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IZ Express #1,691: Updated adult pneumococcal standing orders, new Ask the Experts content, and more
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| Subject | IZ Express #1,691: Updated adult pneumococcal standing orders, new Ask the Experts content, and more |
| Date | May 3, 2023 10:01 AM |
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Issue 1,691: May 3, 2023
Top Stories
* Immunize.org updates the standing orders template for administering pneumococcal vaccines (PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23) to adults (#IZX1)
* Immunize.org updates “Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations” web page (#IZX2)
* National Nurses Week is May 6–12 and School Nurse Day is May 10; Immunize.org thanks America’s nurses for their role in delivering and advocating for vaccination (#IZX3)
* IZ Express keeps 54,000+ readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe! (#IZX4)
* Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org's "Clinic Tools" main page (#IZX5)
* Vaccines in the news (#IZX6)
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize.org updates “Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers" (#IZX7)
* Immunize.org posts seven translations of handouts for parents on how to care for children after vaccinations (#IZX8)
* Immunize.org updates Spanish version of “Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B . . . A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men” (#IZX9)
* Immunize.org revises three medical management resources (#IZX10)
* Immunize.org refreshes resources on declination, questions from parents, hepatitis, and finding old records (#IZX11)
* Recap: Immunize.org updated these clinic resources in March and April (#IZX12)
Vaccine Information Statements
* Recap: Sixty new Vaccine Information Statement translations released in March and April (#IZX13)
Featured Resources
* May 19 is National Hepatitis Testing Day; use these resources to promote testing and encourage vaccination (#IZX14)
* While supplies last! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2023 immunization schedules now shipping. (#IZX15)
* Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts featuring Ask the Experts questions and our clinical resources on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! (#IZX16)
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations (#IZX17)
Notable Publications
* “Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death among Immunocompetent Adults during the Omicron Variant Period—IVY Network, 19 U.S. States, February 1, 2022—January 31, 2023” published in MMWR (#IZX18)
Upcoming Events
* Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Advances in Preventing and Treating Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)” on May 4 (#IZX19)
Editorial Information (#Editorial)
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Top Stories
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Immunize.org updates the standing orders template for administering pneumococcal vaccines (PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23) to adults
Many healthcare facilities simplify vaccination through the use of standing orders. Immunize.org has made important updates to its Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23) to Adults ([link removed]) . This is based upon updated guidance published in CDC’s 2023 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults ([link removed]) . This includes the option to administer PCV20 to adults age 65 and older who completed vaccination with PCV13 and PPSV23 at least 5 years earlier.
Recommendations have been displayed in four tables separated by age and health status. In addition, a QR code now links to the online version of the document. Be sure you are following the latest recommendations.
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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
* CDC: PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Mobile App for Vaccine Providers ([link removed])
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Immunize.org updates “Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations” web page
Immunize.org’s popular Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page was recently updated. Now is a good time to refresh your understanding with a quick review of this short section on the general topic of vaccine recommendations.
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Immunize.org’s Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page leads you to 30 web pages on various topics with more than 1,200 common or challenging questions and answers about vaccines and their administration. Immunize.org’s team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH.
Related Link
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page with more than 1,200 questions and answers
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National Nurses Week is May 6–12 and School Nurse Day is May 10; Immunize.org thanks America’s nurses for their role in delivering and advocating for vaccination
National Nurses Week ([link removed]) runs from May 6 through May 12. May 10 is designated School Nurse Day ([link removed]) . Immunize.org is proud to recognize all nurses and to join the National Association of School Nurses ([link removed]) (NASN) in recognizing the dedicated school nurses who help keep schools a safe and healthful learning environment. School nurses bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, and advocate for quality student-centered care, including vaccination.
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Acknowledge and celebrate school nurses as critical educators and vaccination champions by spreading the word across your social media channels today by using the SND2023 logo, social media tools ([link removed]) , and the hashtag #SND2023 with your posts on May 10.
