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IZ Express #1,684: National Infant Immunization Week coming April 24, updated Immunize.org resources, and more
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Issue 1,684: March 29, 2023
Top Stories
* National Infant Immunization Week is April 24–30; prepare using CDC’s digital media toolkit (#IZX1)
* Influenza activity remains low nationally; give vaccine wherever virus still circulates (#IZX2)
* Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 576 institutions, including five renewing honorees (#IZX3)
* Spotlight: Expedite safe vaccination with Immunize.org's screening checklists (#IZX4)
* Journalists interview Immunize.org experts (#IZX5)
* Vaccines in the news (#IZX6)
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize.org updates “DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-Up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age” (#IZX7)
* Immunize.org updates three standing orders templates—for Haemophilus influenzae type b, pneumococcal polysaccharide, and rotavirus vaccines (#IZX8)
* Immunize.org updates its parent handout “Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens” (#IZX9)
* Immunize.org updates its parent handout “What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child?” (#IZX10)
Featured Resources
* Adolescent Immunization Action Week is April 3–7; use Unity Consortium’s provider toolkit in your messaging (#IZX11)
* Order yours today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2023 immunization schedules now shipping. (#IZX12)
Upcoming Events
* Today! Virtual: CDC offers webinar on 2023 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedule updates on March 29. (#IZX13)
* Virtual: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cohost webinar “Health Equity in Immunizations” on April 27 (#IZX14)
Editorial Information (#Editorial)
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Top Stories
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National Infant Immunization Week is April 24–30; prepare using CDC’s digital media toolkit
National Infant Immunization Week ([link removed]) (NIIW), April 24–30, highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrates the achievements of immunization partners. Since 1994, hundreds of U.S. communities have joined together during NIIW to celebrate the crucial role vaccination plays in protecting our children, communities, and public health.
CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. Completing the recommended vaccinations by age 2 years is the best way to protect young children from 15 potentially life-threatening diseases. In light of the challenges of the past 3 pandemic years, these messages are more important than ever for families to hear.
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CDC makes it simple for you to participate in NIIW by using their 2023 NIIW Digital Media Toolkit ([link removed]) to plan your activities. The toolkit includes updated English and Spanish logos, sample social media content, social graphics, and key messages. Please share your posts using the hashtag #ivax2protect.
Related Links
* CDC: National Infant Immunization Week ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: 2023 NIIW Digital Media Toolkit ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
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Influenza activity remains low nationally; give vaccine wherever virus still circulates
CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination for those not yet protected as long as influenza is circulating. Keep in mind young children who still need a second dose in their first vaccination season and those who need vaccination during pregnancy.
CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) , provides a valuable snapshot of influenza activity state by state. For week 11, ending March 18, FluView ([link removed]) reports that 2.4% of outpatient visits nationwide were due to respiratory illness that included fever plus a cough or sore throat (i.e., influenza-like illness [ILI]). The national baseline is 2.5%. Multiple respiratory viruses are co-circulating; the relative contribution of influenza virus infection to ILI varies by location. So far this season, 134 children died from influenza-associated causes.
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Influenza Vaccination Dashboard
CDC’s Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) shows that for the 2022–23 season, 44.3% of adults report they already received vaccination this year. Influenza vaccination of children varies widely from state to state, ranging from 38.6% to 72.8%.
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. “Vaccines.gov” offers VaccineFinder ([link removed]) , a service of Boston Children’s Hospital, to help people find influenza and COVID-19 vaccines for any age group. To be listed as a provider by VaccineFinder, see the information at this website ([link removed]) .
Due to the ongoing low levels of influenza, this will be the last weekly IZ Express influenza update for the current season; IZ Express will continue to cover important updates from CDC as needed.
Related Links
* CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: FluView ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Influenza (Flu) ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: free educational materials and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 576 institutions, including five renewing honorees
Immunize.org is pleased to renew five institutions’ Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll status, retaining their standing among 576 honorees. Each of these birthing institutions, listed below with their reported hepatitis B birth dose coverage rates in parentheses, has maintained a standard of excellence in protecting newborns from hepatitis B for at least five years.
