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
  • And more …
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Issue 1568: May 26, 2021

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FDA authorizes up to 31 days refrigerator storage of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine before dilution
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CDC calls for VAERS reporting of cases of myocarditis or pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination
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CDC releases Pediatric Healthcare Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit
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CDC publishes "Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage between Urban and Rural Counties—United States, December 14, 2020–April 10, 2021" in MMWR
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Center for Strategic and International Studies and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine publish "Why Vaccine Confidence Matters to National Security"
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Vaccinate Your Family launches "Don't Skip" campaign featuring Gabrielle Union-Wade
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CDC updates "Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People"
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Expanding your COVID-19 vaccination efforts to 12–15-year-olds? Purchase IAC's brightly colored COVID-19 vaccine stickers and buttons to give out in offices, schools, and vaccination sites
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IAC Spotlight! Looking for the most frequently visited web pages on immunize.org? IAC's "Favorites" tab atop each web page brings you to 18 of the most popular gateway pages on IAC's website
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MMWR Recap: CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in 12–15-year-olds and estimates on vaccineeffectiveness on May 19; previously issued as MMWR Early Releases
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IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll now includes 535 hospitals, including three new birthing institutions; three previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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After 12 years, IAC's "Video of the Week" series is wrapping up. Watch IAC's final pick, "Protect Tomorrow," from AAP. Hear elders' poignant remembrances about how vaccine-preventable diseases affected their lives
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CDC offers COVID-19 Science Update weekly report series to help staff stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 research
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Going fast! Order IAC's laminated version of CDC's 2021 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule today! Adult schedules sold out.
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IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame is available in English and Spanish
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Article in JAMA Internal Medicine reports no association detected for facial paralysis and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
Education and Training
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CDC posts on-demand webinar recording for clinicians titled "What Clinicians Need to Know About Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccination of Adolescents"
Conferences and Meetings
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National HPV Vaccination Roundtable hosts virtual 2021 National Meeting on June 9–10; register today!
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this 2001 PSA from the Chicago Department of Public Health, parents are urged to "Check the Facts" to address misconceptions about vaccination

Issue 1567: May 19, 2021

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"The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendation for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Adolescents Aged 12–15 Years—United States, May 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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CDC updates its clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized in the United States
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IAC summarizes May 12 ACIP emergency meeting on COVID-19 vaccine: recommendations expanded to age 12 and older and safety data reviewed
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CDC releases new and updated resources to support COVID-19 vaccination
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CDC recognizes the contributions of Dr. Nancy Messonnier during her 25-year career at CDC; Dr. Sam Posner now acting director, NCIRD
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New CDC COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness study in health workers shows mRNA vaccines are 94% effective
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Expanding your COVID-19 vaccination efforts to 12–15-year-olds? Purchase IAC's brightly colored COVID-19 vaccine stickers and buttons to give out in offices, schools, and mass vaccination sites
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"Demographic and Social Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Initiation among Adults Aged >65 Years—United States, December 14, 2020–April 10, 2021" published in MMWR
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"Surveillance of Vaccination Coverage among Adult Populations—United States, 2018" published in MMWR Surveillance Summaries
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American College Health Association recommends COVID-19 vaccination requirements for all on-campus college students this fall
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines" gateway page also provides links to CDC's standing orders for use of  COVID-19 vaccines
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IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,151 organizations, including three new healthcare organizations
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In this week's "Video of the Week" titled "Worship," viewers are reminded that getting back to the moments we miss starts with getting good information
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Still available! Order IAC's laminated version of CDC's 2021 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule today! Adult schedules sold out.
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IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame is available in English and Spanish
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IAC's "History through Film" web page features public television documentary about 30 years of IAC titled Protecting Health: Saving Lives. Please share.
Education and Training
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Medscape Education Family Medicine offers "Expert Perspective Series: Tips for Addressing Patients FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccines" activity series; CE available
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CommuniVax hosts webinar "Working with Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations for a More Equitable COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign" on May 20
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North Carolina Family Medicine Today releases podcast about the importance of catching patients up on vaccinations missed during the coronavirus pandemic
Conferences and Meetings
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FDA holds Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) virtual meeting June 10 to discuss pediatric use of COVID-19 vaccines
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this vintage 1974 PSA from U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, singer Dionne Warwick explains the importance of having your child vaccinated against "both kinds of measles," especially when you have a baby on the way

Issue 1566: May 12, 2021

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FDA expands EUA for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for ages 12–15 years; ACIP convenes today, May 12, to discuss
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ACIP discussed rabies vaccine and dengue vaccine on May 5; IAC summarizes meeting
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CDC updates "FAQs for Private and Public Healthcare Providers about Implementing the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Provider Practices"
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Association of Immunization Managers releases "COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Resources"
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Vaccines.gov helps individuals find nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites using web and text options; available in English and Spanish
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MMWR Recap: CDC publishes COVID-19 vaccine updates on safety monitoring, anxiety-related adverse events, and effectiveness studies on May 7; previously issued as MMWR Early Releases
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Sabin-Aspen Vaccine Science and Policy Group releases its newest meeting report, "Powering Vaccine R&D: Opportunities for Transformation"
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CDC publishes "Clinical Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Botulism, 2021" in MMWR, describing use of botulinum antitoxin
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CDC's Dr. Anne Schuchat named 2021 Service to America Medal Finalist; you can vote daily for your favorite finalist
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Celebrate vaccination progress with patients and staff! Order IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons—stickers available, too.
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Ready to ship! Order IAC's laminated version of CDC's 2021 immunization schedule today!
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IAC Spotlight! Our IAC Image Library leads you to hundreds of disease photos to educate staff and patients about the importance of vaccination
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward worldwide polio eradication in MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," CDC uses American Sign Language to share what to expect when someone gets vaccinated against COVID-19
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CHOP's VEC expands its My COVID-19 Vaccine Experience video series to include racially and ethnically diverse colleagues, and young adults
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Now available in Spanish! IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" for catch-up initiatives
Education and Training
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National Academy of Medicine will offer "International Workshop on COVID-19 Lessons to Inform Pandemic Influenza Response" on May 18, 21, and 25
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this jaunty PSA from 2001 by the Phoenix Fire Department, Diamondback left fielder Luis Gonzalez hits a home run promoting childhood vaccinations, sharing why he and his wife vaccinated their triplets

Issue 1565: May 11, 2021

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"I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE" BUTTONS, STICKERS, AND A SPANISH-LANGUAGE FACEBOOK PROFILE PHOTO FRAME!
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NEW! Order IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers
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Now available in Spanish! IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame

Issue 1564: May 5, 2021

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ACIP meets today, May 5, to discuss rabies and dengue vaccines; watch live or listen via telephone
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"Updated Recommendations from the ACIP for Use of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine after Reports of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome among Vaccine Recipients—United States, April 2021" published in MMWR
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CDC updates "Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States" on April 27
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"Safety Monitoring of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, March–April 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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CDC updates public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people
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"Anxiety-Related Adverse Event Clusters after Janssen COVID-19 Vaccination—Five U.S. Mass Vaccination Sites, April 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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"Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines against COVID-19 among Hospitalized Adults Aged >65 Years—United States, January–March 2021" published in MMWR Early Release
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC educational materials and web pages were released during March and April
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Wonderful gift for Mother's and Father's Days! Order IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons—stickers available, too
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Now available in Spanish! IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame
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CHOP's VEC expands its "My COVID-19 Vaccine Experience" video series to include eight new Spanish-language videos
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Use these Canadian and Mexican resources when you need COVID-19 vaccine information from neighboring countries
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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CDC's "Choosing Safer Activities" infographic for vaccinated and unvaccinated people is now available in five languages
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," former presidents and first ladies get their COVID-19 vaccines and discuss how being vaccinated will get us back to loved ones
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AAP posts new, free vaccination infographics for social media
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AAP offers a Childhood Immunization Flipchart to aid healthcare providers when talking with parents. Request copies today!
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Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
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IAC's "History through Film" web page features public television documentary about 30 years of IAC titled Protecting Health: Saving Lives. Please share.
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in a Nationwide Mass Vaccination Setting" published in JAMA
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"Health Outcomes in Young Children following Pertussis Vaccination during Pregnancy" published in Pediatrics
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this hope-filled PSA from 2006 by Every Child By Two, Dr. Walter Orenstein, former assistant surgeon general, explains that immunizations save lives

Issue 1563: April 28, 2021

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CDC and FDA adopt ACIP recommendation to lift pause on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson); CDC updates clinical guidance
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"Postvaccination SARS-CoV-2 Infections among Skilled Nursing Facility Residents and Staff Members—Chicago, Illinois, December 2020–March 2021" published in MMWR
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"COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a SARS-CoV-2 R.1 Lineage Variant in a Skilled Nursing Facility after Vaccination Program—Kentucky, March 2021" published in MMWR
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices publishes Medication Safety Alert outlining frequently reported COVID-19 vaccination errors
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New! Order IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers
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60 U.S. hospitals team up to promote COVID-19 vaccination in "Get the Vaccine to Save Lives" campaign
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It's National Infant Immunization Week! Use CDC's 2021 digital media toolkit to spread the word.
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The Vaccine Makers Project of the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP invites essays from students in grades 6 through 12 for 2021 Dr. Maurice Hilleman essay contest
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast with Chelsea Clinton to talk about her work on global health and immunization issues
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Ready to ship! Order IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules today!
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Mandates and Exemptions" gateway page compiles information about state mandates on immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," a wise grandmother convinces her family to get vaccinated against COVID-19
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Vaccinated against COVID-19? Encourage 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 MenB Vaccination Honor Roll adds three new colleges that protect their students
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IAC's website Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org can help you excel at mass vaccination clinics
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" for catch-up initiatives
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes April issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
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"Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccination in Preventing Hospitalisation Due to Influenza in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" published in Clinical Infectious Diseases
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"Preliminary Findings of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Persons" published in New England Journal of Medicine
Education and Training
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CDC offers webinar archive for clinicians titled "Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine and Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS): Update for Clinicians"
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine host "COVID-19 Vaccines: Building Confidence & Explaining Efficacy" webinar on May 4 at 3:00 p.m. (ET)
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Indiana Immunization Coalition hosts "COVID-19 Vaccines: Considerations in Practice" webinar featuring Dr. Samina Bhumbra on May 20 at 3:00 p.m. (ET); CE available
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this somber PSA from 1999 by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, vaccine-preventable diseases are contrasted with extinct animals

Issue 1562: April 22, 2021

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"I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE" BUTTONS, STICKERS, AND FACEBOOK PROFILE PHOTO FRAME FROM IAC!
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NEW! Order IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers
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Vaccinated against COVID-19? Encourage your friends to follow your lead by adding IAC’s "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame!

