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 …
Results (1762)

Issue 1372: June 27, 2018

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Top Stories
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IAC provides a summary article about votes taken at June 20–21 ACIP meeting
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices reports on vaccination errors reported to its system in 2017
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Access 2018 Immunization Excellence Award winners and May conference presentations from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit website
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New Technically Speaking column: "Immunize.org Provides a Wide Range of Practical Resources on Vaccine Administration, Storage and Handling, and More"
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IAC Spotlight! Read what others say about the Immunization Action Coalition
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More than 400 birthing institutions now enrolled in IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll, with nine institutions added and three previously honored institutions qualifying for additional years. Does your hospital qualify?
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises "Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor for Serogroups A, C, W, or Y Protection"
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IAC posts updated handouts for the public titled "Mumps: Questions and Answers" and "Chickenpox: Questions and Answers"
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IAC updates "Sample Text for Developing Admission Orders in Newborn Units for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose" and "Guidance for Developing Admission Orders in Labor & Delivery and Newborn Units to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus Transmission"
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IAC updates "Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know"
World News
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CDC and WHO report on response to outbreak of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in Syria in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Education and Training
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics continues July 11 with "Vaccine Storage and Handling and Administration": register now for series running through September 26
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NFID offers July 5 webinar on updates from the June 2018 ACIP meeting

Issue 1371: June 20, 2018

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CDC reports that the total number of 172 pediatric deaths in the 2017–18 flu season is the highest on record, excluding pandemics
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AAP issues its recommendations on the use of nasal spray influenza vaccine for 2018–19 season that differ from ACIP's
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Dr. Paul A. Offit presents video commentary on AAP's live attenuated influenza vaccine recommendations for 2018–19
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New CDC web page provides list of errata and updates that have been made to "General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization: Best Practices Guidance of the ACIP" since its publication in 2017
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's A–Z Index helps you find what you're looking for on immunize.org
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IAC posts its newest PowerPoint slide set, "Resources to Help Immunization Providers PREVENT Vaccination Errors"; available for you to use "as is" or to modify to fit your needs
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises eight easy-to-read vaccination schedules for adult patients addressing routine adult immunization and for adults in risk groups
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new and updated Turkish translations of 13 VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes executive summary of the Immunization and Vaccine-related Implementation Research Advisory Committee's March meeting in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletter
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PLOS Medicine publishes "The state of the antivaccine movement in the United States: A focused examination of nonmedical exemptions in states and counties"
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Johns Hopkins study finds Hib and pneumococcal vaccines saved around 1.45 million children's lives worldwide since 2000
Education and Training
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics continues June 27 with "General Recommendations: Part 2 and Vaccine Safety"; register now for series running through September 26
Conferences and Meetings
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2018 American Immunization Registry Association National Meeting scheduled for August 14–16 in Salt Lake City; registration deadline extended
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2018 Idaho Immunization Summit to be held October 11 in Boise, Idaho
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Register now for 2018 World Influenza Conference in Beijing, China, September 7–10
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2018 National Immunization Conference presentations now available for downloading

Issue 1370: June 13, 2018

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CDC Health Alert Network releases advisory about outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections among people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness
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CDC publishes updated ACIP recommendations for use of quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) for the 2018–19 flu season in MMWR
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CDC publishes "Update: Influenza Activity in the United States During the 2017–18 Season and Composition of the 2018–19 Influenza Vaccine" in this week's MMWR
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Study finds more hospitals are requiring flu vaccine for healthcare personnel
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IAC Spotlight: Explore the "Favorites" tab at the top of every page on immunize.org
World News
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WHO reports on the April meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization in Weekly Epidemiological Record
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WHO publishes newsletter with updates on using vaccines in the fight against Ebola, immunization in Africa, and Vaccination Week in the Americas
Featured Resources
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AAP has developed immunization-friendly social media content for pediatricians to share with patients
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download?
Journal Articles and Newsletter
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Pediatrics publishes "Safety Surveillance of Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccines"
Education and Training
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics begins June 13 with "General Recommendations: Part 1"; register now for series running through September 26
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Register for CDC’s #PreteenVaxScene webinar, "Back-to-School Showcase: Resources to Help You Become an HPV Champion," on June 27
Conferences and Meetings
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Tune in to CDC's ACIP meeting June 20–21 (Wednesday and Thursday) via live webcast

Issue 1369: June 6, 2018

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Michigan experiencing biggest hepatitis A outbreak in U.S., with 838 cases and 27 deaths since August 2016
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Shots Immunizations app for 2018 from the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine is now available free of charge
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s ACIP web section on immunize.org provides links to ACIP recommendations from 1991 to the present as well as other valuable information
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "Advocacy We Believe in with People We Like," featuring healthcare professionals discussing what motivates them to be vaccine advocates
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises its Q&A for healthcare professionals, "Hepatitis B and Healthcare Personnel," with answers from CDC
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward rubella and congenital rubella syndrome control in the southeast Asia region from 2000–16 in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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New! 2018 edition of Red Book now available
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Vaccine Education Center publishes new 4-page handout: "Logical Fallacies and Vaccines"
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!?
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletter
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May issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Vaccine Education Center publishes May issue of its newsletter for healthcare professionals
Education and Training
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics begins June 6 with "Principles of Vaccination"; register now for series running through September 26
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Webinar titled "Immunizations among American Indian/Alaska Native People: Challenges and Successes" will be held on June 13

Issue 1368: June 4, 2018

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For 2018! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Order IAC's personal immunization record cards in any of 3 styles—child/teens, adults, and lifetime. For greater discounts, make bulk purchases!
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"Immunization Techniques" training DVD demonstrates recommended techniques for administering vaccines
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Please support the Immunization Action Coalition by donating today!

Issue 1367: May 30, 2018

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CDC publishes data on vaccine administration errors involving recombinant zoster vaccine
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2018 edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase; free app for iPhones and iPads available
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AAP gives preferential recommendation to use injectable influenza vaccine during the 2018–19 flu season
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CDC develops job aids to help providers properly catch up children who are behind schedule with PCV13, Hib, DTaP, and Tdap
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IAC Spotlight! Visit IAC's "CDC Schedules" web page which provides direct links to CDC's recommended immunization schedules for children and adults
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IAC enrolls six new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; five previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises two of its most popular staff education materials, "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization"
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IAC updates "Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccines: Be Sure Your Patients Get the Correct Dose"
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Adults"
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IAC updates "Which Vaccines Do I Need Today?," a checklist for adult patients to help with assessing their immunization needs
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IAC revises "Pre-exposure Management for Healthcare Personnel with a Documented Hepatitis B Vaccine Series Who Have Not Had Post-vaccination Serologic Testing"
Featured Resources
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WHO publishes helpful 52-page guide: "How to respond to vocal vaccine deniers in public"
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on vaccination coverage of children in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands
Education and Training
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ACOG to sponsor June 14 webinar about the latest recommendations regarding Zika virus and pregnant women
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs June 6 through September 26; register now

Issue 1366: May 23, 2018

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IAC's "Ask the Experts: Hepatitis B" web page content has been reviewed and updated by CDC experts
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CDC publishes "QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >60 Years Who Ever Had the Shingles Vaccine, by Sex—National Health Interview Survey, 2008–2016" in this week's MMWR
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CDC issues press release about new rapid rabies test that could save lives and lead to fewer unnecessary rabies shots
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "State Laws and Mandates" web page provides information on vaccination requirements in childcare facilities, schools, colleges, and long-term care facilities
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CDC publishes report on community-based services for persons with chronic hepatitis B infection in this week's MMWR
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An additional hospital has joined IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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NIH recognized May 18 as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
World News
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Ebola vaccine arrives in Democratic Congo of the Republic; campaign to begin within days
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CDC publishes "Cholera Epidemic—Lusaka, Zambia, 2017–2018" in this week's MMWR
Featured Resources
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases seven new #justB stories to empower people affected by hepatitis B, raise awareness, and end stigma
Education and Training
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MMWR and Medscape offer free continuing education credit on the recommended immunization schedule for adults
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June 12 webinar to present strategies and interventions for increasing HPV vaccination rates
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs June 6 through September 26; register now

Issue 1365: May 22, 2018

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1365
May 22, 2018
Hepatitis B Vaccines
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Q: How is hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmitted?
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Q: Please describe the currently available hepatitis B vaccines.
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Q: Please provide information about Heplisav-B.
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Q: The adult formulation of Engerix-B contains twice as much antigen per dose as the adult formulations of Recombivax HB. If a patient received 10 mcg (1 mL) of Recombivax for the first dose, and I stock only Engerix, should I give a 10 mcg (0.5 mL) dose of Engerix for subsequent doses?
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Q: Where can I locate CDC's recommendations for hepatitis B vaccination?
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Q: What is the schedule for hepatitis B vaccine?
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Q: If the vaccination series is interrupted does the series need to be restarted?
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Q: What are the minimum intervals between doses in the hepatitis B vaccine series?
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Q: We inadvertently gave a 25-year-old a pediatric (0.5 mL) dose of Engerix-B. Can we just give her another pediatric dose or should she receive a repeat adult dose?
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Q: Can Heplisav-B (Heplisav-B) be used to complete a vaccination series started with Engerix-B or Recombivax HB?
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Q: An adolescent received the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at age 11 years but did not return for subsequent doses. If the patient comes back at age 16 years, is it necessary to repeat the first dose of the series?
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Q: Who should be tested for anti-HBs after vaccination?
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Q: How should I manage an infant of an HBsAg-positive mother who tests negative for anti-HBs after 3 properly spaced doses of vaccine?
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Q: What should I do if an infant tests negative for anti-HBs after 2 complete vaccine series?
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Q: If an infant got a dose of the adult formulation of hepatitis B vaccine in error, should the dose be counted? When should the next dose be scheduled for this infant? Do we need to be concerned about a possible adverse event?
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Q: Describe the 2-dose regimen for hepatitis B vaccine for certain adolescents.
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Q: How should we complete the series if a 12-year-old starts the 2-dose Recombivax HB adult formulation series but fails to receive dose 2 before his or her 16th birthday?
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Q: Which hepatitis B vaccines can be given to adult patients?
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Q: Can a dialysis or pre-dialysis patient receive Heplisav-B vaccine?
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Q: Can Heplisav-B be used for vaccinating healthcare professionals?
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Q: Is it safe for a healthcare professional to be vaccinated during pregnancy?
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Q: What should be done if a healthcare professional's postvaccination anti-HBs test is negative (less than 10 mIU/mL) 1–2 months after the last dose of vaccine?
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Q: We have a new employee with documentation of having received a series of hepatitis B vaccine as an adolescent. He now tests negative for hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs). How should we manage him?
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Q: How should hepatitis B vaccine be stored?

