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SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

Join us on Monday, September 28, at 4 p.m. ET for a first look at the 2026 Security Guidance for IIS. AIRA, in collaboration with CDC, is preparing to release this new resource, which complements the 2017 Security Guidance Considerations for Immunization Information Systems and offers practical, risk-informed guidance to help jurisdictions strengthen IIS security and resilience.

During this Discovery Session, we'll share why the resource was developed and how the IIS community helped shape it. We’ll also walk through the new guidance and companion tools, highlighting practical ways programs can use them to assess current practices, identify priorities, and support ongoing security improvements. No cybersecurity expertise is required.

Keeping IIS secure is a shared responsibility. Whether you manage an IIS, support program operations, work in IT, or work with IIS partners, this session will help you understand the new resource and how it can support your work. Stay for the Q&A to ask questions and learn more from the presenters.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with calendar links for easy access. Can’t make it? A recording will be available in the AIRA Repository.

We hope you’ll join us on September 28!

AIRA is accepting content for the December edition of SnapShots, AIRA’s quarterly newsletter that highlights the progress, best practices, and accomplishments across the IIS community. If you have educational resources, exciting initiatives, or success stories to share with the IIS community, we encourage you to submit your content for consideration!

Articles for the December issue of SnapShots are due Monday, October 5.

To contribute, simply email your submission to [email protected]. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Gabriella Pelissier at [email protected].

You can always explore previous editions in the AIRA Repository. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

We hope you'll join us on Thursday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m. ET, for our IIS Data Analyst Collaborative (IDAC) meet-up, an opportunity for IIS data analysts to share, discuss, and learn from their peers. During these one-hour discussion-based meetings, participants have a chance to ask questions, discuss their experiences, share their successes, and more!

October’s IDAC session may uncover a few tricks as we take a closer look at the metrics involved in calculating MMR vaccination coverage rates. We’ll discuss the challenges, successes, and lessons learned when calculating vaccine coverage.

Who: Anyone who supports the extraction, analysis, and interpretation of immunization data in their jurisdiction is invited to participate.

When: October 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET.

Interested in participating and have not registered yet? Simply click the button below!

Do you find yourself wondering what others are doing with their IIS data? Chat with fellow Data Analysts on AIRA’s Forum.

Please email Jody Dial at [email protected] if you have a topic request for a future IIS Data Analyst Collaborative!

AIRA is thrilled to announce that Strategic Solutions Group (SSG) has upgraded to our Diamond Corporate Partnership level!

We are grateful for SSG’s continued support, leadership, and commitment to advancing public health and strengthening the IIS community. Their partnership reflects a shared dedication to collaboration and progress in our field.

We’re proud to have SSG as a valued partner and look forward to continuing our work together. Thank you, SSG, for your ongoing support of AIRA and the IIS community!

#AIRA2027 Call for Abstracts and Early Bird Registration

The AIRA 2027 National Meeting is heading to Louisville, Kentucky, May 25–27, and we want to hear from you!

The call for abstracts opens on Monday, October 19. Whether you have a project to showcase, a lesson learned to share, or a topic that could spark conversation, we encourage you to start thinking about what you’d like to bring to the stage.

And there’s more to look forward to! Early bird registration will also open on October 19. Ready to share your work, join the conversation, or simply connect with the IIS community? We hope you’ll make plans to be a part of #AIRA2027.

? Mark Your Calendar:

• Call for abstracts and early bird registration opens Monday, October 19
• Call for abstracts closes Sunday, January 3, at 11:59 p.m. ET

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The Board Spotlight provides both AIRA staff and the IIS community the opportunity to learn a little about each AIRA Board member. This month, we’re getting to know Miriam Muscoplat, a valued member of the AIRA Board.

Coffee, tea, or something else entirely?

Coffee, all the time.

If you could eat only one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Mexican (second place Jewish Cuisine).

Would you rather always know what’s coming next or be completely surprised by life’s twists?

Know what's coming next. I don't mind occasional surprises, but I like to know what to expect.

If you could automate one daily task, what would it be?

Driving my kids to all of their various activities.

What’s one thing on your bucket list that you haven’t done yet?

Travel to Greece (also on my husband's list).

Are there any new initiatives or projects your organization is currently working on that you’d be willing to share?

We are building a new IIS, including a governance structure to share the application. It's a lot of work, but it is really exciting.

What’s one key takeaway you’ve gained from participating in an AIRA workgroup or committee?

I've made so many connections over the years from my work on various AIRA workgroups and committees. I often use those connections to understand how other jurisdictions have solved a problem or are implementing something. This community is intelligent, thoughtful, creative, and dedicated to a common goal.

What’s one word or phrase that comes to mind when you think about the IIS community?

Dedicated.

AIRA members can submit and review information requests—a circulation of questions to, and answers from, the community. Recent information requests can be found by using the “Information Requests” filter in the AIRA Repository. Anyone who provides a meaningful response to an information request will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card and will be recognized during the AIRA 2027 National Meeting.

Information requests are viewable only by individual members and individuals affiliated with member and partner organizations. Recent information requests can be found by using the “Information Requests” filter in the AIRA Repository. Just log in to view these valuable resources! If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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