Related Links
* American Nurses Association: National Nurses Week History ([link removed]) web page
* NASN: School Nurse Day ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: School Nurses Help Keep Students Healthy ([link removed]) web page
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IZ Express keeps 54,000+ readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
Encourage your coworkers to subscribe to IZ Express ([link removed]) so they get all the news that matters to vaccinators in their own inbox each Wednesday. IZ Express ([link removed]) , the weekly e-newsletter produced by Immunize.org, alerts 54,000+ readers to the week’s important vaccine developments. IZ Express also features:
* Educational materials from Immunize.org, CDC, AAP, and others
* Newly posted Vaccine Information Statements and their translations
* Notices about online and in-person educational opportunities, many offering free continuing education credit
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We appreciate you as a subscriber! Thank you for helping us spread the latest vaccine news.
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Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org's "Clinic Tools" main page
Immunize.org's Clinic Tools main page ([link removed]) compiles resources from Immunize.org, CDC, and other organizations containing practical, “how-to” information about providing vaccinations in a medical office or non-traditional setting. This page can be found by selecting the “Clinic Tools” tab in the middle of the blue banner atop every Immunize.org web page.
In the left-hand column, you will find links to Immunize.org’s web pages:
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Adult Vaccination ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Documenting Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Scheduling Vaccines ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Storage and Handling ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
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The right-hand column features resources from partners, including CDC’s vaccine recommendations, “General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization,” and The Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (“The Pink Book”).
Visit the Clinic Tools main page ([link removed]) on Immunize.org.
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* CNBC: Mpox Outbreak Was Wake-Up Call for Smallpox Preparation, Vaccine Maker Bavarian Nordic Says ([link removed]) (4/25/23)
* ABC: Measles Outbreak in American Samoa Declared Public Health Emergency ([link removed]) (4/25/23)
* New York Times Magazine: Dr. Fauci Looks Back: ‘Something Clearly Went Wrong' ([link removed]) (4/24/23)
* The Hill: Biden Administration Organizes First Nationwide Vaccination Day Targeting Black Communities ([link removed]) (4/24/23)
* The Hill: How Will COVID Shots Be Paid for after Emergency Ends? ([link removed]) (4/23/23)
* Physicians Weekly: Pandemic Saw Rise in Mistrust of Childhood Vaccines Worldwide ([link removed]) (4/23/23)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates “Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers”
Immunize.org recently updated its 2-page handout Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers ([link removed]) to incorporate information about vaccination of adults age 19 and older who are immunocompromised as a result of treatment or disease.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Zoster (Shingles) ([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 posts seven translations of handouts for parents on how to care for children after vaccinations
When possible, it is important to provide vaccine information in the language your patient prefers. Seven translations of Immunize.org's popular handout After the Shots . . . What to Do If Your Child Has Discomfort ([link removed]) are now available for healthcare providers to print and use with patients whose preferred language is not English. Translations include:
* 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's most recent update to "After the Shots . . . What to Do If Your Child Has Discomfort" includes a space for listing recommended medication, dosage charts for acetaminophen and ibuprofen (page 2), and a QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document.
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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Immunize.org updates Spanish version of “Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B . . . A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men”
Immunize.org recently updated the Spanish version of Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B . . . A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men. ([link removed]) This 2-page information sheet now includes the routine recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination of all adults younger than 60, and a QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document.
