IZ Express
Our weekly email newsletter, IZ Express, has been in production since 1997 and currently has more than 55,000 subscribers. Each week, it provides up-to-date information about:
  • New CDC vaccine recommendations
  • FDA vaccine approvals
  • Newly released Vaccine Information Statements
  • New immunization resources
  • Current events
  • Notable journal articles
  • Ask the Experts special editions
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Issue 1656: October 5, 2022

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View your state’s stats. CDC’s interactive web tool updated with 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data on adult vaccination rates.
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“Cholera Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2022” published in MMWR Recommendations and Reports
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"Incidence of Monkeypox among Unvaccinated Persons Compared with Persons Receiving ≥1 Jynneos Vaccine Dose—32 U.S. Jurisdictions, July 31–September 3, 2022" published in MMWR Early Release
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Keep up with influenza this season: use CDC’s FluView surveillance reports and Influenza Vaccination Dashboard, updated weekly
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World Meningitis Day celebrated October 5. Are you advocating for adolescents to get MenB and second-dose MenACWY vaccine?
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Invite your colleagues to subscribe to IZ Express so they don’t miss the latest immunization news!
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Spotlight: “Ask the Experts” answers more than 1,200 questions on vaccines and vaccinations
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates its patient handout, "You're 16...We Recommend These Vaccines for You!"
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during August and September
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Immunize.org updates “Pre-exposure Management for Healthcare Personnel with a Documented Hepatitis B Vaccine Series Who Have Not Had Post-vaccination Serologic Testing”
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during August and September
Featured Resources
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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“Association between Aluminum Exposure from Vaccines before Age 24 Months and Persistent Asthma at Age 24 to 59 Months” published in Academic Pediatrics
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NIH-funded study links COVID-19 vaccination and temporary increase in menstrual cycle length
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"Estimation of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness against Medically Attended COVID-19 in Pregnancy during Periods of Delta and Omicron Variant Predominance in the United States" published in JAMA Network
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“Widespread Hepatitis A Outbreaks Associated with Person-to-Person Transmission—United States, 2016–2020” published in MMWR
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“Effectiveness of a Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose against Infection, Hospitalization, or Death among Nursing Home Residents—19 States, March 29–July 25, 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases hosts "Clinical Vaccinology Course" on November 16–18; CME/CNE available
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On-demand: CDC’s “The Pink Book” chapter webinars on vaccine-preventable diseases and best practices roll out weekly. HPV webinar now available, with CE.

Issue 1655: September 28, 2022

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National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit releases "Get Adults' Vaccinations Back on Track" clinician tip sheet on 2022 CDC recommendations
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Today is World Rabies Day: Are you using the rabies vaccine recommendations CDC updated in May 2022? 
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American College of Physicians offers resources to increase pneumococcal and influenza vaccination
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CDC revises several passages in its General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization, an important resource for daily use
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Immunize.org updates "Communicating the Benefits of Influenza Vaccine during COVID-19" with CDC data on disease burden and vaccination coverage
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Immunize.org revises "Vaccinations for Adults – You're Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated!" to incorporate new recommendations 
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Apply today! Deadlines are approaching for CDC fellowships focused on public health and workforce development.
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 569 institutions, including five new honorees. Three previously honored institutions qualify for sustained honors.
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Spotlight: Use Immunize.org’s navigation features to quickly find the resources you need
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Reminder: Immunize.org updates its “Ask the Experts: Influenza” web page for the 2022–23 influenza season
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Reminder: Immunize.org updates its “Vaccines: COVID-19” web page with information on bivalent vaccines
Featured Resources
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American Academy of Pediatrics announces grant opportunities to increase vaccine confidence; applications due November 1
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Public Health Communications Collaborative updates its COVID-19 booster dose messaging and outreach tools
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Recognize colleagues and students with Immunize.org's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins
Notable Publications
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“COVID-19 Vaccines—Immunity, Variants, Boosters” published in NEJM
Upcoming Events
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Hybrid: Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership holds “27th Annual MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference” in Waltham and virtually on October 25; CE available
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On-demand: CDC’s “The Pink Book” chapter webinars on vaccine-preventable diseases and best practices roll out weekly. Hepatitis B chapter now available, with CE.
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Issue 1654: September 22, 2022

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Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions about Influenza Vaccination for the 2022–23 Season

As an additional service to IZ Express readers, we periodically publish special editions such as this one, providing you with new and updated Ask the Experts questions and answers from Immunize.org experts. This issue includes 13 Q&As about influenza vaccination based on recently updated ACIP recommendations.

To find the full set of Immunize.org's Ask the Experts influenza vaccination Q&As, visit www.immunize.org/askexperts/experts_inf.asp.

You can find all of these questions and answers, plus more than 1,200 others about vaccines and vaccine administration, on our "Ask the Experts" gateway page at www.immunize.org/askexperts.

Immunize.org's team of experts includes Immunize.org’s team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH.
Influenza Vaccination Questions
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Q: Please summarize what’s new in the 2022–23 influenza vaccine recommendations?
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Q: How serious a problem is influenza in the United States?
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Q: Since influenza virus circulation has been quite low since the fall of 2020, what might be expected for 2022–23 influenza season?
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Q: Which influenza vaccines will be available during the 2022–23 influenza season?
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Q: Is it true that ACIP and CDC now recommend certain influenza vaccines over others for people age 65 years and older?
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Q: When does CDC recommend starting influenza vaccination?
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Q: May influenza vaccines be given at the same time as other vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines?
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Q: Can people who are currently infected with COVID-19 be vaccinated against influenza?
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Q: Which children younger than age 9 years will need 2 doses of influenza vaccine in this influenza season?
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Q: Can a child age 6 months through 8 years who needs 2 doses of influenza vaccine this season receive different products for the two doses or do they have to be the same?
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Q: Which healthcare personnel should be vaccinated against influenza?
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Q: What is the latest ACIP guidance on influenza vaccination and egg allergy?
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Q: What is the most up-to-date Influenza Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for the 2022–23 influenza season?
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Issue 1653: September 21, 2022

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“Use of 15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine among U.S. Children: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022” published in MMWR
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Immunize.org updates its "Vaccines: COVID-19" web page with information on bivalent vaccines
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Immunize.org updates its "Ask the Experts: Influenza" web page for the 2022–23 influenza season
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CDC accepting applications for Monkeypox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program to support innovative, non-traditional ways to address disparities in vaccination
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United States added to WHO list of countries with circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus
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Spotlight: Immunize.org resources focused on adult vaccination
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates its "Ask the Experts: Contraindications and Precautions" web page
Featured Resources
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Reminder: Updated COVID-19 vaccination resources from Immunize.org and CDC for bivalent booster programs
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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"Text Message Reminders for the Second Dose of Influenza Vaccine for Children: An RCT" published in Pediatrics
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“Two Cases of Monkeypox-Associated-Encephalomyelitis—Colorado and the District of Columbia, July–August 2022” published in MMWR Early Release
Upcoming Events
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On-demand: NFID's “COVID-19 Updates: Current Booster Recommendations” now available, with CE
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Issue 1652: September 14, 2022

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Time for a reset! Updated COVID-19 vaccination resources from Immunize.org and CDC to prepare for this fall’s bivalent booster dose program.
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Happy Mexican Independence Day, September 16! Here’s an orientation to vaccination information and advocacy in Mexico.
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Spanish translations of Immunize.org’s 2022–2023 influenza vaccination recipient screening forms for contraindications and precautions now available
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Applications due September 15 to become one of several local health departments to gain access to a customized version of the vaccine information research assistant (VIRA) chatbot
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Spotlight: Immunize.org resources focused on enhancing clinic and practice operations
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Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,292 organizations, including one new facility
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Reminder: Immunize.org posts eight printable resources to kick off the new influenza vaccination season. All now feature QR codes for easy access on mobile devices.
Vaccine Information Statements
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Immunize.org posts Turkish translations of seven Vaccine Information Statements
Featured Resources
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Order Immunize.org’s child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
Notable Publications
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Three recent publications in Pediatrics showcase the value of routine childhood immunization in averting vaccine-preventable diseases
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"Trends in Parents’ Confidence in Childhood Vaccines during the COVID-19 Pandemic" published in Pediatrics
Global News
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“Detection of a Highly Divergent Type 3 Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus in a Child with a Severe Primary Immunodeficiency Disorder—Chongqing, China, 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia hosts webinar to honor winners of the 2022 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest on September 23
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On-demand: CDC’s “The Pink Book” chapter webinars on vaccine-preventable diseases and best practices roll out weekly. Varicella chapter now available, with CE.
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Issue 1651: September 7, 2022

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Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s September 1 meeting recommending bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for fall booster doses
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Immunize.org’s 2022–2023 standing orders for administering influenza vaccine to adults and to children and teens now available for healthcare providers
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Immunize.org’s 2022–2023 recipient screening forms for contraindications and precautions to influenza vaccination now available for healthcare providers
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"National Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2021" published in MMWR
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"COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Safety among Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years—United States, June 18, 2022–August 21, 2022" published in MMWR
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Spotlight: Immunize.org resources grouped by age cohorts
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org posts eight printable resources to help you kick off a successful 2022–2023 influenza vaccination season. All now have QR codes for easy access to electronic versions on mobile devices.
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during July and August
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during July and August
Featured Resources
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Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts featuring Ask the Experts questions and our clinical resources on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
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Campus COVID-19 Vaccine and Mitigation Initiative offers resources and toolkits to combat misinformation and increase vaccine confidence on college campuses
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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"Parental Intentions and Perceptions toward COVID-19 Vaccination among Children Aged 4 Months to 4 Years—PROTECT Cohort, Four States, July 2021–May 2022" published in MMWR
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"Booster COVID-19 Vaccinations among Persons Aged ≥5 Years and Second Booster COVID-19 Vaccinations among Persons Aged ≥50 Years—United States, August 13, 2021–August 5, 2022" published in MMWR
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“Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Infection among Women Born in the 1990s vs the 1980s and Association with HPV Vaccination in the U.S.” published in JAMA
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: North Dakota State University offers webinar “COVID-19 and Vaccines: Science vs. Antiscience” on September 26
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On-demand: CDC’s “The Pink Book” chapter webinars on vaccine-preventable diseases and best practices roll out weekly. Polio and Hib chapters now available, with CE.

Issue 1650: August 31, 2022

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Immunize.org presents Becky Payne Award to Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) for extraordinary efforts on behalf of immunization
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“Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022–23 Influenza Season” published in MMWR
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Immunize.org updates its print-ready fact sheet "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2022–2023 Influenza Season"
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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine authorized and recommended as primary series option for adolescents age 12 to 17
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Immunize.org updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools.” Check your document versions today.
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CDC revises Monkeypox/Smallpox Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
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CDC confirms new human infection with novel influenza virus from pigs
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 564 institutions, including four new honorees. Three previously honored institutions qualify for sustained honors.
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Spotlight: Immunize.org resources that focus on vaccine products and manufacturers
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Vaccine Information Statements
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Immunize.org revises "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It's Federal Law!" and "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" to update the date on Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS
Featured Resources
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Meningitis B Action Project offers student hub and resources geared to college students and peer health educators
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast with nurse practitioner Blima Marcus on the return of polio to the United States
Notable Publications
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“Risk of Preterm Birth, Small for Gestational Age at Birth, and Stillbirth after COVID-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy: Population Based Retrospective Cohort Study” published in British Medical Journal
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“Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19–Associated Hospitalizations among Adults during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 Variant Predominance—COVID-19—Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network, 14 States, June 20, 2021–May 31, 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Watch September 1–2 ACIP meeting on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses
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On-demand: CDC’s “The Pink Book” chapter webinars on vaccine-preventable diseases and best practices roll out weekly. Measles-mumps-rubella chapter now available, with CE.
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Issue 1649: August 24, 2022

