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Saying Goodbye—and Leaving You with My “Top Ten” List of Places to Bookmark on Immunize.org

Be sure you know the anatomical landmarks for administering intramuscular injections in the arm

IAC’s newly updated “COVID-19 Vaccines” web page makes it easy to find important resources from CDC and others

2021 Recommended U.S. Immunization Schedules for Children/Teens and for Adults Just Released – Laminated versions available for pre-order from IAC

Don’t Make the Mistake of Scheduling Dose #2 of COVID-19 Vaccine Too Early

FDA issues EUA for Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine; CDC approves its use and provides clinical guidance

Prevent Shoulder Injuries Caused by Missing the Deltoid Muscle When Injecting Vaccines!

ACIP Updates Recommendations on the Use of MenACWY and MenB Vaccines

Is It 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL? What Is the Correct Dose of Injectable Flu Vaccine for Children Younger Than 3?

Choosing Proper Needle Length for Vaccination of Children and Adults: What Should You Consider?

Preventing Preventable Vaccine Administration Errors in Your Medical Setting

IAC Launches New MenB Vaccination Honor Roll Recognizing Colleges and Universities That Require or Recommend the Vaccine to Protect Their Students

Our Society Deserves Vaccination: Two New Educational Pieces from IAC Explain the Science Supporting Vaccines and the Value of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Now Available to Order! IAC’s Laminated Versions of CDC’s 2020 Immunization Schedules

Sign up for IAC Express—the Best Way to Stay Current with Weekly U.S. Immunization News, Information, and Resources

CDC Releases 2020 Version of Its Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit

ACIP Updates Its Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations for Adults Age 65 Years and Older

ACIP Votes to Approve That Tdap and Td Vaccines May Now Be Used Interchangeably

CDC Updates Recommendations on the Use of HPV Vaccine

“Dear Colleague” Call-to-Action Letter from AAFP, AAP, ACHA, ACOG, APhA, SAHM, and IAC Stresses Importance of Implementing Immunization Visit at 16 Years of Age

Newly Designed and Easy to Navigate—Visit Give2MenACWY.org to Enhance Your Efforts to Increase Rates for MenACWY Booster Doses and Other Adolescent Vaccinations

ACIP Updates Its Guidance on the Use of HPV, PCV13, HepA, HPV, and MenB Vaccines at June 26–27 Meeting

Looking for New Tools and Resources to Help Increase Your Clinic’s HPV Vaccination Rates? Here Are Some Great Ones!

How to Protect Children, Adults, and Healthcare Personnel from Measles

Refresher! Use of Pneumococcal Vaccines in Infants and Children, as well as in Children with Health Conditions

With Measles “Breaking Out” All over the United States, Here Are Some Good Educational Resources

Questions about Proper Vaccine Storage and Handling? CDC’s Redesigned Toolkit Has Answers!

Want to Avoid Vaccination Errors? These Print Materials and Slide Sets Will Help You!

Looking Back Over 2018 Can Help Ensure Optimal Vaccination Practices in 2019

CDC’s Vaccine Administration Training Materials – A Great Collection of 4-Minute Videos and Web-Based Training Programs

Let’s Get It Right! How to Avoid Shoulder Injury with Deltoid Intramuscular Injections

What’s New for Flu This Season?

CDC Publishes Recommendations that Newborns Receive Hepatitis B Vaccine within 24 Hours of Birth — AAFP, AAP and ACOG Concur

History of Fever > 105 Degrees, Inconsolable Crying, and Hypotonic Episode Following a Previous DTaP Dose Are No Longer Precautions According to ACIP

Immunize.org Provides a Wide Range of Practical Resources on Vaccine Administration, Storage and Handling, and More

New! 2018 Laminated U.S. Immunization Schedules and Updated Educational Materials

Subscribe to IAC Express from the Immunization Action Coalition

CDC Publishes Updated Guidance on the Use of Zoster Vaccines

CDC Issues New Requirements for VFC Vaccine Storage

Looking for Practical Vaccine Resources? Visit IAC’s Website for Healthcare Professionals

IAC Releases Newly Updated 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide — available for purchase or free download

The Immunization Platform for 16-year-olds Is Easily Overlooked — Here Are Some Resources to Help!

It’s Time for Annual Flu Shots — Make Sure Your Patients and Staff Are Vaccinated

Standing Orders Protocols Can Improve Your Vaccination Rates

Routine Schedules for MenACWY and MenB Vaccines—Make Sure You’re Giving Them on Time

“General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization”—Everything CDC Wants You to Know about the Practical Aspects of Vaccination

ACIP Has Updated Its Recommendations on the Use of Tdap Vaccine in Pregnant Women and Children

Make Sure You Are Using VISs in Accordance with Federal Law

ACIP Now Recommends Hepatitis B Vaccine within 24 Hours of Birth

New “16-year-old Vaccination Platform” Highlighted in 2017 U.S. Child/Teen Immunization Schedule

Updated ACIP Recommendations on HPV Vaccine

Who Needs Hepatitis B Serologic Testing before or after Vaccination?

