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Issue 1,701: July 5, 2023
Top Stories
* Canada Day is celebrated July 1! Here’s a summary of vaccination information and advocacy in Canada.
* “Disparities in COVID-19 Disease Incidence by Income and Vaccination Coverage—81 Communities, Los Angeles, California, July 2020–September 2021” published in MMWR
* “Doses of DTaP Needed to Protect a Baby from Pertussis”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram
* IZ Express keeps nearly 55,000 readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
* Spotlight: Use Immunize.org’s navigation features to quickly find the resources you need
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize.org updates three "Questions and Answers" handouts
* Immunize.org updates its “Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A” web page
Vaccine Information Statements
* Immunize.org updates seven Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Statement translations
Featured Resources
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
* “Vaccine Effectiveness of JYNNEOS against Mpox Disease in the United States” published in New England Journal of Medicine
Upcoming Events
* Register for July 13 webinar! Immunize.org presents “Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing universal adult screening and vaccination. Your practical questions answered.”
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Top Stories
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Canada Day is celebrated July 1! Here’s a summary of vaccination information and advocacy in Canada.
O, Canada! In tribute to Canada’s 155th national anniversary, July 1, we are sharing select Canadian vaccination resources. Best wishes to all our vaccinating friends in Canada!
Expert committees:
* National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) ([link removed]), counterpart to ACIP
* Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT) ([link removed])
Advocacy groups:
* CANVax ([link removed]) (Canadian Vaccination Evidence Resource and Exchange Centre) – Search through their library of resources (curated by the Canadian Public Health Association ([link removed]))
* Immunize Canada ([link removed]) —A national coalition of non-governmental, professional, health, government, and private sector organizations with a specific interest in promoting the understanding and use of vaccines recommended by NACI
* Canadian Nurses Association ([link removed])
Helpful resources:
* Canadian Immunization Guide ([link removed]), counterpart to CDC’s "The Pink Book"
* Canadian Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) ([link removed]) , counterpart to MMWR
* Canadian Adverse Events following Immunization Surveillance System (CAEFISS) ([link removed])
* Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
+ Immunization and vaccine awareness materials ([link removed]) (PDFs, videos)
+ Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals ([link removed])
* Canadian Paediatric Society: Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC) ([link removed])
* Provincial and Territorial Routine and Catch-Up Vaccination Schedule for Infants and Children in Canada ([link removed])
* Provincial and Territorial Routine Vaccination Programs for Healthy, Previously Immunized Adults ([link removed])
* CARD System ([link removed]) (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) – Strategies that will help to provide a better vaccination experience
COVID-19 resources:
* Health Canada: Vaccine Authorizations for COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Public Health Agency of Canada: COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Public campaign coalition: Thisisourshot.ca ([link removed])
Government institutions:
* Health Canada ([link removed]), counterpart to HHS
* Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) ([link removed]), counterpart to CDC
* Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) ([link removed]) , counterpart to FDA
* Drug Product Database online query ([link removed]) – List of drugs and vaccines permitted to be distributed within Canada, corresponding to licensed or approved status in the United States
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“Disparities in COVID-19 Disease Incidence by Income and Vaccination Coverage—81 Communities, Los Angeles, California, July 2020–September 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published Disparities in COVID-19 Disease Incidence by Income and Vaccination Coverage—81 Communities, Los Angeles, California, July 2020–September 2021 ([link removed]) in the June 30 issue of MMWR ([link removed]). A portion of the summary appears below.
In 81 communities in Los Angeles, California, COVID-19 incidence during two surges before vaccine availability (July 2020 and January 2021) was higher in lower-income communities compared with higher-income communities. During the first surge after vaccines became available (September 2021), a disparity in COVID-19 incidence between the highest- and lowest-income communities was not observed. The impact of vaccination on COVID-19 incidence was highest in the lowest-income communities despite their lower vaccination coverage. . . .
Addressing barriers to vaccination within lower-income communities is critical to reducing disparities in disease incidence and COVID-19–related illness in the United States.
Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to the MMWR family of publications
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“Doses of DTaP Needed to Protect a Baby from Pertussis”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram
Immunize.org’s social media program highlights our educational resources for today’s vaccinators. This week, our featured episode from the Ask the Experts Video Series is Doses of DTaP Needed to Protect a Baby from Pertussis ([link removed]). This is available on our YouTube channel ([link removed]), along with our full collection of quick video answers to popular Ask the Experts ([link removed]) questions.
Our social media channels feature our most popular printable resources, our Ask the Experts Video Series, and announcements important to frontline vaccinators. Like, follow, and share Immunize.org’s social media accounts. 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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IZ Express keeps nearly 55,000 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 nearly 55,000 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
We appreciate you as a subscriber! Thank you for helping us spread the latest vaccine news.