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Federal Inflation Reduction Act signed into law expands access to all ACIP-recommended vaccines without cost-sharing for Medicaid and Medicare Part D beneficiaries
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Immunize.org posts new VIS translations in Haitian Creole and Portuguese
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As schools reconvene, CDC calls on healthcare providers and families to catch up on childhood vaccinations
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CDC posts "Resources to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines for Children & Teens"
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Spotlight: Immunize.org's resources focused on vaccine-preventable diseases, one disease at a time
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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Reminder: What you measure gets better! Vaccine Track gives users access to data on uptake of CDC-recommended adult vaccines.
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AIM creates infographic with actionable recommendations for stakeholders to increase vaccine confidence
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Off the Charts podcast posts new episode titled "Childhood Vaccines and Disparities"
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Recognize colleagues and students with Immunize.org's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins
Notable Publications
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“Public Health Response to a Case of Paralytic Poliomyelitis in an Unvaccinated Person and Detection of Poliovirus in Wastewater—New York, June–August 2022” published in MMWR
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“Safety Monitoring of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, May 17, 2022–July 31, 2022” published in MMWR
Global News
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“Progress toward Measles Elimination—South-East Asia Region, 2003–2020” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual (today): NFID hosts webinar “Monkeypox Updates” on August 24; CME available
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Virtual: NFID and ACOG host “The Benefits of Maternal Immunization: 2-for-1 Approach to Disease Prevention” webinar on August 30; CME available
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On-demand: American Public Health Association and the National Academy of Medicine’s recorded webinar on “Monkeypox: The State of the Science”
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On-demand: CDC’s “The Pink Book” chapter webinars on vaccine-preventable diseases and best practices roll out weekly. Meningococcal chapter now available, with CE.
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Issue 1648: August 18, 2022

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Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions about Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccines

As an additional service to IZ Express readers, we periodically publish special editions such as this one, providing you with new and updated Ask the Experts questions and answers from Immunize.org's experts. This issue includes 4 Q&As about Hib vaccination and 7 questions from Immunize.org's Ask the Experts COVID-19 vaccination Q&As, last updated on August 3, 2022. Because COVID-19 vaccination recommendations and clinical guidance are updated frequently, Immunize.org reminds our readers to visit CDC's web page Use of Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States regularly.

You can find all of these Q&As and more than a thousand other Q&As about vaccines and vaccine administration on our "Ask the Experts" main page at www.immunize.org/askexperts.

Immunize.org's team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination questions
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Q: What Hib vaccines are available in the United States?
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Q: What is the Hib vaccine schedule for children who have fallen behind or are completely unvaccinated?
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Q: Can all of the licensed Hib-containing vaccines be used interchangeably?
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Q: Which adults should receive Hib vaccine?
COVID-19 Vaccination Questions
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Q: Who is eligible to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine?
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Q: What is the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Q: How well does the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine work?
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Q: What are the recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination of children younger than age 12 years?
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Q: My patient turns 12 years old later this month. Should they get the lower-dose Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine formulation approved for age 11 years now or wait and get the higher dose products authorized at age 12?
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Q: A 3-year-old child in my practice who received a first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at an outside clinic just received a dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as dose 2 instead of the second dose of Moderna vaccine. Do we need to give another dose?
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Q: Why has CDC provided the option to increase the interval between dose 1 and dose 2 of mRNA and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines up to 8 weeks?
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Issue 1647: August 17, 2022

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Immunize.org updates its “Ask the Experts: COVID-19” content, incorporating vaccination of children under age 5 and Novavax vaccine for adults
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CDC expands its interim clinical considerations for monkeypox vaccination, including guidance for a new intradermal administration option for Jynneos
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Immunize.org updates new “Vaccines: Monkeypox” main page with the latest CDC and FDA resources on Jynneos and the alternative intradermal dosing regimen
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American College Health Association releases two new toolkits to encourage vaccination of college students and build vaccine confidence on campus
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Back-to-school season is here! Spotlight: Immunize.org resources focused on adolescent vaccination.
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; continue to promote resources using #ivax2protect
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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What you measure gets better! Vaccine Track gives users access to near real-time data on uptake of CDC-recommended adult vaccines.
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Boost Oregon announces a TikTok challenge to improve young people’s COVID-19 vaccination rates; upload submissions by August 26
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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“Association of COVID-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy with Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Infants” published in JAMA Internal Medicine
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“COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions, Concerns, and Facilitators among U.S. Parents of Children Ages 6 Months through 4 Years” published in JAMA Network Open
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: CHOP's Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on September 14 features Dr. Paul Offit discussing COVID-19 boosters, yearly vaccines, and variant-specific vaccines; CE available
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On-demand: CDC’s recorded chapter-by-chapter webinars on vaccine-preventable diseases and best practices from “The Pink Book” roll out weekly; CE available
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Issue 1646: August 10, 2022

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Immunize.org releases new “Vaccines: Monkeypox" main page connecting you to resources from CDC, FDA, Immunize.org, and professional organizations
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HHS Secretary declares monkeypox a public health emergency to strengthen and accelerate the federal response
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Immunize.org issues important update of “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools.” Check your document versions today.
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“Interim Recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine in Persons Aged ≥18 Years—United States, July 2022” published in MMWR
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases its National Immunization Awareness Month Partner Toolkit 2022 with resources for providers and content for sharing on social media
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Spotlight: Immunize.org’s “Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines” main page helps you simplify your vaccination practice
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates its online clinical questions and answers on its "Ask the Experts: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)" web page
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Immunize.org updates printable "Zoster Vaccine: Immunize.org Answers Your Questions" to encourage vaccination of immunocompromised people age 19 and older
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Immunize.org revises “When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?” to include the routine recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination of children age 6 months and older
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Immunize.org updates "Hepatitis B and Healthcare Personnel" to include PreHevbrio and links to recent CDC recommendation for routine HepB vaccination of adults
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Immunize.org revises “Vaccines Work!,” the CDC table showing how rates of each vaccine-preventable disease have dropped since introduction of routine vaccination
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Immunize.org updates “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” table for healthcare providers and staff to include COVID-19 vaccines
Featured Resources
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Immunize.org’s new social media program highlights our educational resources; please like and share on your own channels
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AIM offers new COVID-19 Vaccination Social Media Toolkit to encourage vaccination among racial and ethnic minority adults
Notable Publications
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“Interim Guidance for Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox in Persons with HIV Infection—United States, August 2022” published in MMWR Early Release
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“Post-COVID Symptoms and Conditions among Children and Adolescents—United States, March 1, 2020–January 31, 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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On-demand: CDC’s recorded chapter-by-chapter webinars on vaccine-preventable diseases and best practices from “The Pink Book,” now rolling out weekly; CE available 
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Issue 1645: August 3, 2022

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Immunize.org launches new social media program to highlight our educational resources; please like and share on your channels!
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with helpful resources for all ages
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Autism Society of America releases its “Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics”
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World Hepatitis Day was recognized on July 28; share Immunize.org’s resources all year long
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on communications
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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American Academy of Pediatrics develops interactive map to explore each state’s vaccination rates and compare them with national rates
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On Voices for Vaccines’ new podcast, William Schaffner, MD, describes what’s going on with non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases MMR vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine infographics and updates COVID-19 infographic
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Vaccine Makers Project adds new video playlist, “Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How,” featuring Stanley Plotkin, MD, and Paul Offit, MD
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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“Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Second Booster Doses among Adults Aged ≥ 50 Years—United States, March 29, 2022–July 10, 2022” published in MMWR
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“Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact and Effectiveness through 12 Years after Vaccine Introduction in the United States, 2003 to 2018” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
Global News
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“Progress toward the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B—Worldwide, 2016–2021” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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On-demand: CDC’s recorded webinars on principles of vaccination and general best practice guidelines, as well as other segments in “The Pink Book,” now rolling out weekly; CE available

Issue 1644: July 27, 2022

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Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s July 19 meeting recommending use of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for adults age 18 years and older
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HHS and CDC offer July 29 webinar for parents, caregivers, and community partners on COVID-19 vaccination for children age 6 months and over
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National Immunization Awareness Month starts August 1; promote vaccination with CDC resources
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Immunize.org updates its two guides to contraindications and precautions for commonly used vaccines
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Immunize.org updates “Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations” resource for staff
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Spotlight: Immunize.org’s “Clinic Tools” main page is a one-stop source of practical information for vaccines
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during June and July
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during June and July
Featured Resources
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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine EUA factsheets for recipients and caregivers are now available in 12 languages
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Recognize colleagues and students with Immunize.org's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins
Notable Publications
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“Workplace Perceptions and Experiences Related to COVID-19 Response Efforts among Public Health Workers—Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey, United States, September 2021–January 2022” published in MMWR
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“Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions and Suicidal Ideation among State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Workers—United States, March 14–25, 2022” published in MMWR
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“Influenza Activity and Composition of the 2022–23 Influenza Vaccine—United States, 2021–22 Season” published in MMWR
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“Effectiveness of 2, 3, and 4 COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Doses among Immunocompetent Adults during Periods When SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2/BA.2.12.1 Sublineages Predominated—VISION Network, 10 States, December 2021–June 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: HHS and CDC offer webinar "Protecting Our Children and Youth from COVID-19: Information for Parents, Caregivers, and Community Partners" on July 29
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On-demand: CDC’s recorded webinars on principles of vaccination and general best practice guidelines, as well as other segments in “The Pink Book,” now rolling out weekly; CE available 
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Issue 1643: July 20, 2022

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Immunize.org’s “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page updated to include the latest CDC and FDA resources for use of both mRNA vaccines in children age 6 months through 17 years
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WHO and UNICEF report global vaccination coverage continued to decline in 2021, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving vaccines
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FDA issues EUA for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine as a primary series; ACIP convened to review and vote on July 19
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Immunize.org posts ten new translations of four Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) updated in August 2021
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FDA expands licensure of Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech) vaccine for adolescents age 12 through 15 years as a two-dose primary series; vaccine recommendations remain unchanged
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Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,291 organizations
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on the history of vaccines
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates standing orders for administering human papillomavirus vaccine to children and teens
Featured Resources
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Experts offer vaccination resources for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak; CDC announces increased nationwide testing capacity
Notable Publications
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“Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine First Booster Doses among Persons Aged ≥12 Years with Presumed Immunocompromise Status—United States, January 12, 2022–
March 28, 2022” published in MMWR 
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“How Ready Was the U.S. Vaccination Infrastructure and Network of Immunization Information Systems for COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns: Recommendations to Strengthen the Routine Vaccination Program and Prepare for the Next Pandemic” published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 
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“Maternal Vaccination and Risk of Hospitalization for COVID-19 among Infants” published in New England Journal of Medicine
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“Evaluation of Acute Adverse Events after COVID-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy” published in New England Journal of Medicine
Upcoming Events
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CDC’s recorded webinars on principles of vaccination and general best practice guidelines, as well as other segments in “The Pink Book,” now rolling out weekly
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Issue 1642: July 13, 2022

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Experts offer vaccination resources for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak; CDC announces increased nationwide testing capacity
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American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association issue reports reviewing COVID-19 disease and vaccination trends
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National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit solicits nominations for 2022 NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline is July 25
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 560 institutions, including one new honoree. Five previously honored institutions qualify for sustained honors.
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Spotlight: Check out the Immunize.org resources to help with your vaccine advocacy
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Immunization Coalition releases COVID-19 vaccine resources in five languages for children age 6 months up to 5 years
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Immunize.org updates one line in “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” to include infants and young children
Notable Publications
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CDC publishes "Factors Associated with Severe Outcomes among Immunocompromised Adults Hospitalized for COVID-19—COVID-NET, 10 States, March 2020–February 2022" in MMWR
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"The Vaccine-Hesitant Moment" published in New England Journal of Medicine
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"Safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in U.S. Children Ages 5–11 Years" pre-published in Pediatrics
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Today! NFID offers webinar “Updates from June 2022 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting”; CME available.
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Issue 1641: July 6, 2022

