Issue 1459: November 13, 2019
TOP STORIES
IAC HANDOUTS
FEATURED RESOURCES
JOURNAL ARTICLES AND NEWSLETTERS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
TOP STORIES
FDA approves Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (Sanofi Pasteur) for adults 65+ years of age—will be available for 2020–21 flu season
Fluzone® High-Dose (Influenza Vaccine) was approved by the FDA in 2009 as a trivalent influenza vaccine, including two influenza A strains and one influenza B strain. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent contains an additional influenza B strain. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is given to people 65 years of age and older to help prevent influenza disease caused by influenza A and B strains contained in the vaccine.
Access the Sanofi press release: FDA approves Fluzone® High-Dose Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) for adults 65 years of age and older.
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American Lung Association, American Diabetes Association, and American Heart Association join together to urge adults with chronic health conditions to prioritize annual flu vaccination
Three of the nation's leading nonprofit health organizations, the American Lung Association, American Diabetes Association, and American Heart Association have joined together to urge adults with chronic health conditions to prioritize annual flu vaccination and to call on healthcare professionals to strongly recommend flu vaccinations to their patients.
Read the press releases from the American Lung Association and the American Diabetes Association about this new partnership.
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Dr. Deborah Wexler’s VEC Technically Speaking column about CDC’s updated HPV recommendations now available on immunize.org
Technically Speaking is a monthly column written by Dr. Deborah Wexler, IAC’s executive director, for Vaccine Update, a monthly e-newsletter from the Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The column covers practical topics in immunization such as vaccine administration, scheduling, and recommendations.
October's column is titled CDC Updates Recommendations on the Use of HPV Vaccine. The introductory paragraphs are reprinted below.
On August 16, CDC published updated guidance on the use of HPV vaccine, Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization.
The recommendations now include the following updated information:
- For children and adults age 9 through 26 years: The vaccine is routinely recommended at age 11 or 12 years, but vaccination can be given starting at age 9 years. Vaccination is now recommended for all persons (both males and females) through age 26 years.
- For males through age 26 years: As noted above, ACIP now recommends routine HPV vaccination for all persons in this age group. Previously, ACIP recommended routine vaccination for males only through age 21; for males age 22—26, vaccine was recommended only for those with risk factors or for those who wanted to be protected from the disease. ACIP has routinely recommended HPV vaccination for females through age 26 since 2007.
- For adults age 27 through 45 years who have not been vaccinated: For this age group, ACIP recommends shared (between the provider and the patient) clinical decision making to determine whether or not a patient would benefit from receiving HPV vaccine.
Access the complete article here.
You can find current and past issues of Technically Speaking in the following ways:
- From the Technically Speaking display box in the middle of the immunize.org home page
- From the bottom of every immunize.org web page in the "Guide to immunize.org" box
- From the Technically Speaking main page on immunize.org
To subscribe to VEC's Vaccine Update e-newsletter, go to the sign-up form.
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"Current Issues in Influenza," the webinar by IAC’s chief strategy officer, Dr. L.J Tan, now archived on IAC website; slide set available upon request
On October 29, Litjen (L.J) Tan, MS, PhD, IAC's chief strategy officer, presented a 1-hour webinar titled Current Issues in Influenza.
During his presentation, Dr. Tan discussed the 2018–2019 influenza season, some of its unique aspects, and the topic of vaccine effectiveness. He reviewed the importance of vaccination in preventing negative outcomes, highlighted new ACIP language regarding influenza vaccination, and discussed messaging for the 2019–2020 season.
This webinar is also available for viewing by clicking on Dr. Tan’s photo in the middle of the immunize.org home page.
From IAC's PowerPoint Slide Sets web page, you can:
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IAC Spotlight: IAC’s National Network for Immunization Coalitions website is the “go-to” place for information about 134 immunization coalitions across the U.S.
In 2016, IAC launched its new website for the National Network for Immunization Coalitions at www.immunizationcoalitions.org. The site is intended to be a one-stop shop for learning about more than 134 immunization coalitions in the U.S.—their locations, missions, activities—and about how to engage with them. The website is fully searchable by coalition name and state.
The website promotes the activities of immunization coalitions, offers resources of importance to the network, and provides a searchable online database of local, state, regional, and national immunization coalitions. Immunization supporters can find contacts, resources, ideas, and volunteer opportunities.
Every U.S. immunization coalition is encouraged to join this network and there is no cost. Network members have the opportunity to participate in free bimonthly webinars featuring national experts, to engage in conversations via a private electronic discussion group (listserv), and to sign up for the free e-newsletter, Network News.
Visit the National Network for Immunization Coalitions website to learn about immunization coalitions.
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Flu season is here, so make sure you have IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
IAC's new “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers are ready to ship! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the need for flu vaccination. And the cost is nominal.
“FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS
The button measures 1.25" across and carries a bold message! Pin on lab coats, uniforms, other clothing, tote bags, or backpacks to show support for flu vaccine.
Buttons are delivered in bags of 10 buttons per bag.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for "FLU VACCINE" buttons.
“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS
Measuring 1.5" across and printed on Avery labels, theses stickers adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off back.
Stickers are delivered to you cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for “FLU VACCINE” stickers.
Visit Shop IAC for additional items, including "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video.
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IAC HANDOUTS
IAC updates its Declination of Influenza Vaccination form for healthcare personnel
IAC recently revised its Declination of Influenza Vaccination form to enumerate the reasons why all healthcare personnel who do not have medical contraindications should be vaccinated.
Access all of IAC's influenza handouts for healthcare providers and their patients.
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FEATURED RESOURCES
Influenza season has begun; check out these resources and make sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
Influenza season has now begun. Nationally, flu activity is low but increasing, and Louisiana and Puerto Rico are both continuing to experience high levels of influenza-like illness. Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported to CDC during the week ending October 19; no new influenza-related pediatric deaths were reported during the week ending November 2.
Visit the CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView, for details.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone six months of age and older, so please continue to vaccinate all your patients in this age range. If you don't provide influenza vaccination in your clinic, please recommend vaccination to your patients and refer them to a clinic or pharmacy that provides vaccines or to the HealthMap Vaccine Finder to locate influenza vaccination services near them.
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
In late 2017, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) announced the publication of its new book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide).
This completely updated "how to" guide on adult immunization provides easy-to-use, practical information covering essential adult immunization activities. It helps vaccine providers enhance their existing adult immunization services or introduce them into any clinical setting. Topics include:
- setting up for vaccination services,
- storing and handling vaccines,
- deciding which people should receive which vaccines,
- administering vaccines,
- documenting vaccinations (including legal issues), and
- understanding financial considerations and billing information.
In addition, the Guide is filled with hundreds of web addresses and references to help providers stay up to date on the latest immunization information, both now and in the future.
The Guide is available to download/print either by chapter or in its entirety free of charge at www.immunize.org/guide. The downloaded version is suitable for double-sided printing. The National Vaccine Program Office and CDC both supported the development of the Guide and provided early technical review.
The Guide is a uniquely valuable resource to assist providers in increasing adult immunization rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
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JOURNAL ARTICLES AND NEWSLETTERS
October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
CDC recently released the October issue of its monthly newsletter Immunization Works. The newsletter offers the immunization community information about current topics. The information is in the public domain and can be reproduced and circulated widely.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Registration is open for the Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ("The Pink Book") course in Indiana, April 14–15 CDC faculty from its National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases will present a comprehensive review of immunization principles and recommendations. This 2-day continuing education course, Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases ("The Pink Book"), will be hosted by the Indiana Immunization Coalition on April 14–15 in Plainfield, IN.
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