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View in Spanish ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Hepatitis B ([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 revises three medical management resources
Immunize.org updated the following medical management resources. Changes include:
* Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adults in a Community Setting ([link removed]) : Edits were made throughout the document, including a reminder to verify container labels to ensure correct product before administering vaccine
* Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens in a Community Setting ([link removed]) : Edits were made throughout the document, including a reminder to verify container labels to ensure correct product before administering vaccine, hydroxyzine was deleted, and a QR code in the footer now links to the online version of the document
* Supplies You May Need at an Immunization Clinic ([link removed]) : A link to Immunize.org's "After the Shots" handout was included, digital temperature data loggers were included, and tourniquet use was removed
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([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 refreshes resources on declination, questions from parents, hepatitis, and finding old records
Immunize.org recently updated five resources with light edits and the inclusion of a QR code in the footer that links to the online version of the document. Additional changes to the resources include:
* Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed]) : Addition of a statement for travelers to hepatitis A endemic countries clarifying the timing and considerations for pre-exposure immune globulin in rare circumstances when hep A vaccination is contraindicated, and MMR or varicella vaccination is indicated
* Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences ([link removed]) : The cell for HCV treatment was revised
* Record of Vaccine Declination ([link removed]) : Addition of COVID-19
* Questions Parents Ask about Vaccinations for Babies ([link removed]) : Some sections are now displayed in bulleted form to improve readability
* Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records ([link removed]) : General refresh
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Related Links
* 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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Recap: Immunize.org updated these clinic resources in March and April
IZ Express regularly summarizes Immunize.org’s new and updated educational materials. All Immunize.org materials are free to distribute. In recent weeks, Immunize.org updated these helpful materials:
Immunize.org Materials for Clinicians
* Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (04/04/23)
* Standing Orders for Administering:
+ Haemophilus Influenzae type b to Children and Teens ([link removed])
+ Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed]) ([link removed])
+ Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
+ Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
+ Rotavirus Vaccine to Infants ([link removed])
+ Varicella Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
+ Varicella Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
* How to Administer:
+ Intranasal and Oral Vaccinations ([link removed])
+ Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections ([link removed])
+ Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections to Adults ([link removed])
* Other
+ DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-Up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age ([link removed])
+ Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor ([link removed])
+ Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling! ([link removed])
Immunize.org Web Pages
* Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Vaccine Timeline ([link removed])
* Talking about Vaccines:
+ Alternative Schedules ([link removed])
+ Autism ([link removed])
+ MMR Vaccine ([link removed])
+ Religious Concerns ([link removed])
+ Responding to Parents ([link removed])
Immunize.org Printable Materials for Patients
* Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens ([link removed])
* What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child? ([link removed])
* Top 10 Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating ([link removed])
* Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page to access more than 1,200 questions answered by Immunize.org experts
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page and its eight subtopics
* 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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Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: Sixty new Vaccine Information Statement translations released in March and April
With support from CDC, Immunize.org is working with partners to increase the number of Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) translations available. By providing vaccine recipients with information in a preferred language, you can increase their confidence in, and understanding of, vaccination. During March and April, VIS translations were posted in four languages: Bengali ([link removed]) , Hmong ([link removed]) , Pashto ([link removed]) , and Thai ([link removed]) .
Sixty VIS translations were added to these 21 VIS pages:
* DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) ([link removed])
* Hepatitis A ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B ([link removed])
* Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) ([link removed])
* HPV (Human Papillomavirus) ([link removed])
* Influenza (Inactivated or Recombinant) ([link removed])
* Influenza (Live Intranasal) ([link removed])
* Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed])
* Meningococcal B ([link removed])
* MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) ([link removed])
* MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella) ([link removed])
* Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) ([link removed])
* Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV) ([link removed])
* Polio ([link removed])
* Rabies ([link removed])
* Rotavirus ([link removed])
* Smallpox/Monkeypox ([link removed])
* Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) ([link removed])
* Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) ([link removed])
* Varicella (Chickenpox) ([link removed])
* Recombinant Zoster (Shingles) ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages
* Immunize.org: Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) (PDF)
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) web page
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Featured Resources
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May 19 is National Hepatitis Testing Day; use these resources to promote testing and encourage vaccination
It's Hepatitis Awareness Month ([link removed].) across the United States, and May 19 marks National Hepatitis Testing Day ([link removed]) . Help shed light on the burden of viral hepatitis and encourage testing and vaccination according to CDC recommendations. Key facts:
* Several viruses cause hepatitis. The most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
* Chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the leading causes of liver cancer in the United States
* Both hepatitis A and hepatitis B are preventable with safe and effective vaccines
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CDC published Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022 ([link removed]) on April 1, 2022 in MMWR. Hepatitis B vaccination is now recommended by CDC as shown:
* All adults age 19 through 59 years and adults age 60 years and older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection should be vaccinated against hepatitis B
* Adults age 60 years and older without known risk factors may also receive HepB
CDC continues to recommend routine hepatitis B vaccination for all infants and catch-up vaccination of children and teens younger than age 19 years.