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“Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years—United States, June 2022” published in MMWR
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CDC offers resources for healthcare professionals on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, including vaccine guidance and how to identify monkeypox
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Immunize.org posts Spanish translation of smallpox/monkeypox Vaccine Information Statement
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Immunize.org posts new Vaccine Information Statement for Ebola vaccine 
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Immunize.org updates "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!" and "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)
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Immunize.org updates two patient handouts, "Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy" and "Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination"
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Immunize.org revises “Standing Orders for Administering Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine to Children and Teens” 
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Invite your colleagues to subscribe to IZ Express so they don’t miss out on immunization news!
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Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org’s companion websites
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during May and June
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during May and June
Featured Resources
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CDC offers “You Call the Shots” interactive, web-based training that discusses vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination, including updated pneumococcal and meningococcal modules; CME, CNE, and CPE available
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Vaccinate Your Family launches “Their Best Shot” campaign to raise awareness of missed childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Sesame Street releases “Elmo Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine” PSA, noting that vaccination is the best way to stay healthy
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NFID releases two infographics on pneumococcal disease and the vaccines for adults, as well as “Protecting Adults from Pneumococcal Disease through Vaccination” training module; CE available
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NFID offers online CME activities with resources to help decrease disparities and increase vaccination rates among adolescents and adults
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Meningitis B Action Project releases 8-page meningococcal vaccination guide with algorithms for healthcare providers
Notable Publications
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“COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Availability and Vaccination Coverage among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 1, 2021–April 25, 2022” published in MMWR

Issue 1640: June 29, 2022

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Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s June 22–23 meeting on influenza, pneumococcal, MMR, and other vaccines, and use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 6 through 17 years
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Immunize.org updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” to include infants and young children
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Florida meningococcal disease outbreak continues; gay and bisexual men living in Florida urged to get vaccinated
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Canada Day is July 1! A summary of immunization information and advocacy in Canada. 
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Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org’s vaccination resources for children to help your patients get up to date
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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HHS's "We Can Do This" campaign launches toolkit for pediatricians and physicians who communicate with parents and patients about pediatric vaccination
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Vaccines.gov helps people of all ages find COVID-19 vaccines in communities across the United States
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ACOG offers maternal vaccination education videos and infographics, as well as new podcast, Labor of Love: Stories of Vaccines, Variants, and Parenting during COVIDACOG offers maternal vaccination education videos and infographics, as well as new podcast, Labor of Love: Stories of Vaccines, Variants, and Parenting during COVID
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Vaccinate Your Family offers free graphics, talking points, and FAQs on COVID-19 vaccination of children younger than age 5 years in both Spanish and English
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Order Immunize.org’s child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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“Association between COVID-19 Vaccination and Influenza Vaccination Rates" published in NEJM
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“Maternal Vaccination and Risk of Hospitalization for COVID-19 among Infants” published in NEJM
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Issue 1639: June 22, 2022

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Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s June 17–18 meeting recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children age 6 months through 5 or 6 years
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Today! Virtual: Watch June 22–23 routine ACIP meeting including discussion on multiple non-COVID-19 vaccines.
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CDC issues “Updated Case-Finding Guidance: Monkeypox Outbreak—United States, 2022”
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Influenza virus continues to circulate in parts of the country; 2021–22 vaccine formulation expires on June 30
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Spotlight: Expedite vaccination by using Immunize.org's screening checklists
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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Recognize colleagues and students with Immunize.org's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins
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Prepare now for back-to-school season! Check out Immunize.org’s adolescent vaccination resources and ensure adolescents who visit your office are up to date.
Global News
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Worldwide measles cases up 79% in first two months of 2022 compared to same period in 2021, according to WHO and UNICEF
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: NFID hosts webinar “Protecting Immunocompromised Patients through Effective Prevention and Treatment” on June 27
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Issue 1638: June 15, 2022

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Immunize.org releases updated vaccination schedule guides for adults with risk factors for specific vaccine-preventable diseases
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FDA licenses measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Priorix, from GlaxoSmithKline on June 3; next step is ACIP discussion
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Association of Immunization Managers invites nominations for Immunization Champion Awards through June 27
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Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,284 organizations
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FDA advisory committee recommends emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax
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Influenza virus continues to circulate in parts of the country
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Spotlight! Check out staff training and in-service resources provided by Immunize.org.  
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Reminder: Immunize.org releases updated print-ready recommendation summaries for adults and for children and adolescents
Featured Resources
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CDC offers “At-a-Glance COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules” resource for clinicians and the public
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ACOG Immunization Team releases Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time training initiative
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Vaccinate Your Family shares new fotonovela in both English and Spanish
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Visit Immunize.org’s “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page for the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines
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DC Health DCRx releases interactive webinar “Vaccine Communication Strategies for Healthcare Providers”; CME available  
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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“COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity—National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December 2020–November 2021” published in MMWR
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MMWR Recap: "Monkeypox Outbreak—Nine States, May 2022"
Global News
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“Initial Outbreak Response Activity following Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Detection—Malawi, February 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Watch June 17–18 ACIP meeting
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Virtual: Watch June 22–23 ACIP meeting 
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Issue 1637: June 9, 2022

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Recognize colleagues and students with Immunize.org's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins
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Order Immunize.org’s child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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Every practice needs this award-winning vaccination techniques training video!
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Issue 1636: June 8, 2022

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CDC releases new VIS for smallpox/monkeypox vaccine and updated VIS for rabies vaccine
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Immunize.org updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
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Immunize.org releases updated print-ready recommendation summaries for adults and for children and adolescents
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Vaccinate Your Family releases new animated video explaining how vaccines work
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Who needs another tie? Show your dad how much you care; be sure he’s protected from vaccine-preventable diseases!
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 559 institutions, including one new honoree. Seven previously honored institutions qualify for sustained honors.
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Influenza activity continues to increase in some areas
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Spotlight! Immunize.org’s “Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines” main page provides tools from authoritative sources.
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org posts seven translations of its parent handout “Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens”
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Immunize.org posts seven translations of its parent handout “When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?”
Vaccine Information Statements
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Immunize.org posts Ukrainian translations of six Vaccine Information Statements
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Immunize.org updates "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!" and "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)”
Featured Resources
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Immunization coalitions collaborate to launch “We the People Vax” website; use their social media messages and resources to promote vaccination in your community
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Reminder: CDC updates clinical considerations for COVID-19 vaccines, including guidance on second booster doses and vaccination after SARS-CoV-2 infection
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Reminder: Immunize.org releases Ask the Experts Special Edition on adult hepatitis B vaccination and COVID-19 vaccines
Notable Publications
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CDC publishes “Monkeypox Outbreak—Nine States, May 2022” as an MMWR Early Release
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CDC publishes “Influenza A(H3N2) Outbreak following a School Event—Los Angeles, California, March 2022” in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Upcoming FDA Advisory Committee meetings will discuss COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for young children on June 14–15
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Virtual: Watch June 17–18 ACIP meeting
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Virtual: GSK hosts free global event, “Masterclass in Vaccinology 2.0,” on June 23
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Issue 1635: June 2, 2022

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Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions about Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccines
As an additional service to IZ Express readers, we periodically publish special editions such as this one, providing you with new and updated Ask the Experts questions and answers from Immunize.org’s experts. This issue includes 9 Q&As about hepatitis B vaccination based on the new ACIP recommendations for vaccination of all adults through age 59 years, published April 1, 2022.
 
In addition, we have included 6 questions from Immunize.org’s Ask the Experts COVID-19 vaccination Q&As, last updated on May 24, 2022. Because COVID-19 vaccination recommendations and clinical guidance are updated frequently, Immunize.org reminds our readers to visit CDC’s web page “Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States Interim Clinical Considerations” regularly.
 
You can find all of these Q&As and more than a thousand other Q&As about vaccines and vaccine administration on our "Ask the Experts" gateway page at www.immunize.org/askexperts.
 
Immunize.org's team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH.
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Questions
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Q: Which adults should receive hepatitis B vaccine (HepB)?
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Q: Where can I locate CDC's recommendations for HepB vaccination?
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Q: Which HepB products can be given to adult patients?
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Q: Please provide information about the newest product option for adult HepB vaccination, PreHevbrio.
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Q: Please explain the HepB vaccination schedule options available for the different HepB products.
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Q: Can Heplisav-B or PreHevbrio be used to complete a vaccination series started with Engerix-B or Recombivax HB?
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Q: Is it safe for a person at risk of hepatitis B to be vaccinated during pregnancy?
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Q: I'm a nurse who received the HepB series more than 10 years ago and had a positive follow-up titer (at least 10 mIU/mL). At present, my titer is negative (less than 10 mIU/ mL). What should I do now?
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Q: Who should not receive HepB?
COVID-19 Vaccination Questions
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Q: How does CDC define being “up to date” on COVID-19 vaccination?
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Q: What are the recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination of children younger than 12 years?
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Q: What is the recommended interval between dose 1 and dose 2 of mRNA vaccines for people age 5 years and older and why did it change?
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Q: What is the recommended first and second booster dose schedule for recipients of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine primary series?
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Q: What is the recommended booster dose schedule for recipients of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)?
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Q: Should people who have had COVID-19 illness be vaccinated?
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Issue 1634: June 1, 2022

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Immunize.org’s “Ask the Experts: COVID-19” web page updated on May 24
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CDC revises COVID-19 vaccination status definition of “up to date” to include second booster for everyone age 50 or older and immunocompromised people age 12 or older
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CDC offers new resources to help encourage COVID-19 vaccination for children and teens
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CDC releases latest issue of "COVID-19 State of Vaccine Confidence Insights Report" on May 12
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Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, disasters: it’s the season to exercise your emergency plan
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Influenza viruses continue to circulate, with increasing activity in some parts of the country
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Invite your colleagues to subscribe to IZ Express so they don’t miss out on immunization news!
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Spotlight: Review of Immunize.org resources focused on vaccination during pregnancy
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during April and May
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VIS translations were released during April and May
Featured Resources
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Vaccinate Your Family posts video from its virtual summit held May 11 on the worrisome decline in routine vaccination rates during the pandemic
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast on helping the hesitant to become more confident in vaccinations
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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“Use of Jynneos (Smallpox and Monkeypox Vaccine, Live, Nonreplicating) for Preexposure Vaccination of Persons at Risk for Occupational Exposure to Orthopoxviruses: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022” published in MMWR Early Release 
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“Post-COVID-19 Conditions among Adult COVID-19 Survivors Aged 18–64 and ≥65 Years—United States, March 2020–November 2021” published in MMWR 
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Several upcoming FDA Advisory Committee meetings will discuss Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA vaccines for additional childhood cohorts, and strain composition: June 7, 14–15, and 28
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Virtual: Watch June 15–16 National Vaccine Advisory Committee

Issue 1633: May 25, 2022

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Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s May 19 meeting recommending COVID-19 booster dose for children age 5 through 11 years
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CDC issues statement expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots and strengthening second booster dose recommendations
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CDC issues national monkeypox health advisory. Contact health department or CDC if you suspect a patient may have monkeypox.
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Immunize.org’s "Ask the Experts: COVID-19" web page updated on May 15
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Influenza activity continues to increase in parts of the country. Influenza vaccination still recommended.
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Spotlight! “Ask the Experts” answers more than 1,100 questions on vaccines and vaccinations.
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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Recognize colleagues and students with Immunize.org's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins
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Order Immunize.org's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
Notable Publications
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"Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact and Effectiveness through 12 Years after Vaccine Introduction in the United States, 2003 to 2018" published in Annals of Internal Medicine
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"Risk for Shoulder Conditions after Vaccination: A Population-Based Study Using Real-World Data" published in Annals of Internal Medicine
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"Public Health Impact of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (BNT162b2) in the First Year of Rollout in the United States" published in Journal of Medical Economics
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"Trajectory of Long COVID Symptoms after COVID-19 Vaccination: Community Based Cohort Study" published in BMJ
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Issue 1632: May 18, 2022

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Prepare for next influenza season with Immunize.org’s new handout, “Talking with Your Patient about Contraindications and Precautions to Influenza Vaccination”
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Tomorrow! Watch May 19 ACIP meeting on COVID-19 vaccines.
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CDC launches interactive tool for the public to assess need for first or second booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine
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Influenza activity continues to increase in parts of the country. Due to late-season activity, influenza surveillance efforts have been extended.
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Spotlight! Use Immunize.org’s navigation features to quickly find the resources you need.
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates its vaccine storage and handling "Emergency Response Worksheet" for addressing power failures and temperature excursions
Featured Resources
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Visit Immunize.org's “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page for the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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“Evaluation of mRNA-1273 COVID-19 Vaccine in Children 6 to 11 Years of Age” published in NEJM
Global News
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“Progress toward Polio Eradication—Worldwide, January 2020–April 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Reminder: Virtual: HHS hosts webinar, “Federal Implementation of Updated Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations,” on May 23
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Issue 1631: May 11, 2022

