History

1991 -- The Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition formed in response to news that only 50 to 55 percent of children in our state were adequately immunized. This voluntary group was sponsored and chaired by The Children’s Hospital and included a wide variety of participants, including physicians, insurance providers, parents and state officials.

1996 -- The Colorado Trust convened leaders and experts in immunization and pediatric medicine, including CCIC, to develop a plan to improve and sustain childhood immunization rates in Colorado. CCIC was designated to take the lead in implementing recommendations set forth in the taskforce report, “A Comprehensive Plan to Improve Childhood Immunization Rates in Colorado.” As part of the implementation, CCIC incorporated as a 501c(3) organization on February 5, 1999.

Present -- Since earning nonprofit status, CCIC has successfully convened and facilitated community-based partners to better immunize Colorado children, manage public awareness campaigns, and educate physicians, staff and parents. CCIC has also been instrumental in addressing policy initiatives that serve to protect Colorado children from vaccine-preventable disease.