* Central Vermont Medical Center, Berlin, VT (91%) (5 years)
* Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, MA (97%) (5 years)
* St. Francis Emory Healthcare, Columbus, GA (98%) (5 years)
* Starr County Memorial Hospital, Rio Grande City, TX (95%) (5 years)
* RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, England (96%) (6 years)
The Honor Roll includes 576 birthing institutions from 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, and our U.S. military base in England.
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The Honor Roll is a key part of Immunize.org’s initiative urging the nation’s hospitals to Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) . Hospitals and birthing centers are recognized for attaining high coverage for hepatitis B vaccine at birth and meeting additional criteria. To learn whether your organization qualifies and to access the application form, please see Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll online ([link removed]) .
Honorees are awarded an 8.5" x 11" color certificate suitable for printing and framing and their acceptance is announced through Immunize.org’s social media channels and to IZ Express’s 54,000+ readers.
Please visit the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll web page that lists these institutions and celebrates their exceptional efforts to protect infants from perinatal hepatitis B transmission.
Related Immunize.org Resources
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) main page
* Fact sheet: Do You Qualify for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll? If So, Apply Today. ([link removed])
* Handout on Immunize.org’s campaign: Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page
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Spotlight: Expedite safe vaccination with Immunize.org's screening checklists
In this week’s Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize.org that focus on screening checklists to help expedite safe vaccination.
Immunize.org's Screening Checklist ([link removed]) main page links to forms relevant to a variety of vaccines, some in multiple languages.
* Front page – Patients fill out this side, simplifying assessment of vaccination needs and contraindications
* Back page – The back of each screening checklist provides detailed guidance to help healthcare personnel interpret patient answers to decide if a vaccine is contraindicated or can be given with confidence
Screening checklists are especially useful in settings where standing orders or batched orders are used, as well as in settings where the patient’s full medical record is not readily available.
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Immunize.org’s main page on this topic offers nine screening checklists, including:
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
* Should You Be Vaccinated against Hepatitis A? (for adults) ([link removed])
* Should You Be Vaccinated against Hepatitis B? (for adults) ([link removed])
* Labor and Delivery HBsAg Administration Checklist for Birthing Mother ([link removed])
* CDC: COVID-19 Prevaccination Checklist ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Screening Checklist ([link removed]) main page (showing language options)
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
Journalists seek out Immunize.org experts to help explain vaccines to the public and policy makers. We help the media understand and communicate the complex work vaccinators do. Here is a selection of our recent citations.
* AFP Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccines Falsely Linked to Lower Life Expectancy ([link removed]) (3/16/23)
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* Scientific American: RSV Vaccines Are Nearly Here after Decades of False Starts ([link removed]) (3/20/23)
* Reuters: Vaccine Makers Prep Bird Flu Shot for Humans ‘Just in Case’; Rich Nations Lock in Supplies ([link removed]) (3/20/23)
* PBS: Dr. Fauci Visits D.C. to Battle Vaccine Hesitancy ([link removed]) (3/21/23), a clip from the documentary, American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci ([link removed])
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates “DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-Up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age”
Immunize.org recently revised its 1-page guidance for healthcare professionals titled DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-Up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age ([link removed]) . In addition to adding a QR code linking to the online version, two points were added:
* Adults and adolescents who have received Tdap, should be given Td or Tdap as their subsequent 10-year booster doses.
* Products manufactured by different companies are interchangeable.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org updates three standing orders templates—for Haemophilus influenzae type b, pneumococcal polysaccharide, and rotavirus vaccines
Immunize.org revised three standing orders templates for children and teens, adding QR codes linking to the online versions of the documents. Changes, which reflect CDC recommendations, are shown below.
* Standing Orders for Administering Haemophilus Influenzae Type B to Children & Teens ([link removed]) : specifies a history of severe allergy to dry natural latex as a contraindication to administration of ActHIB (Sanofi), Hiberix (GSK), or PedvaxHib (Merck)
* Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed]) : risk factors of alcoholism and chronic liver disease were removed to align with the 2023 CDC Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
* Standing Orders for Administering Rotavirus Vaccine to Infants ([link removed]) : the minimum age to assess infants for need of vaccine is the minimum age for rotavirus vaccination, 6 weeks, to allow for assessment of infants who present for vaccination before age 2 months; also, preparation and administration instructions were added for the Rotarix fully liquid oral presentation, which does not require reconstitution
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A related document, How to Administer Intranasal and Oral Vaccinations ([link removed]) , was updated to include instructions for preparation and administration of the all-liquid formulation of Rotarix that does not require reconstitution.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org updates its parent handout “Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens”
Immunize.org recently reviewed and updated its popular parent handout titled Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens ([link removed]) . Vaccines routinely administered in early childhood were flagged as “maybe needed” to account for preteens and teens who may have missed out on routine vaccinations. A QR code linking to the online version of the document was added.
