Louisiana Vaccine Alliance is a group of physicians, parents, and community members working to reduce vaccine-preventable disease across the lifespan through education, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.
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Meet Our Leadership
Dr. Joseph Bocchini, Jr. received his MD from St. Louis University, completed a residency in pediatrics at the University of Connecticut and a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Bocchini is a past member of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He continues to serve as a member of the ACIP HPV vaccine workgroup, as well as President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID).
Dr. John Vanchiere is a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist and has been on the faculty at LSUHSC-Shreveport since June 2007. He is a graduate of Tulane University, Emory University School of Medicine and completed his Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Training at Baylor College of Medicine.
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Left to Right: Dr. Joseph Bocchini, Jr., Dr. John Vanchiere
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At the Louisiana Vaccine Alliance, we are focused on achieving goals that directly impact the lives of children in our state. Our primary goals are to
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Raise the public’s awareness of vaccine-preventable disease
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Increase use of the Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids (LINKs)
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Educate healthcare providers, the public, and policy makers
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Provide evidence-based resources families need to make informed choices
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Advocate for immunization policy in Louisiana that is evidence-based, ensures equitable access to immunizations, and protects communities from vaccine-preventable disease.