Issue 1364: May 16, 2018

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IAC Spotlight! Hundreds of photos of vaccine-preventable diseases in the IAC Image Library are powerful tools for educating staff and patients about the importance of vaccination
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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CDC seeks your feedback on its materials for National Infant Immunization Week in a Post-NIIW Week Survey by May 21
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Reminder! Hepatitis Testing Day is Saturday, May 19
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its 4-page Q&A handout for patients: "Questions Frequently Asked about Hepatitis B"
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IAC updates its 4-page Q&A handout for patients and healthcare professionals: "Meningococcal: Questions and Answers"
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IAC updates its 3-page Q&A for patients and healthcare professionals: "Polio: Questions and Answers"
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IAC revises its easy-to-read Q&A handout for adult patients titled "Protect Yourself from Shingles…Get Vaccinated!"
World News
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WHO issues press release announcing the largest cholera vaccine initiative in history
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward global polio eradication in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes article on diarrhea and respiratory infections, oral cholera vaccination coverage, and care-seeking behaviors of Rohingya refugees during fall 2017
Education and Training
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HepB United, HepB Foundation, and StoryCenter sponsor webinar on May 17 about the #justB storytelling project
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs June 6 through September 26; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Draft agenda for June ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1363: May 9, 2018

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Newly updated: Popular slide deck for healthcare professionals on meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y disease prevention and how to increase second dose coverage
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Subscribe to the Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals e-newsletter from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to receive up-to-date immunization information and resources
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC Spotlight! "Unprotected People Reports" provide compelling real-life accounts of people who have suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases
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CDC publishes information about increase in illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites
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CDC publishes surveillance report on malaria in the United States
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises "Standing Orders for Administering Tdap/Td to Adults"
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IAC updates "Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination"
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IAC updates handout for adult patients titled "Every Week Hundreds of People Get Hepatitis B"
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IAC revises "Protect Yourself Against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B: A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men"
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IAC updates "Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis A?" and "Hepatitis A Is a Serious Liver Disease ... Vaccination Can Protect You"
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IAC updates its "Notification of Vaccination Letter Template"
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward measles elimination in the Western Pacific Region in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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April issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC reports on increase in hepatitis A virus infections in the Marshall Islands
Education and Training
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CDC to offer May 10 webinar on recommendations for the use of zoster vaccines
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May 16 webinar to present strategies and interventions for eliminating new hepatitis B and C infections to reduce the risk of liver cancer
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs June 6 through September 26; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Attending the National Immunization Conference? Presentation on empowering clinicians to become champions for influenza vaccination to be offered the evening of May 16

Issue 1362: May 2, 2018

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ACIP updates recommendations in its "General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization"
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CDC releases comprehensive summary of previously published ACIP recommendations for prevention of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in the U.S.
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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CDC reports shortages of GlaxoSmithKline's Shingrix zoster vaccine will lead to ordering limits and intermittent shipping delays until the end of June 2018
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Sabin Vaccine Institute awards Dr. Paul Offit the 2018 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal for his contributions to the immunization field
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CDC reports on three rotavirus outbreaks in California in 2017
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CDC publishes article on identification of Swiss tourists exposed to rabies while visiting the U.S.
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CDC publishes Quick Stats report on employed adults in U.S. receiving influenza vaccine in past 12 months
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s Email News Services web page on immunize.org presents many ways to get news, updates, and other resources about vaccines from immunization-related organizations
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Voices for Vaccines releases a new Vax Talk podcast episode, "Mama, Don’t Let Your Baby Grow Up without Vaccines," about vaccine advocacy—its history, accomplishments, and thoughts on its future
World News
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ECDC issues press release on measles vaccination gaps among European teenagers and young adults
Featured Resources
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
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CDC releases new infographic for the VFC program titled "Vaccines for Children: Protecting America’s Children Every Day"
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Vaccine Education Center updates its 2-page, downloadable fact sheet on vaccines and allergies
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center publishes April issue of its newsletter for healthcare professionals
Education and Training
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Hepatitis B Foundation's Hepatitis Delta Connect program sponsors May 24 webinar on hepatitis delta, a prevalent disease in Romania affecting people with hepatitis B

Issue 1361: April 25, 2018

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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for use of hepatitis B vaccine with a novel adjuvant in MMWR
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It's National Infant Immunization Week; CDC names Childhood Immunization Champion Award winners
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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National Vaccine Advisory Committee is seeking members; nominations due May 4
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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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Four healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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CDC’s 2016 viral hepatitis surveillance report is now available
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; promote hepatitis awareness and join the May 19 Hepatitis Day Thunderclap!
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes new position paper on rabies vaccines in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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New resources available from CDC's #PreteenVax program
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
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Flu vaccination still recommended as long as influenza viruses are circulating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study finds health education and persuasion campaigns less likely to lead to vaccination; indirect behavior modification more effective
Education and Training
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"Epidemics Going Viral: Innovation Vs. Nature" webinar on April 27 will feature Bill Gates

Issue 1360: April 18, 2018

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IAC Express Issue 1360
April 18, 2018
Top Stories
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National Infant Immunization Week starts April 21; many resources available to help you plan activities. CDC Childhood Immunization Champions will be announced Monday, April 23.
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2018 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2018 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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CDC posts information on hepatitis B vaccine supply
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IAC Spotlight! IAC enrolls seven new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Final reminder: Registration for the National Immunization Conference ends April 20!
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts 19 translations of the MMR, MMRV, varicella, zoster-recombinant, and zoster-live VISs
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IAC posts updated Japanese-language Rotavirus VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists releases committee opinion on influenza vaccination in pregnancy
World News
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CDC and WHO report on surveillance systems to track progress of polio eradication in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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AAP develops three new fact sheets to educate dental professionals and pediatricians about head and neck cancer and HPV
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
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CDC develops new resources about vaccination for people with diabetes
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Reminder: Check out the HHS Partner Planning Guide for the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017–2020
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video titled "Bihn's Story" in its storytelling project #justB
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Flu vaccination still recommended as long as influenza viruses are circulating
Education and Training
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On April 25, NACCHO will host a webinar about Every Child By Two’s 2018 State of the ImmUnion report
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CDC posts Childhood Immunization Update slides for healthcare professionals to use for grand rounds presentations or other educational meetings

Issue 1359: April 11, 2018

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Top Stories
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IAC’s laminated U.S. immunization schedules for children/teens and adults can be ordered now; available for shipping the week of April 16
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Reminder! National Infant Immunization Week is April 21–28; many resources available to help you plan activities
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Agenda for 2018 National Immunization Conference, May 15–18, now posted: There is still time to register!
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Haiti immunization campaign aims to vaccinate 2.3 million children with the support of Pan American Health Organization
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IAC Spotlight! IAC updates its entire Clinic Tools web section, a one-stop source of practical information for immunization providers from IAC and its partners
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IAC updates its PowerPoint slide set "Give Birth to the End of Hep B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns" to include updated ACIP recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates and posts its very popular "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults"
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IAC revises "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations"
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IAC posts updated "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" as well as "You Must Give Your Patients Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)—It's Federal Law!"
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IAC revises "Before you vaccinate adults, consider their "H-A-L-O"!" to help identify which groups of adults need certain vaccines
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IAC updates its easy-to-read handout for adults titled "Protect yourself from shingles . . . Get vaccinated!"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new and updated Spanish translations of VISs for zoster recombinant and zoster live vaccines, respectively; Spanish-language RTF files also available
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IAC posts updated Spanish translations of VISs for MMR, MMRV, and varicella, as well as RTF files in Spanish
World News
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WHO publishes "Epidemic meningitis control in countries of the African meningitis belt, 2017" in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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CDC updates its 1918 flu pandemic commemoration resources web page with new resources and event listings, including a flu pandemic symposium scheduled for May 7
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CDC updates chapter on mumps in its Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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Flu vaccination still recommended as long as influenza viruses are circulating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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March issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Pediatrics publishes study on pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S. from 2010–16
Education and Training
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Register now for webinar on April 18 titled "Promoting Vaccine Confidence: A New Approach to Vaccine Hesitancy"; continuing education credit available
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Hep B United, National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable, and the World Hepatitis Alliance present April 19 webinar on NOHep’s campaign to eliminate viral hepatitis globally by 2030
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NFID and ACHA host webinar on increasing influenza immunization rates among college students in U.S. on April 30
Conferences and Meetings
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Register now: Arkansas Immunization Action Coalition will hold HPV summit for medical and dental professionals on May 4 in Little Rock

Issue 1358: April 4, 2018

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Top Stories
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week to be held April 21–28
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Hawaii reports almost 1,000 mumps cases—most in adults—with 29 reports of complications
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CDC reports on three deaths associated with human adenovirus type 7 at a substance abuse rehabilitation facility in New Jersey
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CDC releases new Anthrax Vaccine Information Statement
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IAC Spotlight: IAC's Calendar of Events highlights conferences, workshops, and other immunization-related events
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NFID releases "Call to Action: Improving Healthcare Personnel Immunization Rates"
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast about the role of fathers in vaccine advocacy; sponsor a future podcast!
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO issues updated position paper on typhoid vaccines
Featured Resources
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New HPV communication simulation app can help providers practice introducing the HPV vaccine and addressing parents’ concerns
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Flu vaccination still recommended as long as influenza viruses are circulating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center publishes March issue of its newsletter for healthcare professionals
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CDC reports on two cases of meningococcal disease in one family that occurred 15 months apart
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CDC study shows no increased risk of death or hospitalization to newborns when their mothers received influenza and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy
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Study finds that children with autism syndrome disorder, as well as their younger siblings, were undervaccinated compared with the general population
Education and Training
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NFID webinar about improving healthcare personnel immunization rates scheduled for April 5
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MMWR and Medscape offer free continuing education credit for learning about hepatitis B virus prevention
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VICNetwork webinar, "Using Digital Media to Engage Parents Around Childhood Vaccines," scheduled for April 26
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National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership to present webinar on April 11 about ways to cover the costs of immunization
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CDC's Grand Rounds on hepatitis B and C elimination scheduled for April 17; March session on global introduction of new vaccines now available for viewing online
Conferences and Meetings
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North Dakota Immunization Conference scheduled for July 17–18
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Thirteenth International Rotavirus Symposium to be held August 29–31 in Minsk, Belarus

Issue 1357: March 28, 2018

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HHS secretary Alex Azar will name Robert R. Redfield, MD, new director of CDC
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CDC publishes report on tuberculosis in the U.S. in 2017 in this week's MMWR
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Following the MMWR Early Release last week of an article on the yellow fever outbreak in Brazil, CDC published the same article in the current issue of MMWR
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CDC's Digital Media Toolkit now available for National Infant Immunization Week, April 21–28
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's Adult Vaccination Handouts web page contains many free ready-to-print materials you can use to make sure your adult patients are vaccinated
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IAC corrects three slides on its PowerPoint slide set "The Importance of Minimum Ages and Intervals in the Vaccine Schedule"; the entire slide set can be requested from IAC's PowerPoint web page
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Five healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Nominations for AIM's Natalie J. Smith, MD Award and AIM Rising Star Award can be submitted until April 6
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes "Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2018–2019 northern hemisphere influenza season" in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
World News
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WHO reports over 1,300 people in Yemen contracted diphtheria and 70 died; campaign to vaccinate 2.7 million children has been completed
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Two polio workers killed and others injured in ambush by militants in tribal region of Pakistan
Featured Resources
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Flu vaccination still recommended as long as influenza viruses are circulating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Pediatrics publishes study showing a bundled communication intervention may improve HPV vaccination rates
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WHO publishes "Antigenic and genetic characteristics of zoonotic influenza viruses and development of candidate vaccine viruses for pandemic preparedness" in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Typhoid Fever Outbreak—Harare, Zimbabwe, October 2016–March 2017" in this week's MMWR
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration open for ACIP meeting, June 20–21
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15th Annual Immunize Nebraska Conference to be held May 25 in Omaha

Issue 1356: March 21, 2018

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CDC warns about fatal yellow fever outbreak in Brazil in MMWR article and media advisory
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Officials notify the public about possible measles exposure to travelers using Detroit, Newark, and Memphis airports
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CDC reports on a false-negative hepatitis B surface antigen test report in a hemodialysis patient
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CDC reports on assessing rabies risk after a mass bat exposure at a national park
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American Pharmacists Association awards Dr. William Atkinson its 2018 Outstanding Career Achievement Award
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Documenting Vaccinations" web page in the Clinic Tools web section contains a wide variety of valuable tools and partner resources for your practice
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IAC enrolls six new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; eleven previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Zoster Vaccine: CDC Answers Your Questions"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts 15 new Rotavirus VIS translations
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Vietnamese-language Influenza VIS corrected to include missing phrase
World News
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CDC and WHO report on vaccine-derived polio outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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Flu vaccination still recommended as long as influenza viruses are circulating
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video titled "M.D.'s Story: Just Be Vocal" in its storytelling project #justB
Education and Training
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Reminder: Vaccine Education Center’s "Current Issues in Vaccines" webinar with Dr. Paul Offit to be held March 28

Issue 1355: March 15, 2018

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Polio Vaccine
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Q: What is the routine schedule for giving IPV (IPOL, Sanofi Pasteur) to children?
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Q: We frequently see children (mostly from certain foreign countries) who have received 6 or more doses of polio vaccine, all administered before 4 years of age. How do we handle this when assessing the child's immunization history?
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Q: How do I determine if doses of polio vaccine administered outside the United States were trivalent OPV?
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Q: If an immigrant infant has a record of 1 or 2 doses of OPV in their country of origin, how many more doses of IPV should be given?
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Q: Should adults get vaccinated against polio?
Meningococcal B Vaccines
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Q: Which patients should receive a 2-dose schedule of Trumenba (MenB, Pfizer)?
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Q: A microbiologist in our facility received 2 doses of Trumenba 6 months apart. Does he need to receive a third dose?
Zoster Vaccines
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Q: Some manufacturers’ package inserts state that a vaccine should be used immediately after reconstitution. In the context of reconstitution and administration of vaccines, how does CDC define "immediately"?
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Q: We have a nurse in one of our clinics who gave separate doses of hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine in the gluteus. Are the doses of each antigen considered invalid? If so, can they be repeated at any time or do I need to count the spacing between doses from the date when the invalid dose was administered?
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Q: Is it okay to draw up vaccines at the beginning of the shift? If it isn't, how much in advance can this be done?
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Q: If you place a needle on a manufacturer-filled syringe and then don't administer the vaccine, how long can you store the syringe with the needle attached?
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Q: Are vaccine diluents interchangeable?
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Q: What should we do if a dose of expired vaccine is given to a patient?
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Q: Does live oral cholera vaccine (Vaxchora, PaxVax) need to be administered at an interval from other live oral or injectable vaccines?