Issue 1561: April 21, 2021

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ACIP discusses safety of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson); recommendations for clinicians issued by CDC
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New! Order IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week is April 24–May 1; prepare using CDC's 2021 digital media toolkit
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World Immunization Week is the last week of April; this year's theme is "Vaccines Bring Us Closer"
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AAP launches new PSA urging parents to get their children caught up on all vaccinations
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AAP announces that 2021–22 influenza vaccination guidance remains unchanged from last season
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Licensed yellow fever vaccine is again available for purchase in the U.S.; CDC updates Health Information for International Travel ("The Yellow Book") accordingly
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National Immigration Law Center posts "Answers to Common Questions about Immigrants' Access to the COVID-19 Vaccines"
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Fifteen colleges and universities announce they will require COVID-19 vaccination for staff and students this fall. Do you know of others?
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Ready to ship! Order IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules today!
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's recently updated Vaccine Timeline web page features historic dates and events related to vaccines and immunization
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," California's VFC Program shares helpful information on intramuscular injections for adults
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Vaccinated against COVID-19? Encourage friends to follow your lead by adding IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame!
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Differences in Administration of Influenza Vaccine to Elderly Adults by Physician Sex, 2006–2016" published in JAMA Internal Medicine
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"SARS-CoV-2–Specific Antibodies in Breast Milk after COVID-19 Vaccination of Breastfeeding Women" published in JAMA
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"Progress in Immunization Safety Monitoring—Worldwide, 2010–2019" published in MMWR
Education and Training
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Immunize Colorado hosts "The Impact of Climate Change on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" webinar on May 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET)
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Unity Consortium to offer "The Imperative to Vaccinate Adolescents and Young Adults Now" discussion, moderated by Chelsea Clinton, on May 6 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); IAC's L.J Tan to serve as a panelist
Conferences and Meetings
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AIRA 2021 National Meeting scheduled on August 3–5 in Portland and online; registration open; content submissions due by May 16
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this fun, animated PSA from the California Department of Health Services in 1999, "California Kids" are urged to get their adolescent vaccines

Issue 1560: April 14, 2021

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ACIP will meet today, April 14, following FDA and CDC's joint call to pause use of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) to assess relationship with a rare and serious type of blood clot
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National Infant Immunization Week is April 24–May 1; prepare using CDC's 2021 digital media toolkit
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CDC reports nearly 80% of teachers, school staff, and childcare workers received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by March 31, 2021
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Spring cleaning! With all the changes in COVID-19 vaccination over the last 4 months, make sure you are using the most recent document versions
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Join the national education and grassroots campaign, "Made to Save," working to save lives by increasing access and trust in the COVID-19 vaccines
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NEW! Order IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers
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IAC Spotlight! Navigate quickly using the guide at the bottom or the Google search bar at the top of every immunize.org web page
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Hot off the press and ready to ship! Order IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules today!
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IAC enrolls four new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 11 previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. Swift of the Mayo Clinic highlights key facts about the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
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IAC's website Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org can help you excel at mass vaccination clinics
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Vaccinated against COVID-19? Encourage your friends to follow your lead by adding IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame!
Education and Training
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Indiana Immunization Coalition hosts webinar, "Working Together to Eliminate Cervical Cancer," on April 28; CE available
Conferences and Meetings
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Watch virtual ACIP meeting on May 5; submit request to make an oral comment
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Register for Vaccine Virtual Days 2021 global conversation on April 27–28
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ImmunizeAR hosts 2021 HPV Summit on May 14; CE available
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this heart-breaking PSA from 2000 by Alabama Department of Public Health, a baby with pertussis reminds us to be wary of the disease and not the vaccine

Issue 1559: April 7, 2021

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Today: Wednesday, April 7! CDC presents "A Call to Action – Childhood Immunization" to discuss approaches to catching children up on vaccinations for a safe return to in-person school; no registration required
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CDC reports real-world data confirming the protective benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in MMWR on March 29
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FDA authorizes 11- and 15-dose vials of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and extends temperature stability times; CDC assessing effects of changes on national vaccination program
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CDC updates their recommendations on travel for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
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NFID issues strategies and messaging to promote vaccine acceptance and encourage the public to follow evidence-based COVID-19 advice
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AIM, AIRA, and STChealth announce immunization registries are not immune to COVID-19 challenges but are working as designed to support public health and patient care
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CDC's new web page reviews information and training on how to enroll as a COVID-19 vaccinator
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HHS launches the national volunteer COVID-19 Community Corps initiative as part of the "We Can Do This" campaign to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines
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CDC adds type 1 diabetes to its COVID-19 list of high-risk medical conditions
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New initiative: Families Against COVID-19 offers resources and materials to encourage your community to get vaccinated against COVID-19
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC educational materials and web pages were released during February and March
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "Switching Sides on Vaccines," with former anti-vaccine influencer Heather Simpson
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," physicians adapt a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and encourage trust in healthcare professionals
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Vaccinated against COVID-19? Let your friends know by adding IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame!
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NFID's "Keep Up the Rates" campaign resources now include both English and Spanish infographics
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Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
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Now shipping! Order IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules today!
Education and Training
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AUCD, ASTHO, and NACCHO host new webinars in COVID-19 Vaccination and Reaching People with Disabilities series; watch on April 7 and 8
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Indiana Immunization Coalition hosts webinar, "The Imperative for Adolescent Vaccination in the Context of COVID-19," on April 13; CE available
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NFID, National Medical Association, and other partners host "Covid-19 Communications: Real-World Insights to Promote Vaccine Acceptance" webinar on April 29
Conferences and Meetings
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26th annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference to be held virtually on April 13; CE available
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this sweet PSA from Children's Action Network in 1998, we are reminded that young children are not fully protected unless they are vaccinated from birth

Issue 1558: March 31, 2021

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IAC Express keeps readers up to date on what's new with vaccines each week; urge your colleagues to subscribe!
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CDC posts new COVID-19 vaccine quick comparison chart for healthcare professionals
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CDC's "Interim Clinical Considerations Summary" and "Vaccine Administration Errors and Deviations Table" are now available as fact sheets or posters
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CDC's "Prevaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccines" is available in both English and Spanish
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CDC calls for children to get caught up on recommended vaccines for a safe return to school
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Reminder: IAC posts video archive and slides from March 4 webinar by CDC scientists on safety monitoring and communications for COVID-19 vaccines
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"County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability—United States, December 14, 2020–March 1, 2021" published in MMWR
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Vaccinated against COVID-19? Let your friends know by adding IAC's "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook profile photo frame!
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Top 6" training materials will help you with proper technique and guidance for correctly administering COVID-19 vaccines and all others. Check them out!
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CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announces partnership with dialysis centers to administer COVID-19 vaccinations
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Two healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Order today! IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules are ready to ship!
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates 1-page reference table "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," VYF's Amy Pisani poses COVID-19 vaccine questions to Dr. Paul Offit in a Facebook Live conversation
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center releases "Talking about Vaccines with Dr. Hank Bernstein," a series of short videos on COVID-19 vaccines
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center updates their Human Papillomavirus Q&As in English and Spanish
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" for catch-up initiatives
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes March issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
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"Declines in Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine-Type Infection Among Females After Introduction of Vaccine—United States, 2003–2018" published in MMWR
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"Neutralizing Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Variants after Infection and Vaccination" published in JAMA
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"Pregnancy, Postpartum Care, and COVID-19 Vaccination in 2021" published in JAMA
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"On the Shoulders of Giants—From Jenner's Cowpox to mRNA Covid Vaccines" published in NEJM with an accompanying interview with Dr. Paul Offit
Education and Training
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Indiana Immunization Coalition hosts webinar "Back to the Vax" on April 8
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CHOP Vaccine Education Center's Current Issues in Vaccines event from March 24 featuring Dr. Paul Offit discussing SARS-CoV-2 vaccines now posted; CE available
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Save the date! HHS hosts discussion on Vaccines National Strategic Plan 2021–2025 in a webinar on April 6
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AIM hosts "Engaging Faith Leaders to Improve Vaccine Confidence" webinar on April 7
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CDC releases new series of brief webinars for addressing topics related to COVID-19 vaccination; CE available
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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In this compelling 1995 PSA from the Nevada Health Division, boxer Oscar de la Hoya wants you to get your baby immunized for a fighting chance at life

Issue 1557: March 24, 2021

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"COVID-19 Vaccine Second-Dose Completion and Interval Between First and Second Doses Among Vaccinated Persons—United States, December 14, 2020–February 14, 2021" in March 19 MMWR
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"Effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine among Residents of Two Skilled Nursing Facilities Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreaks—Connecticut, December 2020–February 2021" in March 19 MMWR
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"County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability—United States, December 14, 2020–March 1, 2021" published in MMWR
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CDC releases Rapid Community Assessment Guide with tools to help improve COVID-19 vaccination rollout in your community
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IAC revises Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page, adding information about Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) and updating mRNA vaccine content
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IAC updates "Vaccines: COVID-19" web page with important new resources, including information on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
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FDA offers dozens of translations of the COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers
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Order IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 child/teen and adult immunization schedules for your exam rooms today—discounts for quantity purchases!
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its popular temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers; available in Celsius and Fahrenheit
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IAC updates its Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record to document occurrence and resolution of questionable or unacceptable vaccine storage events
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IAC updates Vaccine Handling Tips, a clinic tool to help assure that vaccines are stored properly
World News
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WHO publishes "Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2021–2022 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season" in Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," an Emory University infectious disease specialist answers questions about the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
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IAC adds valuable resources to Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org website to help set up high-throughput clinics
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IAC's MenB Vaccination Honor Roll adds two new colleges that protect their students
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"From Science to Action to Impact: Eliminating Cervical Cancer" theme issue published by Preventive Medicine
Education and Training
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IAC's Dr. L.J Tan to participate in a panel conversation with immunization experts on frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination on March 30
From the Archives
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In this adorable 2006 PSA, the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages parents to build their child's health with vaccines

Issue 1556: March 17, 2021

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President Biden calls on states, tribes, and territories to have all adults be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by May 1
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The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative announce new PSAs featuring former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative's "It's Up to You" campaign
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Order IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 child/teen and adult immunization schedules for your exam rooms today—discounts for quantity purchases!
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CDC's v-safe smartphone-based tool to monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety is now available in Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese
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HHS will invest $250 million to explain COVID-19 vaccine safety among underserved urban and rural communities
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center posts videos featuring CHOP personnel speaking on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for the Black community
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's Calendar of Events provides information about federal, state, and national partners' immunization conferences, as well as professional societies' annual meetings
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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Round up: IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. Paul Offit discusses the important role of the second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
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Public Health Communications Collaborative offers downloadable graphics and social media messages to promote factual information about COVID-19 vaccines in English and Spanish
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IAC's "History through Film" web page features public television documentary about 30 years of IAC titled Protecting Health: Saving Lives. Please share.
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U.S. Pharmacopeia updates COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit; now includes third vaccine and offers documents to optimize COVID-19 vaccine handling
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"National Decision-Making for the Introduction of New Vaccines: A Systematic Review, 2010–2020" published by Vaccine
Education and Training
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CDC offers on-demand, self-paced training module for healthcare providers administering Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson); CE available
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Public Health Communications Collaborative hosts a conversation with CDC director Dr. Walensky about COVID-19 communications and CDC's public health partnerships on March 30
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CommuniVax Coalition offers webinar titled "Equity in Vaccination: A Plan to Work with Communities of Color toward COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond" on March 18
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Watch the AMA COVID-19 Update "Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine and a Look at Vaccine for Kids" featuring IAC's Dr. L.J Tan
Conferences and Meetings
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NFID 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research to be held virtually on April 26–27, with Women Leaders in Vaccination session on April 26; registration open and schedule available
From the Archives
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In this somber 1997 PSA from Hawaii Department of Health, we are reminded that teens don't have to engage in risky behaviors to die from hepatitis B

Issue 1555: March 10, 2021

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CDC updates its clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines to include Janssen (J&J) vaccine
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CDC issues interim public health recommendations for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
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"The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendation for Use of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, February 2021" published in MMWR
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IAC posts video archive and slides from March 4 webinar by CDC scientists on safety monitoring and communications for COVID-19 vaccines
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Society for Breast Imaging addresses mammography timing and COVID-19 vaccination: swollen lymph nodes temporarily caused by vaccination may be detectable on imaging
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AMA, ANA, and APhA publish open letter encouraging America's healthcare personnel to collect and report race and ethnicity information when administering COVID-19 vaccines
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American Cancer Society calls for families to get essential vaccines, including HPV, as soon as they can
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IAC honors five institutions extending their tenure on the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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CDC offers PDF with live links summarizing COVID-19 vaccination training programs and reference materials for healthcare personnel
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Ask the Experts" gateway page offers more than a thousand questions on vaccines and vaccine administration answered by IAC experts
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast interviewing "The Other Dr. Sears on Vaccines"
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Jeremy Farrar, director of Wellcome Trust, explains why we need fair global vaccine allocation to end the COVID-19 pandemic
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Order today! IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules are shipping soon!
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Valuable resources added to IAC's website Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org to help set up mass vaccination clinics
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Updated 65+ Flu Defense website features tools and resources for healthcare personnel serving older adults
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes February issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
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"A Global Initiative for Advancing Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Preparedness and Response" published by National Academy of Medicine
Education and Training
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NFID hosts discussion on updates from the February 24–25 ACIP meeting, CE available
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National HPV Roundtable, Vaccinate Your Family, and Hager Sharp host "HPV Roundtable Forum: Combating Vaccine Misinformation Online" on March 11
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ASTHO offers weekly webinar series Prioritizing Equity in Public Health Leadership Summit each Friday in March, culminating in a virtual meeting on April 21
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MCIC and Asian American Coalition host "Asian American Coalition COVID-19 Vaccination Virtual Town Hall" on March 16
From the Archives
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In this 2004 PSA from the Nevada State Health Division, a student proudly tells her class about her recent vaccination