Spread the word with graphics and posts on social media to promote Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day. CDC's social media toolkit is posted on its Hepatitis Awareness Month ([link removed].) web page.
Related Links
* MMWR: Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022 ([link removed]) (4/1/22)
* CDC: Viral Hepatitis: Awareness Month ([link removed].) web page
* CDC: Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis B Vaccination of Adults ([link removed]) web page
* Hepatitis B Foundation: May Is Hepatitis Awareness Month ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Adults ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) web page
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While supplies last! 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 print 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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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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Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts featuring Ask the Experts questions and our clinical resources on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram!
Immunize.org has a social media program designed to highlight our educational resources for a new audience of vaccinators. Our social media channels now feature our most popular printable resources and Ask the Experts questions, as well as announcements important to frontline vaccinators. Please view and share our newest feature, Ask the Experts videos.
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Like, follow, and share Immunize.org’s social media accounts and encourage colleagues and others interested in vaccination to do likewise:
* Facebook at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* Instagram at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* LinkedIn at Immunize.org ([link removed])
* Twitter at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* YouTube at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Immunize.org's www.Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website promotes the importance of adolescent vaccination, including the recommended MenACWY vaccine booster dose at age 16. Many teens are behind on vaccines because of the pandemic, so vaccine outreach is more important than ever.
Materials on this colorful website for healthcare professionals incorporate the 2020 ACIP meningococcal vaccine recommendations ([link removed]) and coverage statistics from CDC’s National Immunization Survey–Teen (NIS–Teen). One particularly popular resource on the site is the update Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 through 18 Years of Age ([link removed]) .
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The website is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
* Vaccinate Teens ([link removed]) – Teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving vaccination rates
* Give 2 Doses ([link removed]) – Tools to help improve second dose coverage of MenACWY vaccine
* 16-Year-Old Visit ([link removed]) – Resources to help providers and patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds
* Tools for Providers ([link removed]) – Tools to explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and improve coverage for all adolescent vaccines
* Resources ([link removed]) – Links to print materials ([link removed]) , organizations ([link removed]) involved in adolescent vaccination, personal stories ([link removed]) about the importance of vaccination, and other resources ([link removed]) of interest
The site also categorizes materials ([link removed]) according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers, to adolescents, or to parents.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) and enjoy browsing (and deploying) its bountiful resources.
Related Links
* Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website
* Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11–18 Years of Age ([link removed])
* MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection ([link removed])
* Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say It ([link removed])
* Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Developing an Immunization Culture in Your Office ([link removed])
* Know Your Rates: Measuring Immunization Success in Your Practice ([link removed])
* You're 16: We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed])
* Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed]) – signed by six medical societies
* Ask the Experts: Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed])
* CDC: 2020 ACIP Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
* CDC: National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2020 ([link removed])
* CDC: Adolescent Vaccination Coverage in the U.S. ([link removed])
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Notable Publications
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“Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death among Immunocompetent Adults during the Omicron Variant Period—IVY Network, 19 U.S. States, February 1, 2022—January 31, 2023” published in MMWR
CDC published Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death among Immunocompetent Adults during the Omicron Variant Period—IVY Network, 19 U.S. States, February 1, 2022—January 31, 2023 ([link removed]) on April 28 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
Waning of monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19–associated hospitalization among adults is recognized; however, little is known about the durability of protection provided by these vaccines against COVID-19–associated invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and in-hospital death during the Omicron variant period. . . .
Monovalent mRNA vaccination was 76% effective in preventing COVID-19–associated IMV and death <6 months after the last dose and remained 56% effective at 1–2 years. . . .
Monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines provided substantial, durable protection against COVID-19–associated IMV and death. All adults should remain up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccination to prevent critical outcomes of COVID-19.
Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* CDC: Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines including Boosters ([link removed]) main page
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Advances in Preventing and Treating Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)” on May 4
National Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID) will host a webinar titled Advances in Preventing and Treating Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) ([link removed]) , 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) on May 4. The interactive panel discussion will focus on the latest advances in preventing and treating RSV across the lifespan.
There is no fee to participate in this activity, but pre-registration is required.