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Spotlight: Use Immunize.org’s navigation features to quickly find the resources you need
In this week's Spotlight, we summarize features at Immunize.org that help you quickly find the resources you need.
Our "Favorites" tab links to 18 of the most highly visited pages on Immunize.org's content-rich website, including training materials and clinic tools. The “Favorites” tab is easy to find—it’s the first of the six blue tabs atop each Immunize.org web page. When you hover over this blue tab or select it, the Favorites main page ([link removed]) will appear.
Our “Guide to Immunize.org” appears in the light gray section at the bottom of each web page. The alphabetized topics link you directly to Immunize.org's main pages.
Our Google search bar, which appears in the dark gray bar atop each page, will aid in searching Immunize.org content.
Our View All Materials ([link removed]) web page offers access to all of Immunize.org's handouts for patients and staff, sortable by title, language, date, and item number.
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* AMA: Watch: RSV Vaccine Recommendations and ACIP Meeting Recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD ([link removed]) (6/27/23)
* Rheumatology Advisor: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Distrust in Health Authorities Common in Adolescents ([link removed]) (6/27/23)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates three "Questions and Answers" handouts
Immunize.org recently updated three of its Questions and Answers: Diseases and Vaccines ([link removed]) handouts with minimal edits, including a QR code, and updated URLs. Updated handouts include:
* Diphtheria: Questions and Answers ([link removed])
* Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Questions and Answers ([link removed])
* Tetanus: Questions and Answers ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Diphtheria: Questions and Answers ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Questions and Answers ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Q&As: Diseases and Vaccines ([link removed]) (PDF)
* 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 “Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A” web page
Immunize.org updated its Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) web page. Changes include updated statistics and refreshed content.
Immunize.org's Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page leads you to 30 distinct web pages on a variety of topics with more than 1,200 common or challenging questions and answers (Q&As) 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 Links
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page to access more than 1,200 questions and answers
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Vaccine Information Statements
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Immunize.org updates seven Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Statement translations
Immunize.org posted seven new translations for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) ([link removed]) issued on May 12, 2023.
All translations are available in print-ready PDF format.
Hepatitis B VIS (view in English ([link removed]) ):
Arabic ([link removed])
Bengali ([link removed])
Chinese - Simplified ([link removed])
Haitian Creole ([link removed])
Portuguese ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed])
Vietnamese ([link removed])
Check the version dates of your office copies of newly updated translations. Translations of previous VIS versions should be discarded now that translations of the current versions are available.
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages ([link removed])
* 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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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 updated Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 through 18 Years of Age ([link removed]) .
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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“Vaccine Effectiveness of JYNNEOS against Mpox Disease in the United States” published in New England Journal of Medicine
In the June 29 issue, New England Journal of Medicine published Vaccine Effectiveness of JYNNEOS against Mpox Disease in the United States ([link removed]). The conclusions section appears below.
In this study using nationwide EHR [electronic health record] data, patients with mpox were less likely to have received one or two doses of JYNNEOS vaccine than control patients. The findings suggest that JYNNEOS vaccine was effective in preventing mpox disease, and a two-dose series appeared to provide better protection.
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Upcoming Events
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Register for July 13 webinar! Immunize.org presents “Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing universal adult screening and vaccination. Your practical questions answered.”
Anyone can be infected by hepatitis B virus. Everyone can benefit from knowing their status and being protected. For more than 30 years, hepatitis B vaccination has been recommended for all U.S. infants. In 2022, CDC recommended catch-up hepatitis B vaccination of all adults through age 59 years and older adults with risk factors or who want to be vaccinated. In 2023, CDC recommended one-time hepatitis B infection screening of all adults. Integrating these two important recommendations into clinical practice poses unique challenges for healthcare providers.
This live, 1-hour webinar, Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing Universal Adult Screening and Vaccination. Your Practical Questions Answered. ([link removed]) , will be hosted by Immunize.org on July 13 at 3:00 p.m. (ET). Panelists will discuss the recommendations and your practical clinical questions about how to affect the policies in private and public healthcare settings. Widespread implementation of adult screening and catch-up vaccination brings within reach the goal of eliminating hepatitis B-related liver damage and cancer in the United States.
The panelists will be:
* Carolyn Wester, MD, MPH, Director of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis
* Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, CEO of Immunize.org
* L.J Tan, PhD, MS, Chief Policy and Partnership Officer of Immunize.org
Dr. Wester and Dr. Moore are coauthors of the ACIP hepatitis B vaccination policy statement and longstanding champions of hepatitis B elimination.
Register now ([link removed]) to watch this important session and get your practical questions answered.
This webinar was developed by Immunize.org and was supported by Grant No. NH23IP922654 from CDC and an independent educational grant from VBI Vaccines. Its contents are solely the responsibility of Immunize.org and do not necessarily represent the official views of either CDC or VBI Vaccines.
