Our Mission and Timeline
Our mission is to improve immunization rates and vaccine confidence for all Minnesotans through community organizing, education, and statewide partnerships.
Guiding Principles
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We value and seek input from interdisciplinary partners.
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We focus on vaccine access and building a sustainable ecosystem that ensures equitable access to all vaccines across the lifespan.
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We convene statewide and community partners to co-create and determine priorities and conduct impactful work .
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We uphold the science and evidence supporting vaccines.
Source: Figure 19. The State of Rural 2026. Center for Rural Policy and Development. https://www.ruralmn.org/the-state-of-rural-2026/.
We are a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to improving vaccination rates for all Minnesotans through education, advocacy, and statewide partnerships.
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December 2024
Minnesota Public Health Association formed the Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup
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Winter 2025
Coalition formation
03
Spring 2026
Formation of the steering committee with co-chairs
Timeline
04
Summer 2026
Define coalition membership and recruit partners
05
Fall 2026
Set priorities and work plan