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Translations of this popular handout are available in seven languages.
* Spanish ([link removed])
* Arabic ([link removed])
* Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
* French ([link removed])
* Korean ([link removed])
* Russian ([link removed])
* Vietnamese ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org updates its parent handout “What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child?”
Immunize.org recently reviewed and updated its handout for parents titled What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child? ([link removed]) A QR code linking to the online version of the document was also added.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Featured Resources
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Adolescent Immunization Action Week is April 3–7; use Unity Consortium’s provider toolkit in your messaging
Adolescent Immunization Action Week (#AIAW23) ([link removed]) is almost here! Held April 3–7 in 2023, #AIAW23 is an annual observance urging parents, healthcare providers, and adolescents to help keep adolescents up to date on immunizations. The Unity Consortium ([link removed]) created tools to help healthcare providers ([link removed]) amplify messages to parents, adolescents, and young adults. Materials include ready-to-use graphics and a short article about the observance for emails, newsletters, or blogs.
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On April 4, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET), Unity will host a webinar titled A Conversation about Vaccination with Young Advocates ([link removed]) . During the webinar, Drs. Paul Offit and Chelsea Clinton will discuss challenges in closing the gap in adolescent vaccination and talk with teen health advocates about their needs and challenges.
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Visit Unity’s AIAW campaign page ([link removed]) for social media-ready materials you can use to draw attention to improving adolescent immunization coverage. Use the hashtag #AIAW23 to spread the word.
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Order yours today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2023 immunization schedules now shipping.
Immunize.org's laminated versions of the 2023 U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule ([link removed]) and the 2023 U.S. adult immunization schedule ([link removed]) are in stock and shipping now. Order while supplies last. Once sold out, we will not have more until 2024.
While the schedules are available online from CDC at no cost, Immunize.org’s laminated schedules are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting. Their tough coating can be wiped down, and they’re durable enough to stand up to a year of use.
* Length: Each schedule with appendices is 12 pages
* Size: Standard 8.5” X 11” booklet format
* Full Color: With color coding for easy reading, our laminated schedules replicate the original CDC formatting, including the essential tables and notes
* Bonus: The adult schedule includes Immunize.org’s popular 1-page handout summarizing the dose, route, and needle length recommendations for all vaccines and recipients
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$ 9.50 each: 2–4 copies
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Visit Shop Immunize.org: Laminated Schedules ([link removed]) to view images of each page and order today!
For additional information, call 651-647-9009 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Laminated Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules (0–18 years) ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Laminated Adult Immunization Schedules (19 and older) ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Shop Immunize.org ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Immunization Schedules ([link removed])
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Upcoming Events
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Today! Virtual: CDC offers webinar on 2023 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedule updates on March 29.
CDC will host the next webinar in its Current Issues in Immunization Webinars ([link removed]) series to provide updates on the 2023 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules on March 29, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET).
Attendance for the live webinar is limited to 1,500 registrants, so log in early to secure your "seat." If you miss the live event, you can watch the archived version once it is posted on CDC’s website.
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Virtual: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cohost webinar “Health Equity in Immunizations” on April 27
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Comagine Health, a national, nonprofit, healthcare consulting firm, will offer a webinar titled Health Equity in Immunizations ([link removed]) on April 27, 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET). During this session, participants will explore the many social, geographic, and environmental factors that create challenges to vaccination access and affect underserved populations. Participants will understand how cultural and linguistic factors contribute to vaccine inequities and health disparities as they relate to vaccine uptake and hesitancy. This session also outlines concrete actions that participants can take to advance vaccine uptake and strategies to improve vaccine confidence among patients.
Webinar registration ([link removed]) is now open.
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events. ([link removed])
Editorial Information
Editor-in-Chief
Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
Managing Editor
John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
Associate Editor
Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Writer/Publication Coordinator
Taryn Chapman, MS
Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
Web Edition Managers
Arkady Shakhnovich
Jermaine Royes
Contributing Writer
Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Kayla Ohlde
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Issue 1,684: March 29, 2023
Top Stories
* National Infant Immunization Week is April 24–30; prepare using CDC’s digital media toolkit (#IZX1)
* Influenza activity remains low nationally; give vaccine wherever virus still circulates (#IZX2)
* Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 576 institutions, including five renewing honorees (#IZX3)
* Spotlight: Expedite safe vaccination with Immunize.org's screening checklists (#IZX4)
* Journalists interview Immunize.org experts (#IZX5)
* Vaccines in the news (#IZX6)
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize.org updates “DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-Up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age” (#IZX7)
* Immunize.org updates three standing orders templates—for Haemophilus influenzae type b, pneumococcal polysaccharide, and rotavirus vaccines (#IZX8)
* Immunize.org updates its parent handout “Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens” (#IZX9)
* Immunize.org updates its parent handout “What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child?” (#IZX10)
Featured Resources
* Adolescent Immunization Action Week is April 3–7; use Unity Consortium’s provider toolkit in your messaging (#IZX11)
* Order yours today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2023 immunization schedules now shipping. (#IZX12)
Upcoming Events
* Today! Virtual: CDC offers webinar on 2023 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedule updates on March 29. (#IZX13)
* Virtual: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cohost webinar “Health Equity in Immunizations” on April 27 (#IZX14)
Editorial Information (#Editorial)
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Top Stories
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National Infant Immunization Week is April 24–30; prepare using CDC’s digital media toolkit
National Infant Immunization Week ([link removed]) (NIIW), April 24–30, highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrates the achievements of immunization partners. Since 1994, hundreds of U.S. communities have joined together during NIIW to celebrate the crucial role vaccination plays in protecting our children, communities, and public health.
CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. Completing the recommended vaccinations by age 2 years is the best way to protect young children from 15 potentially life-threatening diseases. In light of the challenges of the past 3 pandemic years, these messages are more important than ever for families to hear.
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CDC makes it simple for you to participate in NIIW by using their 2023 NIIW Digital Media Toolkit ([link removed]) to plan your activities. The toolkit includes updated English and Spanish logos, sample social media content, social graphics, and key messages. Please share your posts using the hashtag #ivax2protect.
Related Links
* CDC: National Infant Immunization Week ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: 2023 NIIW Digital Media Toolkit ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
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Influenza activity remains low nationally; give vaccine wherever virus still circulates
CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination for those not yet protected as long as influenza is circulating. Keep in mind young children who still need a second dose in their first vaccination season and those who need vaccination during pregnancy.
CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) , provides a valuable snapshot of influenza activity state by state. For week 11, ending March 18, FluView ([link removed]) reports that 2.4% of outpatient visits nationwide were due to respiratory illness that included fever plus a cough or sore throat (i.e., influenza-like illness [ILI]). The national baseline is 2.5%. Multiple respiratory viruses are co-circulating; the relative contribution of influenza virus infection to ILI varies by location. So far this season, 134 children died from influenza-associated causes.
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Influenza Vaccination Dashboard
CDC’s Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) shows that for the 2022–23 season, 44.3% of adults report they already received vaccination this year. Influenza vaccination of children varies widely from state to state, ranging from 38.6% to 72.8%.
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. “Vaccines.gov” offers VaccineFinder ([link removed]) , a service of Boston Children’s Hospital, to help people find influenza and COVID-19 vaccines for any age group. To be listed as a provider by VaccineFinder, see the information at this website ([link removed]) .
Due to the ongoing low levels of influenza, this will be the last weekly IZ Express influenza update for the current season; IZ Express will continue to cover important updates from CDC as needed.
Related Links
* CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: FluView ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Influenza (Flu) ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: free educational materials and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 576 institutions, including five renewing honorees
Immunize.org is pleased to renew five institutions’ Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll status, retaining their standing among 576 honorees. Each of these birthing institutions, listed below with their reported hepatitis B birth dose coverage rates in parentheses, has maintained a standard of excellence in protecting newborns from hepatitis B for at least five years.