Issue 1554: March 9, 2021

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March 9, 2021
LAMINATED SCHEDULES, RECORD CARDS, AND MORE FROM IAC!
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Order today! Laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules will ship in mid-March!
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last
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Great for workplace recognitions! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins show how much you value vaccination

Issue 1553: March 3, 2021

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FDA issues EUA for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine after advisory committee review
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ACIP recommends third COVID-19 vaccine for use in U.S.; IAC summarizes February 28 – March 1 meeting and highlights clinical considerations for use of Janssen vaccine
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IAC summarizes February 2021 routine ACIP virtual meeting
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Attend today (March 3): CDC's "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on the 2021 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules
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Last chance to register for IAC's March 4 webinar! CDC's Dr. Shimabukuro and Janine Cory will present "Updates on CDC's Safety Monitoring and Communications for COVID-19 Vaccines"
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FDA announces more flexible storage and transportation conditions for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
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The Ad Council launches COVID-19 vaccine campaign to help people make an informed choice to get vaccinated
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Pre-order IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules today!
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC educational materials and web pages were released during January and February
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Vaccinate Your Family issues special report on the state of our nation's "ImmUnion," highlighting 2021 vaccine priorities
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its popular document for healthcare personnel titled "Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration"
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IAC updates "Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor"
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IAC updates helpful office documents: "Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records" and "Record of Vaccine Declination in the Medical Office"
World News
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"BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine in a Nationwide Mass Vaccination Setting" published in New England Journal of Medicine
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Alice Benjamin describes the "The Fauci Effect" and recent increases in nursing school applications
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Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Vaccines for Older Adults" (State of the Art Review) published in the British Medical Journal
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"Estimated Medicaid Costs Associated with Hepatitis A During an Outbreak—West Virginia, 2018–2019" published in MMWR
Education and Training
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Immunization partners offer Zoom event on COVID-19 questions and answers featuring FDA and CDC leaders on March 5
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In Vaccine Education Center's Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on March 24, Dr. Paul Offit will discuss SARS-CoV-2 vaccines; CE available
From the Archives
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In this catchy 1975 PSA, Dr. John Witte encourages parents to immunize "at Romper Room size"

Issue 1552: February 24, 2021

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Register now! CDC's Dr. Shimabukuro and Janine Cory to present overviews of CDC's safety monitoring and communications for the COVID-19 vaccines during IAC webinar on March 4
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Pre-order IAC's laminated versions of CDC's 2021 immunization schedules today!
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CommuniVax Coalition releases report on COVID-19 vaccination equity to help vaccination campaign organizers work with communities of color
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NPHIC releases toolkit from Ad Council and COVID Collaborative to help healthcare personnel respond to questions about COVID-19 vaccination
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AAFP, ACOG, ACP, and IAC update "Dear Colleague" letter, urging healthcare professionals to recommend timely HPV vaccination
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The Influenzer Initiative offers online puzzle and trivia game, VaxHunt, that sends players on a quest to prevent the next pandemic
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IAC Spotlight! "Package Inserts and FDA Product Approvals" gateway page on immunize.org offers valuable resources for clinics that administer vaccines
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," BBC News segment reviews the differences between three COVID-19 vaccines
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Summary and slide deck now available from February 4 Summit call featuring ACOG's Sarah Carroll discussing COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy
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Check out Vaxopedia's new page discussing remote vaccine temperature monitoring devices, with 19 product descriptions
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare personnel serving older adults
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" for catch-up initiatives
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Decline in Receipt of Vaccines by Medicare Beneficiaries during the COVID-19 Pandemic—United States, 2020" published in MMWR
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"First Month of COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Monitoring—United States, December 14, 2020–January 13, 2021" published in MMWR
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"Reports of Anaphylaxis After Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in the U.S.—December 14, 2020–January 18, 2021" published in JAMA
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"What Factors Contribute to Influenza Vaccine Errors?" published in Pharmacy Times
Education and Training
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NEJM offers free, on-demand COVID-19 vaccine training for clinicians available through June 30; CME available
Conferences and Meetings
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ACIP will meet February 24 and 25 as planned and has announced emergency meetings February 28 and March 1 to consider Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine; no registration required
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MAIC to hold 26th Annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference on April 13; CE available
From the Archives
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In this unsettling 1998 PSA from the Sioux Falls Health Department, parents are warned not to derail their baby's health by getting off track with childhood immunization

Issue 1551: February 23, 2021

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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 selected Q&As about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
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; William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH; and Deborah L. Wexler, MD.
Questions about mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
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Q: Should people who have had COVID-19 illness be vaccinated?
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Q: Can COVID-19 vaccine recipients be given other vaccines at the same visit?
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Q: My patient is due for a second dose of recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix, GSK). However, the patient is eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine and wants to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. What should we advise our patient about scheduling the second Shingrix dose?
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Q: If the second dose of vaccine may be given before the recommended interval because of the 4-day grace period, should we offer that option routinely?
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Q: A patient had a routine tuberculin skin test (TST) placed the day before the patient’s appointment for a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Should we proceed with vaccination or do we need to reschedule?
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Q: How does the use of monoclonal antibodies to treat symptomatic COVID-19 affect the scheduling of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination?
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Q: Patients concerned about the risk of allergic reaction or side effects following COVID-19 vaccination are asking if they should take acetaminophen and/or antihistamines before receiving mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. What does CDC advise?
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Q: Please describe the contraindications for COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.
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Q: What are the precautions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccination?
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Q: Are there any common types of allergies that are neither contraindications nor precautions to vaccination?
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Q: A vaccine recipient reported experiencing a red, itchy, swollen patch of skin that developed several days after vaccination around the injection site of the patient’s first Moderna vaccine dose. It resolved after a few days. Is this a contraindication? Should this alter our plans for dose two?
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Q: Under what conditions may we transport mRNA COVID-19 vaccines? Is transport of a partial vial or predrawn syringe ever permissible?
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Q: What is v-safe?
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Q: Has CDC provided clinical guidance on what to do if an error occurs while administering mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations?

Issue 1550: February 18, 2021

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Great for workplace recognitions! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins show how much you value vaccination

Issue 1549: February 17, 2021

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2021 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens released along with MMWR article detailing changes
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2021 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults released along with MMWR article detailing changes
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CDC's Dr. Shimabukuro and Janine Cory to present overviews of CDC's safety monitoring and communications for the COVID-19 vaccines during IAC webinar on March 4; register today
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CDC updates guidance on transport of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in its Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit and applies these principles to COVID-19 vaccination of homebound persons
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CDC updates clinical considerations for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
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IAC updates "Talking about Vaccines" gateway pages on alternative medicine and thimerosal
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Becker's Hospital Review publishes "Lessons Learned from Influenza Mass Immunization Clinics Will Serve Us Well as COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Ramp Up" by IAC authors—read it on IAC's mass-vaccination-resources.org website
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ACOG adds resources on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant or lactating individuals
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"COVID-19 Vaccination Intent, Perceptions, and Reasons for Not Vaccinating Among Groups Prioritized for Early Vaccination—United States, September and December 2020" published in MMWR
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Sawbones releases "How to Talk About Vaccine Hesitancy" podcast, a guide for using a kind, empathetic approach
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Vaccinate Your Family and the National Council of Negro Women have teamed up to launch Good Health WINs (Women's Immunization Networks)
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
World News
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WHO offers "Vaccine Explainers" in seven languages: how they are developed, how they work, quality control
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WHO issues news release on extraordinary meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE)
Featured Resources
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Pre-order available soon! Laminated versions of CDC's immunization schedules—great for exam rooms, with discounts for bulk purchases
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Gregory Brown and Mitchell Moffit use illustrations and lively explanations to discuss COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
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IAC's "Vaccination and COVID-19" gateway page offers a collection of tools from many organizations to sustain routine vaccination services during the pandemic
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Oral Human Papillomavirus Infection in Children during the First 6 Years of Life, Finland" published in Emerging Infectious Diseases
Education and Training
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NILE offers webinar titled "How Politicization and Disinformation Impacted the Mitigation of COVID-19" on February 23; CE available
Conferences and Meetings
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Watch virtual ACIP meetings on February 24–25; no registration required
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Immunize Nevada hosts 2021 Virtual Annual Nevada Health Conference on March 8–9; register today

Issue 1548: February 10, 2021

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2021 U.S. recommended immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults to be posted by Friday, February 12
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"Demographic Characteristics of Persons Vaccinated during the First Month of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program—United States, December 14, 2020–January 14, 2021" published in MMWR
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"Early COVID-19 First-Dose Vaccination Coverage among Residents and Staff Members of Skilled Nursing Facilities Participating in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program—United States, December 2020–January 2021" published in MMWR
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine publish 22-page "Strategies for Building Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccines"
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CDC launches Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination this week
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U.S. Pharmacopeia publishes COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit: Operational Considerations for Healthcare Practitioners with information on syringe storage and transport
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Maternal Immunization Task Force statement urges access to COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant individuals; ACOG offers eight key recommendations to vaccination clinics
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Avalere publishes report titled "How COVID-19 Has Impacted U.S. Adolescent and Adult Vaccine Utilization"
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's National Network for Immunization Coalitions website, immunizationcoalitions.org, is the "go-to" place for information about 138 immunization coalitions
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Flu activity remains lower than usual. It is still important to keep vaccinating against influenza.
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Ann, a polio survivor, discusses what it was like to have polio as a child and her experience with post-polio syndrome
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Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" for catch-up initiatives
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Great for workplace recognitions! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins show how much you value vaccination
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Valuable resources added to IAC's website Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org to help set up mass vaccination clinics
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes January issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization information
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"Vaccine Innovations—Past and Future" published in New England Journal of Medicine
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"Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination: A Call to Action for Clinicians on Immunization Information Systems" published in Annals of Internal Medicine
Education and Training
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Moderna scientists host "Important Information for Healthcare Providers about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar" on February 10 and 17
On the Lighter Side
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In this poignant 1975 PSA from the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, a father shares his regret for not having his son Charlie vaccinated against measles and encourages parents to get their children vaccinated

Issue 1547: February 3, 2021

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IAC summarizes ACIP meeting of January 27, including COVID-19 vaccine safety update
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CDC provides ready-made toolkits for medical centers, pharmacies, and clinicians to help build confidence in COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare teams
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CDC's VaxText, a free text messaging resource, conveniently reminds people to get their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine; encourage vaccinees to enroll!
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Vaccinate Your Family offers links to every state and territorial health department's COVID-19 web page
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"Don't Make the Mistake of Scheduling Dose #2 of COVID-19 Vaccine Too Early," Dr. Wexler's Technically Speaking monthly column, available on immunize.org
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC staff and patient educational materials, webpages, and VIS translations were released during December and January
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. Paul Offit explains how COVID-19 vaccines based on messenger RNA technology work
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center adds new resources to its "Questions and Answers about COVID-19 Vaccines" web page
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State of Hawaii releases COVID-19 resources in up to 17 languages, including FAQs, fact sheets, public health flyers, and social media toolkits
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Round Up: IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel
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Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC published "Addressing COVID-19 Misinformation on Social Media Preemptively and Responsively" in Emerging Infectious Diseases
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"Estimating the Health Impact of Vaccination against Ten Pathogens in 98 Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries from 2000 to 2030: A Modelling Study" published in Lancet
Education and Training
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Smithsonian museum posts webinar tracing U.S. vaccine history from smallpox in colonial Boston to COVID-19
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Johns Hopkins' IVAC hosts "Social Media Interventions and Vaccine Hesitancy" webinar on February 9
Conferences and Meetings
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NFID hosts 2021 Virtual Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research on April 26–27; abstracts accepted through February 16
On the Lighter Side
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In this revealing 2001 PSA from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, only the dog, not the playing children, is fully immunized