Issue 1354: March 14, 2018

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CDC reports five additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S. between October 1 and March 3, bringing total to 119; influenza still widespread
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National Infant Immunization Week to be held April 21–28; many resources now available as you plan your events
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CDC to host "Current Issues in Immunization NetConference" on March 21, with updates on the 2018 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules and herpes zoster vaccines
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Scheduling Vaccines" web page in the Clinic Tools web section contains a wide variety of valuable educational materials, tools, and partner resources for your practice
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New! IAC posts "Why Adult Immunization Matters" slide set
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines in Adults" and "Guide to Commonly Used Vaccines"
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC posts travel alert about Brazil during its current yellow fever outbreak
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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March issue of Academic Pediatrics features supplement with 19 articles reviewing past ten years of HPV vaccination
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JAMA publishes study finding that a healthcare professional communication intervention led to significant increase in HPV vaccination among adolescent patients
Education and Training
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National AHEC’s HPV Immunization Project offers webinar on HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer on April 25

Issue 1353: March 7, 2018

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March 7, 2018
Top Stories
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CDC reports 17 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S. between October 1 and February 24, bringing total to 114; influenza still widespread
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ECBT's Amy Pisani writes editorial supporting the importance of immunization in The Hill
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Reported cases of hepatitis B infection in adults increasing due to opioid use
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New York State Department of Health warns that tourist may have spread measles in NYC
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Trust for America's Health publishes report on federal public health funding trends, including state-level data
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IAC Spotlight! Check out the "Ask the Experts" online archive for answers to immunization questions
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Voices for Vaccines releases a new podcast episode, "Parenthetical Science," about how parents can get tangled up in unnecessary vaccination drama
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
IAC Handouts
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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!"
Official Releases and Announcements
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announces new priority: developing a universal influenza vaccine
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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February issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio eradication in Nigeria in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
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CDC reports on rabies vaccine hesitancy and deaths in pregnant and breastfeeding women in Vietnam
Education and Training
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CDC updates "You Call the Shots" modules on vaccine storage and handling and the VFC program; free CE credit available
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CDC's Public Health Grand Rounds to present "Global Introduction of New Vaccines: Delivering More to More" on March 20
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NFID webinar about improving HPV immunization rates scheduled for March 21
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: 2018 National Immunization Conference registration closes on April 20

Issue 1352: February 28, 2018

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IAC provides a summary article about votes taken at February 21–22 ACIP meeting
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CDC updates rotavirus VIS with a minor change
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CDC reports 13 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S. between October 1 and February 17, bringing total to 97; influenza still widespread
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FDA commissioner issues statement on FDA's ongoing efforts to help improve effectiveness of influenza vaccines
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CDC publishes "QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged >65 Years Who Had an Influenza Vaccine in the Past 12 Months by Poverty Status—National Health Interview Survey, U.S., 1999–2001 and 2014–2016" in this week's MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's newest slide set, "The Importance of Minimum Ages and Intervals in the Vaccine Schedule," now available for viewing and obtaining on immunize.org
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Nine healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2017–2018 Influenza Season"
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IAC updates "Vaccine Handling Tips"
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IAC revises "Standing Orders for Administering Varicella Vaccine to Children and Teens"
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO recommends changing two strains in quadrivalent flu vaccines for 2018–2019 influenza season
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WHO publishes position paper on the Bacille Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccine in its Weekly Epidemiological Record
World News
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WHO Regional Office for Europe issues press release regarding four-fold surge in measles cases in 2017 compared to previous year
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Pan American Health Organization reports highest number of yellow fever cases in South America in decades
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Pediatrics publishes large-scale study results supporting safety of current recommendations for influenza and Tdap vaccinations during pregnancy
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Increase in Acute Hepatitis B Infections—Pasco County, Florida, 2011–2016" in this week's MMWR
Education and Training
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NFID offers webinar on March 7 on updates from the February 2018 ACIP meeting
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Registration open for Vaccine Education Center's March 28 "Current Issues in Vaccines" webinar with Dr. Paul Offit

Issue 1351: February 21, 2018

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CDC publishes interim estimates of current seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness
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CDC reports that 84 U.S. children have died from influenza this season
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CDC reports on influenza activity in the United States from October 1, 2017 through February 3, 2018
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Dr. Paul Offit discusses the new zoster vaccine Shingrix in Medscape commentary
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Reminder: Register now for the 2018 National Immunization Conference
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Two foundations collaboratively launch the Meningitis B Action Project to increase awareness of MenB vaccination
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NASHP and AcademyHealth invite state Medicaid, public health, and immunization officials to join an initiative to boost immunization rates among Medicaid enrollees
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IAC Spotlight! IAC enrolls one new birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 16 previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
IAC Handouts
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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!"
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IAC revises "Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Adolescents"
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IAC posts updated handout for the public titled "Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers"
Official Releases and Announcements
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HHS releases Partner Planning Guide for the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017–2020
World News
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WHO reports on progress toward implementing the hepatitis B birth dose worldwide
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WHO Special Intervention Teams have vaccinated almost 400,000 children at transit points
Featured Resources
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APhA develops chart to clearly show the differences between the two zoster vaccines
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CDC develops new sample vaccine labels to incorporate the new ACIP zoster recommendations
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Reminder: National Adult Immunization and Influenza Summit offers tools to assist satellite, temporary, and off-site influenza vaccination clinics
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CDC posts updated infographic, "The Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine," to help parents understand the process of developing and monitoring new vaccines
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video titled "Jin's Story" in its storytelling project #justB
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New CDC study shows that two-thirds of the 675 children and teenagers who died of flu between 2010 and 2016 had not received the influenza vaccine
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Harvard research estimates how vaccination could help decrease premature deaths and poverty in developing countries
Conferences and Meetings
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Tune in to CDC's ACIP meeting February 21–22 (Wednesday and Thursday) via live webcast
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Florida Immunization Summit to be held May 10–11 in Daytona Beach

Issue 1350: February 15, 2018

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Influenza Vaccines
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Q: Please provide details about the use of FluLaval and Fluarix influenza vaccines in children younger than 3 years.
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Q: Which influenza vaccines can we give to children?
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Q: Can a child 6 through 35 months of age who needs 2 doses of influenza vaccine this season receive a combination of Fluzone, FluLaval, or Fluarix vaccine?
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Q: Can a child 36 months through 8 years of age who needs 2 doses of influenza vaccine this season receive a combination of Fluzone, FluLaval, or Fluarix vaccine?
Mumps Vaccine
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Q: During a mumps outbreak should we offer a third dose of MMR (MMR II, Merck) to persons who have two prior documented doses of MMR?
Varicella Vaccine
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Q: A child received only one dose of varicella vaccine (Varivax, Merck) and subsequently tests positive for varicella IgG antibody. Does the child still need a second dose of varicella vaccine?
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Q: A child in our practice received her first dose of varicella vaccine when she was 12 months old and her second dose when she was 14 months old. The second dose was only 2 months after the first. Is the second dose valid or does it need to be repeated?
Hepatitis B Vaccines
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Q: Please provide information about the new hepatitis B vaccine Heplisav-B (Dynavax).
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Q: I heard there is a new hepatitis B ACIP statement. What’s new in the updated document?
Zoster Vaccines
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Q: Please tell us about the new zoster vaccine Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine–RZV, GlaxoSmithKline).
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Q: How should RZV vaccine be stored?
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Q: Why are zoster (Zostavax, Merck; Shingrix, GlaxoSmithKline) and pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23; Pneumovax, Merck) vaccines not covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?

Issue 1349: February 14, 2018

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CDC releases new VIS for recombinant zoster vaccine, updates VIS for live zoster vaccine, and posts final VISs for MMR, MMRV, and varicella
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CDC reports that 63 U.S. children have died from influenza this season; CDC provides media advisory about widespread influenza activity
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Following the MMWR Early Release last week of articles on the 2018 child, teen, and adult immunization schedules, CDC published the same articles in the current issue of MMWR
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CDC issues easy-to-read versions of the 2018 child, teen, and adult immunization schedules
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Shingrix and Zostavax, the two licensed zoster vaccines, differ in their storage, handling, and administration requirements; make sure you know the differences
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IAC's "Ask the Experts" Q&As on zoster vaccines have been updated by CDC experts
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s recently updated rotating screen on the home page of immunize.org makes it easier than ever to access three of the most visited sections of the website
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Every Child by Two publishes a special report on the state of our nation’s "ImmUnion" and shares it with members of Congress
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Voices for Vaccines releases a new Vax Talk podcast episode, "Ask Dr. Offit," in which he answers listeners' questions on topics ranging from influenza to pertussis to advocacy
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Assessment of Rabies Exposure Risk Among Residents of a University Sorority House—Indiana, February 2017" in this week's MMWR
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CDC publishes "Potential Confounding of Diagnosis of Rabies in Patients with Recent Receipt of Intravenous Immune Globulin" in this week's MMWR
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Pohnpeian-language translations of the VISs for hepatitis A, HPV, MenACWY, MMR, Tdap, and varicella
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IAC posts corrected Tongan-language translations of the VISs for hepatitis A, HPV, MenACWY, MMR, Tdap, and varicella
World News
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WHO, UNICEF, and GAVI issue joint statement on their partnership strategy to eliminate yellow fever epidemics in global areas of risk
Featured Resources
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Maximizing Use and Efficacy across the Lifespan, by Drs. Tan, Flaherty, and Gerbie, now available from Oxford University Press; order online with code for 30% discount
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Jason Mendelsohn, father of three, diagnosed with Stage 4 HPV oral cancer, tells story of his diagnosis, treatment, and survival to raise awareness
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Health Psychology publishes study of 5,323 people in 24 countries finding that anti-vaccination attitudes were highest in those with strong conspiracy theory beliefs

Issue 1348: February 7, 2018

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2018 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for 0 through 18 years and "catch up" now available
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2018 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults now available
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Influenza has killed 53 children in the U.S.; CDC provides related media advisory about widespread influenza activity
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It's the 100th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic; watch a powerful 1998 PBS documentary about the virus that caused at least 50 million deaths worldwide
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CDC updates its shingles disease and vaccine web pages to reflect the new ACIP vaccination recommendations
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CDC director Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald resigns over financial conflicts; Dr. Anne Schuchat resumes role of acting director
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IAC Spotlight! IAC recently updated its Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations web page
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Voices for Vaccines wants to know why you choose to immunize—add your photo to their gallery
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts updated "Standing Orders for Administering Zoster Vaccine to Adults"
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IAC revises two standing orders templates for administering MMR vaccine to children/teens as well as to adults
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IAC revises two standing orders templates for administering hepatitis A vaccine to children/teens as well as to adults
Featured Resources
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Vaxopedia website helps answer parents' questions about vaccines, including those related to misconceptions and rumors
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CDC releases new Spanish-language immunization education materials for parents
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CDC offers drop-in articles about immunization in English and Spanish you can use in newsletters, websites, blogs, and more
Education and Training
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Dr. Paul Offit discusses how lives are saved even with an imperfect influenza vaccine in his Medscape commentary
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Immunize Nevada to host day-long adult immunization web conference on February 16
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VICNetwork webinar on March 7 to feature information to help plan your National Infant Immunization Week activities