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FDA limits authorized use of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine to certain individuals
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Immunize.org updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
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“Use of a Modified Preexposure Prophylaxis Vaccination Schedule to Prevent Human Rabies: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022” published in MMWR
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; raise awareness of the new recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination of all adults through age 59 years with these resources
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Immunize.org updates "Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Terms in Multiple Languages"
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National Nurses Week celebrations continue until May 12; today we honor School Nurse Day
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Encourage students in grades 6 through 12 to enter now! 2022 Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest, sponsored by the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, open for submissions.
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Influenza activity continues to increase in parts of the country. CDC provides Spanish translation of resources for the public about avian influenza; risk to public remains low. 
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Spotlight: Review of Immunize.org resources focused on adult vaccination
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during March and April
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VIS translations were released during March and April
Featured Resources
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CDC updates its webinar titled “You Are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention”; CE available 
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Order Immunize.org’s child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
Notable Publications
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“Effectiveness of a COVID-19 Additional Primary or Booster Vaccine Dose in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Nursing Home Residents during Widespread Circulation of the Omicron Variant—United States, February 14–March 27, 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Today! Virtual: Vaccinate Your Family hosts webinar “Addressing the Decline in Routine Immunizations” on May 11.
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Virtual: May 19 ACIP meeting announced
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Virtual: HHS hosts webinar “Federal Implementation of Updated Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations” on May 23
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Issue 1630: May 4, 2022

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CDC updates clinical considerations for COVID-19 vaccines, including guidance on second booster doses and vaccination after SARS-CoV-2 infection
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 558 institutions, including 12 new honorees. Five previously honored institutions qualify for sustained honors.
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Influenza activity continues to increase in some areas and CDC reports a human case of avian influenza A(H5) in Colorado
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Spotlight: Review of Immunize.org resources focused on enhancing clinic and practice operations
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates “Should You Be Vaccinated against Hepatitis B?” 
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Immunize.org updates “When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?”
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Reminder: “Ask the Experts: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis” web page updated with recent pertussis trends and evidence on effectiveness of Tdap during pregnancy  
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Immunize.org updates its "Vaccine Timeline" main page 
Featured Resources
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Explore the updated www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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"Impact of Population Mixing between Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Subpopulations on Infectious Disease Dynamics: Implications for SARS-CoV-2 Transmission" published in Canadian Medical Association Journal
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MMWR Recap: Articles regarding mortality data and COVID-19 age-adjusted death rates by race and ethnicity
Global News
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“Public Health Actions to Control Measles among Afghan Evacuees during Operation Allies Welcome—United States, September–November 2021” published in MMWR
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“Response to Measles among Persons Evacuated from Afghanistan—Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, August–October 2021” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: NFID hosts "COVID-19 Updates: Booster Doses" webinar on May 5
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Virtual: Hep Free Hawaii and other partners host "Hep Free Talk Story #2: Hepatitis B Vaccine Updates" webinar on May 18
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Issue 1629: April 27, 2022

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Immunize.org summarizes April 20 ACIP meeting on use of second COVID-19 vaccine booster doses
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"Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates among Children in Kindergarten—United States, 2020–21 School Year" published in MMWR
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Visit Immunize.org's “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page to locate the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines
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National Infant Immunization Week is here! Before the week is over, use CDC's 2022 digital media toolkit to spread the word.
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CDC reports COVID-19 as third leading cause of death in United States again in 2021
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As masks come off, influenza activity continues its gradual climb nationally; keep offering vaccine if influenza is in your area
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Spotlight: Review of Immunize.org resources grouped by age cohorts
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates “Before You Vaccinate Adults, Consider Their “H-A-L-O”!
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Immunize.org revises "Notification of Vaccination Letter Template"
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Reminder: “Ask the Experts: Hepatitis B” web page updated with new recommendation for universal vaccination of adults through age 59 and added information about PreHevbrio
Vaccine Information Statements
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Immunize.org posts Turkish translations of six Vaccine Information Statements updated in August and October 2021
Featured Resources
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Recognize colleagues and students with Immunize.org's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins
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Order Immunize.org's redesigned child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
Global News
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"Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Vaccine-Preventable Disease Campaigns" published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: National Minority Quality Forum hosts “Champions for Total Health: Black Maternal Health and Vaccines” webinar on April 29
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Issue 1628: April 20, 2022

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“Ask the Experts: Hepatitis B” web page updated with new recommendation for universal vaccination of adults through age 59 and added information about PreHevbrio vaccine
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Today! Watch April 20 ACIP meeting. 
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National Infant Immunization Week starts April 24! Prepare using CDC’s 2022 digital media toolkit.
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Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,282 organizations, including six new hospitals, one long-term care facility, and a large outpatient clinic network
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Influenza activity increases yet again nationally; continue to vaccinate
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org that focus on vaccine products and manufacturers
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Vaccines in the news
Vaccine Information Statements
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Reminder! Haitian Creole and Portuguese translations of 18 Vaccine Information Statements posted by Immunize.org. 
Featured Resources
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases “Communicating about Vaccines – COVID-19 and More,” a free, web-based interactive module; CE available
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Order today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules available while supplies last.
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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“Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization among Adults with Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection—United States, June 2021–February 2022” published in MMWR 
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“Supporting Immunization Programs to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Recommendations for National and Community-Based Stakeholders” published in Vaccine 
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“Become a Vaccine Champion” published by American Federation of Teachers
Global News
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“Surveillance to Track Progress toward Polio Eradication—Worldwide, 2020–2021” published in MMWR
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“One-Dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Offers Solid Protection against Cervical Cancer” published by WHO 
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow! Virtual: Immunize Colorado hosts webinar “For Mothers, by Mothers: A Community Health Meetup That Supports Vaccine Confidence” on April 21.
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Virtual: International Vaccine Access Center hosts webinars on April 26, 28, and May 3 for World Immunization Week
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In person: Register today! National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships to be held September 13–15, 2022, in Minneapolis, MN. 
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Issue 1627: April 13, 2022

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“Ask the Experts: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Vaccines” web page updated with recent pertussis trends and evidence on effectiveness of Tdap during pregnancy
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Haitian Creole and Portuguese translations of 18 Vaccine Information Statements posted by Immunize.org
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Meningococcal disease outbreak: Florida Department of Health recommends vaccination for men who have sex with men and people with HIV living in Florida
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National Infant Immunization Week is April 24–30; prepare using CDC’s 2022 digital media toolkit
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Spotlight: Immunize.org's resources focused on vaccine-preventable diseases, one disease at a time
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Influenza activity remains elevated in central and south-central United States; vaccination warranted if your unvaccinated patients are at risk
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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“Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination” handout updated to reflect ACIP recommendations
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“Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccines: Be Sure Your Patients Get the Correct Dose” handout updated to reflect ACIP recommendations
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“Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences” handout updated to reflect ACIP recommendations
Featured Resources
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Use new “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” and updated COVID-19 main page to keep up to date
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Order Immunize.org's redesigned child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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Order today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules available while supplies last.
Notable Publications
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"Increased Risk of Herpes Zoster in Adults ≥50 Years Old Diagnosed with COVID-19 in the United States" published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases
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"Protection by a Fourth Dose of BNT162b2 against Omicron in Israel" published in New England Journal of Medicine
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MMWR Recap: Articles regarding COVID-19 complications after infection and vaccination,
Hep B vaccine recommendations
Global News
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“COVID-19 Mortality and Vaccine Coverage—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, January 6, 2022–March 21, 2022” published in MMWR Early Release
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“Monkeypox in a Traveler Returning from Nigeria—Dallas, Texas, July 2021” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: April 20 ACIP meeting announced
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Virtual: AIRA hosts its 2022 National Meeting on April 26 and 27; registration closes on April 22
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Issue 1626: April 6, 2022

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FDA authorizes and CDC recommends certain adults consider second booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines; Immunize.org updates its COVID-19 document checklist
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"Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022" published in MMWR
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Immunize.org issues updated adult hepatitis B vaccination standing orders template for clinicians
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U.S. government launches COVID.gov as one-stop shop for resources on vaccines, tests, treatments, masks, and information
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National Public Health Week is April 4–10; remind people “Public Health Is Where You Are” with resources and social media toolkit
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April is National Oral Cancer Month; HPV vaccination helps prevent oropharyngeal cancers
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Influenza activity is highest in central and south-central regions; vaccination is still encouraged
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on adolescent vaccination
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IZ Express keeps readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during February and March
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during February and March
Featured Resources
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Reminder! Immunize.org updates its “Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal Vaccines” web page with important new 2022 recommendations for adults.  
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Order today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules are available to ship.
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AAP releases new videos in education series addressing parents’ questions about childhood vaccines
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Explore the updated www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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“Effectiveness of Homologous and Heterologous COVID-19 Booster Doses following 1 Ad.26.COV2.S (Janssen [Johnson & Johnson]) Vaccine Dose against COVID-19–Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations among Adults—VISION Network, 10 States, December 2021–March 2022” published in MMWR
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“Cardiac Complications after SARS-CoV-2 Infection and mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination—PCORnet, United States, January 2021–January 2022” published as an MMWR Early Release
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“Safety of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Children with Asthma” published in Pediatrics
Upcoming Events
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Virtual, today: FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meets to discuss COVID-19 booster doses and process for COVID-19 vaccine strain selection
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Virtual: NFID and AIM host “Communications during a Pandemic—from 1918 to Present Times” webinar on April 26
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Virtual: Montgomery County Immunization Coalition hosts “COVID-19 Vaccines Virtual Conversation” webinar on April 28 to observe National Minority Health Month

Issue 1625: March 30, 2022

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Immunize.org updates its “Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal Vaccines” web page with important new 2022 recommendations for adults  
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National Infant Immunization Week is April 24–30; prepare using CDC’s 2022 digital media toolkit
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Immunize.org updates its parental handouts summarizing vaccinations for infants and children (age 0–10) and for preteens and teens  
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Influenza activity and hospitalizations rise further; vaccinate during community outbreaks
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Spotlight! Immunize.org's Handouts for Patients and Staff web page provides free access to hundreds of vaccination-related handouts and fact sheets.
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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CDC’s 14th edition of the "Pink Book," Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, now available in hard copy
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Montgomery County Immunization Coalition develops social media toolkit in support of National Minority Health Month
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases new HPV-related infographic for the public
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CHOP Vaccine Education Center archives March 16 webinar titled “Approving COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: When Do We Know Enough?” featuring Paul Offit, MD; CE available
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Too many teens are behind on vaccines! Adolescent Immunization Action Week is April 4–8; use Unity Consortium’s partner toolkit in your outreach.
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Order today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules are available to ship.
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65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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Recognize colleagues and students with Immunize.org's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins
Notable Publications
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MMWR Recap: Articles regarding COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization and death
Global News
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CDC identifies international destinations at high risk for poliomyelitis
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will meet on April 6 to discuss COVID-19 booster doses and process for COVID-19 vaccine strain selection
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Issue 1624: March 29, 2022

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Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions about Adult Pneumococcal Vaccination
As an additional service to IZ Express readers, we periodically publish special editions such as this one, providing you with new and updated Ask the Experts questions and answers from Immunize.org’s experts. This issue includes 15 Q&As about pneumococcal vaccination of adults based on the new ACIP recommendations published January 28, 2022.

 To find the full set of Immunize.org’s Ask the Experts pneumococcal vaccination Q&As, visit www.immunize.org/askexperts/experts_pneumococcal_vaccines.asp.
  
You can find all of these questions and answers, plus more than a thousand others about vaccines and vaccine administration, on our "Ask the Experts" gateway page at www.immunize.org/askexperts.
 
