Top Stories
- Immunize.org updates eight patient handouts promoting vaccinations for adults
- “Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel—National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2023–24 Respiratory Virus Season” published in MMWR
- “Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations Among Children and Adults—Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network, United States, 2010–2023" published in MMWR
- “Statewide Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup Y, Sequence Type 1466—Virginia, 2022–2024” published in MMWR
- FDA publishes consumer update describing its role in ensuring safe and effective influenza vaccines
- Influenza disease activity is low nationally; get vaccinated before families gather for the holidays
- "What to Do If an Infant Is Given RSV Vaccine in Error?” Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
- Spotlight on the website: "Ask the Experts" topics and subtopics
- Recap: Immunize.org posts its first clinical resource translations in Punjabi, including screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines and "Record of Vaccine Declination"
- Recap: Immunize.org updates "Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination" resource for healthcare professionals
Featured Resources
- ACOG releases new materials to support healthcare professionals in recommending RSV prevention through maternal vaccination or infant immunization
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
- National STEM/STEAM Day is November 8. Use Immunize.org and partner resources to help youth learn about vaccines.
Upcoming Events
- Virtual: Questions about our website? Register for the next Immunize.org Website Office Hours on November 13 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or November 14 at 12:00 p.m. (ET).
- Virtual: CDC hosts COCA call, “2024–2025 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers,” on November 14 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered