On May 13, 1015, IHP’s long-standing partner, the Minnesota Immunization Networking Initiative (MINI), was recognized as a National Winner during the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. This National Awards Program recognizes the outstanding efforts and contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved adult, adolescent, and/or childhood vaccination rates within their communities during the past year.
The Minnesota Immunization Networking Initiative (MINI) started in 2006 to eliminate the disparities in influenza vaccine coverage in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. MINI’s partners include health care systems, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, community clinics and state health department, providing clinics in community settings and providing vaccine at no cost to participants. Since 2006, MINI has immunized over 60,000 persons. Establishing a spectrum of stakeholders helps MINI maintain a central role in the immunization neighborhood for influenza. IHP congratulates MINI on this honor and wishes them continued success in their efforts.