Speak With Confidence Webinar
Join the Vax Northwest partners for a free, one-hour webinar, designed for prenatal care providers, where we’ll dive into the latest vaccine recommendations for pregnant patients and their little ones.
What: Speak with Confidence: Immunization Recommendations During Pregnancy and Beyond
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT
Where: Zoom Webinar
Who: Midwives, naturopathic doctors, OBGYNs, nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and public health professionals and anyone who serves pregnant patients.
CE Credit: 1.0 contact hour (pending approval) for nurses and licensed midwives through the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council
Speakers:
- Dr. Linda Eckert, MD – University of Washington
- Dr. Elias Kass, ND – Intergalactic Pediatrics
- Facilitated by Ajia McAferty, MPH – WithinReach
What You’ll Learn:
- Recommended vaccines during pregnancy and why they matter
- Immunizations for newborns at birth and two months
- Communication techniques to build vaccine confidence
Host: This webinar is hosted by WithinReach and organized by Vax Northwest partners including members from WithinReach, Washington Department of Health, Seattle Children’s/University of Washington, Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute, and Public Health King County & Seattle.
Registration Information
Register in advance for this webinar. If you have any questions or run into issues email ic@withinreachwa.org.
Meeting Agenda
- 12:00pm: Welcome and Housekeeping – Ajia McAferty, MPH – WithinReach
- 12:05pm: Overview of Vaccines Recommended during Pregnancy and the Importance for the Pregnant Patient AND Baby – Dr. Linda Eckert
- 12:30pm: Immunizations Recommended for Baby & Resources for the Expecting Parents – Dr. Elias Kass
- 12:50pm: Q&A