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]).
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Issue 1,701: July 5, 2023
Top Stories
* Canada Day is celebrated July 1! Here’s a summary of vaccination information and advocacy in Canada.
* “Disparities in COVID-19 Disease Incidence by Income and Vaccination Coverage—81 Communities, Los Angeles, California, July 2020–September 2021” published in MMWR
* “Doses of DTaP Needed to Protect a Baby from Pertussis”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram
* IZ Express keeps nearly 55,000 readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
* Spotlight: Use Immunize.org’s navigation features to quickly find the resources you need
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize.org updates three "Questions and Answers" handouts
* Immunize.org updates its “Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A” web page
Vaccine Information Statements
* Immunize.org updates seven Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Statement translations
Featured Resources
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
* “Vaccine Effectiveness of JYNNEOS against Mpox Disease in the United States” published in New England Journal of Medicine
Upcoming Events
* Register for July 13 webinar! Immunize.org presents “Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing universal adult screening and vaccination. Your practical questions answered.”
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Top Stories
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Canada Day is celebrated July 1! Here’s a summary of vaccination information and advocacy in Canada.
O, Canada! In tribute to Canada’s 155th national anniversary, July 1, we are sharing select Canadian vaccination resources. Best wishes to all our vaccinating friends in Canada!
Expert committees:
* National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) ([link removed]), counterpart to ACIP
* Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT) ([link removed])
Advocacy groups:
* CANVax ([link removed]) (Canadian Vaccination Evidence Resource and Exchange Centre) – Search through their library of resources (curated by the Canadian Public Health Association ([link removed]))
* Immunize Canada ([link removed]) —A national coalition of non-governmental, professional, health, government, and private sector organizations with a specific interest in promoting the understanding and use of vaccines recommended by NACI
* Canadian Nurses Association ([link removed])
Helpful resources:
* Canadian Immunization Guide ([link removed]), counterpart to CDC’s "The Pink Book"
* Canadian Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) ([link removed]) , counterpart to MMWR
* Canadian Adverse Events following Immunization Surveillance System (CAEFISS) ([link removed])
* Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
+ Immunization and vaccine awareness materials ([link removed]) (PDFs, videos)
+ Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals ([link removed])
* Canadian Paediatric Society: Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC) ([link removed])
* Provincial and Territorial Routine and Catch-Up Vaccination Schedule for Infants and Children in Canada ([link removed])
* Provincial and Territorial Routine Vaccination Programs for Healthy, Previously Immunized Adults ([link removed])
* CARD System ([link removed]) (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) – Strategies that will help to provide a better vaccination experience
COVID-19 resources:
* Health Canada: Vaccine Authorizations for COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Public Health Agency of Canada: COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Public campaign coalition: Thisisourshot.ca ([link removed])
Government institutions:
* Health Canada ([link removed]), counterpart to HHS
* Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) ([link removed]), counterpart to CDC
* Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) ([link removed]) , counterpart to FDA
* Drug Product Database online query ([link removed]) – List of drugs and vaccines permitted to be distributed within Canada, corresponding to licensed or approved status in the United States
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“Disparities in COVID-19 Disease Incidence by Income and Vaccination Coverage—81 Communities, Los Angeles, California, July 2020–September 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published Disparities in COVID-19 Disease Incidence by Income and Vaccination Coverage—81 Communities, Los Angeles, California, July 2020–September 2021 ([link removed]) in the June 30 issue of MMWR ([link removed]). A portion of the summary appears below.
In 81 communities in Los Angeles, California, COVID-19 incidence during two surges before vaccine availability (July 2020 and January 2021) was higher in lower-income communities compared with higher-income communities. During the first surge after vaccines became available (September 2021), a disparity in COVID-19 incidence between the highest- and lowest-income communities was not observed. The impact of vaccination on COVID-19 incidence was highest in the lowest-income communities despite their lower vaccination coverage. . . .
Addressing barriers to vaccination within lower-income communities is critical to reducing disparities in disease incidence and COVID-19–related illness in the United States.
Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to the MMWR family of publications
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“Doses of DTaP Needed to Protect a Baby from Pertussis”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram
Immunize.org’s social media program highlights our educational resources for today’s vaccinators. This week, our featured episode from the Ask the Experts Video Series is Doses of DTaP Needed to Protect a Baby from Pertussis ([link removed]). This is available on our YouTube channel ([link removed]), along with our full collection of quick video answers to popular Ask the Experts ([link removed]) questions.
Our social media channels feature our most popular printable resources, our Ask the Experts Video Series, and announcements important to frontline vaccinators. Like, follow, and share Immunize.org’s social media accounts. 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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IZ Express keeps nearly 55,000 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 nearly 55,000 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
We appreciate you as a subscriber! Thank you for helping us spread the latest vaccine news.
