CALENDAR

2008

August 1-31
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/default.htm

September 16-17
National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Meeting
Washington, DC
www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/

September 18-21
2008 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA)
Miami, FL, USA
The United States Conference on AIDS (USCA), set for September 18-21, 2008, is the largest AIDS-related gathering in the United States. Over 3,000 workers representing all fronts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic-from case managers and physicians, to public health workers and advocates, PLWHAs to policymakers-come together to build national support networks, exchange the latest information, and learn cutting-edge tools to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. A Call for Abstracts has been issued by the USCA Planning Committee, to solicit proposals from people working in the field of HIV/AIDS interested in convening a seminar, workshop, roundtable or poster presentation at the 2008 USCA. When preparing submissions, please follow all guidelines, and submit all required materials on or before March 21, 2008.
Sponsor: National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC).
Contact: For more information access the NMAC's 2008 USCA website: http://www.nmac.org/index/2008-usca.
Notes: Early Bird Registrations Deadline: June 13, 2008.
Scholarships Application Deadline: June 6, 2008.
Abstracts, registrations, and scholarship applications can be submitted online at the USCA website: http://www.2008usca.org.

September 24
National Women's Health and Fitness Day
/www.fitnessday.com/

September 27
Family Health and Fitness Day
www.fitnessday.com/

October 4-5
3rd International Vaccinology Workshop
Tokyo, Japan
Maison Franco-Japonaise organized by Fondation Mérieux under the auspices of the French Embassy. The objective of the workshop is to discuss the future of immunization through active exchanges of latest information on the theme among the global and Japanese vaccine specialists.
Catherine.dutel@fondation-merieux.org

October 11-14
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition
Boston, MA
www.aap.org/nce

October 19-21
HPV and HIV -- Disease, Infection, and Vaccination
Les Pensières, Annecy, France
The understanding of HPV and HIV transmission, disease manifestations, and the role of vaccination is rapidly evolving. With the recent introduction of the HPV vaccine, the global scientific and public health communities have a potent motivation to even better understand these relationships. The HPV vaccine offers tremendous benefit to both women and men in reducing HPV disease. Regarding HIV, there remain important questions regarding HPV vaccine to include: what is the likely benefit to HIV positive individuals, are we able to vaccinate HIV infected individuals, and would HPV vaccination help reduce transmission of HIV?
Catherine.dutel@fondation-merieux.org

October 22-23
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting
Atlanta, GA
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/meetings.htm#dates

October 25-28
Infectious Diseases Society of America Annual Meeting
Washington, DC
www.idsociety.org/MeetingsHome.aspx?id=238

October 25-29
American Public Health Association 135 th Annual Meeting and Exposition
San Diego , CA
www.apha.org/meetings/

November 6-9
ANAC 21st Annual Conference: HIV Nursing: Renewing, Caring, Healing
Tucson, AZ, USA
The 2008 Conference theme is HIV Nursing: Renewing, Caring, Healing. While it seems intuitive for HIV nurses to think about how these terms apply to the work the ANAC does, the Conference Committee hopes to secure several speakers who will focus on how nurses can identify sources of renewal, caring, and healing for themselves from a physical, spiritual, and psychological standpoint.
Sponsor: Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC).
Contact: For more information contact ANAC, E-mail: anac@anacnet.org; Phone: (330) 670-0101 or (800) 260-6780; Fax: (330) 670-0109; or access the website:
http://www.nursesinaidscare.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3292.
Notes: Deadline for abstract submission: April 30, 2008.
Only on-line submissions will be accepted.
Notification of acceptance will occur by June 15, 2008.

November 12-15
82nd Annual ASHA School Health Conference
Tampa, FL, USA
The theme of the 82nd ASHA Conference is "Finding Common Ground in Human Sexuality and Other Adolescent Health Issues." With more than 150 educational session and workshop slots available, school health professionals are urged to come together to learn, exchange perspectives, and network. The conference theme focuses on school health collaboration and the multidisciplinary spirit of health educators, school nurses, counselors, mental health professionals, physicians, and communities working together to improve the heath and well-being of children. Continuing Education hours will be available for these professionals.
Sponsor: American School Health Association (ASHA).
Contact: For more information contact Mary Bamer Ramsier, E-mail: mbramsier@ashaweb.org; Phone: (330) 678-1601; or access the website: http://www.ashaweb.org/annual_conferences.html.
Notes: Registration fee varies according to the membership status and days attending. Continuing education credits are available and require an additional $30 fee.

November 24-26
Impacts of Climate Change on Infectious Diseases
Les Pensières, Annecy, France
Catherine.dutel@fondation-merieux.org