 Immunize.org's team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH.
Adult Pneumococcal Vaccination Questions
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Q. What are the major changes in the ACIP recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination of adults published by CDC on January 28, 2022?
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Q. What are the categories of medical conditions and other risk factors among adults for which pneumococcal vaccination is recommended? And what is the recommendation?
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Q. My patient just turned 65 and has never had a pneumococcal vaccine. What are my options now?
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Q. My patient just turned 65 and had a dose of PPSV23 at age 50 due to alcoholism. What is due now?
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Q. My patient is 35 and is scheduled for a splenectomy. He has never had a pneumococcal vaccine. What do I do?
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Q. My patient is currently age 57 and has a history of splenectomy 8 years ago. He has received PCV13 and one dose of PPSV23 in the past. What does he need now?
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Q. My patient received PCV13 a year ago and is now due for PPSV23, but my clinic only has PCV20; we do not have PPSV23 in stock. What do I do?
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Q. My patient is now 70 years old and had PCV13 followed by PPSV23 after he turned 65. What is due now?
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Q. My patient is 80 and had a dose of PPSV23 at age 65. What is due now?
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Q. Is there any role for PCV13 in adults?
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Q. Is PPSV23 alone currently routinely recommended for any adults?
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Q. How often should diabetic patients receive PPSV23?
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Q. Now that we have PCV20 and PCV15, is any adult still recommended to receive multiple doses of PPSV23?
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Q. Can we administer PCV15 and PPSV23 vaccines to a person 65 years of age or older at the same visit? If not, what is the recommended interval between doses?
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Q. My patient has had laboratory-confirmed pneumococcal pneumonia. Does this patient still need to be vaccinated against pneumococcal disease?
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Issue 1623: March 24, 2022

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Order Immunize.org’s redesigned child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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Order today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules are ready to ship! 
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Great for workplace recognitions! Immunize.org’s elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins show how much you value vaccination
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Issue 1622: March 23, 2022

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“The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommendation for Use of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in Persons Aged ≥18 Years and Considerations for Extended Intervals for Administration of Primary Series Doses of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines—United States, February 2022” published in MMWR
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“Effectiveness of mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death—United States, March 2021–January 2022” published as an MMWR Early Release
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CDC revises two tables in its General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization
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Order today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules are available to ship.
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on communications
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AAP posts analysis of COVID-19 vaccination trends in U.S. children and adolescents
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Influenza activity is low overall, but continues to increase in some parts of the country. Keep offering to vaccinate.
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 546 institutions, including one new honoree. Six previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors.
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Reminder: Immunize.org updates two of its popular standing order templates with new CDC recommendations: pneumococcal vaccination of adults and zoster (shingles) vaccination
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Reminder: "Ask the Experts: Zoster" web page updated with new clinical considerations for vaccination of immunocompromised adults age 19 and older
Vaccine Information Statements
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Reminder: Immunize.org posts new Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) in nine languages for pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and recombinant zoster (shingles) vaccine
Featured Resources
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65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
Notable Publications
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"Trends in Human Papillomavirus–Associated Cancers, Demographic Characteristics, and Vaccinations in the U.S., 2001–2017" published in JAMA Network
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange offers webinar, “Overview for Parents and Caregivers: The COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs including Children Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities,” on March 29
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Issue 1621: March 16, 2022

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Immunize.org updates two of its popular standing order templates with new CDC recommendations: pneumococcal vaccination of adults and zoster (shingles) vaccination
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"Ask the Experts: Zoster" web page updated with new clinical considerations for vaccination of immunocompromised adults age 19 and older
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Immunize.org posts new Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) in eight languages for pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and recombinant zoster vaccine
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Order today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules will begin to ship this week.
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“Effectiveness of 2-Dose BNT162b2 (Pfizer BioNTech) mRNA Vaccine in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Children Aged 5–11 Years and Adolescents Aged 12–15 Years—PROTECT Cohort, July 2021–February 2022” published in MMWR
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CDC updates PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor mobile app for vaccine providers
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Unity Consortium launches Adolescent Immunization Action Week, April 4–8, with release of partner toolkit
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Influenza season is not done yet; activity low but increased slightly in most of the country. Keep offering to vaccinate.
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HHS seeks stakeholder comments on its draft Vaccines Federal Implementation Plan 2021–2025; deadline March 29
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Spotlight! Immunize.org's "Clinic Tools” main page is a one-stop source of practical information for vaccination providers
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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New! Keep up to date using Immunize.org’s new “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” and updated COVID-19 main page.
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"Ask the Experts: COVID-19" web page updated with newest CDC clinical considerations, including expanded dose intervals for mRNA vaccines
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Visit Immunize.org's “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page to locate the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines
Featured Resources
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65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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Use Immunize.org's Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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“Interim Estimates of 2021–22 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness—United States, February 2022” published in MMWR
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“COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Access and Vaccination Coverage among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 2021–January 2022” published in MMWR
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MMWR Recap: Articles regarding COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and safety monitoring
Global News
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WHO confirms circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in Israel
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: NFID hosts "Updates from Recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meetings" webinar on March 17
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Virtual and In Person: Registration open for "North Dakota Immunization Conference" on
June 21–22; CE available
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Issue 1620: March 9, 2022

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New! Keep up to date using Immunize.org’s new “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” and updated COVID-19 main page.
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Immunize.org "Ask the Experts: COVID-19" web page updated with newest CDC clinical considerations, including expanded dose intervals for mRNA vaccines
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Preorder today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules ship in mid-March.
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March is Women’s History Month; Immunize.org celebrates the many contributions of women in vaccinology
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Influenza activity remains sporadic, even increasing in some areas; keep vaccinating if it is in your community
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on the history of vaccines
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during January and February
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during January and February
Featured Resources
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65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
Notable Publications
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“Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses among Persons Aged 12–17 Years—United States, December 9, 2021–February 20, 2022” published as an MMWR Early Release
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“Effectiveness of COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations among Nonimmunocompromised Children and Adolescents Aged 5–17 Years—VISION Network, 10 States, April 2021–January 2022” published as an MMWR Early Release
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“Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage between Urban and Rural Counties—United States, December 14, 2020–January 31, 2022” published in MMWR
Global News
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“Readiness for Use of Type 2 Novel Oral Poliovirus Vaccine in Response to a Type 2 Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreak—Tajikistan, 2020–2021” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership hosts first session of "2022 Viral Hepatitis Policy and Advocacy Summit" on March 17
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Virtual: GSK hosts “Vaccine Virtual Days 2022” event on March 30 and 31
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Virtual: Registration open for “27th Annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference” on April 5; CE available
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Virtual: NFID hosts "2022 Online Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research" on April 11–12; fee to attend, CME available
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Issue 1619: March 3, 2022

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Preorder today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2022 immunization schedules will ship in mid-March!
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Great for workplace recognitions! Immunize.org’s elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins show how much you value vaccination
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Issue 1618: March 2, 2022

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Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s February 23­–24 meeting on tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, and other vaccines
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CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine schedule, adding considerations for 8-week interval between first and second doses of a primary mRNA vaccination series
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March 4 is International HPV Awareness Day; spread the word that HPV vaccine can reduce the risk of certain cancers
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“Use of Ebola Vaccine: Expansion of Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Include Two Additional Populations—United States, 2021” published in MMWR
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CDC updates its “General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization” for zoster vaccine and altered immunocompetence
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2022 U.S. recommended immunization schedules for children and adolescents and for adults released along with MMWR articles detailing changes
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In some areas influenza remains active; keep vaccinating if it is in your area
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IZ Express keeps readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
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Spotlight: Check out the Immunize.org resources to help with your vaccine advocacy
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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AAP releases pediatric COVID-19 vaccine campaign toolkit
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Hepatitis B Foundation and Hep B United create new patient fact sheet on co-administration of COVID-19 and hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or influenza vaccines
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast with Tara Smith, PhD, titled “Your Vaccine Refusing Family”
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center adds new videos in its series featuring Paul Offit, MD, answering key questions
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65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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Explore the updated www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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CDC publishes “COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, Behaviors, and Intentions among Adults with Previous Diagnosis, United States” in Emerging Infectious Diseases 
Upcoming Events
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Today! Virtual: CDC hosts live, 1-hour webinar followed by live chat, “Updates on the 2022 Child/Adolescent and Adult Immunization Schedules,” on March 2
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Virtual: CHOP Vaccine Education Center’s 1-hour webinar titled “Approving COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: When Do We Know Enough?” on March 16 features Paul Offit, MD; CE available

Issue 1617: February 23, 2022

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2022 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens released along with MMWR article detailing changes
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2022 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults released along with MMWR article detailing changes
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Immunize.org launches new “Ask the Experts: Dengue” section
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“Effectiveness of Maternal Vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine during Pregnancy against COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization in Infants Aged <6 Months—17 States, July 2021–January 2022” published in MMWR
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ACOG releases two videos encouraging COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy
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Sporadic flu activity continues across the country; vaccinate as long as influenza is a threat in your community
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 545 institutions. Five previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors.
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Spotlight: Immunize.org’s "Handouts" main page provides free access to hundreds of vaccination-related handouts and fact sheets
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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FREE! Immunize.org offers COVID-19 and flu buttons and stickers. Place your order now!
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Immunize.org’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” black enamel pins make wonderful gifts or workplace recognitions
Notable Publications
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“Outbreak of COVID-19 among a Highly Vaccinated Population aboard a U.S. Navy Ship after a Port Visit—Reykjavik, Iceland, July 2021” published in MMWR
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"mRNA Vaccine-Induced Antibodies More Effective than Natural Immunity in Neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 and Its High Affinity Variants" published in Scientific Reports
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MMWR Recap: Articles regarding COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and safety monitoring
Upcoming Events
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Today! Wednesday–Thursday, February 23–24: ACIP meeting on tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, influenza, MMR, and pneumococcal vaccines

Issue 1616: February 16, 2022

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CDC updates clinical considerations for COVID-19 vaccines, including guidance on booster-dose intervals for immunocompromised people
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Sporadic flu activity continues across the country; vaccinate as long as influenza is a threat in your community
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Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org’s companion websites
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org's “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page fully updated with educational materials and information on booster doses and childhood vaccination 
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC issues new pneumococcal conjugate Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) that covers PCV13, PCV15, and PCV20, and issues new recombinant zoster VIS that includes immunocompromised adults
Featured Resources
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Johns Hopkins launches free virtual course to train “ambassadors” to talk with parents about COVID-19 vaccines for children
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University of Washington releases toolkit One Vax, Two Lives with multi-language communication materials and FAQs about COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy
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Meningitis B Action Project launches Meningitis B Student Hub, an online curriculum for college peer health educators and students
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65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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FREE! Immunize.org offers COVID-19 and flu buttons and stickers. Place your order now!
Notable Publications
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“Waning 2-Dose and 3-Dose Effectiveness of mRNA Vaccines against COVID-19–Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations among Adults during Periods of Delta and Omicron Variant Predominance—VISION Network, 10 States, August 2021–January 2022” published as an MMWR Early Release
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“Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses among Adults—United States, September 22, 2021–February 6, 2022” published as an MMWR Early Release
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“Durability of Anti-spike Antibodies in Infants after Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination or Natural Infection” published in JAMA
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“Axillary Adenopathy after COVID-19 Vaccine: No Reason to Delay Screening Mammogram” published in Radiology
Global News
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“Progress toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Control and Elimination—Worldwide, 2012–2020” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Families Fighting Flu hosts webinar “The Important Fight against Flu: Prevention, Rapid Testing, and Timely Antiviral Use” on February 17
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Watch February 23–24 ACIP meeting on tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, influenza, MMR, and pneumococcal vaccines