Issue 1347: January 31, 2018

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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for use of herpes zoster vaccines in MMWR
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Widespread influenza has killed 37 children; CDC provides related media advisory
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Nominations are now open for the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit Excellence Awards
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's recently updated Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions web page provides resources from IAC and CDC to help you assess whether your patients can be vaccinated
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CDC publishes report about people who erroneously received an excess dosage of yellow fever vaccine
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Voices for Vaccines celebrates 5 years of promoting vaccination!
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
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IAC updates "How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections" and "How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections to Adults"
World News
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A mother-daughter team of polio vaccinators killed in Pakistan
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center updates multiple resources, including its mumps Q&A sheet and adult vaccination booklet
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center publishes January issue of its newsletter for healthcare professionals
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Large review study investigates the effectiveness of patient reminders regarding vaccination
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Canadian study finds significant association between influenza and acute myocardial infarction
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Study found that more than one third of people infected with HIV in U.S. had missed opportunities to initiate hepatitis B vaccination
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WHO report on immunization in older adults worldwide published in Vaccine
Education and Training
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ACOG, ACNM, and CDC to present webinar on maternal immunization on March 1
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National AHEC Organization to sponsor February 15 webinar titled "How HPV Causes Cancer and Why it Still Matters"

Issue 1346: January 24, 2018

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CDC, AAP, and AAFP update and post their 14 childhood-immunization "basic" disease fact sheets in English and Spanish
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AAP invites all immunizers to join its Community of Immunizers Listserv and to subscribe to the AAP Immunization Initiatives Newsletter
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's recently updated Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines web page is the "go-to" place for accessing a wide variety of valuable resources
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Southeast Michigan hepatitis A outbreak continues to rise; now with 677 cases and 22 deaths
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
World News
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WHO publishes report from the December meeting of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Education and Training
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Hep B United and Coalition Against Hepatitis for People of African Origin sponsor webinar, "Hepatitis B in Sub-Saharan Africa," February 8
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Immunize Nevada sponsors all-day Adult Immunization Summit webinar on February 16
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CDC has rescheduled #PreteenVaxScene webinar, "An Interprofessional Approach to HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevention Education," for February 21
Conferences and Meetings
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Draft agenda for February ACIP meeting now available
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Register now for the annual California Immunization Coalition Summit, April 16–17

Issue 1345: January 17, 2018

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ACIP publishes updated recommendations for prevention of hepatitis B virus infection in the United States
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CDC updates its Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
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CDC issues new requirements for VFC vaccine storage
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CDC provides media advisory on current widespread influenza activity
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations on use of a third dose of MMR during a mumps outbreak
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FDA approves expanded pediatric age indication for Fluarix Quadrivalent influenza vaccine
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IAC Spotlight! Check out IAC's vaccine storage and handling education materials and other helpful resources
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Association of Immunization Managers award nominations open through March 19
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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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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "HPV Vaccines, Cancers, and Cervivors"
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Reminder: CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards; submissions due by February 2
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
World News
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WHO reports on global influenza virus surveillance in its Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Families Fighting Flu’s "Do You Know the Flu?" toolkit for pediatric healthcare professionals now also available in Spanish
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CDC updates measles and mumps chapters of its Manual for Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video titled "Espi's Story" in its storytelling project #justB
Journal Articles
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Study finds that more than 40% of healthcare personnel worked while sick with an influenza-like illness
Education and Training
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VICNetwork webinar "Communicating about Maternal Immunization" scheduled for January 30
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Registration is open for the Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ("The Pink Book") course in Utah, March 8–9
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Registration is open for the Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ("The Pink Book") course in West Virginia, April 10–11
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VICNetwork webinar about HPV and oral cancer prevention postponed to February 21

Issue 1344: January 10, 2018

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IAC Spotlight! Using screening checklists for vaccine contraindications helps protect your patients
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AAP News article discusses why perinatal hepatitis B transmission occurs despite post-exposure prophylaxis
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Six healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
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CDC provides updated information on Merck hepatitis B vaccine shortage
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes summary and conclusions of research and recommendations by the Immunization and Vaccine-related Implementation Research Advisory Committee in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Education and Training
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Registration is open for the Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ("The Pink Book") course in Colorado, September 11–13
Conferences and Meetings
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NFID extends abstract submission deadline until January 17 for presentations at 2018 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, April 23–25

Issue 1343: January 3, 2018

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Top Stories
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CDC Health Alert Network releases advisory about seasonal influenza activity and antiviral treatment of patients with influenza
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Reminder: CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards; submissions due by February 2
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IAC Spotlight! Visit IAC's popular Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) web section for VISs in up to 50 languages, as well as information about their use
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Updated slide set on adolescent immunization and the 16-year-old visit by Dr. William Atkinson now available
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast—a recording of a session at NFID's Clinical Vaccinology Course about vaccine messaging
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Help #TravelingFluBug on its journey to #FightFlu!
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its patient handout "Hepatitis B: Questions and Answers"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts translations of the Chickenpox VIS in Chuukese, Ilokano, Japanese, Marshallese, Samoan, and Tongan
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IAC posts translations of the HepA, HPV, MenACWY, and Tdap VISs in Chuukese, Ilokano, Marshallese, Samoan, and Tongan
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IAC posts translations of the MMR VIS in Japanese, Samoan, and Tongan
World News
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Measles deaths worldwide fell below 100,000 for the first time in 2016
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Global Polio Eradication Initiative publishes review of efforts toward polio eradication in 2017
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center at CHOP updates its Q&A piece for patients, "Shingles: What You Should Know," and related web pages
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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December issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Vaccine Education Center publishes December issue of its newsletter for healthcare professionals
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New study explores effect of 2011 Washington State mandate to require healthcare provider counseling–based interventions to address vaccine hesitancy
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Study supports earlier findings that perception of lowered risk after HPV vaccination unlikely to lead to riskier sexual behaviors
Education and Training
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CDC to host January 9 webinar in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the 1918 flu pandemic
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National AHEC Organization to sponsor January 10 webinar featuring Dr. Gary Marshall speaking on vaccine hesitancy
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CDC and American Bar Association to sponsor webinar about Medicaid funding for adult vaccinations on January 16
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CDC's August 2017 webinar about positive vaccine conversations with parents now available for viewing at your convenience

Issue 1342: December 20, 2017

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December 20, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: If a woman's rubella test result shows she is "not immune" during a prenatal visit…read more
Top Stories
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Happy holidays from all of us at IAC! We'll be back on January 3.
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Please donate to the Immunization Action Coalition!
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CDC and global health partners estimate that more people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related respiratory illnesses each year than previously thought
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CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards; submissions due by February 2
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Dr. Litjen Tan pens guest post about the benefits of influenza vaccination on "Shot of Prevention" blog
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Dr. Paul Offit's column in The Daily Beast explores why the unhealthiest state in America has the best vaccination rates
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
World News
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WHO publishes review of global influenza activity in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
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CDC reports on introduction of IPV in China and elimination of vaccine-associated paralytic polio
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Report of outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C published in MMWR
Featured Resources
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NFID releases PSA to increase awareness of the importance of Tdap vaccination
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video titled "Carolyn's Story" in its storytelling project #justB
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Education and Training
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January 8 VICNetwork webinar to focus on HPV and oral cancer prevention
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National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership to host January 10 webinar about addressing patients' misconceptions and hesitancy about flu vaccination
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Abstract deadline for the 2018 National Immunization Conference is December 31

Issue 1341: December 13, 2017

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December 13, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: A 17-year-old received two doses of Twinrix, separated by one month. The second…read more
Top Stories
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Please donate to the Immunization Action Coalition!
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IAC's new 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download or purchase
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CDC publishes “Update: Influenza Activity in the United States, October 1–November 25, 2017” in this week’s MMWR
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CDC publishes three online reports in FluVaxView on U.S. flu vaccination coverage in 2017 for three groups in U.S.
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Having some difficulty getting your adolescent patients vaccinated? Here are some useful tools
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BuzzFeed reports on 20-year-old Arizona mother of two who dies one day after receiving flu diagnosis
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, “Get the Flu Shot,” to answer your questions about the flu
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its healthcare professional information sheet titled "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
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IAC updates "Notification of Vaccination Letter Template" for use when vaccinating someone else's patients
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new and updated Turkish translations of VISs
World News
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Diphtheria spreading fast among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh; WHO working with partners to contain outbreak
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WHO, UNICEF, and other partners combat diphtheria outbreak in Yemen with vaccinations and medicines following war-related closure of air and sea ports
Featured Resources
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CDC slide presentation, “10 Ways to Create a Culture of Immunization within Our Pediatric Practice,” now available for free downloading
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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November issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Pediatrics publishes 10-year study confirming HPV vaccine effective and safe for participants, ages 9–15
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Study from Emory University finds that vaccine hesitancy among parents associated with beliefs about liberty and purity rather than fact
Education and Training
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NFID and mdBriefCase Group Inc. offering on-demand CME activity: "Seasonal Influenza Immunization in the U.S.: Strategies for Protecting Older Adults"
Conferences and Meetings
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NFID inviting abstracts by January 4 for presentations at 2018 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, April 23–25, in Bethesda; applications open for 2018 Maurice R. Hilleman Early-Stage Career Investigator Award

Issue 1339: December 6, 2017

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December 6, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: My 11-year-old patient inadvertently received a dose of Td instead of Tdap…read more
Top Stories
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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week; make sure all your patients are protected against flu!
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New! IAC's updated 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide now available for purchase or free download
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AAFP announces it joined more than 50 additional organizations in signing a joint letter calling for fully funding the Section 317 federal immunization program
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Daily Beast publishes plea for increased HPV vaccination by man dying of HPV-related cancer
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Utah hepatitis A outbreak hits 95 cases with over 60% needing hospitalization; Los Angeles County approves portable toilets and washbasins to stop spread of HAV among homeless population
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IAC Spotlight! IAC enrolls five new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; ten previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccines: Be Sure Your Patients Get the Correct Dose"
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IAC updates "Hepatitis B and Healthcare Personnel: CDC answers frequently asked questions about how to protect healthcare personnel"
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IAC revises two handouts for parents: "Hepatitis B Shots Are Recommended for All New Babies" and "All Kids Need Hepatitis B Shots!"
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IAC updates its resource for healthcare professionals, "Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination"
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IAC revises its sample standing orders for administering Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine to both children/teens and adults
Official Releases and Announcements
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ACP and CDC jointly publish clinical guidelines for hepatitis B screening and treatment
World News
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WHO reports on the October meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization in Weekly Epidemiological Record
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CDC reports on fractional-dose IPV campaign in Pakistan
Featured Resources
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2017 edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," available for purchase
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on the absence of asymptomatic mumps virus shedding among vaccinated college students during an outbreak
Conferences and Meetings
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Next ACIP meeting scheduled for February 21–22

Issue 1338: November 29, 2017

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November 29, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: A dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was administered into my patient's…read more
Top Stories
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New: IAC's updated 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide now available for purchase or free download
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National Influenza Vaccination Week will be observed December 3–9
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CDC publishes report on the cost associated with two measles case investigations in Colorado
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CDC posts information on hepatitis A vaccine shortage
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Kentucky officials declare hepatitis A outbreak; 7 more cases reported in San Diego County
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IAC Spotlight! Four healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Kaiser Health News publishes powerful personal story titled "Shingles: Don't let it get you the way it got me"
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio eradication in Pakistan in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center develops two new Q&A sheets; one on measles and one on non-standard immunization schedules
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video titled "Rensely's Story" in its storytelling project #justB
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine publishes article about Tdap vaccination of healthcare personnel
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Vaccine Education Center publishes November issue of its newsletter for healthcare professionals
Education and Training
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Reminder: NFID webinar on shingles vaccines to take place on December 6
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Free online course provides information about viruses and vaccines for non-scientists and concerned parents
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Vaccine Education Center's November 15 "Current Issues in Vaccines" webinar now available for viewing at your convenience
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Registration open for 2018 National Immunization Conference; abstract submission deadline is December 31