Register for the webinar ([link removed]) .
An on-demand recording of the webinar will be available on May 5.
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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 1,691: May 3, 2023
Top Stories
* Immunize.org updates the standing orders template for administering pneumococcal vaccines (PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23) to adults (#IZX1)
* Immunize.org updates “Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations” web page (#IZX2)
* National Nurses Week is May 6–12 and School Nurse Day is May 10; Immunize.org thanks America’s nurses for their role in delivering and advocating for vaccination (#IZX3)
* IZ Express keeps 54,000+ readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe! (#IZX4)
* Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org's "Clinic Tools" main page (#IZX5)
* Vaccines in the news (#IZX6)
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize.org updates “Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers" (#IZX7)
* Immunize.org posts seven translations of handouts for parents on how to care for children after vaccinations (#IZX8)
* Immunize.org updates Spanish version of “Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B . . . A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men” (#IZX9)
* Immunize.org revises three medical management resources (#IZX10)
* Immunize.org refreshes resources on declination, questions from parents, hepatitis, and finding old records (#IZX11)
* Recap: Immunize.org updated these clinic resources in March and April (#IZX12)
Vaccine Information Statements
* Recap: Sixty new Vaccine Information Statement translations released in March and April (#IZX13)
Featured Resources
* May 19 is National Hepatitis Testing Day; use these resources to promote testing and encourage vaccination (#IZX14)
* While supplies last! Laminated versions of CDC’s 2023 immunization schedules now shipping. (#IZX15)
* Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts featuring Ask the Experts questions and our clinical resources on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! (#IZX16)
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations (#IZX17)
Notable Publications
* “Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death among Immunocompetent Adults during the Omicron Variant Period—IVY Network, 19 U.S. States, February 1, 2022—January 31, 2023” published in MMWR (#IZX18)
Upcoming Events
* Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Advances in Preventing and Treating Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)” on May 4 (#IZX19)
Editorial Information (#Editorial)
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Top Stories
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Immunize.org updates the standing orders template for administering pneumococcal vaccines (PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23) to adults
Many healthcare facilities simplify vaccination through the use of standing orders. Immunize.org has made important updates to its Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23) to Adults ([link removed]) . This is based upon updated guidance published in CDC’s 2023 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults ([link removed]) . This includes the option to administer PCV20 to adults age 65 and older who completed vaccination with PCV13 and PPSV23 at least 5 years earlier.
Recommendations have been displayed in four tables separated by age and health status. In addition, a QR code now links to the online version of the document. Be sure you are following the latest recommendations.
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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
* CDC: PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Mobile App for Vaccine Providers ([link removed])
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Immunize.org updates “Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations” web page
Immunize.org’s popular Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page was recently updated. Now is a good time to refresh your understanding with a quick review of this short section on the general topic of vaccine recommendations.
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Immunize.org’s Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page leads you to 30 web pages on various topics with more than 1,200 common or challenging questions and answers about vaccines and their administration. Immunize.org’s team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH.
Related Link
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page with more than 1,200 questions and answers
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National Nurses Week is May 6–12 and School Nurse Day is May 10; Immunize.org thanks America’s nurses for their role in delivering and advocating for vaccination
National Nurses Week ([link removed]) runs from May 6 through May 12. May 10 is designated School Nurse Day ([link removed]) . Immunize.org is proud to recognize all nurses and to join the National Association of School Nurses ([link removed]) (NASN) in recognizing the dedicated school nurses who help keep schools a safe and healthful learning environment. School nurses bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, and advocate for quality student-centered care, including vaccination.
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Acknowledge and celebrate school nurses as critical educators and vaccination champions by spreading the word across your social media channels today by using the SND2023 logo, social media tools ([link removed]) , and the hashtag #SND2023 with your posts on May 10.
