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About Me

I want everybody to stay up to date on their immunizations (shots) so we can all stay healthy. See if your doctor belongs to an immunization registry because that helps make sure your shots are up to date. And remember to wash your hands often! .... The range of this bear is the whole state of California. I have friends in every county, and even in other states and countries! You might call me a Free-Range Bear! HELP SPREAD THE NEWS ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN FROM CALIFORNIA IMMUNIZATION COALITION! Anyone can participate!- - - -Why do you feel shots are important to you, your family, your friends, or your community? Tell us about it with your very own Why I Choose picture. Here’s how:Step 1: Take a picture of yourself or a friend with the letter "i" in the photo. Step 2: Write a brief story about why you think shots are important . Step 3: Upload your photo and story to whyichoose.org OR email to [email protected] examples of posters at http://whyichoose.org/gallery.htmlRules - Be creative!!! - Pictures can be either group shots or solo - Your picture MUST feature the letter "i" - Picture must include a short caption "I choose to immunize because....." - Contest ends March 9, 2009Choosing the WinnerCriteria: The picture will be judged on originality, and the most creative use of the letter “I”. That’s all. Have fun! - The top 5 pictures will be selected by a panel and posted to the website - Participants will vote on the top 5 entries - Your picture MUST feature the letter "i" - Picture must include a short caption "I choose to immunize because....." - Contest ends March 9, 2009Prizes: The winner will receive a $100 gift card 2nd: $50 gift card 3rd: $25 gift card

My Interests

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Everybody who is interested in immunizations, vaccines, shots, influenza, and other IZ-related subjects. Even those don't vaccinate their kids, let's be friendly.If you're a parent questioning vaccines, let me know -- I might know of some resources for you.

My Blog

Ways Public Health people can use Myspace

Public Health people can use myspace to reach people for such purposes as promoting health messages/information, connecting with other health issues/organizations, reaching specific populations, showi...
Posted by on Fri, 02 May 2008 16:14:00 GMT

Skateboard Design Contest!

The Immunization Branch of the California Department of Public Health is sponsoring a skateboard design contest! The top prize is $500 and there will be statewide recognition. It's open to art student...
Posted by on Fri, 02 May 2008 11:27:00 GMT

Check out this event: Preteen Vaccine Week kickoff event (San Diego)

Hosted By: Izzy BearWhen: Saturday Jan 19, 2008 at 12:15 AMWhere: Rancho Bernardo High School13010 Paseo LucidoSan Diego, CA 92128, CA 92128United StatesDescription:Izzy Bear Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:08:00 GMT