Issue 1337: November 22, 2017

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November 29, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: A dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was administered into my patient's…read more
Top Stories
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New: IAC's updated 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide now available for purchase or free download
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National Influenza Vaccination Week will be observed December 3–9
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CDC publishes report on the cost associated with two measles case investigations in Colorado
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CDC posts information on hepatitis A vaccine shortage
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Kentucky officials declare hepatitis A outbreak; 7 more cases reported in San Diego County
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IAC Spotlight! Four healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Kaiser Health News publishes powerful personal story titled "Shingles: Don't let it get you the way it got me"
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio eradication in Pakistan in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center develops two new Q&A sheets; one on measles and one on non-standard immunization schedules
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video titled "Rensely's Story" in its storytelling project #justB
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine publishes article about Tdap vaccination of healthcare personnel
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Vaccine Education Center publishes November issue of its newsletter for healthcare professionals
Education and Training
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Reminder: NFID webinar on shingles vaccines to take place on December 6
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Free online course provides information about viruses and vaccines for non-scientists and concerned parents
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Vaccine Education Center's November 15 "Current Issues in Vaccines" webinar now available for viewing at your convenience
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Registration open for 2018 National Immunization Conference; abstract submission deadline is December 31

Issue 1336: November 17, 2017

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Influenza Vaccines
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Q: What's new in the 2017–18 influenza vaccine recommendations?
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Q: Which influenza vaccines will be available during the 2017–18 influenza season?
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Q: Who is recommended to be vaccinated against influenza?
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Q: When should influenza vaccine be given?
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Q: When administering influenza vaccine, is giving patients a VIS mandatory or is it only "recommended"?
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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 FluLaval 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 child 6 through 35 months of age who needs 2 doses of influenza vaccine this season receive one each of Fluzone and FluLaval vaccine?
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Q: If a child receives Fluzone vaccine (0.25 mL) at age 34 or 35 months for the first time and then returns for the second dose at age 37 months, should we give another 0.25 mL dose of Fluzone or should we give the 0.5 mL dose that is indicated for ages 3 and older?
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Q: A 1-year-old was inadvertently given a 0.25 mL dose of FluLaval rather than the recommended 0.5 mL dose. What should we do?
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Q: Is influenza vaccine recommended for pregnant women?
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Q: I heard that a recent study suggested an increase in miscarriage among women who received inactivated influenza vaccine. Please provide details.
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Q: Please tell me about Fluad, the new influenza vaccine for people age 65 years and older.
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Q: A study published in 2014 found that the injectable vaccine Fluzone High-Dose protects people 65 years and older better than standard-dose Fluzone. Does ACIP preferentially recommend use of Fluzone High-Dose for all people age 65 years and older?
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Q: May Fluzone High-Dose or Fluad be administered to patients younger than age 65 years?
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Q: What is the latest ACIP guidance on influenza vaccination and egg allergy?
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Q: Should staff at drive-through influenza vaccination clinics encourage drivers to park and wait for 15 minutes after vaccination to make sure they don't have a
syncopal (fainting) episode?
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Q: When removing both pediatric (0.25 mL) and adult (0.5 mL) doses from a multi-dose vial of Fluzone, we can get more than 10 doses from the 5.0 mL vial. Can we
continue to remove doses from the vial until it is empty?
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Q: We inadvertently administered intradermal influenza vaccine to a patient who is outside the recommended age range of 18 through 64 years. What should we do
now?
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Q: How should influenza vaccines be stored?
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Q: Some of my patients refuse influenza vaccination because they insist they "got the flu" after receiving the injectable vaccine in the past. What can I tell them?
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Q: Does ACIP recommend one influenza product over another for pregnant women?
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Q: If quadrivalent vaccine includes one additional strain, why isn't it preferred for use over trivalent vaccines?
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Q: Sometimes patients age 65 years and older who have received the standard-dose influenza vaccine hear about the high-dose (Fluzone High-Dose) or adjuvanted
vaccine (Fluad) and want to receive that, too. Is this okay to administer?
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Q: The influenza VIS states that giving pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and inactivated influenza vaccine simultaneously may increase the risk of febrile seizures.
Can we continue to give these two vaccines at the same time?
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Q: The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) package insert says that in adults, antibody responses to PCV13 were diminished when given with inactivated
influenza vaccine. Does this mean we should not give PCV13 and influenza vaccine at the same visit?
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Q: Some of our patients believe that they have had reactions to influenza vaccine in the past and request the dose to be split into 2 doses administered on different
days. Is this an acceptable practice?
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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 1335: November 15, 2017

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November 15, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Are there recommendations for meningococcal ACWY vaccination for people who reside…read more
Top Stories
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IAC releases newly updated 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—available for purchase or free download
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Reminder! Final issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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FDA licenses Heplisav-B, the new hepatitis B vaccine from Dynavax, for use in adults age 18 and older
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s Immunization Coalitions Network website is the “go-to” place for information on immunization coalitions in U.S.
Featured Resources
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Families Fighting Flu launches online toolkit, “Do You Know the Flu?,” with resources for healthcare professionals
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CDC’s Public Health Matters blog posts “Everyone can be a flu vaccine advocate!”
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals vaccinate patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study published in Pediatrics finds sharing vaccine information through social media during pregnancy enhances infant vaccination rates
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CDC and WHO publish "Country Immunization Information System Assessments—Kenya, 2015 and Ghana, 2016" in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: 2018 National Immunization Conference abstract submission deadline is December 31

Issue 1334: November 8, 2017

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November 8, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: My 36-year-old patient was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and…read more
Top Stories
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The final issue of Vaccinate Adults is available online
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Reminder: The final issue of Needle Tips is available online
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CDC reports on vaccination coverage of children 19–35 months old during 2016 in MMWR
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Two Colorado hepatitis A cases linked to California outbreak that has killed 20 people; unrelated outbreak in Michigan has claimed 19
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IAC Spotlight! "Ask the Experts" web page with influenza Q&As is newly updated by CDC experts
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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
World News
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National Geographic publishes article about why vaccines are so critical in poor countries
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Worldwide, measles-related deaths dropped 84% over 16 years
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Harvard School of Health and NPR's forum on eradicating polio now available to view online
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International Vaccine Access Center releases 2017 edition of its "Pneumonia & Diarrhea Progress Report" as part of World Pneumonia Day
Featured Resources
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AAPCHO offers toolkit to help reduce stigma related to hepatitis B infection
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BuzzFeed offers fun list of reasons for getting vaccinated against influenza to share with patients and parents
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals vaccinate patients
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Study finds that vaccine refusal has an impact on other routine medical care
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CDC publishes report on progress in childhood vaccination data in immunization information systems
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CDC and WHO publish information about rotavirus surveillance and vaccine introduction in the African Region countries
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CDC and WHO provide update on vaccine-derived polioviruses in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Education and Training
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CDC to offer two-part "Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPDs): Update 2017" course on November 28 and December 5
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CDC's "You Are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention—Train the Trainer" course now available as a web-on-demand video
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on influenza; free CE credit available

Issue 1333: November 1, 2017

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November 1, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: I am a pharmacist who administers vaccines. I was recently told by a colleague…read more
Top Stories
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Now online! Needle Tips, the final issue
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IAC provides summary article about votes taken at October 24–25 ACIP meeting
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CDC's Health Alert Network issues advice for providers treating patients currently in or recently returned from hurricane-affected areas
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CDC reports on timeliness of vaccination among children of immigrants in Minnesota
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CDC reports that 47 states and the District of Columbia have reported 4,667 mumps cases in 2017
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CDC announces 2017 HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention Champion award winners
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CDC releases new podcast in its "Defining Moments in MMWR History" series about its response to the 2001 intentional release of anthrax
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CDC publishes report about postexposure prophylaxis for rabies for two people who ate a prepackaged salad containing a partial bat carcass
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts updated handout for the public titled "Influenza: Questions and Answers"
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IAC updates “Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Children and Teens"
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IAC updates “Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine to Children and Teens"
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC releases national progress report on hepatitis elimination
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward regional measles elimination in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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CDC adds selections to its #HowIRecommend video series about HPV vaccination
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AIM releases “Engaging Teens Directly” resource to provide insight into immunization program activities that engage adolescents to take part in decisions about their own health
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals vaccinate patients
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center’s November newsletter for healthcare professionals now online
Education and Training
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CDC to host a “Current Issues in Immunization NetConference” on November 8; session will cover the new ACIP zoster vaccine recommendations and guidance regarding hepatitis A outbreaks
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Registration now open for Vaccine Education Center's "Current Issues in Vaccines" webinar on November 15 with Dr. Paul Offit

Issue 1332: October 25, 2017

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October 25, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Our patient is starting college with no documented doses of meningococcal ACWY…read more
Top Stories
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FDA licenses Shingrix, the new shingles vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline, for use in adults age 50 and older
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San Diego hepatitis A deaths rise to 19, with more than 500 confirmed cases
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IAC Spotlight! The "View All Materials" pages on IAC’s website list all 316 IAC handouts for patients and staff
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, “The Unvaccinated Children We Love,” about vaccine hesitancy among family and friends
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CDC publishes report on "Tdap Vaccination Coverage During Pregnancy—Selected Sites, United States, 2006–2015"
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Sabin Vaccine Institute now accepting nominations for the 2018 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal, awarded annually for an individual's contribution to the immunization field
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates “Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration,” a 3-page resource to help assess skills in administering vaccines
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IAC revises “Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor"
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IAC makes small changes to “Meningococcal B Vaccine: CDC Answers Your Questions”
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IAC updates “Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal B Vaccine to Adolescents and Adults”
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IAC reformats both its sets of standing orders for administering hepatitis A vaccine, one for children and teens and the other for adults
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New! IAC’s ready-to-print flyer, “Practical Resources from the Immunization Action Coalition”
Official Releases and Announcements
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Weekly Epidemiological Record publishes recommendations for the composition of influenza vaccines for the southern hemisphere's 2018 flu season
World News
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WHO assists Nigeria in launching 10-day campaign to immunize 874,000 people against yellow fever
Featured Resources
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AMA’s STEPS Forward posts “Adult Vaccinations: Team-Based Immunization,” a downloadable module for improving adult vaccination rates in primary care practices
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study in Annals of Internal Medicine finds that 7 million men and 1.4 million women are infected with oral HPV infection
Conferences and Meetings
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Immunization Coalitions! Nevada's upcoming conference has one-day track devoted to immunization coalitions. If you're part of a coalition, you'll want to be there!