Related Links
* American Nurses Association: National Nurses Week History ([link removed]) web page
* NASN: School Nurse Day ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: School Nurses Help Keep Students Healthy ([link removed]) web page
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IZ Express keeps 54,000+ readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
Encourage your coworkers to subscribe to IZ Express ([link removed]) so they get all the news that matters to vaccinators in their own inbox each Wednesday. IZ Express ([link removed]) , the weekly e-newsletter produced by Immunize.org, alerts 54,000+ readers to the week’s important vaccine developments. IZ Express also features:
* Educational materials from Immunize.org, CDC, AAP, and others
* Newly posted Vaccine Information Statements and their translations
* Notices about online and in-person educational opportunities, many offering free continuing education credit
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We appreciate you as a subscriber! Thank you for helping us spread the latest vaccine news.
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Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org's "Clinic Tools" main page
Immunize.org's Clinic Tools main page ([link removed]) compiles resources from Immunize.org, CDC, and other organizations containing practical, “how-to” information about providing vaccinations in a medical office or non-traditional setting. This page can be found by selecting the “Clinic Tools” tab in the middle of the blue banner atop every Immunize.org web page.
In the left-hand column, you will find links to Immunize.org’s web pages:
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Adult Vaccination ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Documenting Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Scheduling Vaccines ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Storage and Handling ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
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The right-hand column features resources from partners, including CDC’s vaccine recommendations, “General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization,” and The Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (“The Pink Book”).
Visit the Clinic Tools main page ([link removed]) on Immunize.org.
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* CNBC: Mpox Outbreak Was Wake-Up Call for Smallpox Preparation, Vaccine Maker Bavarian Nordic Says ([link removed]) (4/25/23)
* ABC: Measles Outbreak in American Samoa Declared Public Health Emergency ([link removed]) (4/25/23)
* New York Times Magazine: Dr. Fauci Looks Back: ‘Something Clearly Went Wrong' ([link removed]) (4/24/23)
* The Hill: Biden Administration Organizes First Nationwide Vaccination Day Targeting Black Communities ([link removed]) (4/24/23)
* The Hill: How Will COVID Shots Be Paid for after Emergency Ends? ([link removed]) (4/23/23)
* Physicians Weekly: Pandemic Saw Rise in Mistrust of Childhood Vaccines Worldwide ([link removed]) (4/23/23)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates “Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers”
Immunize.org recently updated its 2-page handout Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers ([link removed]) to incorporate information about vaccination of adults age 19 and older who are immunocompromised as a result of treatment or disease.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Zoster (Shingles) ([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 posts seven translations of handouts for parents on how to care for children after vaccinations
When possible, it is important to provide vaccine information in the language your patient prefers. Seven translations of Immunize.org's popular handout After the Shots . . . What to Do If Your Child Has Discomfort ([link removed]) are now available for healthcare providers to print and use with patients whose preferred language is not English. Translations include:
* 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's most recent update to "After the Shots . . . What to Do If Your Child Has Discomfort" includes a space for listing recommended medication, dosage charts for acetaminophen and ibuprofen (page 2), and a QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document.
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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Immunize.org updates Spanish version of “Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B . . . A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men”
Immunize.org recently updated the Spanish version of Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B . . . A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men. ([link removed]) This 2-page information sheet now includes the routine recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination of all adults younger than 60, and a QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document.
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View in Spanish ([link removed]) .
