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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
Kick the Flu+2 Summit Register Today!
Join us for the San Diego Immunization Coalition’s 22nd Annual Kick the Flu +2 Summit! "From Pathogen to Protection"!
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.
This year’s summit will also feature abstract poster and oral presentations, highlighting innovative research, community initiatives, and program successes that advance immunization practices.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with our exhibitors, who represent a variety of immunization‑related programs, resources, and services. Virtual participants will be able to speak directly with exhibitors through dedicated breakout rooms before and after the summit.
*Nursing CEUs and CHES Credits will be provided*
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
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.
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