Issue 1331: October 18, 2017

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October 18, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: I have a pregnant patient who is 26 weeks along and received a Tdap vaccine 2 1/2…read more
Top Stories
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CDC reports on vaccination coverage of kindergarten students during 2016–17 in MMWR
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San Diego County hepatitis A death toll rises to 18; public health emergency status extended through October 24
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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month
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IAC Spotlight! Four healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
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New for 16-year-olds! "You’re 16 . . . We recommend these vaccines for you!" from IAC and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
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IAC makes small changes to the recently updated "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
World News
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WHO receives news about attack on medical facilities in eastern Syrian Arab Republic that destroyed vaccines and related supplies
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Second largest oral cholera vaccination campaign starts in Bangladesh
Featured Resources
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CDC provides resource on making a strong recommendation for influenza vaccination
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video titled "Dai's Story" in its storytelling project #justB
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
Education and Training
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VICNetwork to present webinar about HPV immunization quality improvement tools on October 19
Conferences and Meetings
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Tune in to CDC's ACIP meeting October 25–26 (Wednesday and Thursday) via live webcast

Issue 1330: October 11, 2017

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October 11, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Please explain why pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is…read more
Top Stories
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Webinar from CDC and NVPO on understanding and addressing parent questions about child vaccines scheduled for October 17
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CDC reports on influenza activity in the United States and world from May 21 through September 23
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's Administering Vaccines handouts web page contains valuable, easy-to-find resources for healthcare professionals
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Registration now open for CDC’s 48th National Immunization Conference on May 15–17, 2018
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October 15–21 is International Infection Prevention Week
IAC Handouts
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New! IAC develops "Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration," a 4-page print resource for healthcare professionals
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New! IAC develops resource for healthcare professionals titled "Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage"
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IAC posts updated "Standing Orders for Administering Tdap/Td Vaccine to Adults"
World News
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WHO publishes news release on October 3 regarding new global strategy to reduce cholera deaths by 90% by 2030
Featured Resources
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CDC and Georgia Tech release parent-friendly "Catch-up Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Online Tool"
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NFID releases two campaign toolkits to educate consumers and healthcare professionals about the importance of protecting older adults against influenza
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals vaccinate patients
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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September issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC reports on human adenovirus surveillance in the United States
Education and Training
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AAFP webinar on influenza vaccination now archived and available for viewing
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Final reminder: Last segment of CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics airs on October 11

Issue 1329: October 4, 2017

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October 4, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: If you choose to give Trumenba brand MenB vaccine (Pfizer) to a 16-year-old with HIV…read more
Top Stories
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CDC releases "Dear Colleague" letter about the importance of influenza and Tdap vaccination for pregnant women; letter also signed by 12 medical organizations
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CDC reports on influenza vaccination coverage of healthcare professionals in 2016–17
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CDC reports on influenza vaccination coverage of pregnant women in 2016–17
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CDC publishes final 2016–17 influenza vaccination estimates coverage on its website
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CDC issues press release on study showing Tdap vaccination during pregnancy can prevent whooping cough in babies
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CDC issues media release on study reporting that 12% of physicians and 3% of nurses indicate reuse of syringes for more than one patient in their workplace
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Vaccine Education Center offers three new educational resources for healthcare professionals to give to patients
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Dr. Paul Offit responds to interview with Robert Kennedy Jr. and study about influenza vaccination of pregnant women
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San Diego hepatitis A outbreak continues, with 17 deaths and over 325 people hospitalized; cases reported in Los Angeles County, Santa Cruz County, and Salt Lake County (UT)
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "What's New" page provides links to new and recently updated IAC handouts and staff education materials for free downloading and printing, VISs and their translations, and immunize.org web sections
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IAC enrolls four new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two qualify for additional years
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
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IAC updates "How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections"
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IAC posts nine updated translations of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults"
Featured Resources
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ShotByShot releases video about woman suffering from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a complication from her childhood measles infection
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases releases summary of September 28 news conference about influenza and pneumococcal disease
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals vaccinate patients
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC issues press release on study indicating that just over half of adults with work-related asthma reported receiving a pneumococcal vaccine
Education and Training
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The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable and the Hepatitis B Foundation to sponsor October 11 webinar on the #justB project, a national story bank featuring people living with hepatitis B infection
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Reminder: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases sponsoring three upcoming webinars: the first on hepatitis A and B vaccination, the second a recap of the October ACIP meeting, and the third about shingles vaccines
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Texas Immunization Conference scheduled for November 28–30 in San Antonio

Issue 1328: September 27, 2017

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IAC Express Issue 1328
September 27, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Is it okay to administer rotavirus vaccine and immune globulin at the same time?…read more
Top Stories
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CDC launches campaign to educate and remind vaccination providers about proper administration technique in time for influenza season
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CDC releases "Dear Colleague" letter for 2017–18 influenza season also signed by 17 medical organizations
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CDC announces changes made to ACIP's "Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization" in July
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San Diego hepatitis A outbreak spreads to Los Angeles County
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CDC reports on increase in hepatitis A infections among men who have sex with men in New York City
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Annual NFID influenza/pneumococcal news conference will be held on September 28; listen to the event and join the Thunderclap
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IAC Spotlight! July 10 webinar of Dr. William L. Atkinson presenting “Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform” can be viewed on IAC website; slide set and presenter's notes also available for your use
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts 7 updated translations of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens"
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IAC posts 7 updated translations of "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?"
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IAC posts updated Spanish-language version of "Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years" as well as 6 new translations
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IAC posts updated Spanish-language version of "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women," as well as 6 new translations
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IAC posts 7 updated translations of "Vaccinations for Adults—You're Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated!"
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IAC posts 5 revised and 2 new Spanish translations of 1-page immunization schedules for adult patients in various risk groups
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IAC posts updated Spanish-language translation of "Keep your kids safe—get them vaccinated every fall or winter"
World News
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WHO asks Yemen to accept offered cholera vaccines as outbreak continues
Featured Resources
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Dr. Litjen (LJ) Tan, IAC's chief strategy officer, writes guest column for NFID about the value of the 16-year-old immunization platform
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Clinicians: As part of a series of CDC-created HPV-related videos, pediatrician Dr. Alix Casler demonstrates how to recommend HPV vaccine to parents of 11–12-year-olds
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan Priority Populations webinar to take place on September 28
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NAIIS webinar on improving adult immunization within healthcare systems archived and available for viewing at your convenience
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now

Issue 1327: September 20, 2017

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September 20, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: A 22-year-old female is going to pharmacy school and the school wants…read more
Top Stories
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CDC releases guidance for prevention of tetanus in areas affected by a hurricane
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CDC releases information about influenza and influenza vaccination during pregnancy and provides guidance on how to address concerns that patients may have about vaccination
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CDC publishes updated dosing instructions for hepatitis A prophylaxis with immune globulin
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New Technically Speaking column: "Standing Orders Protocols Can Improve Your Vaccination Rates"
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NAIIS's Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System is now available for the 2017–2018 season
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CDC and NFID to host a Thunderclap for flu prevention on September 28
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast—an interview with Dr. Tara Smith about how individuals can promote vaccination in their communities
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts six new translations of "Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0–10 Years"
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IAC makes correction to the recently updated "Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine to Adults"
World News
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Report on June meeting of the International Task Force for Disease Eradication available; focus was on HBV and HCV
Featured Resources
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study shows that HPV vaccine does not have a negative impact on fertility
Education and Training
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AAFP to sponsor webinar about the 2017–18 influenza recommendations on September 26
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now

Issue 1325: September 13, 2017

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September 13, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: My adult patient is traveling to Nigeria in three days. She is already immune to hepatitis A, but…read more
Top Stories
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San Diego County Board of Supervisors ratifies a local health emergency declaration regarding the county's ongoing hepatitis A outbreak
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Medical exemptions to immunization rise in California after elimination of personal belief exemptions
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AAP News reports on shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
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International vaccine expert Dr. Peter Hotez and his daughter who has autism are targeted with threats
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National Adult Immunization and Influenza Summit offers tools to assist satellite, temporary, and off-site influenza vaccination clinics
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IAC Spotlight! Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Join NFID and the Washington Nationals for the 6th Annual Flu Awareness Night in Washington, DC, on September 15
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2017–2018 Influenza Season"
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IAC updates "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccination"
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults" and "Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Adolescents"
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IAC updates "Guide for Determining the Number of Doses of Influenza Vaccine to Give to Children Age 6 Months through 8 Years during the 2017–2018 Influenza Season"
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IAC posts revised "Influenza Vaccination of People with a History of Egg Allergy"
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IAC updates "How to Administer Intramuscular, Intradermal, and Intranasal Influenza Vaccines"
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP issues recommendations for influenza vaccination for 2017–2018 season
World News
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WHO provides summary of cholera cases and deaths worldwide in 2016
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WHO publishes report on the estimated economic impact of vaccinations in 73 low- and middle-income countries
Featured Resources
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CDC offers infographic and text to promote adolescent HPV vaccination
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Hepatitis B Foundation and the ShotByShot project release new video about a man with a history of drug use who is infected with both HIV and HBV
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Study found that third dose of MMR helped control a college mumps outbreak
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Mott Poll Report investigates parents' understanding of teen vaccine recommendations
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CDC reports on human infections with novel avian influenza A(H7N9) viruses in China during the fifth epidemic
Education and Training
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NFID announces three upcoming webinars: the first on hepatitis B and A vaccination, the second a recap of the October ACIP meeting, and the third about shingles vaccines
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Indiana Immunization Coalition to host October 5 meeting on the importance of standing orders for administering vaccines

Issue 1324: September 6, 2017

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September 6, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: A 5-year-old patient received Pentacel (DTaP-IPV/Hib) for the 5th dose of DTaP…read more
Top Stories
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AAP issues policy stating that newborns should routinely receive hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth
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IAC Spotlight! IAC enrolls seven new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; one previously honored institution qualifies for additional year
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens" and "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults"
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine to Adults"
Featured Resources
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Resources for the 2017–18 flu season featured on EZIZ.org, including poster of all influenza vaccine packages
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HistoryofVaccines.org website is now available in Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu, as well as Spanish
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Pediatrics publishes review of 29 studies showing that serious vaccine reactions rarely recurred
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CDC reports on a fatal case of yellow fever in a U.S. traveler returning from Peru
Education and Training
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CDC Current Issues in Immunization NetConference, "Influenza Update 2017–2018," scheduled for September 13
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now

Issue 1323: August 30, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: I have a healthy 11-month-old patient whose family is traveling to Zimbabwe…read more
Top Stories
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CDC publishes ACIP 2017–18 influenza vaccination recommendations
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CDC issues report on the national, regional, state, and selected local area vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13–17 years in the U.S. in 2016
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Deadly hepatitis A outbreak has killed 14 in San Diego County since early 2017
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American Academy of Family Physicians releases new immunization advocacy online tool showing vaccine legislation and vaccine coverage by state
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Reminder: Today, Wednesday, August 30, VICNetwork webinar at 2 p.m. (ET) about new Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations on influenza vaccination for 2017–18
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's Video of the Week presents personal stories, news, animations, and other video clips of interest to our readers every Monday
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Voices for Vaccines releases a total of four podcasts in August during National Immunization Awareness Month
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IAC corrects small error in the Question of the Week in the August 16 issue of IAC Express
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Reminder! Nominations due by September 15 for the HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion award sponsored by CDC, the Association of American Cancer Institutes, and the American Cancer Society
Official Releases and Announcements
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Weekly Epidemiological Record publishes position paper on cholera vaccines
Featured Resources
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AAFP News guest editorial by Dr. Margot Savoy highlights wealth of resources to help boost immunization rates
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center’s August newsletter for healthcare professionals now online
Education and Training
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Registration now open for Vaccine Education Center's "Current Issues in Vaccines" webinar on September 13 with Dr. Paul Offit
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IAC and the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit sponsor August 31 webinar: “Overcoming Challenges to Providing Adult Immunizations in Healthcare Systems”
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Save the date: Texas Immunization Conference scheduled for November 28–30 in San Antonio

Issue 1322: August 23, 2017

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August 23, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Is there any plan to change the Influenza Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)…read more
Top Stories
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National Immunization Awareness Month is wrapping up, with the final week focusing on vaccinations for preteens and teens
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CDC issues guidance for tetanus-diphtheria vaccination during the current Td vaccine shortage
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Seventh edition of Plotkin's Vaccines textbook now available for purchase
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IAC Spotlight: Package Inserts & FDA Product Approvals and ACIP Recommendations web pages on immunize.org are popular resources for IAC website visitors
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GSK reports a potential for shipping delays of Menveo in August and September
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National Adult Immunization and Influenza Summit publishes white paper on lowering the burden of adult disease through vaccination
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CDC reports error in HTML version of the Pertussis chapter in its "Pink Book"
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio eradication in Afghanistan in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
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WHO reports on human cases of influenza at the human-animal interface
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Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia issues requirements and recommendations for entry visas for 2017 Hajj and Umra seasons
Featured Resources
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International Vaccine Access Center adds impact studies modules for PCV and rotavirus to its VIEW-hub interactive platform
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study published in Clinical Therapeutics found that access to pharmacies and other nontraditional settings helped increase adult influenza vaccination rates
Education and Training
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NFID to offer September 6 webinar about protecting older adults against influenza
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Earn free continuing education credit by participating in “Increasing Adolescent Immunization Coverage” e-learning opportunity from the HPV Vaccination Roundtable and AHEC
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Indiana Immunization Coalition to host October 5 meeting on the importance of standing orders for administering vaccines
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Washington Vaccine Update scheduled for October 27
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ImmunizeOhio to host 13th Annual Statewide Immunization Conference on November 15