Issue 1546: January 27, 2021

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Watch virtual ACIP meetings on January 27 and February 24–25; no registration is required
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MMWR report on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine addressing allergic reactions after first doses published December 21, 2020–January 10, 2021
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CDC updates clinical considerations for use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
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CDC publishes media statement from its new director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky
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CDC launches two COVID-19 vaccination communication toolkits for community-based organizations and essential workers
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HHS releases a 5-year Vaccines National Strategic Plan, focused on protection across the lifespan
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Vaccinate Your Family launches state legislation tracker
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Learn about the work of this new organization, Science and Families Engaging (SAFE) Communities Coalition and Action Fund
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"Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates among Children in Kindergarten—United States, 2019–20 School Year" published in MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel
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Flu activity remains unusually low, but don't let your guard down; make sure all of your patients get vaccinated against influenza
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IAC enrolls three new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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Help CDC test its new interactive Q&A web tool, the Flu ChatBot
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," America's teens recruit Elvis in the fight against polio
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" to catch up on routine immunization
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Great for workplace recognitions! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins show how much you value vaccination.
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Valuable resources added to IAC's website Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org to help set up mass vaccination clinics
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes January issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
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"Fake News and Science Denier Attacks on Vaccines. What Can You Do?" published in Canada Communicable Disease Report
On the Lighter Side
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In 1999 PSA La Vacuna Es Protección from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a narrator describes how vaccines protect young children

Issue 1545: January 20, 2021

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CDC now offers eight translations of "Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines" on their "What to Expect at Your Appointment…" web page
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IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel
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"Learning from Errors with the New COVID-19 Vaccines" published by Institute for Safe Medication Practices
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COVID-19 vaccines should not be withheld from pregnant or lactating individuals who meet criteria for vaccination, recommends ACOG
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"Allergic Reactions including Anaphylaxis after Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, December 14–23, 2020" published in MMWR
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HHS releases new HPV vaccination campaign for young adults ages 18–26 years
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Two additional universities require flu vaccination for staff and students. Do you know of more?
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Flu activity remains unusually low, but don't take chances; make sure all of your patients get vaccinated against influenza
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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Reminder: IAC publishes "COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines – What Clinic Personnel Need to Know," a side-by-side comparison of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Featured Resources
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Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. Anthony Fauci and leaders of healthcare organizations answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine logistics
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It's still flu season! Order bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers today!
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IAC's "History through Film" web page features public television documentary about 30 years of IAC titled "Protecting Health: Saving Lives." Please share.
Education and Training
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Ad Council and COVID Collaborative will host a briefing on their COVID-19 vaccine education campaign on January 21
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NACCHO offers webinar titled "Understanding Diverse Communities to Support Equitable and Informed COVID-19 Vaccination Decision-Making" on January 21
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NACCHO will host webinar titled "Increasing Vaccination Coverage among Racial and Ethnic Groups: Lessons Learned from CDC's REACH Program" on January 26
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NILE offers webinar titled "The Vaccine Mom Presents: Parents and Vaccines – The Roles Emotional Decision Making and Rejection of Science Play in Vaccine Hesitancy" on January 27
On the Lighter Side
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In this enlightening 1981 PSA from HHS, Miss Indian America explains that infectious diseases are dangers that have plagued Native Americans for centuries

Issue 1544: January 13, 2021

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"Allergic Reactions including Anaphylaxis after Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, December 14–23, 2020" published in MMWR
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Don't get it wrong! Schedule COVID-19 vaccine dose #2 at 21 or 28 days, not sooner, say CDC and FDA
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IAC launches "Vaccines: COVID-19" web page, directing you to the most important resources from CDC and others
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Reminder! Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page answers your questions about COVID-19 vaccines
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HHS announces $22 billion in funding to support expanded COVID-19 testing and vaccination
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HHS releases national strategic plan to address viral hepatitis in the U.S.
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, interviewing Stanley Plotkin on common COVID-19 vaccine questions
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"Use of Ebola Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2020" published in MMWR
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts revised French translation of the MMRV Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
IAC Handouts
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New! IAC publishes "COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines – What Clinic Personnel Need to Know," a side-by-side comparison of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
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IAC updates "Decision to Not Vaccinate My Child – Declination Form"
Featured Resources
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center releases English- and Spanish-language versions of their COVID-19 mRNA Q&As
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," CDC's Dr. Amanda Cohn explains how ACIP advises CDC on use of vaccines
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" to catch up people who fell behind
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Newly updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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Great for workplace recognitions! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins show how much you value vaccination.
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Check out IAC's new website Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org to find resources to help set up your mass vaccination clinics—new resources added!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"A Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination" published in Pediatric Quality and Safety
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"Population Mortality and Laws Encouraging Vaccination for Hospital Workers" published in Annals of Internal Medicine
Education and Training
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Moderna scientists will offer two webinars regarding mRNA COVID-19 vaccination on January 14 and 19
On the Lighter Side
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In this cute 1998 PSA from Nevada Health Division, a baby's toys inform her that she can get the chickenpox vaccine

Issue 1543: January 6, 2021

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Happy New Year! Urge your co-workers to subscribe to IAC Express to stay up to date on what's new with vaccines each week!
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CDC updates interim clinical considerations for use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
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MMWR Recap: CDC publishes recommendations for Moderna's mRNA vaccine and phased allocation for COVID-19 vaccines on January 1
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IAC launches new COVID-19 vaccine web page making it easy to find important resources from CDC and others
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New! Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page created to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines
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CDC updates web pages featuring practical materials for administration, storage, and handling of each authorized COVID-19 vaccine
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CDC adds more ready-to-use materials to its COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Medical Centers, Clinics, and Clinicians
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC staff and patient educational materials, Ask the Experts Q&As, and VIS translations were released during November and December
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While flu activity remains lower than usual for the 2020–21 season, it is still important to make sure all your patients get vaccinated against influenza
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates Spanish translation of parent handout titled "Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating"
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week" from Families Fighting Flu, young Caroline urges her grandparents to get their flu vaccine
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Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes December issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization information
Education and Training
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CDC launches three web-on-demand CE modules for healthcare providers who will administer COVID-19 vaccines
On the Lighter Side
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In this adorable 2006 PSA from Every Child by Two, former first lady Rosalynn Carter reminds parents of the advantages of having their children participate in an immunization registry

Issue 1541: December 23, 2020

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Happy holidays from all of us at IAC! We'll be back on January 6, 2021
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FDA issues EUA for Moderna mRNA vaccine after advisory committee vote; fact sheets published
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ACIP recommends second COVID-19 vaccine for use in U.S.; IAC summarizes December 19 meeting and highlights clinical considerations for use of mRNA vaccines
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ACIP provides interim recommendation for people who will be in Phases 1b and 1c of COVID-19 vaccination priority groups in the United States
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CDC updates web pages featuring practical materials for administration, storage, and handling of each authorized COVID-19 vaccine
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MMWR Recap: CDC publishes recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines and phased allocation: Moderna's vaccine in December 20 Early Release and Pfizer-BioTech's vaccine on December 18
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CDC adds many more ready-to-use materials to its COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Medical Centers, Clinics, and Clinicians
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Becker's Hospital Review publishes "Influenza Vaccination Remains a Priority Even as We Begin Rolling Out a COVID-19 Vaccination Program" by IAC authors—find it on IAC's mass-vaccination-resources.org website
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "Dr. Offit Talks COVID-19 Vaccines," with answers to common COVID-19 questions
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HRSA announces competition, with up to 70 cash prizes totaling $1 million, to address declining vaccination coverage and well-child visits
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," the Alliance for Aging Research acknowledges pandemic stress and the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes December issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
On the Lighter Side
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Watch this vintage PSA about IAC Express from 2006, created by CDC and aired many times on CDC's "Immunization Update" satellite broadcasts

Issue 1540: December 21, 2020

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Please donate to IAC—our year-end appeal

Issue 1539: December 16, 2020

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December 16, 2020
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FDA issues EUA for Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine after its advisory committee vote; fact sheets published
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ACIP recommends first COVID-19 vaccine for use in U.S.; IAC summarizes guidance from December 11–12 meeting
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CDC launches V-Safe website with information to encourage vaccinee enrollment in new post-vaccination health-monitoring program
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CDC adds many more ready-to-use materials to its COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Medical Centers, Clinics, and Clinicians
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CDC publishes "ACIP's Interim Recommendation for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine—U.S., 2020" in December 11 MMWR, previously issued as an MMWR Early Release on December 5
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FDA and CDC's advisory committees prepare to review Moderna's mRNA vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization
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CDC invites you to attend its weekly partner calls with updates on the COVID-19 response; Dr. Messonnier to be featured on December 21 call
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Reminder: NCIRD leaders Drs. Messonnier and Cohn presented a webinar on COVID-19 vaccination implementation and 3,000 attended; now you can watch the archived presentations
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First influenza-related pediatric death for 2020–21 season reported; make sure all your patients are getting vaccinated
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IAC Spotlight! On IAC's "View All Materials" web page, you can find links to more than 300 IAC patient handouts, staff education materials, and slide sets
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One additional university requires flu vaccine to protect staff and students—the list continues to grow!
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IAC enrolls one new birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Round Up: CDC, FDA, and other organizations offer COVID-19 vaccination resources for healthcare personnel and the public
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," JAMA Network describes the types of vaccines being developed for COVID-19 and how they might induce immunity to SARS-CoV-2 infection
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IAC's "Vaccination and COVID-19" gateway page offers a collection of tools from many organizations to sustain routine vaccination services during the pandemic
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Reminder: Newly updated 65+ Flu Defense website features tools and resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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Great gift idea! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions!
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Number of Childhood and Adolescent Vaccinations Administered before and after the COVID-19 Outbreak in Colorado" published in JAMA Pediatrics
On the Lighter Side
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In this sweet 2004 PSA from the New Mexico Department of Health, the former first lady of New Mexico promotes timely childhood vaccination

Issue 1537: December 14, 2020

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December 14, 2020
FDA issues EUA for Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine; ACIP votes to recommend the vaccine for persons 16 years of age and older
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FDA issues EUA for Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine after its advisory committee vote; fact sheets published
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ACIP recommends first COVID-19 vaccine for use in U.S.; IAC summarizes guidance from December 11–12 meeting

Issue 1536: December 9, 2020

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FDA's advisory committee will discuss and vote on Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech's mRNA vaccine on December 10 and Moderna's mRNA vaccine on December 17
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Watch the virtual ACIP meetings on December 11 and 13; no registration is required
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"The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendation for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, 2020" published in MMWR
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NCIRD leaders Drs. Messonnier and Cohn presented a webinar on COVID-19 vaccination implementation and 3,000 attended; now you can watch it too
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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week. Keep promoting flu vaccination with resources from CDC's and IAC's websites.
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IAC experts called on by news media
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Round Up: CDC, FDA, and other organizations offer COVID-19 vaccination resources for healthcare personnel and the public
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Laws and Mandates by Vaccine" gateway page compiles information about state mandates for vaccinations in daycare, K-12, and post-secondary education settings
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Zoster Vaccine to Adults" template
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IAC updates "Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers" and "Zoster Vaccine: IAC Answers Your Questions" handouts for patients
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center show off their dance skills to a parody of "Shake It Off," reminding us to shake off the flu by getting vaccinated
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Reminder! Webinar on mass vaccination strategies archived on IAC's newest website, Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org, which also features abundant resources for clinics
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Great gift idea! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions!
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Newly updated 65+ Flu Defense website features tools and resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Cooling to Reduce the Pain Associated with Vaccination: A Systemic Review" published in Vaccine
Conferences and Meetings
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National Academy of Medicine offers webinar on "COVID-19 Vaccines: The Realities of the Next Steps" on afternoon/evening of December 9
On the Lighter Side
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In this vintage PSA from U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, R&B singer Bill Withers explains childhood diseases aren't from the past

Issue 1535: December 8, 2020

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Please donate to IAC—our year-end appeal
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Great gift idea! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions!