Issue 1615: February 9, 2022

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Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s February 4 meeting on full licensure of primary series of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (Spikevax)
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CDC issues new pneumococcal conjugate Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) that covers PCV13, PCV15, and PCV20, and issues revised recombinant zoster VIS that covers immunocompromised patients
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Immunize.org updates "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!" and "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" to reflect new VIS version dates
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CDC issues updates to its "General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization" for dengue vaccine, influenza vaccine allergies, and storage temperature of MMR vaccine
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February is Black History Month; Immunize.org celebrates the contribution of Black Americans in vaccinology
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Influenza activity has declined, but continues; encourage vaccination as long as influenza is a threat in your community
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Spotlight: Expedite vaccination by using Immunize.org's screening checklists  
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Reminder! Immunize.org introduces new, print-ready patient handout "Not Sure If You Can Get an Influenza Vaccine?"
Featured Resources
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Immunize Kansas Coalition offers new interactive online education for vaccination during pregnancy
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Newly updated “65+ Flu Defense” website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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FREE! Immunize.org offers COVID-19 and flu buttons and stickers. Free shipping! Place your order now!
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“Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org” can help you excel at mass vaccination activities
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Order Immunize.org’s child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last! 
Notable Publications
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“SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Hospitalization among Adults Aged ≥18 Years, by Vaccination Status, before and during SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Predominance—Los Angeles County, California, November 7, 2021–January 8, 2022” published in MMWR
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“COVID-19 Vaccination among Persons Living with Diagnosed HIV Infection—New York, October 2021” published in MMWR
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“COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Vaccine Confidence by Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity—United States, August 29–October 30, 2021” published in MMWR
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“Indirect Protection of Children from SARS-CoV-2 Infection through Parental Vaccination” published in Science
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“Vaccination with BNT162b2 Reduces Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to Household Contacts in Israel” published in Science
Upcoming Events
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Watch February 23–24 ACIP meeting on tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, influenza, MMR, and pneumococcal vaccines
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Virtual: PA-AAP Medical Home Program hosts 3-part webinar series on provider communications with adolescents
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Issue 1614: February 2, 2022

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“Use of 15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine among U.S. Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022” published in MMWR
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Immunize.org introduces new, print-ready patient handout "Not Sure If You Can Get an Influenza Vaccine?"
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Are you using the most current COVID-19 vaccination schedules? Check these tables to be sure.
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“Effectiveness of a Third Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalization among Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Adults—United States, August–December 2021” published in MMWR
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Influenza activity expected to continue for several more weeks; keep vaccinating
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month; arm your patients with HPV and hepatitis B vaccinations in the fight to prevent cancer
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IZ Express keeps readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
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Spotlight: Check out staff training and in-service resources provided by Immunize.org
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during December and January
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during December and January
Featured Resources
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Asian Liver Center launches new “Hep B Moms” website with resources to prevent mother-to-child hepatitis B transmission
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National Association of School Nurses journal publishes supplement with five articles on school-located vaccination clinics
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center presents new video series featuring Paul Offit, MD, answering common questions related to vaccines
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center revises its COVID-19 Vaccines Q&A handout for the public
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast with Patsy Stinchfield, NP, answering parents' questions on kids and COVID-19 vaccines 
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Newly updated “65+ Flu Defense” website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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FREE! Immunize.org offers "Me Vacuné Contra el COVID-19” and “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers. Free shipping! Available in English and Spanish.
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FREE! Order Immunize.org’s popular red "Vacuna Contra LA GRIPE" buttons and stickers. Free shipping! Available in Spanish.
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Explore the updated www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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“A Prospective Cohort Study of COVID-19 Vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 Infection, and Fertility” published in American Journal of Epidemiology
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"Homologous and Heterologous COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations" published in NEJM
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MMWR Recap: Articles regarding COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against death and hospitalization
Upcoming Events
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February 10–11: National Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting; watch virtually

Issue 1613: January 26, 2022

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Top Stories
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“Use of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Immunocompromised Adults Aged ≥19 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022” published in MMWR
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Immunize.org updates its popular “Ask the Experts” web page on COVID-19 vaccines with CDC guidelines through January 17; “Ask the Experts” HPV page also updated
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“Use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine: Updated Interim Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, December 2021” published in MMWR
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“COVID-19 Incidence and Death Rates among Unvaccinated and Fully Vaccinated Adults with and without Booster Doses during Periods of Delta and Omicron Variant Emergence—25 U.S. Jurisdictions, April 4–December 25, 2021” published as an MMWR Early Release 
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“Effectiveness of a Third Dose of mRNA Vaccines against COVID-19–Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations among Adults during Periods of Delta and Omicron Variant Predominance—VISION Network, 10 States, August 2021–January 2022” published as an MMWR Early Release
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“COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations by COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Previous COVID-19 Diagnosis—California and New York, May–November 2021” published as an MMWR Early Release
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Influenza activity expected to continue for several weeks; keep vaccinating!
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Spotlight! Immunize.org’s “Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines” main page provides tools from authoritative sources
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates “Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know”
Featured Resources
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Newly updated "65+ Flu Defense" website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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FREE! Immunize.org offers “Me Vacuné Contra el COVID-19” and “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers. Free shipping!
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FREE! Order Immunize.org’s popular red "Vacuna Contra LA GRIPE" buttons and stickers. Free shipping! Available in Spanish only.
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Boost yourself, then encourage your friends by adding Immunize.org’s “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” Facebook profile photo frame 
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Immunize.org’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” black enamel pins make wonderful gifts or workplace recognitions
Notable Publications
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“Frequency of Adverse Events in the Placebo Arms of COVID-19 Vaccine Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” published in JAMA Network
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“Influenza Vaccine Uptake and Missed Opportunities among the Medicare-Covered Population with High-Risk Conditions during the 2018 to 2019 Influenza Season” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
Global News
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“Progress toward Poliomyelitis Eradication—Afghanistan, January 2020–November 2021” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Today! APHA offers webinar “The Third Year of COVID-19: Is This the New Normal?” CE available.

Issue 1612: January 19, 2022

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Top Stories
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Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s January 12 meeting on influenza, pneumococcal, hepatitis B, respiratory syncytial virus, cholera, and tick-borne encephalitis vaccines
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Newly updated “65+ Flu Defense” website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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CDC study, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, shows influenza vaccination prevents severe flu illness in U.S. children; use CDC's resources designed for parents
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Influenza activity and hospitalizations continue to increase; keep vaccinating
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Ice, floods, tornadoes, disasters: 'Tis the season to exercise your emergency plan
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Immunize.org’s “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page fully updated with educational materials and information on booster doses and childhood vaccination
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on vaccination during pregnancy
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is now Immunize.org
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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NFID posts new resources for social media, including Flu is Not a Game and humorous infectious-disease images to engage your audience
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
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FREE! Immunize.org offers "Me Vacuné Contra el COVID-19” and “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers. Free shipping!
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FREE! Order Immunize.org’s popular red "Vacuna Contra LA GRIPE " buttons and stickers. Free shipping! Available in Spanish only.
Notable Publications
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“High-Grade Vulvar, Vaginal, and Anal Precancers among U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults after Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction” published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine
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“Estimating the Early Impact of the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Programme on COVID-19 Cases, Emergency Department Visits, Hospital Admissions, and Deaths among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: An Ecological Analysis of National Surveillance Data” published in Lancet
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"Association between Menstrual Cycle Length and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination" published in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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MMWR Recap: “Effectiveness of BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) mRNA Vaccination against Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children among Persons Aged 12–18 Years—United States, July–December 2021”
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Today! NFID offers webinar “COVID-19: Myths and Facts”; CME available
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Virtual: CDC Foundation's Community COVID Coalition and Vaccine Equity Cooperative offer webinar “COVID-19 and Social Media: Best Practices to Reach Your Communities” on January 20

Issue 1611: January 12, 2022

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January 12, 2022
Top Stories
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IZ Express welcomes 2022 with a new name and look; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
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Immunize.org summarizes the January 5 ACIP meeting, including updated CDC recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine affecting children age 5 through 17 years; ACIP meets again today to discuss other vaccines
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Influenza activity and hospitalizations continue to increase; it's not too late to vaccinate
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Immunize.org updates its "Ask the Experts: COVID-19" and "Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A" web pages 
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Immunize.org posts two Spanish translations of screening checklists for influenza vaccine 
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month; promote the importance of early detection and HPV vaccination
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 545 institutions, including one new honoree. Two previously honored institutions qualify for an additional year of honors.
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Spotlight! “Ask the Experts” answers more than a thousand questions on vaccines and vaccinations
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
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Vaccines in the news
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is now Immunize.org
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates its "Vaccine Timeline" main page 
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials for clinicians were released during November and December
Vaccine Information Statements
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New VIS translation: Immunize.org posts Spanish translation of Dengue Vaccine Information Statement
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New VIS translations: Immunize.org posts 6 Karen translations of August 6 Vaccine Information Statements 
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during November and December
Featured Resources
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CDC launches new interactive COVID-19 vaccine training module to give healthcare personnel effective communication tools
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CDC Train offers free vaccine training designed for entry-level medical assistants
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FREE! Immunize.org offers "Me Vacuné Contra el COVID-19” and “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers. Free shipping! Available in English and Spanish.
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FREE! Order Immunize.org’s popular red "Vacuna Contra LA GRIPE " buttons and stickers. Free shipping! Available in Spanish only.
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Explore the updated www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
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“Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org” can help you excel at mass vaccination activities
Notable Publications
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“Characteristics and Outcomes of Hospitalized Pregnant Women with Influenza, 2010 to 2019” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
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“COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 3–December 19, 2021” published in MMWR
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“Interim Estimate of Vaccine Effectiveness of BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) Vaccine in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Adolescents Aged 12–17 Years—Arizona, July–December 2021” published in MMWR
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“Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes among Persons Aged ≥18 Years Who Completed a Primary COVID-19 Vaccination Series—465 Health Care Facilities, United States, December 2020–October 2021” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Watch today (January 12 at 10:00 a.m. [ET]): ACIP meeting on cholera, hepatitis B, influenza, pneumococcal, respiratory syncytial virus, and tick-borne encephalitis vaccines
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Virtual: Today! Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange offers webinar “An Overview for Parents and Caregivers Considering the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5–11”

Issue 1610: December 22, 2021

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Happy holidays! IAC will begin 2022 with a new name and new logo. On January 12, IAC Express returns as IZ Express.
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IAC summarizes December 16 ACIP meeting recommending preference for mRNA vaccines over Janssen vaccine to prevent COVID-19
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“Dengue Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2021” published in MMWR
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CDC issues first Dengue Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and IAC updates two handouts with current dengue vaccine information
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Flu activity in the United States continues to increase; get vaccinated as a safeguard this holiday season
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Martin Myers, MD, pediatrician and longtime authority on immunization and infectious diseases, publishes book for the public titled Immunization Information: The Benefits and the Risks 
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s Immunize.org website offers many useful navigation features
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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IAC introduces new print-ready, one-page educational document for frontline vaccinators: “How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults during One Visit”
Featured Resources
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CDC’s Partnering for Vaccine Equity program announces new "Vaccine Resource Hub" with COVID-19 and influenza vaccination educational materials
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Women in Government offers archived webinar “Protecting Moms and Babies: Removing State Level Barriers to Maternal Immunization”
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center presents new video series featuring pediatricians discussing common vaccine questions for parents
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AAP offers archived webinar "Increasing Influenza Vaccination Rates during the COVID-19 Pandemic"
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AAP posts immunization reminder and recall strategies to identify and notify families whose children are behind on vaccinations 
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast on Omicron variant with Your Local Epidemiologist
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FREE! Order IAC's popular red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers. Shipping included! Available in English and Spanish.
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FREE! IAC offers “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers. Shipping included! Available in English and Spanish.
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IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions
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Boost yourself, then encourage your friends to follow your lead by adding IAC’s “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” Facebook profile photo frame
Notable Publications
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Becker's Hospital Review publishes "Protect against the Omicron Variant of COVID-19 AND Influenza This Winter" by IAC authors
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“The U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program at One Year: How Many Deaths and Hospitalizations Were Averted?” published by the Commonwealth Fund
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“Report of Health Care Provider Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccination among Adults, by Recipient COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Attitudes—United States, April–September 2021” published in MMWR
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“Association of Maternal Cervical Disease with Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among Offspring” published in JAMA
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MMWR recap: “Booster and Additional Primary Dose COVID-19 Vaccinations among Adults Aged ≥65 Years—United States, August 13, 2021–November 19, 2021”
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Pfizer-BioNTech offers COVID-19 vaccination provider webinars to explain new recommendations and products