Issue 1321: August 17, 2017

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The following questions and answers have all been published previously as a Question of the Week in 2017 issues of IAC Express.
IAC extends thanks to our experts: Andrew T. Kroger, MD, MPH; Candice L. Robinson, MD, MPH; Raymond A. Strikas, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA; Donna L. Weaver, RN, MN; and Jessie Wing, MD, MPH, all from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dtap/Tdap/Td Vaccines
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Q: Is there any contraindication to administering Tdap vaccine and Rhogam at the same time to a pregnant woman?
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Q: Mom comes in with her 19-month-old. She reports that her (the mother's) sibling has a history of a severe reaction to pertussis vaccine in the mid-1990s. Now mom is reluctant to give her child pertussis vaccine although the child received Pediarix (DTaP-HepB-IPV, GlaxoSmithKline) 2 months ago without incident. Should we be concerned about the mother's family history of a severe reaction to pertussis vaccine?
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Q: A dose of Kinrix (DTaP-IPV; GSK) should have been administered to a 4-year-old, but Pentacel (DTaP-IPV/Hib; Sanofi Pasteur) was administered instead. Does the dose of DTaP count?
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Q: Are there recommendations for administering Tdap when Td is not available?
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Q: If a person received a Tdap vaccine and then had a positive pertussis PCR two weeks later, could it be a false positive from the vaccine or should we consider this a case of pertussis? The patient had a cough, nausea, and vomiting for 2–3 days prior to PCR testing.
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Q:  A 7-year-old has a history of 3 doses of DTaP, appropriately spaced, between 4 years and 6 years of age. Is her DTaP series complete?
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Q: Tenivac Td (Sanofi Pasteur) for adults is expected to be unavailable until the second half of 2017. Another Td vaccine produced by MassBiologics is available at our wholesaler, but it looks like the components are slightly different from Tenivac. Are the two products interchangeable during the shortage?
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Q: My 11-year-old patient received a dose of Tdap when he was 7 years old. He also received a dose of Td 6 months later in order to finish a primary series of tetanus-toxoid. Can I give him a dose of Tdap now?
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Q: A 16-year-old refugee's record indicates 2 doses of Td separated by 1 month and 1 dose of Tdap given 4 months after the second Td. The first Td was given at age 16 years. Is he up to date?
Pneumococcal Vaccines
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Q: Is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) a risk-based indication for pneumococcal vaccines?
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Q: We have a 45-year-old patient taking Mesalamine for ulcerative colitis. Should he receive PCV13 and/or PPSV23?
Rabies Vaccines
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Q: A patient recently exposed to a bat received the rabies vaccine series. One of the doses was given in the gluteus. Does this dose count?
Varicella Vaccine
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Q: I have a patient who is 62 years old and is immigrating to the U.S. She received a dose of zoster vaccine 2 months ago. The immigration requirements state she should receive 2 doses of varicella vaccine. Does she need additional varicella vaccine?
Zoster Vaccine
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Q: For our "Mother's Day Out" program, one of the teachers has shingles. The program serves moms of 2-month-olds to 4-year-olds. All children are up to date with their vaccinations, but some are too young to have received varicella vaccine. Is it safe for the teacher to work?
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Q: My healthy 29-year-old son recently had a mild episode of herpes zoster. He has no underlying medical problems. He was treated with famcyclovir. Should he now get zoster vaccine?
Precautions and Contraindications
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Q: I had an 18-year-old in the clinic today for varicella vaccination. He reports having antiphospholipid syndrome being treated with rituximab (a drug that affects the function of B lymphocytes). The next dose of rituximab will be in 2 weeks. He has also had 12 immune globulin (IG) injections in the last year. Should he get the varicella vaccine at all with this condition, and if so, what time frame do we need to be concerned with in relation to the rituximab treatment and/or IG?
Scheduling Vaccines
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Q: If a child falls behind on immunizations, is it recommended to use only minimum intervals to get the child caught up? Or should we use a minimum interval for the same vaccine only once?
Vaccine Safety
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Q: Why are zoster, pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23) and meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) vaccines not covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?

Issue 1320: August 16, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: If a patient received Trumenba (Pfizer) meningococcal B vaccine…read more
Top Stories
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National Immunization Awareness Month is here, with the third week focusing on vaccinations for adults
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CDC updates its immunization scheduling tool for children from birth through age 6 years
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New Technically Speaking column: "Routine Schedules for MenACWY and MenB Vaccines—Make Sure You’re Giving Them on Time"
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International Vaccine Access Center launches VoICE, a new digital tool that supports evidence-based advocacy
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The Lancet encourages people to remember the Yemen cholera crisis during World Humanitarian Day, August 19
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Indiana mother promotes pertussis vaccination in memory of her baby who died of the disease
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IAC enrolls five new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; one previously honored institution qualifies for an additional year
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Two healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Did your July 26 issue of IAC Express (#1317) arrive?
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Influenza (IIV) VISs in Dari, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Oromo, Pashto, and Nepali
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes "Summary of Notifiable Infectious Diseases and Conditions—United States, 2015" in MMWR
World News
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WHO reports on deployments from the oral cholera vaccine stockpile
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WHO reports on yellow fever in Africa and the Americas, 2016
Featured Resources
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Colorado Refugee Immunization Provider Resource Hub shares a compilation of resources related to refugee-specific immunization guidelines
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video in its storytelling project: #justB
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New issue of WHO's Vaccine Safety Net Newsletter is now online
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Joint symposium on oropharyngeal cancer sponsored by ADA and MD Anderson Cancer Center to be held October 18 in Atlanta
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NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course scheduled for November 3–4 in Bethesda; submissions for poster presentations due by September 6

Issue 1319: August 9, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: What is the schedule for hepatitis B vaccine administration for infants who…read more
Top Stories
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National Immunization Awareness Month is here, with the second week focusing on vaccinations for pregnant women
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Hepatitis A outbreak claims eighth life in southern California
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Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children documentary now available to purchase
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AAP publishes information about coding for influenza vaccination during 2017–18 season
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Study of audio recordings of pediatrician-parent conversations reveals how providers' use of presumptive statements in recommending HPV vaccination can improve uptake of same-day vaccination for patients
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Voices for Vaccines plans four new podcasts, one for each week of National Immunization Awareness Month
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Chicago Tribune publishes article about new measures to limit vaccination exemptions in Illinois and across U.S.
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IAC Spotlight: Check out the "Ask the Experts" online archive for answers to immunization questions
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Hepatitis B, HPV, and MenB VIS translations in Hindi, Punjabi, and Thai
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IAC posts Multi-vaccine VIS in Farsi
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IAC posts Adenovirus VIS translation in Turkish
Official Releases and Announcements
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NACCHO releases statement about the President's proposed budget
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WHO issues updated position paper on diphtheria vaccination
World News
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CDC reports on meningitis outbreak caused by vaccine-preventable bacteria in Ghana
Featured Resources
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Hepatitis B Foundation and the ShotByShot project release new video about raising adopted daughters who are chronically infected with hepatitis B
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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NFID to offer webinar on maternal immunization Thursday, August 10 (tomorrow)
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ACOG to present webinar about communicating with adult patients about vaccination on August 17
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CDC to offer webinar about proven practices for increasing immunization rates in adults on August 24
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CDC webinar on positive vaccine conversations with parents set for August 25
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CDC's Medscape Expert Commentary series now includes guidance from Dr. Nancy Messonnier about working with vaccine-hesitant parents
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AAP's archived 1-hour webinar on HPV vaccination now offers free CME/CNE credit
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AHEC to offer HPV quality improvement webinar on August 24
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Video presentations from the June 2017 ACIP meeting are now available online

Issue 1318: August 2, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: How long can reconstituted MMR vaccine be stored in a refrigerator before…read more
Top Stories
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National Immunization Awareness Month has begun with the first week focusing on vaccinations for babies and young children
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CDC reports on Merck hepatitis B vaccine shortage
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WHO, UNICEF, and the World Food Programme issue statement in effort to help the people of Yemen, where more than 400,000 people have been infected with cholera, and nearly 1,900 have died
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CDC, the Association of American Cancer Institutes, and the American Cancer Society announce the HPV Vaccine Prevention Champion award
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CDC reports temporary total depletion of U.S. licensed yellow fever vaccine for civilian travelers to be replaced by investigational imported Stamaril vaccine
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Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors endorses promotion of the HPV vaccine to reduce the risk of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer
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IAC Spotlight! Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Mandates Honor Roll
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new Hib VIS translations in Amharic, Dari, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Nepali, Oromo, and Tigrinya
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IAC posts new Tdap VIS translations in Amharic, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, and Tigrinya
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IAC posts new PCV13 VIS translations in Amharic, Karen, Nepali, and Oromo
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IAC posts updated Polio (IPV) VIS Nepali translation in Nepali, as well as new Oromo translation
Featured Resources
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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July issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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New article in JAMA Pediatrics finds that small declines in vaccine coverage from vaccine hesitancy can have substantial impacts on measles outbreaks
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
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Save the date for the next VICNetwork webinar, "Communication Strategies and Recommendations for the Upcoming 2017–18 Flu Season," on Wednesday, August 30
Conferences and Meetings
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Minutes from February ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1317: July 26, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: In the past, CDC has recommended to only accept patient-reported history for…read more
Top Stories
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CDC reminds international travelers to protect themselves against measles
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WHO and UNICEF report that nearly one in 10 infants worldwide didn’t receive any vaccinations in 2016
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Association of Immunization Managers issues press release commending ACIP for adding the 16-year-old immunization column to the child/teen immunization schedule
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Reminder: August is National Immunization Awareness Month; 2017 communications toolkit available
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Yemen’s cholera epidemic, with 360,000 cases and rising, now considered to be worst in modern history
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MMWR reports on hospital contact investigation after a patient developed a zoster vaccine–related rash
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CDC releases video about using new VAERS reporting system
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Reminder: July 10 webinar of Dr. William L. Atkinson presenting “Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform” can be viewed on IAC website; slide set and presenter's notes also available for your use
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IAC Spotlight! IAC offers many vaccine storage and handling resources for healthcare professionals
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements"
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IAC and ACOG collaborate to update "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women"—a one-page immunization schedule to give to your pregnant patients
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IAC revises "Standing Orders for Administering MMR Vaccine to Children and Teens" and "Standing Orders for Administering Varicella Vaccine to Children and Teens"
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IAC updates patient education piece titled "Vaccines Work!," which provides statistics on the pre-vaccination era compared to the present day
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new translations of the Hepatitis A VIS in Amharic, Dari, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Nepali, Oromo, and Tigrinya
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IAC posts new translations of the DTaP VIS in Oromo and Tigrinya
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IAC posts new translations of the Hepatitis B VIS in Nepali and Oromo
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IAC posts new translations of the MenACWY VIS translations in Amharic, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, and Oromo
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward measles elimination in Bangladesh in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
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WHO reports on acute flaccid paralysis surveillance and incidence of poliomyelitis
Featured Resources
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AAFP Foundation launches program to help address teen undervaccination
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CDC presents latest podcast in its “Defining Moments in MMWR History” series; subject is 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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Reminder: ACOG to present "Best Practices to Improve Maternal Immunization" webinar on August 7
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Presentation slides from June ACIP meeting now available; next meeting scheduled for October 25–26

Issue 1316: July 19, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: What is the dosing for tetanus immune globulin for an adult with suspected…read more
Top Stories
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CDC reports on Minnesota measles outbreak in MMWR
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Measles outbreaks in Europe have caused 35 deaths in the past year
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CDC publishes Vaccine Information Statement for cholera
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IAC Spotlight! July 10 webinar of Dr. William L. Atkinson presenting "Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform" can be viewed on IAC website; slide set and presenter's notes also available
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Cholera cases in Yemen now exceed 300,000, with 7,000 new cases daily
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Reminder: August is National Immunization Awareness Month; 2017 communications toolkit available
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CDC reports on pneumococcal vaccination of Medicare beneficiaries following 2014 ACIP recommendation
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Unity Consortium survey finds major areas for improvement in preventive health communications to teens
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast about a pro-vaccine advocate touring the country to counter misinformation
World News
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Weekly Epidemiological Report publishes summary of Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety meeting
Featured Resources
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CDC offers new multimedia products to share with parents
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Reminder: CDC offers new online educational program on vaccine administration
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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June issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes information about patients receiving eculizumab being at high risk for meningococcal disease despite vaccination; previously published as an MMWR Early Release
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
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ACOG to present "Best Practices to Improve Maternal Immunization" webinar on August 7
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Four upcoming opportunities to participate in GSA's "Immunization Champions, Advocates & Mentors Program" (ICAMP) training
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Area Health Education Center Network offers archived webinars on HPV vaccination, including one on HPV hesitancy and myths; free CE/CEU credit available

