July 14, 2026
Submission Instructions:
Abstracts should be no more than 600 words and include:
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Title
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Objectives (3)
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Background
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Methods/Approach (including target population)
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Outcomes/Results
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Conclusion/Takeaways
2026 SDIC's 35-Year Summit and Anniversary Event
35 Anniversary & Summit
Celebrating 35 Years of Impact!
Join us as we celebrate 35 years of working together as a coalition to drive change and strengthen our communities. This anniversary celebration will feature a dynamic Summit bringing leaders, partners, and advocates together to reflect on our journey, share insights, and shape the future.
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2025 Kick the Flu+2 Summit
Join us for the San Diego Immunization Coalition’s 21st Annual Kick the Flu +2 Summit!
"Inhale. Immunize. Innovate"!
This summit brings together clinicians, health professionals, educators, and public health advocates to explore the latest Flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccine recommendations, review current data trends, and share effective strategies to strengthen immunization efforts across San Diego communities.
*Nursing CEUs and CHES Credits will be provided
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Sayone Thilhalolipavan, MD, MPH - Public Health Officer Public Health Services County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency
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Catherine Flores-Martin - Executive Director California Immunization Coalition
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Pia Pannaraj, MD, MPH - Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at University of California San Diego & Rady Children’s Hospital & President of California Immunization Coalition
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Lourdes Martinez, PhD - San Diego State University Professor, "Exploring Influenza Vaccine Acceptance in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region".
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Hankyul Kim, PharmD - County of San Diego, Pharmacy Manager, "Vaccines on Wheels: Redefining Access Through Mobile Pharmacies".
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Danelle Wallace, MPH – Senior Epidemiologist with the Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch of the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency
For the first time in summit history, we’re excited to showcase dynamic oral and poster presentations from a variety of organizations, highlighting their impactful immunization efforts across diverse communities and settings.
SPEAKERS
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