* Central Vermont Medical Center, Berlin, VT (91%) (5 years)
* Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, MA (97%) (5 years)
* St. Francis Emory Healthcare, Columbus, GA (98%) (5 years)
* Starr County Memorial Hospital, Rio Grande City, TX (95%) (5 years)
* RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, England (96%) (6 years)
The Honor Roll includes 576 birthing institutions from 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, and our U.S. military base in England.
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The Honor Roll is a key part of Immunize.org’s initiative urging the nation’s hospitals to Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) . Hospitals and birthing centers are recognized for attaining high coverage for hepatitis B vaccine at birth and meeting additional criteria. To learn whether your organization qualifies and to access the application form, please see Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll online ([link removed]) .
Honorees are awarded an 8.5" x 11" color certificate suitable for printing and framing and their acceptance is announced through Immunize.org’s social media channels and to IZ Express’s 54,000+ readers.
Please visit the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll web page that lists these institutions and celebrates their exceptional efforts to protect infants from perinatal hepatitis B transmission.
Related Immunize.org Resources
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) main page
* Fact sheet: Do You Qualify for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll? If So, Apply Today. ([link removed])
* Handout on Immunize.org’s campaign: Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page
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Spotlight: Expedite safe vaccination with Immunize.org's screening checklists
In this week’s Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize.org that focus on screening checklists to help expedite safe vaccination.
Immunize.org's Screening Checklist ([link removed]) main page links to forms relevant to a variety of vaccines, some in multiple languages.
* Front page – Patients fill out this side, simplifying assessment of vaccination needs and contraindications
* Back page – The back of each screening checklist provides detailed guidance to help healthcare personnel interpret patient answers to decide if a vaccine is contraindicated or can be given with confidence
Screening checklists are especially useful in settings where standing orders or batched orders are used, as well as in settings where the patient’s full medical record is not readily available.
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Immunize.org’s main page on this topic offers nine screening checklists, including:
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
* Should You Be Vaccinated against Hepatitis A? (for adults) ([link removed])
* Should You Be Vaccinated against Hepatitis B? (for adults) ([link removed])
* Labor and Delivery HBsAg Administration Checklist for Birthing Mother ([link removed])
* CDC: COVID-19 Prevaccination Checklist ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Screening Checklist ([link removed]) main page (showing language options)
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
Journalists seek out Immunize.org experts to help explain vaccines to the public and policy makers. We help the media understand and communicate the complex work vaccinators do. Here is a selection of our recent citations.
* AFP Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccines Falsely Linked to Lower Life Expectancy ([link removed]) (3/16/23)
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* Scientific American: RSV Vaccines Are Nearly Here after Decades of False Starts ([link removed]) (3/20/23)
* Reuters: Vaccine Makers Prep Bird Flu Shot for Humans ‘Just in Case’; Rich Nations Lock in Supplies ([link removed]) (3/20/23)
* PBS: Dr. Fauci Visits D.C. to Battle Vaccine Hesitancy ([link removed]) (3/21/23), a clip from the documentary, American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci ([link removed])
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates “DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-Up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age”
Immunize.org recently revised its 1-page guidance for healthcare professionals titled DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-Up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age ([link removed]) . In addition to adding a QR code linking to the online version, two points were added:
* Adults and adolescents who have received Tdap, should be given Td or Tdap as their subsequent 10-year booster doses.
* Products manufactured by different companies are interchangeable.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org updates three standing orders templates—for Haemophilus influenzae type b, pneumococcal polysaccharide, and rotavirus vaccines
Immunize.org revised three standing orders templates for children and teens, adding QR codes linking to the online versions of the documents. Changes, which reflect CDC recommendations, are shown below.
* Standing Orders for Administering Haemophilus Influenzae Type B to Children & Teens ([link removed]) : specifies a history of severe allergy to dry natural latex as a contraindication to administration of ActHIB (Sanofi), Hiberix (GSK), or PedvaxHib (Merck)
* Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed]) : risk factors of alcoholism and chronic liver disease were removed to align with the 2023 CDC Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
* Standing Orders for Administering Rotavirus Vaccine to Infants ([link removed]) : the minimum age to assess infants for need of vaccine is the minimum age for rotavirus vaccination, 6 weeks, to allow for assessment of infants who present for vaccination before age 2 months; also, preparation and administration instructions were added for the Rotarix fully liquid oral presentation, which does not require reconstitution
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A related document, How to Administer Intranasal and Oral Vaccinations ([link removed]) , was updated to include instructions for preparation and administration of the all-liquid formulation of Rotarix that does not require reconstitution.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org updates its parent handout “Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens”
Immunize.org recently reviewed and updated its popular parent handout titled Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens ([link removed]) . Vaccines routinely administered in early childhood were flagged as “maybe needed” to account for preteens and teens who may have missed out on routine vaccinations. A QR code linking to the online version of the document was added.