Issue 1315: July 12, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Is it acceptable to administer vaccines in the nurses' station…read more
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Secretary Price appoints Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald as new CDC director
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CDC and FDA announce new Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting website and reporting form
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CDC publishes an MMWR Early Release and a CDC Health Advisory about patients receiving eculizumab being at high risk for meningococcal disease despite vaccination
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Polio worker killed in Pakistan; over 100 such workers have been killed in the last 5 years
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IAC Spotlight! Six previously honored institutions qualify for additional years on IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO releases updated position paper on hepatitis B vaccination
Featured Resources
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Reminder: Coding and billing resources available online from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video in its storytelling project: #justB
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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Hawaii Immunization Coalition to sponsor September 19 webinar on using standing orders
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now

Issue 1314: July 6, 2017

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IAC Express Issue 1314
July 6, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: How effective are three doses of MMR vaccine compared to two doses…read more
Top Stories
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Register now! Dr. William L. Atkinson, IAC's associate director for immunization education, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization and the 16-year-old platform on July 10
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National Center for Health Statistics releases data brief titled "Vaccination Coverage Among Adults Aged 65 and Over: United States, 2015"
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John Oliver, Last Week Tonight host on HBO, promotes vaccination in 27-minute monologue that has gone viral and has run in major media sources
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; 2017 communications toolkit now available
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IAC Spotlight! Reminder: Explore the new "Favorites" tab at the top of every page on immunize.org
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CDC's "Update: Influenza Activity in the United States During the 2016–17 Season and Composition of the 2017–18 Influenza Vaccine"
Featured Resources
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Free app of The Vaccine Handbook available from the Immunization Action Coalition
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New report by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences analyzes the connection between nonmedical vaccine exemptions and pertussis outbreaks in the U.S.
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now

Issue 1313: June 28, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: How can I get yellow fever vaccine? Is there a vaccine shortage?…read more
Top Stories
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CDC releases new online educational program on vaccine administration
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IAC provides summary of June 21–22 ACIP meeting, including the influenza vaccine vote
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Suspected cases of cholera in Yemen now exceed 200,000, with more than 1,300 deaths
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Countries and partners pledge $1.2 billion to protect 450 million children from polio every year
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Register now! Dr. William L. Atkinson, IAC's associate director for immunization education, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization and the 16-year-old platform on July 10
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IAC Spotlight! Explore the new "Favorites" tab at the top of every page on immunize.org
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Dr. Paul Offit's recent columns in The Daily Beast discuss proposed federal funding cuts for health care and the issue of government-mandated vaccination
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Due to the Independence Day holiday, the next issue of IAC Express will be published on July 6
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its parent handout "Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years"
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IAC updates its two standing orders templates for administering MMR vaccine: the one for children and teens and the one for adults
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IAC revises "Before you vaccinate adults, consider their 'H-A-L-O'!"
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO issues position paper about the use of fractional doses of yellow fever vaccine
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward containment of poliovirus type 2 in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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AAP reorganizes the immunization pages on its website
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC; free app for iPhones and iPads available from IAC
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center's June newsletter for healthcare professionals includes information about measles, a summary regarding CDC's adult immunization survey, an introduction to ACIP's "General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization," and more
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May issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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CDC's 6-part NetConference series on adult vaccination now archived for viewing at your convenience
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Nevada Health Conference scheduled for November 13–14; one of the tracks will be devoted to topics of interest to coalitions
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Washington Vaccine Update to take place on October 27 in Seattle

Issue 1312: June 21, 2017

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June 21, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: We received a report of an infant who received rotavirus vaccine intramuscularly…read more
Top Stories
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Hepatitis A outbreak claims fourth life in southern California
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FDA investigates findings of hepatitis A link to frozen tuna
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CDC reports 3,176 cases of mumps in 42 states across the U.S. from January through May
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IAC Spotlight! Looking for the top patient handouts and staff education materials on immunize.org? Visit our newly updated Top Handouts web page.
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Reminder: Dr. William L. Atkinson, IAC's associate director for immunization education, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization on July 10
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Unity Consortium publishes a call to action on adolescent immunization
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Importance of adult immunizations highlighted in Becker’s Hospital Review article
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?"
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IAC updates "Standing Orders Administering Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccine to Children Younger Than Age 7 Years"
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IAC updates "Guidance for Developing Admission Orders in Labor and Delivery and Newborn Units to Prevent Hepatitis B" as well as "Sample Text for Developing Admission Orders in Newborn Units for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose"
World News
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WHO reports on maternal and neonatal tetanus in Equatorial Guinea in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Report
Featured Resources
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Canada experienced measles outbreak with unique virus genotyping in 2015
Education and Training
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NFID to sponsor July 13 webinar about June 2017 ACIP meeting
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Register now for CDC’s July 13 webinar: “Partner Resource Showcase: New Tools for HPV Vaccination”
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Register now for the June 28 VICNetwork webinar: "Creating a Pro-Immunization Culture and Preparing for National Immunization Awareness Month"
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics continues through October 11; register now
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Continuing education credit is available for reading ACIP's "General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization"
Conferences and Meetings
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Tune into CDC's ACIP meeting June 21–22 (Wednesday and Thursday) via live webcast

Issue 1311: June 15, 2017

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Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Q: An adolescent received the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at age 11 years but did not return for subsequent doses. If the patient comes back at age 16 years, is it necessary to repeat the first dose of the series?
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Q: If a patient receives hepatitis B vaccine while undergoing hemodialysis, will the vaccine be effective? Will the dose need to be repeated?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
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Q: I have a patient who was diagnosed with HPV types 16 and 18. The patient received a properly spaced Gardasil series in 2006 when she was 25 years old. Did the HPV vaccine she received in 2006 fail to protect her?
Influenza Vaccine
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Q: We have had three employees who have tested positive for influenza by nasal swab within 2 weeks of receiving Fluarix Quadrivalent (GlaxoSmithKline) vaccine. Is there a time period after receiving influenza vaccine that a nasal swab can give a false positive result?
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Q: When I was 5 years old, I had Guillain-Barrè syndrome (GBS) unrelated to vaccination. I am now 35 with no residual effects of the GBS. I am a nurse and my facility requires employees to receive influenza vaccine. Is it safe for me to be vaccinated?
Meningococcal ACWY and B Vaccines
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Q: Several healthy adult college students from Asia (ages 24 years and older) presented to our clinic. They will be living in a residence hall. None have a record of having received meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY). Should they receive a dose of MenACWY now?
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Q: A 32-year-old patient with ulcerative colitis is taking high-dose immunosuppressive medications (6-mercaptopurine). Should he receive meningococcal vaccine?
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Q: Can the meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) vaccine and meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine be given at the same visit?
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Q: I have a 3-month-old patient whose family will be doing mission work in sub-Saharan Africa. They are leaving as soon as the child is 6 months old. We gave her the first dose of Menveo brand MenACWY vaccine today. I know the usual Menveo schedule for an infant is 2, 4, 6, and 12 months. If we maintain usual spacing, she will only get 1 more dose before she leaves. Can we compress the schedule so she can get 2 more doses prior to travel?
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Q: If someone received MPSV4 or MenACWY at age 9 years, will two additional doses of MenACWY be needed?
Miscellaneous Vaccines
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Q: What are the recommendations for use of the new oral cholera vaccine?
MMR Vaccine
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Q: I have an 8-month-old patient who is traveling internationally. The infant needs immune globulin (IG) for hepatitis A protection as well as MMR vaccine. The family is leaving in 11 days. Can I give the IG and the MMR vaccine simultaneously?
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Q: We have a patient who has selective IgA deficiency. We also have patients with selective IgM deficiency. Can MMR or varicella vaccine be administered to these patients?
Administering Vaccines
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Q: I've seen the recommendation stating air bubbles in manufacturer-filled syringes do not need to be expelled. Can you explain why those air bubbles can be injected but air bubbles in user-filled syringes must be expelled?
Scheduling Vaccines
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Q: A 5-year-old is in the office for vaccines and is due for MMR, polio, varicella, and DTaP. Is there a specific order I should be giving these vaccines?

Issue 1310: June 14, 2017

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IAC Express Issue 1310
June 14, 2017
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: The package insert for VaxChora oral cholera vaccine states that effectiveness…read more
Top Stories
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Germany and Italy pass mandatory vaccination laws
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Mark your calendar! Dr. William L. Atkinson, IAC's associate director for immunization education, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization on July 10
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ASTHO creates guide to assist in identifying and vaccinating uninsured and underinsured adults
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast on the topic of Andrew Wakefield
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IAC Spotlight! Five healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new and updated Japanese-language VIS translations
World News
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CDC and WHO report on Japanese encephalitis surveillance and immunization in Asia and Western Pacific Regions in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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Faculty members: Be sure to tell incoming residents in all specialties about the free SHOTS app that covers child, teen, and adult immunization
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Also for new residents! Download Dr. Gary Marshall's The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (“The Purple Book") as a new app for iOS devices
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new video in its storytelling project: #justB
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through October 11; register now

Issue 1309: June 7, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: If someone received MPSV4 or MenACWY at age 9 years, will two additional doses…read more
Top Stories
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Measles outbreak in Minnesota continues; related articles provide insight
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Presentations from National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit now online
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IAC Spotlight! IAC enrolls eight new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Sixth Annual NFID Flu Awareness night at the Washington Nationals game scheduled for September 15
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Vaccinations for Adults: You're never too old to get vaccinated," as well as seven additional versions for various patient risk groups
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IAC makes small correction to its 5-page child/teen and adult summaries of immunization recommendations
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IAC updates "MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism: Examine the evidence!" with the addition of three new studies
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New! IAC offers a print alternative for applying to its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
World News
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New Ebola vaccine to be used to stop outbreak in Congo
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WHO reports on the April meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization in Weekly Epidemiological Report
Featured Resources
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CDC develops new slide set to help child care programs support immunization
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Washington State Department of Health develops vaccination resource for travelers on Hajj or Umrah
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Voices for Vaccines offers pro-vaccine customizable photo frames for Facebook
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics begins June 14; register now
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AAPCHO to sponsor June 21 webinar on National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine's report on eliminating hepatitis B and C in the U.S.
Conferences and Meetings
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Mid America Immunization Coalition to sponsor 2017 Immunization Symposium on June 23 in Independence, MO
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Immunize South Dakota conference set for August 4 in Sioux Falls

Issue 1308: May 31, 2017

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Does live oral cholera vaccine need to be administered at an interval…read more
Top Stories
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New slide set! "How to Implement Standing Orders in Your Practice" now available
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New edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
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CDC reports on a measles outbreak at an immigration and customs enforcement facility in Arizona
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Indonesian-language translation of the Hepatitis B VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes document on vaccination and trust
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CDC publishes "Malaria Surveillance—United States, 2014" in MMWR
World News
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CDC and WHO report monitoring of poliovirus type 2 after oral vaccine withdrawal in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
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An additional 23 human infections with Asian H7N9 bird flu in China reported for a total of 688 in current epidemic; CDC prepares to ship a new candidate vaccine virus
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2017 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2017 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center's monthly newsletter for healthcare professionals includes an article about the implications of anti-vaccine sentiment, a summary of research about influenza vaccine efficacy in children, Technically Speaking column on updated recommendations for the use of Tdap, and more
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Study shows that 2-dose HPV schedule reduces genital warts about same as 3 doses
Education and Training
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Reminder: One session left in CDC's NetConference series about adult immunization
Conferences and Meetings
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Draft agenda for June ACIP meeting available

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