Issue 1534: December 5, 2020

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ACIP’s Interim Recommendation on Allocating COVID-19 Vaccine
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CDC publishes "ACIP Interim Recommendation for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine U.S., 2020"
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NCIRD leaders Drs. Messonnier and Cohn's webinar presentation on COVID-19 vaccination implementation is now available online

Issue 1533: December 2, 2020

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ACIP recommends healthcare personnel and LTCF residents for phase 1a of COVID-19 vaccination program; IAC summarizes two ACIP meetings held on November 23 and December 1
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"The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Ethical Principles for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, 2020" in MMWR
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CDC releases COVID-19 vaccine training titled "General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare Professionals"
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CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit has been expanded with a COVID-19 addendum
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Reminder! CDC leaders Drs. Nancy Messonnier and Amanda Cohn to present "COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation and the 'Vaccinate with
Confidence' Strategy" during IAC webinar on December 3
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NVAC to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and overall safety surveillance on December 4
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National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 6–12; promote flu vaccination with resources from CDC's and IAC's gateway pages
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Newly updated 65+ Flu Defense website features tools and resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
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"Prevent Shoulder Injuries Caused by Missing the Deltoid Muscle When Injecting Vaccines," Dr. Wexler's Technically Speaking monthly column, available on immunize.org
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All institutions of higher learning in Los Angeles County plus four other colleges now require flu vaccine for staff and students. Do you know of more?
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Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC staff and patient educational materials were released during October and November
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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Many updated translations available for IAC's screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines for children/teens and for adults
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new and updated translations of VISs in Albanian, Karen, and Hebrew
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," lead physicians from HHS assure us that any FDA-licensed vaccine will be safe and effective
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Reminder: CDC releases provider resources to aid in patient conversations about COVID-19 vaccines
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Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
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Public television documentary Protecting Health: Saving Lives features 30-year history of IAC. Please share.
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Great gift idea! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes November issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization information
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"Action Needed Now to Prevent Further Increases in Measles and Measles Deaths in the Coming Years" published by Lancet
Education and Training
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AAP offers free, online course titled "HPV Vaccine: When, Why, and How"
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AAP and CDC offer webinar titled "Now Is the Time! Flu Vaccination for People with Special Healthcare Needs and Disabilities" on December 9
On the Lighter Side
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In this humorous 20-year-old PSA from the Nevada Health Division, a child in a boxing ring knocks out childhood diseases with his secret weapon

Issue 1531: November 25, 2020

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Developer of third vaccine candidate against COVID-19 (first adenovirus vector) reports positive data at interim analysis of phase 3 trial
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CDC leaders Drs. Nancy Messonnier and Amanda Cohn to present "COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation and the 'Vaccinate with Confidence' Strategy" during IAC webinar on December 3
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CDC releases provider resources to aid in patient conversations about COVID-19 vaccines
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UNICEF and WHO issue call for emergency action to avert major measles and polio epidemics due to pandemic disruptions of routine vaccinations
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WHO launches global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer
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IAC experts called on by news media
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AMA amends ethical guidance on physicians who are not immunized
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s Screening Checklists gateway page offers a variety of forms for patients to fill out to expedite vaccination
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IAC's MenB Vaccination Honor Roll adds a new college. Do you know of others?
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "Tracking the Anti-Vaccine Movement," featuring Erica DeWald from Vaccinate Your Family
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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Reminder! Webinar on mass vaccination strategies now archived on IAC’s newest website: Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org
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IAC’s "Video of the Week" features staff and diverse phase-3 volunteers as they participate in Covid-19 vaccine trials at Cincinnati Children’s
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Use IAC’s expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" to catch up patients who fell behind
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays or staff recognition!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Three analytic papers review key policy questions on delivery, equitable access, and pricing and treatments of COVID-19 vaccines
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes November issue of Vaccine Update Newsletter
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"Prevalence of Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage and Serologic Evidence of Immunity among US-Born Children and Adolescents from 1999 to 2016" published in JAMA
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"Learning from Influenza Vaccine Errors to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns" published in ISMP Medication Safety Alert
Conferences and Meetings
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FDA posts documents ahead of its December 10 advisory committee meeting on SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine
Education and Training
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CDC posts video recording of October 28–30 ACIP live, virtual meeting
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AAP announces new open access PediaLink six-part course titled "Preventing and Treating Influenza during the COVID-19 Pandemic"
On the Lighter Side
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In this vintage PSA from the AAP, parents are reminded that every child needs polio vaccination

Issue 1530: November 23, 2020

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"Vaccines Save Lives" Pins, Flu Buttons, Stickers, and More from IAC
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Great gift idea! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions!
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Hundreds of thousands shipped. Low prices. Order bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers today!
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last
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This holiday season, help spread reliable immunization information: "Like" or "Follow" IAC on social media
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Please donate to IAC—our year-end appeal

Issue 1529: November 18, 2020

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Developer of second mRNA vaccine candidate against COVID-19 reports positive data at interim analysis of phase 3 trial
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CDC leaders Drs. Nancy Messonnier and Amanda Cohn to present "COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation and the 'Vaccinate with Confidence’ Strategy" during IAC webinar on December 3
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AMA announces vaccine-specific CPT codes for SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
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IAC staff featured in CNN article about complexities of distributing SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s "Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines" gateway page contains templates and related resources to help healthcare settings improve vaccination rates for patients of all ages
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast "Vaccinate the Heartland!," featuring testimonials from senators, a state representative, and a former White House occupant
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Reminder: IAC updates 24 Ask the Experts web pages on immunize.org
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With more than 170 million doses of flu vaccine shipped across America, it’s now up to you. Make sure all your patients are vaccinated!
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Three additional universities require flu vaccine to protect staff and students—good news for more campuses!
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
World News
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CDC and WHO report on stalled progress toward measles elimination worldwide in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record
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CDC and WHO report on difficulties with routine vaccination coverage worldwide in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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In IAC’s "Video of the Week," Stanford Medicine dreams of a safe COVID-19 vaccine
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IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers will help you keep vaccinating against flu. Order today!
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IAC's "Vaccination and COVID-19" gateway page offers a collection of tools from many organizations to sustain routine vaccination services during the pandemic
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
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Public television documentary Protecting Health: Saving Lives features 30-year history of IAC. Please share.
Education and Training
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National Academy of Medicine and American Public Health Association host "COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Development, Approval, Allocation and Distribution in the U.S." on November 18
Conferences and Meetings
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Watch the virtual ACIP meeting on November 23; no registration is required
On the Lighter Side
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In this 1976 PSA from the New York State Department of Health, "Piano Man" promotes getting your flu shot!

Issue 1528: November 17, 2020

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Please donate to IAC—our year-end appeal
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for holidays or workplace recognition!

Issue 1527: November 11, 2020

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Developers of mRNA vaccine candidate against COVID-19 report positive data at interim analysis of phase 3 trial
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CDC releases executive summaries of COVID-19 vaccination plans for all states and jurisdictions
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IAC updates 24 Ask the Experts web pages on immunize.org
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HHS issues letter to health-professions schools calling for compliance with federal civil rights laws protecting people living with hepatitis B
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IAC Spotlight! Looking for the most frequently visited web pages on immunize.org? IAC's "Favorites" tab at the top of every web page brings you to 18 of the most popular gateway pages on IAC's website
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Reminder! Webinar on mass vaccination strategies now archived and available for viewing on IAC's newest website: Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org.
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CDC expects influenza activity to increase in coming weeks. Make sure all your patients are vaccinated!
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines, one for children/teens and one for adults
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IAC updates "Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage"
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Revised! IAC expands "Vaccine Injury Compensation Programs" information sheet to include new federal program for COVID-19 vaccines
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IAC updates hepatitis A and polio Q&A handouts for in-depth understanding of these vaccines
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts German translation of the Influenza, Inactivated or Recombinant, Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
Featured Resources
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CDC's new web page features "No One Has Time for the Flu" campaign to reach African American and Hispanic adults
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," CDC answers common questions about the importance of flu vaccination this season
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" to catch up patients who fell behind
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IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers will help you keep vaccinating against flu. Order today!
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes October issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization resources and information
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes October issue of Vaccine Update Newsletter
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"Strategies to Reduce Errors Associated with 2-Component Vaccines" published in Pharmaceutical Medicine
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"Incidence of Influenza during Pregnancy and Association with Pregnancy and Perinatal Outcomes in Three Middle-Income Countries: A Multisite Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study" published in Lancet
Education and Training
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In Vaccine Education Center's Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on December 9, Dr. Paul Offit will give update on SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
On the Lighter Side
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Vaccines create a wall of protection around baby in this 1995 PSA featuring the Birmingham Bulls hockey team

Issue 1526: November 4, 2020

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IAC summarizes October 2020 ACIP Virtual Meeting
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CDC updates "Interim Guidance for Routine and Influenza Immunization Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic"
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CDC posts web-on-demand video, "Influenza Update: 2020–21," discussing flu vaccination during COVID-19, vaccine storage and handling, and best practices
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Webinar on mass vaccination strategies now archived and available for viewing on IAC's newest website: Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org
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"ACIP Updates Recommendations on the Use of MenACWY and MenB Vaccines," Dr. Wexler's Technically Speaking monthly column, is available on immunize.org
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC patient and staff educational materials were released during October
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Influenza activity will increase soon. Keep vaccinating!
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Six additional colleges and universities require flu vaccine to protect staff and students—good news for more campuses!
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts updated Spanish translations of six handouts for adults with high-risk conditions: HIV, liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and asplenia (those without a spleen)
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IAC posts updated Spanish translations of "Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men" and "Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B: A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men"
Featured Resources
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AIM releases white paper titled "Flu Vaccination in a Pandemic: Leadership Lessons from Public Health Immunization Programs"
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NACCHO releases new resources for the 2020–21 flu season, including the "School-Located Influenza Vaccination Toolkit"
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Voices for Vaccines executive director discusses combating vaccine hesitancy by explaining how vaccine clinical trials work
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IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers will help you keep vaccinating against flu. Order today!
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Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
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Public television documentary, Protecting Health: Saving Lives, features 30-year history of IAC. Please share.
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Implementation of a Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Program: A 10-Year Experience" published in Clinical Infectious Diseases
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"How Health Care Providers Should Address Vaccine Hesitancy in the Clinical Setting: Evidence for Presumptive Language in Making a Strong Recommendation" published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
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In this 1998 PSA, "Cakewalk Saturday," former first lady of Oklahoma Cathy Keating promotes timely childhood vaccination

Issue 1525: October 28, 2020

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CDC publishes "Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months among Children Born in 2016 and 2017—National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2017–2019" in MMWR
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Dr. Melinda Wharton issues "Call to Action: Childhood Vaccination Coverage," urging immunization partners to recall children and adolescents for missed vaccinations
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IAC updates its Ask the Experts web pages on meningococcal ACWY and meningococcal B vaccines based on new ACIP recommendations
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CDC Foundation seeks applications for grants supporting community organizations to strengthen vaccine confidence
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AMA, CDC, CDC Foundation, and Ad Council partner to launch "No One Has Time for the Flu" campaign to reach African American and Hispanic adults
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Last season was the deadliest influenza season for U.S. children on record; be sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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Two additional colleges and universities require flu vaccine to protect staff and students—the list continues to grow!
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IAC Spotlight! Talking about Vaccines: Alternative Schedules
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IAC enrolls five new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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NFID launches new campaign titled "Hepatitis B: Are You at Risk?"
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Influenza: Questions and Answers" handout for patients and parents
Featured Resources
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CDC launches new video on timeliness of vaccination in its animated video series for parents, "How Vaccines Work"
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," a physician and ACOG fellow describes how he recommends flu vaccine to pregnant women
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Keep vaccinating against the flu. IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers can help. Order today!
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Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" to catch up patients who fell behind
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IAC's "Vaccination and COVID-19" gateway page offers a collection of tools from many organizations to sustain routine vaccination services during the pandemic
Education and Training
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Sabin Vaccine Institute and UNICEF host "Misinformation: A Strategic Approach" webinar on October 29
Conferences and Meetings
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Watch the 3-day, virtual ACIP meeting October 28–30; no registration is required
On the Lighter Side
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In this 2006 PSA from Every Child By Two, former first lady Rosalynn Carter promotes timely childhood vaccination