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* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Hepatitis B ([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 revises three medical management resources
Immunize.org updated the following medical management resources. Changes include:
* Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adults in a Community Setting ([link removed]) : Edits were made throughout the document, including a reminder to verify container labels to ensure correct product before administering vaccine
* Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens in a Community Setting ([link removed]) : Edits were made throughout the document, including a reminder to verify container labels to ensure correct product before administering vaccine, hydroxyzine was deleted, and a QR code in the footer now links to the online version of the document
* Supplies You May Need at an Immunization Clinic ([link removed]) : A link to Immunize.org's "After the Shots" handout was included, digital temperature data loggers were included, and tourniquet use was removed
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([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 refreshes resources on declination, questions from parents, hepatitis, and finding old records
Immunize.org recently updated five resources with light edits and the inclusion of a QR code in the footer that links to the online version of the document. Additional changes to the resources include:
* Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed]) : Addition of a statement for travelers to hepatitis A endemic countries clarifying the timing and considerations for pre-exposure immune globulin in rare circumstances when hep A vaccination is contraindicated, and MMR or varicella vaccination is indicated
* Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences ([link removed]) : The cell for HCV treatment was revised
* Record of Vaccine Declination ([link removed]) : Addition of COVID-19
* Questions Parents Ask about Vaccinations for Babies ([link removed]) : Some sections are now displayed in bulleted form to improve readability
* Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records ([link removed]) : General refresh
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* 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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Recap: Immunize.org updated these clinic resources in March and April
IZ Express regularly summarizes Immunize.org’s new and updated educational materials. All Immunize.org materials are free to distribute. In recent weeks, Immunize.org updated these helpful materials:
Immunize.org Materials for Clinicians
* Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (04/04/23)
* Standing Orders for Administering:
+ Haemophilus Influenzae type b to Children and Teens ([link removed])
+ Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed]) ([link removed])
+ Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
+ Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
+ Rotavirus Vaccine to Infants ([link removed])
+ Varicella Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
+ Varicella Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
* How to Administer:
+ Intranasal and Oral Vaccinations ([link removed])
+ Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections ([link removed])
+ Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections to Adults ([link removed])
* Other
+ DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-Up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age ([link removed])
+ Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor ([link removed])
+ Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling! ([link removed])
Immunize.org Web Pages
* Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Vaccine Timeline ([link removed])
* Talking about Vaccines:
+ Alternative Schedules ([link removed])
+ Autism ([link removed])
+ MMR Vaccine ([link removed])
+ Religious Concerns ([link removed])
+ Responding to Parents ([link removed])
Immunize.org Printable Materials for Patients
* Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens ([link removed])
* What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child? ([link removed])
* Top 10 Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating ([link removed])
* Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page to access more than 1,200 questions answered by Immunize.org experts
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page and its eight subtopics
* 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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Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: Sixty new Vaccine Information Statement translations released in March and April
With support from CDC, Immunize.org is working with partners to increase the number of Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) translations available. By providing vaccine recipients with information in a preferred language, you can increase their confidence in, and understanding of, vaccination. During March and April, VIS translations were posted in four languages: Bengali ([link removed]) , Hmong ([link removed]) , Pashto ([link removed]) , and Thai ([link removed]) .
Sixty VIS translations were added to these 21 VIS pages:
* DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) ([link removed])
* Hepatitis A ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B ([link removed])
* Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) ([link removed])
* HPV (Human Papillomavirus) ([link removed])
* Influenza (Inactivated or Recombinant) ([link removed])
* Influenza (Live Intranasal) ([link removed])
* Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed])
* Meningococcal B ([link removed])
* MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) ([link removed])
* MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella) ([link removed])
* Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) ([link removed])
* Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV) ([link removed])
* Polio ([link removed])
* Rabies ([link removed])
* Rotavirus ([link removed])
* Smallpox/Monkeypox ([link removed])
* Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) ([link removed])
* Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) ([link removed])
* Varicella (Chickenpox) ([link removed])
* Recombinant Zoster (Shingles) ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages
* Immunize.org: Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) (PDF)
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) web page
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Featured Resources
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May 19 is National Hepatitis Testing Day; use these resources to promote testing and encourage vaccination
It's Hepatitis Awareness Month ([link removed].) across the United States, and May 19 marks National Hepatitis Testing Day ([link removed]) . Help shed light on the burden of viral hepatitis and encourage testing and vaccination according to CDC recommendations. Key facts:
* Several viruses cause hepatitis. The most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
* Chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the leading causes of liver cancer in the United States
* Both hepatitis A and hepatitis B are preventable with safe and effective vaccines
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CDC published Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022 ([link removed]) on April 1, 2022 in MMWR. Hepatitis B vaccination is now recommended by CDC as shown:
* All adults age 19 through 59 years and adults age 60 years and older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection should be vaccinated against hepatitis B
* Adults age 60 years and older without known risk factors may also receive HepB
CDC continues to recommend routine hepatitis B vaccination for all infants and catch-up vaccination of children and teens younger than age 19 years.
Spread the word with graphics and posts on social media to promote Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day. CDC's social media toolkit is posted on its Hepatitis Awareness Month ([link removed].) web page.
