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Our Story

IDPN was created to provide urgently needed support to state advocacy groups who are now on the front lines of one of the most important healthcare battles in our country. IDPN seeks to nurture and empower state organizations, to help to coordinate the growing movement of pro-vaccine state-based efforts by providing technical capacity, training, and advocacy expertise. We aim to drive positive impressions about vaccinations by building out grassroots so individuals, organizations, and partners can coordinate, catalyze, and amplify efforts in a given state. With training and support, local partnerships can be leveraged to have tremendous impact at the state level linking education and advocacy to enable legislators and public officials to make evidence-based choices about vaccines.

Vaccines should not be a polarizing issue

Who we are-

IDPNEF was created to provide urgently needed support to state advocacy groups who are now on the front lines of one of the most important health care battles in our country. IDPN seeks to nurture and empower state organizations, to help to coordinate the growing movement of pro-vaccine state-based efforts by providing technical capacity, training, and advocacy expertise.

Our Mandate

Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health and all Americans, regardless of income or geography, should be able to easily access appropriate vaccines.

Our Mission

We must grow the pro-vaccine advocacy movement. We are looking down the barrel of a catastrophic public health crisis – one in which vaccine-preventable diseases make a resurgence. Advocacy efforts are needed to provide accurate, evidence-based information to push back against the onslaught of disinformation and anti-vaccine policies.

Our Values

Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health and all Americans, regardless of income or geography, should be able to access appropriate vaccines.
All Americans have the right to a healthy, safe environment at work, school or childcare.
Vaccines ensure safe workplaces that meet the needs of employers, workers and their families, and the broader community.
Families deserve access to accurate, evidence-based public health information in the communities where they live.

“We started Louisiana Families for Vaccines because we saw a void of vaccine education and advocacy at our Capitol, as well as other places in the state where policy was directly affecting families. Armed with a small group of passionate advocates and a few local community partners, we set out to promote accurate information about immunizations. We are grateful for the resources, strategic plans, and expertise that IDPN brings to our grassroots efforts. IDPN enhances our ability to organize, advocate, and push back against anti-vaccine legislation and misinformation by elevating science and the voices of the pro-vaccine majority.”

Jennifer Herricks, PhDLouisiana Families for Vaccines

“As a convener of medical experts in our state, our members don’t always have a lot of direct advocacy experience. So, it has been a tremendous value to be able to partner with the team at IDPN to learn from them, get support from them, and understand the unique role that medical professionals can play in advocating for the health of our citizens.”

Tina YoungProject LINK

“We have seen a coordinated attack from anti-science advocates and funders; because of IDPN, the pro-science, pro-immunization community finally has the ability to coordinate messaging and resources. The impact we are making at the state level is possible because of the national work IDPN is doing.”

Emily LangOklahoma Alliance for Healthy Families

“IDPN has had a tremendous impact on our abilities in the advocacy space. They helped us support statewide capacity building to engage policy makers and related influencers to initiate steps toward implementation of protection of pro-vaccine policies. Importantly, they understand how to support groups on the ground by allowing us to drive the advocacy activities that are most effective when it comes to protecting Idaho.”

Karen SharpnacIdaho Immunization Coalition

“I can’t begin to say enough wonderful things about the impact of IDPN in our state. The team really knows what they are doing, but rather than taking over, they give us a chance to lead and grow with their support. They really believe in supporting those of us on the front lines and as a result, we have a very active, engaged group with deep roots in our community. Those deep roots with lots of nourishment are the heart of how we are able to advocate for good public health policies in Tennessee and push back against bad bills.”

Emily DelikatTennessee Families for Vaccines