Issue 1524: October 27, 2020

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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great holiday gifts or workplace recognitions!
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Flu season is here. Order your bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and stickers for patients today!
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last
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Every organization that administers vaccines needs the DVD Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults. Use for training and as a refresher for experienced staff!
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Help IAC make vaccination go viral on social media!
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Increase vaccine awareness by sharing the "History through Film" webpage, featuring the public television documentary about IAC titled Protecting Health: Saving Lives

Issue 1523: October 21, 2020

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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America issues policy statement that only medical contraindications should be accepted as a reason for not receiving vaccinations—11 medical organizations now make this recommendation
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October 24 is World Polio Day!
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CDC adds vaccine-specific content for providers and the public on its extensive COVID-19 website
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IAC updates its Ask the Experts web pages on administering vaccines, storage and handling, MMR, and HepB vaccine
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Don't miss "Answering Key Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines" published in JAMA
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Two additional colleges and universities require flu vaccine to protect staff and students—the list is growing!
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Influenza season is approaching. Keep vaccinating. Remind patients to come in for their flu vaccination!
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its Spanish-language screening checklists for contraindications to injectable and intranasal influenza vaccines
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IAC updates "Hepatitis B: Questions and Answers" informational handout for patients and parents
Featured Resources
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Reminder: IAC's website, Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org, offers high-quality resources to help jumpstart your mass vaccination efforts
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. Bram Palache, co-founder of the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza, explains what's so frustrating about the influenza problem
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage among Men Who Have Sex with Men—National HIV Behavioral Surveillance, United States, 2017" published in Vaccine
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"Is It Lawful and Ethical to Prioritize Racial Minorities for COVID-19 Vaccines?" published in JAMA
Education and Training
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Watch Johns Hopkins University and University of Washington's 6-part, archived symposium titled "Preserving the Scientific Integrity of Getting to COVID-19 Vaccines: From Clinical Trials to Public Allocation"
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Vaccine Confidence Project's "COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Confidence" webinar to be held October 29
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NFID, ACHA, and NASN offer webinar on importance of routine vaccinations for school children
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Indiana Immunization Coalition offers "Empowering Providers to Become Influenza Vaccine Champions" webinar on October 27
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Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange offers "Influenza Vaccination: Opportunities for Pharmacists as Patient Advocates, Educators, and Administrators" on October 27
On the Lighter Side
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Just spray on Rubella-B-Gone and life-threatening rubella disappears in this 2003 video parody

Issue 1522: October 20, 2020

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Ask the Experts: IAC Answers Questions about Meningococcal Disease and the Vaccines That Prevent It

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 Q&As about meningococcal disease and the use of MenB and MenACWY vaccines based on updated ACIP recommendations published by CDC in September 2020.

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 Bridges, MD, FACP; William Atkinson, MD, MPH; and Deborah Wexler, MD.
 
Meningococcal Disease and Vaccination
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Q: How common is meningococcal disease?
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Q: What groups are at increased risk for meningococcal disease?
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Q: Where can I find the most current meningococcal vaccine recommendations?
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Q: What meningococcal vaccines are available in the United States?
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Q: Can MenACWY and MenB vaccines be given at the same visit?
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Q: I have a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria who is being treated with Soliris (eculizumab). Should he receive meningococcal vaccine?
Meningococcal B Vaccination
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Q: Can you provide a comprehensive overview of the MenB recommendations?
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Q: Who is recommended to be vaccinated against meningococcal B disease?
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Q: What kind of information about MenB vaccine should be considered with a patient when conducting shared clinical decision-making?
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Q: Which groups should receive a booster dose of MenB?
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Q: I know the primary series of MenB vaccine should use the same brand for all doses. Does that also apply to booster doses?
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Q: Public health authorities have declared a meningococcal serogroup B disease outbreak at my university and we are now vaccinating all students on campus. Some students report having had a primary series of MenB vaccine, but do not have documentation of which brand was used. What should we do?
Meningococcal A, C, W, and Y Vaccination
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Q: Can you provide a comprehensive overview of the MenACWY recommendations, including those for vaccinating younger children and older adults who have risk factors?
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Q: Who is recommended to be vaccinated against meningococcal ACWY disease?
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Q: Which people with risk factors should receive booster doses beyond the routinely recommended adolescent doses of MenACWY?
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Q: Are the three MenACWY vaccines interchangeable?
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Q: Adults who are asplenic need PCV13 and MenACWY. Does the recommendation to separate PCV13 and Menactra (MenACWY-D) apply to adults as well as children?
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Q: Does the recommendation for separation of DTaP and Menactra (MenACWY-D) also apply to children with functional or anatomic asplenia?
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Q: If a child with a high-risk condition receives MenACWY at age 9 years (and a second primary dose 8 weeks later), should they receive a booster dose at age 14 years (5 years after the primary series), or should they receive a dose at age 16 years as recommended in the routine schedule?

Issue 1521: October 14, 2020

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Tune in Thursday: IAC will host "Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices" webinar on October 15
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FDA posts briefing document for its advisory committee, VRBPAC titled "Development, Authorization and Licensure of Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19"
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CDC analysis of flu hospitalization data shows that people from racial and ethnic minority groups are at higher risk
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Sawbones releases "Our 2020 Flu Shot Extravaganza" podcast, an annual celebration of influenza vaccination with answers to listeners' questions
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FluView reporting has begun; be sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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AAP announces Virtual Visiting Immunization Expert Initiative
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IAC Spotlight! PowerPoint Slide Sets gateway page contains 13 presentations on immunization topics; available by request for your use
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast "I Fought the (Anti-Vaccine) Law," featuring law professor Dorit Reiss
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises its meningococcal B standing orders template for adolescents and adults
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IAC updates "Meningococcal B Vaccine: IAC Answers Your Questions" and "Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor"
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IAC updates "Meningococcal: Questions and Answers, Information about the Disease and Vaccines"
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IAC updates "Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor"
Featured Resources
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Explore a wealth of resources on innovative approaches for enhancing influenza and general vaccination services
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Check out the FLU+FORCE website, a centralized collection of trusted information to help plan a mobile flu vaccination clinic
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez reassures parents that children cannot get the flu from the flu shot
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Baylor University launches a series of lessons and activities to help teach children and adolescents about the importance of vaccines
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Keep vaccinating against the flu. IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers can help. Order today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes graph showing "Death Rates from Influenza and Pneumonia among Persons Aged >65 Years, by Sex and Age Group—National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018" in MMWR
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"Ensuring Uptake of Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2" published in New England Journal of Medicine
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"Evaluating and Deploying Covid-19 Vaccines—the Importance of Transparency, Scientific Integrity, and Public Trust" published in New England Journal of Medicine
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"Facebook Pages, the 'Disneyland' Measles Outbreak, and Promotion of Vaccine Refusal as a Civil Right, 2009–2019" published in American Journal of Public Health
Education and Training
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CDC's "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on influenza vaccination to be held October 21
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25th Annual MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference to be held on October 22
On the Lighter Side
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In this 30-second PSA from 2000, lonely toys promote the importance of varicella vaccine for children

Issue 1520: October 7, 2020

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CDC publishes "Influenza and Tdap Vaccination Coverage among Pregnant Women—United States, April 2020" in MMWR
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CDC publishes "Flu Vaccination Coverage, United States, 2019–20 Influenza Season" via FluVaxView
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CDC publishes "Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Health Care Personnel—United States, 2019–20 Influenza Season" via FluVaxView
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine releases final consensus report: Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine
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Reminder: IAC will host "Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices" webinar on October 15
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"Is It 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL? What Is the Correct Dose of Injectable Flu Vaccine for Children Younger than 3?" Dr. Wexler's Technically Speaking monthly column is available on immunize.org
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Six additional colleges and universities require flu vaccine to protect staff and students—good news on campus!
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC patient and staff educational materials were released during August and September
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates 2-page reference table, "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines," plus its cousin focused on adult vaccines
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. Melvin Sanicas explains why you need to get the flu shot every year and how the body responds to vaccination
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Reminder: IAC's new website, Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org, offers high-quality resources to help jumpstart your mass vaccination efforts
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Keep vaccinating against the flu. IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers can help. Order today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"HPV Vaccination and the Risk of Invasive Cervical Cancer" published in New England Journal of Medicine
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CDC publishes September issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization information
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"A Cross-Sectional Survey to Evaluate Potential for Partnering with School Nurses to Promote Human Papillomavirus Vaccination" published in Preventing Chronic Disease
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"A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Immunization Curriculum" published in Vaccine
Education and Training
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The Ad Council offers webinar on the upcoming flu vaccination PSA campaign on October 8
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Trust for America's Health offers webinar titled "Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Access, Safety, and Utilization: Building Vaccination Confidence in Communities of Color" on October 21
Conferences and Meetings
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Watch the 3-day, virtual ACIP meeting October 28–30; sign up for public comment; no registration is required
On the Lighter Side
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In this 30-second PSA from 1976, Larry Csonka from the New York Giants warns flu can hit you harder than even the meanest middle linebacker

Issue 1519: September 30, 2020

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CDC publishes "Meningococcal Vaccination: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, U.S., 2020" in MMWR
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IAC summarizes ACIP's third special meeting on COVID-19 vaccination strategies
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IAC updates 11 Ask the Experts web pages
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Organizing a mass vaccination clinic? Plan to attend IAC's how-to webinar on October 15, 2020
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Six additional colleges and universities require flu vaccine to protect staff and students—the list grows!
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October 1: NFID will hold its annual influenza and pneumococcal news conference
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CDC publishes "Travel-Associated Measles in a Person Born Before 1957—Pinellas County, Florida, 2019" in MMWR
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CDC releases "Digital Media Toolkit" for 2020–21 flu season
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IAC Spotlight! "IAC in the News" gateway page is a collection of media articles and appearances featuring IAC experts; we've been busy!
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its popular resource titled "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (Age 19 Years and Older)"
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IAC revises its meningococcal ACWY standing orders templates for both children/teens and adults
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IAC updates "Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor"
Official Releases and Announcements
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September 28: World Rabies Day
World News
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World Health Assembly endorses resolution titled "Strengthening Global Immunization Efforts to Leave No One Behind" to extend benefits of vaccines to everyone, everywhere
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," CDC reminds individuals to roll up their sleeves for their annual flu vaccine
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IAC's "History through Film" web page features PBS documentary about 30 years of IAC titled Protecting Health: Saving Lives. Please share.
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It's time to start vaccinating against flu. IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers can help. Order today!
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Use IAC's expanded Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic to catch up patients who fell behind
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IAC's new website, Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org, offers high quality resources to help jumpstart your mass vaccination efforts
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes September issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
Education and Training
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Families Fighting Flu and Boost Oregon co-host webinar about flu vaccine messaging on October 2
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AAP and CDC collaborate to offer webinar "Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers" on October 8
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CDC's recorded webinar on pneumococcal vaccines, as well as 13 other segments in "The Pink Book" weekly series, available now
Conferences and Meetings
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NPHIC and CDC virtually co-host 2020 Health Communication, Marketing and Media Forum, October 6–8
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Register now for online NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course, November 15–17
On the Lighter Side
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In this 30-second 2002 PSA from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, babies promote importance of childhood immunizations

Issue 1518: September 29, 2020

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Ask the Experts: IAC Answers Questions about Influenza Vaccination for the 2020–21 Season

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 23 Q&As about influenza vaccination based on recently updated ACIP recommendations.