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Translations of this popular handout are available in seven languages.
* Spanish ([link removed])
* Arabic ([link removed])
* Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
* French ([link removed])
* Korean ([link removed])
* Russian ([link removed])
* Vietnamese ([link removed])
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* Immunize.org: Handouts: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org updates its parent handout “What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child?”
Immunize.org recently reviewed and updated its handout for parents titled What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child? ([link removed]) A QR code linking to the online version of the document was also added.
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* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Featured Resources
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Adolescent Immunization Action Week is April 3–7; use Unity Consortium’s provider toolkit in your messaging
Adolescent Immunization Action Week (#AIAW23) ([link removed]) is almost here! Held April 3–7 in 2023, #AIAW23 is an annual observance urging parents, healthcare providers, and adolescents to help keep adolescents up to date on immunizations. The Unity Consortium ([link removed]) created tools to help healthcare providers ([link removed]) amplify messages to parents, adolescents, and young adults. Materials include ready-to-use graphics and a short article about the observance for emails, newsletters, or blogs.
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On April 4, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET), Unity will host a webinar titled A Conversation about Vaccination with Young Advocates ([link removed]) . During the webinar, Drs. Paul Offit and Chelsea Clinton will discuss challenges in closing the gap in adolescent vaccination and talk with teen health advocates about their needs and challenges.
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Visit Unity’s AIAW campaign page ([link removed]) for social media-ready materials you can use to draw attention to improving adolescent immunization coverage. Use the hashtag #AIAW23 to spread the word.
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Order yours today! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2023 immunization schedules now shipping.
Immunize.org's laminated versions of the 2023 U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule ([link removed]) and the 2023 U.S. adult immunization schedule ([link removed]) are in stock and shipping now. Order while supplies last. Once sold out, we will not have more until 2024.
While the schedules are available online from CDC at no cost, Immunize.org’s laminated schedules are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting. Their tough coating can be wiped down, and they’re durable enough to stand up to a year of use.
* Length: Each schedule with appendices is 12 pages
* Size: Standard 8.5” X 11” booklet format
* Full Color: With color coding for easy reading, our laminated schedules replicate the original CDC formatting, including the essential tables and notes
* Bonus: The adult schedule includes Immunize.org’s popular 1-page handout summarizing the dose, route, and needle length recommendations for all vaccines and recipients
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Pricing for Each Schedule
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$ 9.50 each: 2–4 copies
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$ 4.00 each: 1,000–1,999 copies
$ 3.25 each: 2,000+ copies
Visit Shop Immunize.org: Laminated Schedules ([link removed]) to view images of each page and order today!
For additional information, call 651-647-9009 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Laminated Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules (0–18 years) ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Laminated Adult Immunization Schedules (19 and older) ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Shop Immunize.org ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Immunization Schedules ([link removed])
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Upcoming Events
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Today! Virtual: CDC offers webinar on 2023 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedule updates on March 29.
CDC will host the next webinar in its Current Issues in Immunization Webinars ([link removed]) series to provide updates on the 2023 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules on March 29, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET).
Attendance for the live webinar is limited to 1,500 registrants, so log in early to secure your "seat." If you miss the live event, you can watch the archived version once it is posted on CDC’s website.
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Virtual: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cohost webinar “Health Equity in Immunizations” on April 27
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Comagine Health, a national, nonprofit, healthcare consulting firm, will offer a webinar titled Health Equity in Immunizations ([link removed]) on April 27, 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET). During this session, participants will explore the many social, geographic, and environmental factors that create challenges to vaccination access and affect underserved populations. Participants will understand how cultural and linguistic factors contribute to vaccine inequities and health disparities as they relate to vaccine uptake and hesitancy. This session also outlines concrete actions that participants can take to advance vaccine uptake and strategies to improve vaccine confidence among patients.
Webinar registration ([link removed]) is now open.
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Editor-in-Chief
Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
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John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
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