Issue 1609: December 16, 2021

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Issue 1608: December 15, 2021

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CDC expands Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster recommendations to 16- and 17-year-olds
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IAC’s “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page fully updated with educational materials and information on booster doses and childhood vaccination
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IAC’s newest handout on coadministration announced during our December 9 webinar now posted along with on-demand video of “Fight the Flu and COVID-19 Too”
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December 12 marked 1 year since ACIP voted to recommend the first COVID-19 vaccine in the United States; IAC thanks vaccinators for their hard work and dedication
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Influenza vaccination coverage trending far lower than last year across all ages; vaccinate now
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American College of Physicians launches new video series to combat vaccine misinformation
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"Booster and Additional Primary Dose COVID-19 Vaccinations among Adults Aged ≥65 Years—United States, August 13, 2021–November 19, 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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“Comparative Effectiveness and Antibody Responses to Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines among Hospitalized Veterans—Five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, United States, February 1–September 30, 2021” published in MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on adult vaccination
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We have a quick question for you. In just 3 minutes, your feedback can shape the future of our Immunize.org website.
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Vaccine Information Statements
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New VIS translations to download now: IAC posts 4 Turkish translations of August 6 Vaccine Information Statements
Featured Resources
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CDC launches “Interactive COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations Module for Healthcare Professionals”
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Get them while you can! IAC offers FREE “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers in English and Spanish.
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use IAC’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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“Vaccination in Pregnancy against Pertussis and Seasonal Influenza: Key Learnings and Components from High-Performing Vaccine Programmes in Three Countries: The United Kingdom, the United States and Spain” published in BMC Public Health
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“COVID-19 Vaccines for Adolescents: Leveraging the ABCs of Communication” published in the Journal of Adolescent Health
Global News
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“Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks—Worldwide, January 2020–June 2021” published in MMWR
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“Optimizing the Supply of Vaccines for COVID-19” published in Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Pfizer-BioNTech offers daily COVID-19 vaccination provider webinars to explain new booster recommendations and products

Issue 1607: December 14, 2021

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December 14, 2021
As an additional service to IAC Express readers, we periodically publish special editions such as this one, providing you with new and updated Ask the Experts questions and answers from IAC experts. This issue includes 13 Q&As about COVID-19 vaccination based on recently updated ACIP recommendations.
To find the full set of IAC's Ask the Experts COVID-19 vaccination Q&As, visit www.immunize.org/askexperts/experts_cov.asp
You can find all of these questions and answers, plus more than a thousand others about vaccines and vaccine administration, on our "Ask the Experts" gateway page at www.immunize.org/askexperts
IAC's team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH.
COVID-19 Vaccination Questions
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Q: Who is eligible to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine? clinic?
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Q: What is the difference between an “additional primary dose” of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for an immunocompromised person and a “booster dose”?
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Q: My patient, age 30, has moderate immunocompromise and received an additional primary dose as recommended. Is a booster dose also recommended?
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Q: My patient takes high dose steroids and received a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) in late March 2021. He fits the definition for moderate or severe immunocompromise. Should I give him an additional primary dose of Janssen vaccine?
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Q: My patient, age 45, is immunocompromised and is recommended to receive an additional primary dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, but it has already been over 6 months since his second mRNA dose. What do I do now?
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Q: What are the differences in the orange cap and purple cap formulations of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Q: What are the recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination of children younger than 12 years?
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Q: Our clinic does not stock the orange cap formulation of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children age 5 through 11 years. Could we draw up a 10 microgram (mcg) dose out of the purple cap adolescent/adult formulation to vaccinate these children?
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Q: My patient turns 12 years old later this month. Should they get the orange cap Pfizer-BioNTech formulation for children now or wait to get the purple cap Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine formulation for adolescents and adults?
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Q: What do we know about the orange cap Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine effectiveness and side effects in children age 5 through 11 years?
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Q: We have a patient who was partially vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized for use in the United States. What should we do?
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Q: We have a patient who was fully vaccinated outside the United States with a vaccine not authorized by FDA and not on the WHO emergency use list (WHO-EUL). What do we do?
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Q: What are CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Instructions (EUI) and to whom do they apply?
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Issue 1606: December 9, 2021

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Issue 1605: December 8, 2021

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December 8, 2021
Top Stories
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CDC warns against Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, strengthens booster dose recommendation for all adults age 18 and older
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IAC's influenza resources and December 9 Influenza Vaccination Webinar for National Influenza Vaccination Week are more valuable than ever as vaccination rates lag
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will require states to cover COVID-19 vaccine counseling for eligible children and youth
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Influenza vaccination coverage trending far lower than last year across all ages; vaccinate now
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"Influenza A(H3N2) Outbreak on a University Campus—Michigan, October–November 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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Please help! In just 3 minutes, your feedback can shape the future of the Immunize.org website.
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IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,159 organizations, including one new facility
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IAC Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on enhancing clinic and practice operations
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated IAC educational materials for clinicians were released during October and November
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during October and November
Featured Resources
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Updated! IAC's "Ask the Experts: COVID-19" web page offers answers to questions about latest CDC recommendations for booster doses and vaccination of young children
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast on social media and misinformation 
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Get them while you can! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers in English and Spanish.
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IAC's website "Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org" can help you excel; use resources for vaccinating children age 5 through 11 years against COVID-19
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
Notable Publications
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"COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage among Persons Experiencing Homelessness—Six U.S. Jurisdictions, December 2020–August 2021" published in MMWR 
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Commentary on quality measures to drive improvements in immunization rates published in Population Health Management  
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow! IAC webinar December 9 at 1:00 p.m. (ET): "Fight the Flu and COVID-19 Too: Influenza Vaccination in December and beyond and Practical Approaches to Coadministration of Vaccines in Adults"
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Tomorrow! NFID offers webinar "Closing the Gap: Protecting Adults with Chronic Health Conditions" on December 9
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Virtual: Pfizer-BioNTech offers COVID-19 vaccination provider webinars to explain new recommendations and products
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Issue 1604: December 2, 2021

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"VACCINES SAVE LIVES" PINS, IMMUNIZATION RECORD CARDS, TRAINING DVD, AND FREE COVID-19 AND FLU STICKERS AND BUTTONS!
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions
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Order IAC’s child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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Every practice needs this award-winning vaccination techniques training video!
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FREE! Order IAC's popular red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers. Shipping included! Available in English and Spanish.
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FREE! IAC offers “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers. Shipping included! Available in English and Spanish.

Issue 1603: December 1, 2021

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IAC’s popular “Ask the Experts: COVID-19” web page fully updated with answers to questions about latest CDC recommendations for booster doses and vaccination of young children
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National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 5–11. Register now for IAC’s December 9 Influenza Vaccination Webinar and promote flu vaccination with influenza resources from CDC and IAC.
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Influenza activity is increasing; CDC urges vaccination now
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Five minutes? We need you! Help us improve your Immunize.org experience.
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IAC Spotlight: Review of Immunize.org resources focused on childhood vaccination
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: IAC posts new translations in Burmese, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) released by CDC on October 15, 2021
Featured Resources
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Going fast! IAC offers FREE “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers in English and Spanish.
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Explore the updated www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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“Association of Discrimination and Health Care Experiences with Incomplete Infant Vaccination during COVID-19” published in JAMA Pediatrics
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes November issue of Vaccine Update for Providers newsletter
Upcoming Events
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IAC webinar December 9 at 1:00 p.m. (ET): “Fight the Flu and COVID-19 Too: Influenza Vaccination in December and beyond and Practical Approaches to Coadministration of Vaccines in Adults”

Issue 1602: November 30, 2021

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Honor Giving Tuesday with a gift to support immunization

Issue 1601: November 24, 2021

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IAC summarizes November 19 ACIP meeting expanding recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine boosters to include all adults age 18 years and older
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Influenza is returning! CDC urges vaccination now, investigates large outbreak on University of Michigan campus.
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Help us improve your Immunize.org website experience. Please take 5 minutes to complete our website user-feedback survey.
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IAC posts new translations in Burmese, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) released by CDC on October 15, 2021
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CDC issues emergency use instructions and guidance for the use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine among recipients of COVID-19 vaccines not authorized in the United States
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November 22 designated Public Health Thank You Day. IAC adds our thanks as the nation recognizes our dedicated public health workforce!
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IAC Spotlight! Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on vaccine products
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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IAC updates “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” print-ready handouts
Featured Resources
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Resolve to Save Lives creates “Voices of Long COVID” campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake
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Going fast! IAC offers FREE “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers in English and Spanish.
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More COVID-19 vaccine doses in your family? Encourage your friends to follow your lead by adding IAC’s “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” Facebook profile photo frame.
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IAC’s shop offers great gift ideas for your colleagues and coworkers this holiday season!
Notable Publications
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"Mycobacterium porcinum Skin and Soft Tissue Infections after Vaccinations—Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, September 2018–February 2019" published in MMWR
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"Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Emergency Department Visits, and Hospitalizations because of COVID-19 among Persons Aged ≥12 Years, by COVID-19 Vaccination Status—Oregon and Washington, July 4–September 25, 2021" published in MMWR
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"State Laws Permitting Adolescent Consent to Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Rates of Immunization" published in JAMA Pediatrics
Upcoming Events
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Register now! IAC webinar December 9 at 1:00 p.m. (ET): “Fight the Flu and COVID-19 Too: Influenza Vaccination in December and beyond and Practical Approaches to Coadministration of Vaccines in Adults”
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Virtual: National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine offers webinar “Communication Strategies for Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines: Addressing Variants and Childhood Vaccinations” on November 30
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Virtual: Project VCTR offers webinar "How to Combat and Respond to Anti-vaccine Attacks on Social Media" on November 30 
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Issue 1600: November 17, 2021

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Register now for upcoming IAC webinar! December 9 at 1:00 p.m. (ET): “Fight the Flu and COVID-19 Too: Influenza Vaccination in December and beyond and Practical Approaches to Coadministration of Vaccines in Adults”
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New VIS translations to print now: IAC posts translations in five languages of Vaccine Information Statements released by CDC on October 15, 2021
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14th edition of the "Pink Book," CDC’s Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, now available to pre-order or download
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices highlights potential mix-ups between adult and pediatric COVID-19 vaccines, offers strategies to avoid errors
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Use IAC's refreshed "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" to help you catch up children on all recommended vaccines
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IAC Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on vaccine-preventable diseases, one disease at a time
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U.S. Surgeon General issues new toolkit for addressing health misinformation as COVID-19 vaccines roll out to school-age children
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Public Health Communications Collaborative updates toolkit with information on COVID-19 vaccination for children
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Bird is the word! Sesame Street offers interactive web page with videos, ready-to-print handouts, and other engaging, kid-focused content on vaccines.
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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IAC’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 544 institutions, including four new honorees. Four previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors.
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Get them while they last! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers. Buttons available in English, buttons and stickers available in Spanish.
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use IAC's Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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CDC publishes “Influenza Vaccinations during the COVID-19 Pandemic—11 U.S. Jurisdictions, September–December 2020” in MMWR
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MMWR Recap: “The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Interim Recommendation for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 2021”
Global News
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CDC publishes “Progress toward Regional Measles Elimination—Worldwide, 2000–2020” in MMWR
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Today! Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy hosts webinar titled "Children and COVID-19: Strategies and Partnerships for Vaccination"
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Virtual: Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange offers webinar titled “The Basics of mRNA Vaccines and Effectiveness” on November 18