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

Looking for all of IAC's Ask the Experts Q&As on all other vaccines and their administration? More than a thousand Q&As are accessible from 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; William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH; and Deborah L. Wexler, MD.
Influenza Vaccination Questions for the 2020–21 Season
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Q: What's new in the 2020–21 influenza vaccine recommendations?
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Q: Who is recommended to be vaccinated against influenza?
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Q: Which influenza vaccines will be available during the 2020–21 influenza season?
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Q: What are the changes to vaccine viruses for the 2020–21 influenza season?
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Q: What are the new influenza vaccines available for the 2020–21 influenza season?
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Q: Which formulations of influenza vaccines are licensed for various age groups?
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Q: Does ACIP prefer that healthcare professionals administer high-dose or adjuvanted influenza vaccine to people age 65 years and older, or is standard-dose influenza vaccine acceptable?
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Q: When does CDC recommend starting influenza vaccination?
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Q: Should our practice consider revaccinating our high risk and older patients a second time during the year due to concerns with waning immunity?
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Q: Should Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, Fluad (trivalent), or Fluad Quadrivalent be administered to patients younger than age 65 years?
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Q: Does ACIP recommend one influenza product over another for pregnant women?
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Q: Which influenza vaccines can we give to children?
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Q: Please provide details about the use of inactivated influenza vaccine in children younger than 3 years.
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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 clinic vaccinate children younger than age 3 years with influenza vaccine taken from a multi-dose vial of influenza vaccine? The multi-dose vials contain thimerosal as a preservative.
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Q: For whom is FluMist Quadrivalent approved?
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Q: Is administering FluMist an aerosol-generating procedure requiring airborne precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Q: What types of personal protective equipment do healthcare personnel need for administering vaccines?
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Q: What are contraindications and precautions for inactivated influenza vaccines?
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Q: What are contraindications and precautions for the recombinant influenza vaccine (Flublok)?
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Q: What are the contraindications and precautions for FluMist?
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Q: What is the latest ACIP guidance on influenza vaccination and egg allergy?
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Q: We are considering co-locating our COVID-19 drive-through testing site and influenza vaccination sites. Can we vaccinate someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection?
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Q: Is it acceptable to draw up vaccine into syringes at the beginning of the day? If it isn't, how much in advance can this be done?

Issue 1517: September 23, 2020

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HHS and DOD release CDC's COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook and Operation Warp Speed's "Strategy for Distributing a COVID-19 Vaccine"
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IAC is seeking guidance documents on mass vaccination strategies. Do you have any to share?
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "History through Film" web page features PBS documentary about 30 years of IAC titled Protecting Health: Saving Lives. Please share.
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IAC enrolls three new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Reminder: IAC's gateway page "Vaccination and COVID-19" offers a collection of tools from many organizations to sustain routine vaccination services during the pandemic
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
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In IAC's "Video of the Week": On August 25, 2020, WHO African Region was officially declared free of wild poliovirus
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Use our website www.Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
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It's time to vaccinate against flu. IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers can help. Order today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes "Decreased Influenza Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic—United States, Australia, Chile, and South Africa, 2020" in MMWR
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"Postmarketing Safety of Vaccines Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration" published in Annals of Internal Medicine
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"Trends in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Commercially Insured Children in the United States" published in Pediatrics
Education and Training
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CANVax and Immunize Canada offer webinar "Influenza in the Time of COVID: Hoping for the Best, Planning for the Worst" on September 24
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Immunize Nevada offers webinar "Challenges of Influenza Vaccination during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Racial and Ethnic Disparities" on September 24
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Immunize Nevada offers webinar "The Critical Importance of Flu Prevention: Insights from a Mother Whose Daughter Almost Didn't Survive" on September 25
On the Lighter Side
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Dr. John Clarke's creative rap video during the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic puts a fresh spin on flu prevention education from HHS

Issue 1516: September 16, 2020

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¡Viva México! An introduction to immunization information and advocacy in México
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Reminder: IAC launches Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org, its new website offering high quality resources to help jumpstart your mass vaccination efforts
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Reminder: IAC's gateway page "Vaccination and COVID-19" offers a collection of tools from many organizations to sustain routine vaccination services during the pandemic
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Paul Offit video interview about COVID-19 vaccination published by Medscape
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IAC's Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during COVID-19 Pandemic has grown to nearly 200 resources to help patients catch up on missed vaccines
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IAC Spotlight! Check out the many adolescent vaccination resources on www.immunize.org
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Order IAC's child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!
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More colleges and universities require flu vaccine to protect staff and students—the list grows!
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Healthy People 2030 goals released by HHS, a set of 10-year national objectives
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Meningitis B Action Project released the results of their healthcare personnel survey on MenB patient discussions
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
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New! IAC creates 1-page "Protective Measures for Vaccinating during the Pandemic"
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IAC updates its contraindication screening checklists for both inactivated and live influenza vaccines
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IAC updates two of its popular standing order templates for administering influenza vaccines, for children/teens and for adults
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IAC updates "Influenza Vaccination of People with a History of Egg Allergy"
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IAC updates its parent handout "Vaccines Work! CDC Statistics Demonstrate Dramatic Declines in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases When Compared with the Pre-vaccine Era"
Featured Resources
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Share Protecting Health: Saving Lives, PBS documentary about IAC, with colleagues and friends on social media to help widen the understanding of the importance of vaccines
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. John Lynch explains why flu vaccine is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic
Education and Training
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CDC's recorded webinar on hepatitis B, as well as 11 other segments in "The Pink Book" weekly series, available now
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Immunize Colorado hosts provider webinar "Maternal Immunizations and Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention" on September 22
On the Lighter Side
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Timeless 2003 PSA from HHS and the Ad Council reminds you to ask your doctor at every visit if your child is being vaccinated on schedule

Issue 1515: September 9, 2020

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IAC launches Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org, its new website offering high quality tools and resources to help jumpstart your mass vaccination efforts
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Reminder: IAC's gateway page "Vaccination and COVID-19" offers a collection of tools to sustain routine vaccination services during the pandemic
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Today, September 9! NFID presents webinar on shared clinical decision-making for HPV immunization of adults
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IAC Spotlight: IAC's Handouts gateway page provides free access to hundreds of vaccination-related handouts and fact sheets for healthcare professionals and the public
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Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates two of its popular vaccine administration handouts on dose, route, site, and needle size
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IAC updates "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations" with information on MenB and Tdap/Td vaccines
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IAC updates its parent handout "What If You Don't Vaccinate Your Child?
Featured Resources
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PBS documentary about IAC, Protecting Health: Saving Lives, makes a powerful case for vaccination. Please share with your colleagues and friends on social media!
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," the U.S. Surgeon General reminds parents to get their children vaccinated to prevent serious diseases
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It's time to vaccinate against flu. IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers can help. Order today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes August issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization information
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CDC publishes graph showing "Prevalence of Past or Present Infection with Hepatitis B Virus among Adults Aged >18 Years, by Race and Hispanic Origin—National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2018"
Education and Training
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CDC's recorded webinar on varicella and zoster vaccines, as well as ten other segments in the "Pink Book" weekly series, available now
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California Immunization Coalition hosts webinar titled "Families Fighting Flu: More Important than Ever" on September 22
On the Lighter Side
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In this 1972 PSA from the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the ghost of "Teen Angel" promotes polio vaccine

Issue 1514: September 2, 2020

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IAC summarizes ACIP's 2nd special session on COVID-19 vaccine candidates and vaccination strategies
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Reminder: ACIP recommendations for influenza vaccination for 2020–21 season published on August 21
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IAC's new gateway page, "Vaccination and COVID-19," offers a concise collection of tools to support providing vaccination services during the time of COVID-19
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Africa has "kicked out" wild polio, WHO announces
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Use IAC's expanded Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic to catch up patients who fell behind
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IAC Spotlight! These new or updated IAC patient and staff educational materials were announced during July and August
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates parent handout titled "Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating"
World News
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WHO reports on influenza surveillance data during the COVID-19 pandemic in Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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PBS documentary about IAC, Protecting Health: Saving Lives, makes a powerful case for vaccination. Please share with your colleagues and friends on social media!
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It's time to start vaccinating against flu. IAC is shipping tens of thousands of our bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers. Order yours now!
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Read Shot of Prevention blog post titled "Do Kids Need Vaccines If They're Doing Virtual Learning or Home School This Fall?"
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AIM offers reminder/recall postcard and social media templates for providers and health departments
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In IAC's "Video of the Week," "The Vaccine Mom" explains the difference between natural and vaccine immunity and why vaccine immunity is better
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ACOG's updated "Immunization for Women" gateway page features downloadable infographics for maternal Tdap and influenza immunization
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The Vaccine Education Center's classroom-based Vaccine Makers Project releases new trivia questions in celebration of Dr. Hilleman's 101st birthday
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Acute Cardiovascular Events Associated with Influenza in Hospitalized Adults" published in Annals of Internal Medicine
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"Maternal and Infant Outcomes following Exposure to Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine during Pregnancy" published in Vaccine
Education and Training
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In Vaccine Education Center's webinar on September 23, Dr. Paul Offit discusses COVID-19 vaccine development
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CDC's recorded webinar on polio and Hib vaccines, as well as nine other segments in "The Pink Book" weekly series, available now
Conferences and Meetings
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Today (Wednesday)! National Academy of Medicine holds public listening session on equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccine; submit written comment through September 4
On the Lighter Side
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In this 1999 PSA from the Texas Department of Health, precocious babies show us with their fingers and toes when to vaccinate them during infancy

Issue 1513: August 26, 2020

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CDC releases ACIP recommendations on use of influenza vaccines for 2020–21 influenza season
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Massachusetts mandates flu vaccine for all children and adults attending childcare, pre-school, K-12, colleges, and universities. Seven more colleges and universities require flu vaccine for students and staff.
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HHS amends emergency rules, authorizing pharmacists to vaccinate children under specific conditions
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NIS-Teen: "National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—United States, 2019" published in MMWR
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"Choosing Proper Needle Length for Vaccination of Children and Adults: What Should You Consider?" column by Dr. Deborah Wexler—available on immunize.org
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IAC Spotlight! Newly updated "Guide to immunize.org" is at the bottom of each IAC web page to help you find useful content quickly. Scroll on down.
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Advisory Commission for Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) seeks nominations to fill vacant positions
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IAC enrolls four new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2020–2021 Influenza Season" handout for healthcare staff
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IAC posts seven updated translations for "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?"
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"Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccines" for children/teens and for adults now updated in seven languages
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"Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens" now updated in Spanish
Featured Resources
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It's time to start vaccinating against flu. IAC is shipping tens of thousands of our bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers! Order yours now!
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In our "Video of the Week," a neonatologist explains how he recommends vaccines to parents of premature babies
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New vaccine-related resources from AAP, WHO, ACOG, CPHCE, and NY State Department of Health to enhance your practice
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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JAMA and JN Learning discuss measles vaccine refusal and consequent measles outbreaks in the U.S.
Education and Training
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AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations offers eight-part webinar series; second half of the series begins on September 1
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CDC's recorded webinar on meningococcal vaccines, as well as eight other segments in the "Pink Book" weekly series, available now
On the Lighter Side
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2004 PSA from CDC and the Ad Council shows you don't need to go to extremes to prevent the flu

Issue 1512: August 25, 2020

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Tens of thousands shipped. Low prices. Order your bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers today!
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IAC's popular "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins make great gifts!
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IAC's wallet-sized immunization record cards available for all ages!
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Please "Like" or "Follow" IAC on social media

Issue 1511: August 19, 2020

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Have you watched the PBS documentary about IAC, Protecting Health: Saving Lives?
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For National Immunization Awareness Month, HHS releases "Catch-Up to Get Ahead Toolkit" with resources to promote vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic
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University of California system mandates flu vaccine for all students and faculty at 10 campuses—other colleges doing the same
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IAC Spotlight: Does your healthcare setting require influenza vaccination? If yes, ask to join the 1,000+ already included on IAC's Honor Roll
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Use IAC's expanded Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic to invigorate your activities
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts seven updated translations for "Vaccinations for Adults" and "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women"
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IAC posts seven updated translations for "Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0–10 Years" and "Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years"
Featured Resources
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In our "Video of the Week," a mother becomes a strong vaccine advocate after her infant son's terrible case of chickenpox
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Get ready for flu vaccination! IAC is shipping tens of thousands of our bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers! Order yours now!
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CDC updates one of the pertussis appendices in its Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC "Quick Stats:" the percentage of adults 65 years or older who had ever received pneumococcal vaccine
Education and Training
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CDC's recorded webinar on meningococcal vaccines, as well as seven other segments in the "Pink Book" weekly series, available now
Conferences and Meetings
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine forms Committee on Equitable Allocation of Vaccine for the Novel Coronavirus; sign up to receive updates and watch events online
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Watch the virtual ACIP meeting on August 26; no registration is required
On the Lighter Side
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Flash back to 1998 in Maricopa County, AZ's PSA, featuring basketball player Jason Kidd promoting childhood vaccination

