Immunize Colorado Education Series: 2021 Legislative Preview

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Location: Online

OVERVIEW

Colorado policy plays a fundamental role in immunization guidelines and reporting, as well as for the equitable distribution of vaccines, including new COVID-19 vaccines. Please join Immunize Colorado for a webinar to discuss the current legislative session and its implications for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. During the webinar, Immunize Colorado will present our coalition’s immunization policy priorities for 2021. Presenters will discuss:

• Implementation of Colorado Senate Bill 20-163 “School Entry Immunization” and the law’s implications
• The 2021 legislative session and upcoming proposed polices
• Colorado’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan with an emphasis on vaccine equity

Presented By

Anuj Mehta, MD – Pulmonologist and critical care specialist at National Jewish Health and Denver Health and Assistant Professor of Medicine at CU Anschutz School of Medicine

Ruth Aponte – Principal, Aponte & Busam Public Affairs Consultants

David DeNovellis – Senior Political Consultant, Aponte & Busam Public Affairs Consultants

REGISTRATION This meeting will be offered virtually. There is no registration fee, but registration is required. Register here.

For questions, please contact Kayla at Kayla.Knock@childrenscolorado.org.