The Immunization Coalition of Washington, DC  (ICDC)  represents the combined forces of the former childhood and adult immunization coalitions of the District of Columbia.  Our mission is to improve the health of families in the District of Columbia by promoting linkages to immunization services across the lifespan by  linking healthcare providers, patients, payers and

The Coalition in cooperation with the DC Department of Health is holding the 5th Annual DC Immunization Conference on May 19, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University. Featured speaker is Dr. William Atkinson from the CDC. To view the conference agenda please click here.

community organizations with education, resources, and technical support and through partnerships with regional groups.

Preventing Colds and the Flu

The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall!  Good health habits also help avoid both colds and the flu. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.  And remember, germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth so wash your hands often to help protect you from the spread of cold and flu germs.  Click here for a PDF version of the guide "Is It A Cold Or The Flu?"  More flu links.