Issue 1510: August 12, 2020

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Watch Protecting Health: Saving Lives on immunize.org; this 30-minute PBS documentary portrays the rich history and contributions of IAC
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Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A web page has been updated to include the newest ACIP guidance
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with resources from CDC's website
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IAC Spotlight! Our IAC Image Library gateway page leads you to a gallery of photos to educate staff and patients about the importance of vaccination
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IAC's MenB Vaccination Honor Roll has added two new colleges that protect their students
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast "The Big Conspiracy" discussing anti-vaccine conspiratorial thinking and how we can nudge people toward rational thought
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration" self-assessment tool for healthcare staff
Featured Resources
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Families Fighting Flu offers social media, print, and digital resources to raise awareness and educate others about the flu
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Vaccinate Your Family and Young Minds Inspired offer a vaccine lesson plan for educators at daycares and preschools to use with parents, grandparents, and other caregivers
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In our "Video of the Week," a mother reflects on her son's life cut short by complications from measles disease
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Check out the website www.Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
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Prepare for flu season by ordering IAC's "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Why Should I Have My Child Vaccinated?" is a one-page handout for parents, published in JAMA Pediatrics
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"COVID-19 and Missed Routine Immunizations: Designing for Effective Catch-Up in Canada" published in Canadian Journal of Public Health
Education and Training
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"Influenza's Impact on Our Youth—Overcoming Barriers to Reduce the Burden of Disease: Solutions for Awardees and Providers" webcast will be held Aug 18 and 26
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Indiana Immunization Coalition offers August 19 webinar on preparing for flu during the pandemic
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Oregon HPV Virtual Summit offers presentations with the goal of reducing HPV-associated cancers on August 19–20
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Hep B Coalition of Washington offers "Hepatitis B Health Disparities in Refugee and Immigrant Communities"; free CE available
On the Lighter Side
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Wearing a hazmat suit may not be the easiest way to prevent disease, suggests this 2009 parody video

Issue 1509: August 10, 2020

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Ask the Experts: IAC Answers Questions about Hepatitis A Vaccination and a Few Other Topics

 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 Q&As about hepatitis A vaccination based on recently updated ACIP recommendations, as well as a few additional questions on other topics.

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 Bridges, MD, FACP; William Atkinson, MD, MPH; and Deborah Wexler, MD.
Hepatitis A vaccination questions
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Q: How common is HAV infection in the United States?
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Q: Do people die from hepatitis A?
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Q: Who is most at risk for acquiring HAV infection?
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Q: Who is recommended to receive HepA vaccine?
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Q: I thought people with clotting factor disorders were at risk for hepatitis A due to their regular use of blood products. Why did ACIP decide to stop recommending routine vaccination of people with clotting factor disorders?
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Q: What are the recommendations for postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for hepatitis A?
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Q: ACIP now recommends routine hepatitis A vaccination for people experiencing homelessness. Can you provide a definition of "experiencing homelessness"?
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Q: Some people on my team are worried about initiating the HepA vaccine series in people who are homeless because we may not be able to complete the series or keep up with their records over time. How much of a concern is this?
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Q: Why is hepatitis A vaccination recommended (and IG not recommended) for infant travelers age 6 through 11 months at risk of exposure to HAV?
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Q: A child in my practice was given hepatitis A IG (GamaSTAN, Grifols) when she was 10 months old after her mother tested positive for hepatitis A. She's scheduled for her 12-month-old well-child visit. Will this affect her vaccination schedule?
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Q: Which people should get GamaSTAN (IG) for prevention of hepatitis A?
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Q: Can pregnant women receive hepatitis A vaccine?
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Q: Can HepA vaccine be given to immunocompromised people?
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Q: I have a child who was given her second dose of hepatitis A vaccine 4 months after the first dose. Does it need to be repeated, and if so, when?
Additional questions
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Q: Can I give a recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV, Shingrix, GSK) at the same time as a tuberculin skin test?
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Q: Can the Shingrix vaccine cause shingles?
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Q: Since the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23, Pneumovax, Merck) is recommended for all adults who smoke, should adults who vape nicotine, but do not smoke cigarettes, be vaccinated too?

Issue 1508: August 5, 2020

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Top Stories
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ACIP meets in virtual session to review COVID-19 vaccination options
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CDC publishes "Rebound in Routine Childhood Vaccine Administration following Decline during the COVID-19 Pandemic—New York City, March 1–June 27, 2020" in MMWR
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The Maternal Immunization Task Force issues call to action highlighting Tdap and flu vaccination during pregnancy and critical role of prenatal caregivers in promoting vaccination
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Fall semester brings mandatory influenza vaccination for attendance at some colleges and universities
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HepFree Hawai'i launches comprehensive strategy to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030
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ImmYounity, an eLearning platform for healthcare providers about communicating effective, efficient, and confident vaccine recommendations for patients, now available
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with resources from CDC and the Public Health Foundation
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Use IAC's expanded Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during COVID-19 Pandemic to organize staff training
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IAC Spotlight! These IAC patient and staff educational materials and web pages were updated in June and July
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Prepare for flu season by ordering IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers!
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC and AIM update important staff resource for upcoming flu season, "Communicating the Benefits of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine during COVID-19"
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "You Must Give Your Patients Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)—It's Federal Law!"
Featured Resources
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CDC podcasts provide recommendations from CDC experts on preventing flu
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In our "Video of the Week" on avoiding shoulder bursitis with vaccine administration, Sandra Fryhofer, MD, shows preferred anatomic sites for vaccine injection
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes July issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization resources and information
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Vaccine-focused scientific content
Education and Training
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CDC's recorded webinar on DTaP/Tdap, as well as five other segments in the "Pink Book" weekly series, available now
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HepB United sponsors virtual training titled "Advocating for Hepatitis B at the State Level" on August 25
On the Lighter Side
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In this vaccine-promotion video from 1998, a baby responds with a smile to news that vaccines will provide protection from dangerous diseases

Issue 1507: July 29, 2020

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Top Stories
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CDC issues revised Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations
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National HPV Vaccination Roundtable announces new resources to get adolescent vaccination back on track this summer
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with CDC resources
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IAC Spotlight! Our Adolescent Vaccination gateway page features a useful collection of staff and parent educational materials
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Spread the word about well-child visits! Social media campaigns to support vaccination during pandemic launched by Michigan and California
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Understanding lack of public trust in future coronavirus vaccines: New York Times podcast
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IAC Catalog: Stock up on IAC's "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers for staff and patients. Last call to order IAC's laminated 2020 U.S. immunization schedules for your exam rooms; don't miss out—order today!
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates adolescent and adult versions of its summary of immunization recommendations
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC releases updated hepatitis A VIS
Featured Resources
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In our "Video of the Week," Maggie's story reminds us that herd immunity helps protect immunocompromised children
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The latest edition of The Vaccine Handbook ("The Purple Book") App is now available from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
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Check out Vaxopedia's new vaccine education page on how to handle vaccine storage problems
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AIM announces new Immunization Program Policy Resource Library to engage, inform, and educate policy makers
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes July issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
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"Incidence of Meningococcal Disease before and after Implementation of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the United States," published in JAMA
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"Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Initiation and Completion among Adult Males in the United States," published in Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
Education and Training
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AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations offers eight-part webinar series to begin on August 4
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CDC and NAO offer webinar on school-entry requirements for HPV vaccination on August 6
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CDC and NAO offer HPV and anal cancer webinar on August 12
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AIM offers "Increasing Flu Vaccine Confidence within African American Communities" webinar on August 18
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Gerontological Society of America offers "Understanding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza, and COVID-19: Preparing for the Fall" webinar on August 31
On the Lighter Side
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In this vaccine promotion video from 2011, a nurse considers her family and finds three people who need to be protected

Issue 1506: July 22, 2020

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Top Stories
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with CDC resources
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The Public Good Projects launches "Stronger," a national campaign to fight vaccine misinformation
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IAC Spotlight! Explore IAC's new Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals, a 5-page annotated list of key training, education, and reference materials
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Watch the virtual ACIP meeting on July 29; no registration is required
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Use IAC's expanded Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during COVID-19 Pandemic to organize staff training
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts revised Spanish translation of "Which Vaccines Do I Need Today?"
Official Releases and Announcements
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July 28 is World Hepatitis Day
Featured Resources
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In our "Video of the Week," Juliana Evans, Malaysian celebrity and new mom, urges all parents to get their babies vaccinated against hepatitis B at birth
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ASTHO releases podcast titled "Preparing for Fall: Back to School and Influenza Season," featuring CDC's Dr. Nancy Messonnier
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"Shop IAC" on immunize.org offers many resources for your practice. Order laminated 2020 U.S. immunization schedules for your exam rooms today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine-focused scientific content
Education and Training
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CDC's "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on maintaining routine vaccination and preparing for influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic to be held August 4
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs Wednesdays through October 14; this week's topic is immunization strategies
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The Vaccine Confidence Project offers webinar titled "Vaccine Confidence in the Context of Trials" on July 30
On the Lighter Side
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Parents urged to make childhood vaccines a top priority in 2001 video

Issue 1505: July 15, 2020

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CDC finds adequate capacity among VFC providers to deliver pediatric immunization services during pandemic
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Talking about Vaccines: Too Many Vaccines?" gateway page features many resources to respond to this question
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ImmYounity, an eLearning platform for healthcare providers about communicating effective, efficient, and confident vaccine recommendations for patients, now available
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IAC enrolls six new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 18 previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
World News
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WHO's Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety reports on planning for SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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CHOP's VEC launches new COVID-19 vaccine Q&A page
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In our "Video of the Week," Katie Van Tornhout, whose infant died of whooping cough, urges all parents to get Tdap booster
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"Shop IAC" on immunize.org offers many resources for your practice. Order laminated 2020 U.S. immunization schedules for your exam rooms today!
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"Patterns of influenza vaccination and vaccine effectiveness among young U.S. children who receive outpatient care for acute respiratory tract illness" published in JAMA Pediatrics
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"Building Immunization Decision-Making Capacity within the World Health Organization European Region" published in Vaccine
Education and Training
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics continues on Wednesdays, July 15 through October 14; recordings will be posted online
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"Oregon Pacific AHEC offers webinar titled "You Are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention" on July 22
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NFID posts recording of July 9 webinar on updates from June 2020 ACIP meeting
On the Lighter Side
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Not all monsters are make-believe in this 1998 vaccine promotion video from Aetna Insurance Company
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On this day in history

Issue 1504: July 8, 2020

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CDC publishes "Prevention of Hepatitis A Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2020" in MMWR
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BBC interviews Dr. L.J Tan on influenza vaccination during pandemic
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Colorado revises its school exemption rules to boost vaccination rates
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Ten new colleges and universities added to IAC's MenB Vaccination Honor Roll for recommending vaccination of students
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IAC Spotlight! These IAC patient and staff educational materials and web pages were updated in May and June
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Apply IAC's expanded Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during COVID-19 Pandemic to increase your reach
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Hebrew translations of hepatitis B; influenza, inactivated or recombinant; MMRV; and polio VISs
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IAC posts corrected Arabic translation of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine VIS
World News
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WHO issues updated position paper on rubella vaccines
Featured Resources
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In our "Video of the Week," a young girl explains to her teddy bear why the coronavirus pandemic should not stop you from getting your vaccines
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Vaccinate Your Family releases videos featuring people sharing their first-hand experiences with vaccine-preventable diseases
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes June issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization resources and information
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"Logistical Challenges for Potential SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine and a Call to Research Institutions, Developers, and Manufacturers" published in Vaccine
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"Emergence of Spatial Clustering in Medical Vaccine Exemptions Following California Senate Bill 277, 2015–2018" published in American Journal of Public Health
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"Association between Human Papillomavirus Vaccination School-Entry Requirements and Vaccination Initiation" published in JAMA Pediatrics
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"Improving HPV Vaccination Rates: A Stepped-Wedge Randomized Trial" published in Pediatrics
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"Missed opportunities for human papillomavirus vaccination at office visits during which influenza vaccine was administered" published in Vaccine
Education and Training
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs July 1 through October 14; recordings will be posted online
On the Lighter Side
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Children promote influenza vaccination of their grandparents in 2005 video

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