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Iowa Immunizes Iowa Immunizes is a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to protecting the health of Iowans through vaccinations.

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Today we're celebrating 20 years of the HPV vaccine! On June 8, 2006, the FDA approved the HPV vaccine, which prevents s...
06/08/2026

Today we're celebrating 20 years of the HPV vaccine!

On June 8, 2006, the FDA approved the HPV vaccine, which prevents six types of cancer.
That's 20 years of cancer prevention through vaccination!

It's Dinosaur Day. 🦖🦕Diseases eliminated or nearly eliminated because of vaccines:- Smallpox – Completely eradicated wor...
06/01/2026

It's Dinosaur Day. 🦖🦕

Diseases eliminated or nearly eliminated because of vaccines:
- Smallpox – Completely eradicated worldwide
- Polio – Eliminated in most of the world; only a few countries still see transmission.
- Rubella – Eliminated in the U.S.
- Diphtheria – Extremely rare in countries with high vaccination coverage.

Volunteers needed in Des Moines next month! Iowa Immunizes and the Iowa Public Health Association will have exhibits at ...
05/28/2026

Volunteers needed in Des Moines next month! Iowa Immunizes and the Iowa Public Health Association will have exhibits at the following events. Join us!

• June 12–13: PrideFest – East Village, Des Moines. Sign up to volunteer here: https://ow.ly/jSym50Z4sZf

• June 20: Juneteenth Neighbors Day Celebration – Western Gateway Park, Des Moines. Sign up to volunteer here: https://ow.ly/V7Ho50Z4sZc

Join us on Jun 9th as we review the 91st Iowa General Assembly. We'll discuss the bills IPHA tracked this session - whic...
05/26/2026

Join us on Jun 9th as we review the 91st Iowa General Assembly. We'll discuss the bills IPHA tracked this session - which ones passed, which ones advanced but stopped short, and which ones we would have liked to see move further. Register to attend at bit.ly/IPHA_2026SessionRecap.

05/25/2026

Freedom lives in how we care for one another. This , we remember those who gave their lives for our country, and honor them by helping keep our communities strong, healthy, and connected.

IPHA Executive Director Lina Tucker Reinders and board member Dr. John Rovers (Drake) had the opportunity to speak with ...
05/22/2026

IPHA Executive Director Lina Tucker Reinders and board member Dr. John Rovers (Drake) had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina — named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Health — before her appearance at Drake University's graduation ceremony to receive an honorary doctorate in Public Service. They were joined by Dr. Robb Kruse (Iowa HHS), Hannah Reynolds (Iowa HHS), and Dr. Shauna Kaplan (Drake). Congratulations, and thank you Dr. Jetelina for being such a passionate national champion for public health!

https://iowapha.org/give/ Graduation season is here, and if you're looking for a meaningful gift for a new public health...
05/22/2026

https://iowapha.org/give/
Graduation season is here, and if you're looking for a meaningful gift for a new public health graduate in your life, we have a great idea. An Iowa Public Health Association membership is a smart, practical way to set them up for success from day one.

In just a few minutes, you can give the gift of membership and connect your graduate to a community of more than 500 public health professionals across the state. Through IPHA, they'll build relationships with colleagues, access leadership opportunities, and develop the skills they need to grow in their career.

Not shopping for a graduate this season? A gift to the IPHA Scholarship Fund can open doors for the next generation of public health leaders by helping offset membership costs for those facing financial barriers.

Adult vaccines are not one-size-fits-all, and they are not just “nice-to-have.”What you may need can depend on your age,...
05/19/2026

Adult vaccines are not one-size-fits-all, and they are not just “nice-to-have.”

What you may need can depend on your age, health history, job, travel plans, pregnancy, immune status, and what you received earlier in life. Some vaccines help keep protection current, while others become more important as risk changes over time.

A family physician can review your records and risk factors to determine what is actually recommended for you.

Happy Mother's Day to all the motherly figures in our lives. We also recognize the start of National Women's Health Week...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the motherly figures in our lives. We also recognize the start of National Women's Health Week, encouraging women and girls to prioritize their health in all stages of life.

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