Issue 1599: November 10, 2021

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IAC summarizes November 2 ACIP meeting recommending Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children age 5 through 11 years
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for use of COVID-19 Vaccine in children age 5–11 years and updates its interim clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines website
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IAC summarizes November 3 ACIP meeting on hepatitis B, orthopoxvirus, and Ebola vaccines, and 2022 schedules
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“Effectiveness of 2-Dose Vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines against COVID-19–Associated Hospitalizations among Immunocompromised Adults—Nine States, January–September 2021” published in MMWR
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CMS issues emergency regulation requiring COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare personnel
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AIM and Duke-Margolis Center offer school-located vaccination resources to increase child and adolescent vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic
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AMGA launches a national campaign, "Rise to Immunize," to increase routine adult vaccination rates
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IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,158 organizations, including two new facilities
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IAC Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on adolescent vaccination
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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IAC updates its 2021–2022 season standing orders for administering influenza vaccine to children age 6 months through 18 years with Flucelvax age indication change
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IAC updates its print-ready fact sheet "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2021–2022 Influenza Season" with Flucelvax age indication change
Featured Resources
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Give thanks for COVID-19 vaccines this season! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers. Available in English and Spanish.
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Keep up with influenza this season: CDC’s FluView surveillance reports posted weekly
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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IAC's website "Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org" can help you excel; use resources for vaccinating children age 5 through 11 years against COVID-19
Notable Publications
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"Hepatitis B Vaccination among Adults with Diabetes Mellitus, U.S., 2018" published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine
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MMWR Recap: Lab-confirmed COVID-19 among adults with infection or mRNA vaccine-induced immunity and ACIP recommendations for primary and booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Global News
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November 12 is World Pneumonia Day
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"The Effects of the National HPV Vaccination Programme in England, UK, on Cervical Cancer and Grade 3 Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Incidence: A Register-Based Observational Study" published in Lancet
Upcoming Events
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COVID-19 vaccination provider webinars to explain new recommendations and products
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Virtual: NAM hosts "Report Release Webinar: Advancing Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Preparedness and Response" on November 18  

Issue 1598: November 3, 2021

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Watch today (November 3 at 10:00 a.m. ET): ACIP meeting on hepatitis B, orthopoxvirus, Ebola vaccines, and immunization schedules; no registration required
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"The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Interim Recommendations for Additional Primary and Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines—United States, 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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CDC updates interim clinical considerations for COVID-19 vaccines, including booster doses of Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines
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COVID-19 vaccination provider webinars to explain new recommendations and products
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CDC updates orders regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccination of international travelers flying to the United States, effective November 8
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GlaxoSmithKline recalls one lot of pediatric hepatitis B vaccine pre-filled syringes for missing label on some syringes
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Keep up with influenza this season: CDC’s FluView surveillance reports now being posted weekly
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s “Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines” main page offers templates to facilitate vaccine delivery
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
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Correction: IAC Express # 1,597 (October 27)
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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IAC updates four influenza-related, print-ready materials for patients and healthcare personnel
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Recap: These updated IAC materials for clinicians were released during September and October
Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during September and October
Featured Resources
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Give thanks for COVID-19 vaccines this season! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers. Available in English and Spanish.
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Explore the updated www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
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"Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 among Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19-Like Illness with Infection-Induced or mRNA Vaccine-Induced SARS-CoV-2 Immunity—Nine States, January–September 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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MMWR Recap: "COVID-19 Vaccination and Non-COVID-19 Mortality Risk––Seven Integrated Health Care Organizations, United States, December 14, 2020–July 31, 2021” 
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes October issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
Global News
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"Routine Vaccination Coverage—Worldwide, 2020” published in MMWR 
Upcoming Events
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Today! Virtual: CDC offers "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on recommendations for the 2021–22 influenza season on November 3
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Virtual: Vaccine Education Center’s Current Issues in Vaccines for Providers webinar on December 8 features Dr. Paul Offit discussing COVID-19 vaccine booster doses; CE available

Issue 1597: October 27, 2021

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November 2–3: Watch the virtual ACIP meeting on COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for children age 5–11 years
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IAC summarizes ACIP meeting on COVID-19 booster doses, October 21
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IAC summarizes ACIP meeting on pneumococcal, zoster, and influenza vaccines, October 20
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CDC posts web page "COVID-19 Vaccination for Children 5–11 Years Old” to help public health clinics, pharmacists, and community partners plan for COVID-19 vaccination of this age group in near future 
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Hosting happy holidays: CDC guidance emphasizes vaccination for safe gatherings
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast with IAC"s L.J Tan, MS, PhD, on the upcoming influenza season co-occurring with the pandemic
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IAC Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on communications
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National Academy of Medicine elects 100 new members, including IAC's John Grabenstein, RPh, PhD 
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC releases four updated Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) for immediate use; translations in progress
Featured Resources
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Scare off COVID-19 this Halloween! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers. Available in English and Spanish.
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Got your COVID-19 booster recently? Encourage friends to follow your lead by adding IAC"s "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” Facebook profile photo frame.
Notable Publications
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"Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA Vaccination against COVID-19 Hospitalization among Persons Aged 12–18 Years—United States, June–September 2021” published in MMWR
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"COVID-19 Vaccination and Non-COVID-19 Mortality Risk—Seven Integrated Health Care Organizations, United States, December 14, 2020–July 31, 2021” published in MMWR Early Release 
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"COVID-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy and First-Trimester Miscarriage” published in NEJM 
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow! Virtual: ACOG hosts webinar titled "COVID-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy: What You Need to Know" on October 28.
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Virtual: CDC offers webinar titled "Influenza Update—2021–2022” on November 3; seats are limited, recording will be posted
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Issue 1596: October 21, 2021

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FREE! Special one-time offer: order IAC's popular red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers. Shipping included! Available in English and Spanish.
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FREE! IAC offers "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers. Shipping included! Available in English and Spanish.
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NOT FREE––but our readers love them! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions.
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Issue 1595: October 20, 2021

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CDC releases four updated Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) for immediate use; translations in progress
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CDC publishes new national immunization survey results for early childhood in MMWR: “Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months among Children Born in 2017 and 2018—National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2018–2020” 
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FDA licenses Flucelvax Quadrivalent (Seqirus) for children age 6 months and older
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Vaccinate Your Family launches influenza toolkit with a library of shareable resources for the 2021–22 flu season
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Clinic Tools” main page is a one-stop source of practical information for vaccination providers
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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IAC updates "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It's the Law!" to reflect new VIS version dates
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IAC revises "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" checklist to reflect new VIS version dates
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IAC updates “Protective Measures for Vaccinating during the Pandemic”
Featured Resources
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YouTube announces a new vaccine education video series for healthcare professionals and the public provided by AAP, CHOP, and ACP
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Reminder: IAC recently updated its “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page with educational materials and information on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster doses
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Let all the kids know you say “boo” to COVID-19 this Halloween! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers to everyone promoting vaccination in hesitant communities. Available in English and Spanish.
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use IAC's Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
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“Vaccine Coverage across the Life Course in Michigan during the COVID-19 Pandemic: January–September 2020” published in American Journal of Public Health
Global News
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“Supporting National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups in the WHO European Region in Developing National COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations through Online Communication Platform” published in Vaccine
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Watch ACIP today and tomorrow (October 20–21 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET); no registration is required    
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Virtual: CDC offers "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on recommendations for the 2021–22 influenza season on November 3 

Issue 1594: October 13, 2021

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CDC launches "Let’s Play Catch Up" resources to encourage routine childhood vaccinations
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IAC updates "COVID-19 Vaccines" main page with educational materials and information on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster doses
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices highlights mix-ups between influenza vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines, offers safety strategies to avoid future errors
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Keep up with influenza this season: CDC’s FluView surveillance reports now being posted weekly
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American Lung Association and Anthem Foundation launch "Fend Off Flu" campaign to increase flu knowledge and vaccination rates
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IAC Spotlight! Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on the history of vaccines
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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IAC updates "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations" with information on COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccine Information Statements
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New VIS translations to download now: IAC posts 6 Turkish translations of August 6 Vaccine Information Statements 
Featured Resources
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Spread the word, not the virus! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers to those promoting vaccination in hesitant communities. Available in English and Spanish.
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IAC's red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers are a bright idea. Order today!
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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IAC's website Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org can help you excel at mass vaccination activities
Notable Publications
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Journal of Infectious Diseases: Triumphs of Vaccination supplement publishes 16 articles on vaccine achievements
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HHS publishes report titled "Associations between County-Level Vaccination Rates and COVID-19 Outcomes among Medicare Beneficiaries," showing cases and deaths prevented
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White House releases report describing rationale for COVID-19 vaccination requirements
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AAP publishes October issue of Immunization Initiatives newsletter
Global News
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WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Watch the ACIP meetings on October 20 and 21 and on November 2 and 3; no registration is required
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Virtual: FDA advisors will meet on October 14, 15, and 26 to discuss COVID-19 booster doses and vaccination of children age 5–11 years
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Virtual: Shot of Prevention offers on-demand video titled "Vaccines for Teens and Preteens: A Live Q&A with Dr. Nneka Holder"

Issue 1593: October 6, 2021

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CDC issues urgent health advisory to increase COVID-19 vaccination for people before, after, or during pregnancy
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IAC summarizes September 29 ACIP meeting on zoster, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B vaccination and other diseases
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New VIS translations to download now: IAC posts Arabic, Burmese, French, and Somali translations of August 6 Vaccine Information Statements for multiple vaccines
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"Safety Monitoring of an Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, August 12–September 19, 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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IAC Spotlight: Check out the Immunize.org resources to help with your vaccine advocacy
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IAC’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 540 institutions, including one new honoree. Five previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors.
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Your colleagues don’t want to be the last to know. Urge them to subscribe to IAC Express for free.
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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IAC and AIM update print-ready training tool: "Communicating the Benefits of Influenza Vaccine during COVID-19"
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Echo: These updated IAC educational materials for clinicians were released during August and September
Vaccine Information Statements
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Echo: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during August and September
Featured Resources
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CDC provides field guide with 12 evidence-based strategies to promote COVID-19 vaccination confidence and uptake
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Public Health Communications Collaborative releases resources to help answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine booster doses and support vaccination outreach
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Spread the word, not the virus! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers to those promoting vaccination in hesitant communities. Available in English and Spanish
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Explore the updated www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
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IAC's red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers are a bright idea. Order today!
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IAC's Calendar of Events provides information about federal, state, and national partners' vaccination conferences, as well as professional societies' annual meetings
Notable Publications
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes September issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
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"Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Status, Intent, and Perceived Access for Noninstitutionalized Adults, by Disability Status—National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, May 30–June 26, 2021" published in MMWR
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"Protection of BNT162b2 Vaccine Booster against COVID-19 in Israel" published in NEJM
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"Effectiveness of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine among U.S. Health Care Personnel" published in NEJM
Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership hosts 26th annual "MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference" on October 28; CE available
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Virtual: University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers webinar titled COVID-19 Vaccines, Masks, and Mandates: Exploring the Legal Boundaries of Public Health Protections on November 4

Issue 1592: September 29, 2021

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CDC recommends a booster dose for recipients of a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine primary series who are age 65 years or older, who reside in long-term care facilities, who are age 18 through 64 with underlying health conditions, or who are at high risk of occupational or institutional exposure to COVID-19
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"Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Persons Aged >16 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, September 2021" published in MMWR
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Use lessons from COVID-19 vaccination efforts to protect more patients from influenza! Two IAC influenza webinars for vaccine providers are now available for online viewing.
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CDC launches "I Get It" flu vaccination campaign
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CMS launches new Medicare.gov feature to compare nursing homes by COVID-19 vaccination rate
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IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,156 organizations, including two new facilities
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IAC Spotlight: IAC's Handouts web page provides free access to hundreds of vaccination-related handouts and fact sheets
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Journalists interview IAC experts
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Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
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Spread the word, not the virus! IAC offers FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers to those promoting vaccination in hesitant communities. Available in English and Spanish.
Notable Publications
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MMWR Recap: "Comparative Effectiveness of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalizations among Adults without Immunocompromising Conditions—United States, March–August 2021"
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"Association between Human Papillomavirus Infection among Pregnant Women and Preterm Birth" published in JAMA Network Open
Upcoming Events
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Watch today (September 29 at 10 a.m. ET): ACIP meeting on zoster, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B vaccination and other topics; no registration required
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Virtual: CDC offers archived webinar for clinicians titled "What Clinicians Need to Know about the Latest CDC Recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Vaccination"
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Virtual: CDC and AAP will host webinar for clinicians titled "2021–22 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Practitioners" on October 7
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Virtual: NFID to hold influenza/pneumococcal news conference on October 7
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Virtual: Register now for online NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course, November 15–17; CME/CNE available

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