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: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #18100 for 1 Contact Hour for nurses. 1.0 contact hour for licensed midwives is pending approval through 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: 

• To describe recommended vaccines during pregnancy.
• To describe immunizations recommended for newborns at birth and two months.
• How to advice pregnant patients on the importance of vaccination for the benefit of both baby and birthing parent.
• What communication techniques build vaccine confidence.
• Where to find immunization resources for pregnant patients.

At the end of this course, the registered nurse will be able to

1. Advise pregnant patients about the importance of vaccinations during pregnancy;
2. Describe vaccines recommended during pregnancy;
3. Identify immunization resources for pregnant patients.

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.