MISSION : “To promote timely and effective immunizations for all Lehigh Valley residents across their lifespan.”

The Lehigh Valley Immunization Coalition promotes the importance of immunizations for both children and adults. The coalition is composed of health care workers, pharmaceutical representatives, community agencies and business partners, and parents from the community. Through seminars and activities around national and local immunization awareness events, the coalition promotes the importance of the need for vaccination to prevent disease. A seminar in April 2006 educated local health professionals, school nurses and community members about updates in current immunization recommendations. A back-to-school immunization blitz assured that children will be ready for school with the required immunizations. An advertising campaign on Lanta buses provided reminders to parents on the importance of vaccinating children of all ages. Annual flu campaigns spread the message of the need for receiving flu vaccine in high-risk individuals. Any individual or organization interested in promoting optimum health thru immunization across the lifespan in the Lehigh Valley is welcome to join the LVIC. For more information or to become a member call the Bethlehem Health Bureau at 610-865-7087.