Related Links
* MMWR: Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2022 ([link removed]) (4/1/22)
* CDC: Viral Hepatitis: Awareness Month ([link removed].) web page
* CDC: Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis B Vaccination of Adults ([link removed]) web page
* Hepatitis B Foundation: May Is Hepatitis Awareness Month ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Adults ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) web page
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While supplies last! 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 print 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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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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Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts featuring Ask the Experts questions and our clinical resources on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram!
Immunize.org has a social media program designed to highlight our educational resources for a new audience of vaccinators. Our social media channels now feature our most popular printable resources and Ask the Experts questions, as well as announcements important to frontline vaccinators. Please view and share our newest feature, Ask the Experts videos.
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Like, follow, and share Immunize.org’s social media accounts and encourage colleagues and others interested in vaccination to do likewise:
* Facebook at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* Instagram at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* LinkedIn at Immunize.org ([link removed])
* Twitter at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* YouTube at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Immunize.org's www.Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website promotes the importance of adolescent vaccination, including the recommended MenACWY vaccine booster dose at age 16. Many teens are behind on vaccines because of the pandemic, so vaccine outreach is more important than ever.
Materials on this colorful website for healthcare professionals incorporate the 2020 ACIP meningococcal vaccine recommendations ([link removed]) and coverage statistics from CDC’s National Immunization Survey–Teen (NIS–Teen). One particularly popular resource on the site is the update Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 through 18 Years of Age ([link removed]) .
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The website is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
* Vaccinate Teens ([link removed]) – Teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving vaccination rates
* Give 2 Doses ([link removed]) – Tools to help improve second dose coverage of MenACWY vaccine
* 16-Year-Old Visit ([link removed]) – Resources to help providers and patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds
* Tools for Providers ([link removed]) – Tools to explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and improve coverage for all adolescent vaccines
* Resources ([link removed]) – Links to print materials ([link removed]) , organizations ([link removed]) involved in adolescent vaccination, personal stories ([link removed]) about the importance of vaccination, and other resources ([link removed]) of interest
The site also categorizes materials ([link removed]) according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers, to adolescents, or to parents.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) and enjoy browsing (and deploying) its bountiful resources.
Related Links
* Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website
* Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11–18 Years of Age ([link removed])
* MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection ([link removed])
* Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say It ([link removed])
* Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Developing an Immunization Culture in Your Office ([link removed])
* Know Your Rates: Measuring Immunization Success in Your Practice ([link removed])
* You're 16: We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed])
* Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed]) – signed by six medical societies
* Ask the Experts: Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed])
* CDC: 2020 ACIP Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
* CDC: National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2020 ([link removed])
* CDC: Adolescent Vaccination Coverage in the U.S. ([link removed])
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Notable Publications
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“Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death among Immunocompetent Adults during the Omicron Variant Period—IVY Network, 19 U.S. States, February 1, 2022—January 31, 2023” published in MMWR
CDC published Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death among Immunocompetent Adults during the Omicron Variant Period—IVY Network, 19 U.S. States, February 1, 2022—January 31, 2023 ([link removed]) on April 28 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
Waning of monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19–associated hospitalization among adults is recognized; however, little is known about the durability of protection provided by these vaccines against COVID-19–associated invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and in-hospital death during the Omicron variant period. . . .
Monovalent mRNA vaccination was 76% effective in preventing COVID-19–associated IMV and death <6 months after the last dose and remained 56% effective at 1–2 years. . . .
Monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines provided substantial, durable protection against COVID-19–associated IMV and death. All adults should remain up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccination to prevent critical outcomes of COVID-19.
Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* CDC: Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines including Boosters ([link removed]) main page
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Advances in Preventing and Treating Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)” on May 4
National Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID) will host a webinar titled Advances in Preventing and Treating Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) ([link removed]) , 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) on May 4. The interactive panel discussion will focus on the latest advances in preventing and treating RSV across the lifespan.
There is no fee to participate in this activity, but pre-registration is required.
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An on-demand recording of the webinar will be available on May 5.
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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
About IZ Express
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