Hepatitis B Vaccination for Adults — Who Needs It and When?

What’s New in the Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for the 2016-17 Season?

Let’s Review — Routine Hepatitis B Vaccination Schedules for Infants, Children and Teens

How You Can Help Overcome Low Vaccination Rates Among Adults

Give a Strong Recommendation for HPV Vaccine for All Preteens and Young Adults

Just Released! IAC’s May Edition of Needle Tips

CDC Experts Answer 1,000+ Vaccine-related Questions at Immunize.org

Using Standing Orders to Vaccinate Increases Coverage Rates and Protects Patients

Just Released! CDC’s Official Immunization Schedules for 0- to 18-year-olds and for Adults

Remember to Routinely Administer TWO Pneumococcal Vaccines One Year Apart to Healthy Adults Age 65 and Older

Preventive Medicine: Be Sure Your Staff Is Not Making Any of These Frequently Reported Vaccine Administration Errors

IAC’s Needle Tips Just Released Online!

IAC’s Free Workshops on Using Standing Orders

New Initiative About Giving Second Dose of Meningococcal (MCV4)

Is Your Practice Following Federal Law When Using Vaccine Information Statements?

Screening Patients for Contraindications and Precautions to Vaccination

Suggestions About Finding Old Immunization Records

Just Released! Fifth Edition of “The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians”

Important New Vaccine Recommendations from CDC’s February 2015 ACIP Meeting

New Issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults Now Available

CDC’s 2015 Immunization Schedules for Children and Adults, and IAC’s Concise Summaries of Recommendations are Free and Ready to Use

Do You Know Which Vaccines are Specifically Recommended for Healthcare Personnel in Your Workplace?

Use this Handy Checklist to Help Improve your Practice’s Vaccination Rates

Know the “7 Rights” of Vaccine Administration

CDC Issues New Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations for Adults Age 65 Years and Older

What’s New in the 2014–15 CDC Influenza Vaccine Recommendations

Make Sure You Choose the Proper Needle Length When Vaccinating Your Patients

Protect Your Significant Investment in Vaccines So That They Can Protect Your Patients

Immunization Action Coalition Launches “Question of the Week” in its Free Weekly Newsletter

Use These Resources to Help you Avoid Vaccine Administration Errors in Your Practice

Resources to Help Assure Competency of Clinic Staff Administering Vaccines

Simple Tips to Expedite Vaccination in Your Practice

Newly Updated! CDC’s 2014 Immunization Schedules and IAC’s Easy-to-Use Summaries

A Strong Provider Recommendation Matters. Don’t Just “Offer” HPV Vaccine to Parents for Preteens. Recommend It!

Handouts for Parents, Teens, and Adults Help Providers Explain the Value of Vaccines

At Your Fingertips: Official Vaccine Recommendations and Product Information

Ask the Experts: Providing Answers to Your Timely and Challenging Influenza Vaccination Questions

Vaccinations and Pregnancy

Temperature Monitoring – The “Vital Sign” for Vaccine Storage

The End of Hepatitis B Transmission Begins At Birth

Recommendations for Use of Meningococcal Vaccines in High-Risk Infants and Children

What to Do if the Wrong Dose of a Vaccine Is Administered

CDC’s 2013 Immunization Schedules and IAC’s Easy-To-Use Summaries

Expanded Tdap Recommendations: Administer Tdap to Pregnant Women during Each Pregnancy

A New Program for Reporting Vaccine Errors

CDC Publishes FAQs about New Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines

New Recommendations for the Use of Pneumococcal Vaccines in Adults with Certain Health Conditions

One Dose or Two? How Many Doses of Influenza Vaccine Do Children Need in the 2012-13 Season?

CDC Recommendations for Use of Tdap Are Now Simpler! Everyone Age 11 and Older Needs a Dose

Recording Vaccinations – What is Required by Federal Law?

Responding to Requests for Personal Belief Exemptions – Some Helpful Resources

Try These Free Email Services to Stay Up to Date on Immunization Information

Guidance for Preventing Fainting and Associated Injuries after Vaccination

Minimum Ages and Minimum Intervals Between Doses of Vaccines in a Series – Why Does It Matter?

Visit EZIZ.org for Practical Tools on Vaccine Administration, Storage and Handling

“Catching-up” Kids—and Don’t Forget the Supplemental Dose of PCV13

Which Children Need Two Doses of Influenza Vaccine for the 2011—2012 Season?

Screening Patients for Contraindications to Vaccination

Guidance for Busy Clinics on Prefilling Your Own Syringes

Are Your New Patients Missing Their Immunization Records?

CDC’s “General Recommendations on Immunization”—Make Sure You Have a Copy!

Standing Orders Can Help You Vaccinate Your Patients

2011 Immunization Schedules Now Available

Tdap Recommendations Broadened

Using Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) Correctly

Administering Multiple Vaccines to a Child During a Single Office Visit

Use of Vaccines with Diluents

Which Children Need Two Doses of Influenza Vaccine for the 2010—11 Season?

Proper Vaccine Administration