STC’s Immunization Ambassadors Program Accelerates the Value of Vaccinations through Social Media

Scientific Technologies Corporation (STC) announces its more than triple gowth in social media of their Immunization Ambassador program which spreads the word about the importance of immunizations. As we entered National Infant Immunization Week, STC CEO Michael Popovich, an advocate for the immunization of all age groups, commented “the public health care community works tirelessly to prevent disease that vaccines can stop and their efforts often go unappreciated. But the majority of the population trusts in the value of immunizations so why not create a grassroots and social movement to support those on the front line of preventing disease?”

The Immunization Ambassadors program was established ten months ago as an advocacy and social movement of individuals that believe in immunizations and who are willing to serve as a proactive social media force to spread the positive word about the value of immunizations. Immunization Ambassadors from around the globe are signing up — from the U.S, Canada, United Kingdom, and Africa. Ambassadors use social media to disseminate messages important to them through the #WhyIVax hashtag. The program, which offers challenges and rewards, has created a community that is working toward the common good and raising awareness.

Michelle Bonjour, Director of the Immunization Ambassadors program said “we see the impact of social media, we see posts of families and their children getting their immunizations and ambassadors serving as walking promoters as they wear their #WhyIVax t-shirts in fun and exotic places, we see tweets of articles or news releases on new vaccines and on-going research. It is a movement that educates and empowers.”

STC will also be offering the Immunization Ambassadors program through their MyIR application, a consumer tool that allows individuals to have access to their immunization records and those of their families from state public health immunization information systems. MyIR is currently available in five U.S. states and in the near future consumers in additional states will have access to the tool.

National Infant Immunization Week is celebrated once a year to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities. The Immunization Ambassador program is a 24/7 year-round program to acknowledge and promote the critical role vaccination plays in protecting children and adults.

Becoming an Immunization Ambassador is easy. Log into www.immunizationambassadors.com to sign up and Join the Movement.

About STC

STC is widely recognized as a leading public health informatics company in the U.S. We play a key role in protecting the public from diseases. Since 1988 we have leveraged our experience to develop solutions important to addressing and solving critical public health issues. Our staff is committed to improving public health through the applied use of population health data collected through modernized information systems.

About STChealth

STChealth’s mission is to eradicate vaccine preventable disease and empower individuals through our innovative technology and service solutions. We deliver on our mission through passion and innovation, through teamwork and inclusion, through superior client service and products, and a relentless pursuit of the next ”big idea”​ that will advance immunization intelligence. Starting with developing the first Immunization Information System (IIS) and over 35 years of experience in the immunization ecosystem, STChealth is positioned today to support more than 1/3 of COVID-19 vaccinations reported in the U.S. through our network of over 70,000 Providers and Pharmacy Partners. More information can be found at www.STChealth.com