------------------------------------------------------------
Spotlight: Use Immunize.org’s navigation features to quickly find the resources you need
In this week's Spotlight, we summarize features at Immunize.org that help you quickly find the resources you need.
Our "Favorites" tab links to 18 of the most highly visited pages on Immunize.org's content-rich website, including training materials and clinic tools. The “Favorites” tab is easy to find—it’s the first of the six blue tabs atop each Immunize.org web page. When you hover over this blue tab or select it, the Favorites main page ([link removed]) will appear.
Our “Guide to Immunize.org” appears in the light gray section at the bottom of each web page. The alphabetized topics link you directly to Immunize.org's main pages.
Our Google search bar, which appears in the dark gray bar atop each page, will aid in searching Immunize.org content.
Our View All Materials ([link removed]) web page offers access to all of Immunize.org's handouts for patients and staff, sortable by title, language, date, and item number.
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* AMA: Watch: RSV Vaccine Recommendations and ACIP Meeting Recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD ([link removed]) (6/27/23)
* Rheumatology Advisor: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Distrust in Health Authorities Common in Adolescents ([link removed]) (6/27/23)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates three "Questions and Answers" handouts
Immunize.org recently updated three of its Questions and Answers: Diseases and Vaccines ([link removed]) handouts with minimal edits, including a QR code, and updated URLs. Updated handouts include:
* Diphtheria: Questions and Answers ([link removed])
* Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Questions and Answers ([link removed])
* Tetanus: Questions and Answers ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Diphtheria: Questions and Answers ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Questions and Answers ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Q&As: Diseases and Vaccines ([link removed]) (PDF)
* 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 “Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A” web page
Immunize.org updated its Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) web page. Changes include updated statistics and refreshed content.
Immunize.org's Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page leads you to 30 distinct web pages on a variety of topics with more than 1,200 common or challenging questions and answers (Q&As) 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 Links
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page to access more than 1,200 questions and answers
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Vaccine Information Statements
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Immunize.org updates seven Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Statement translations
Immunize.org posted seven new translations for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) ([link removed]) issued on May 12, 2023.
All translations are available in print-ready PDF format.
Hepatitis B VIS (view in English ([link removed]) ):
Arabic ([link removed])
Bengali ([link removed])
Chinese - Simplified ([link removed])
Haitian Creole ([link removed])
Portuguese ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed])
Vietnamese ([link removed])
Check the version dates of your office copies of newly updated translations. Translations of previous VIS versions should be discarded now that translations of the current versions are available.
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages ([link removed])
* 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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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 updated Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 through 18 Years of Age ([link removed]) .
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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“Vaccine Effectiveness of JYNNEOS against Mpox Disease in the United States” published in New England Journal of Medicine
In the June 29 issue, New England Journal of Medicine published Vaccine Effectiveness of JYNNEOS against Mpox Disease in the United States ([link removed]). The conclusions section appears below.
In this study using nationwide EHR [electronic health record] data, patients with mpox were less likely to have received one or two doses of JYNNEOS vaccine than control patients. The findings suggest that JYNNEOS vaccine was effective in preventing mpox disease, and a two-dose series appeared to provide better protection.
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Upcoming Events
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Register for July 13 webinar! Immunize.org presents “Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing universal adult screening and vaccination. Your practical questions answered.”
Anyone can be infected by hepatitis B virus. Everyone can benefit from knowing their status and being protected. For more than 30 years, hepatitis B vaccination has been recommended for all U.S. infants. In 2022, CDC recommended catch-up hepatitis B vaccination of all adults through age 59 years and older adults with risk factors or who want to be vaccinated. In 2023, CDC recommended one-time hepatitis B infection screening of all adults. Integrating these two important recommendations into clinical practice poses unique challenges for healthcare providers.
This live, 1-hour webinar, Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing Universal Adult Screening and Vaccination. Your Practical Questions Answered. ([link removed]) , will be hosted by Immunize.org on July 13 at 3:00 p.m. (ET). Panelists will discuss the recommendations and your practical clinical questions about how to affect the policies in private and public healthcare settings. Widespread implementation of adult screening and catch-up vaccination brings within reach the goal of eliminating hepatitis B-related liver damage and cancer in the United States.
The panelists will be:
* Carolyn Wester, MD, MPH, Director of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis
* Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, CEO of Immunize.org
* L.J Tan, PhD, MS, Chief Policy and Partnership Officer of Immunize.org
Dr. Wester and Dr. Moore are coauthors of the ACIP hepatitis B vaccination policy statement and longstanding champions of hepatitis B elimination.
Register now ([link removed]) to watch this important session and get your practical questions answered.
This webinar was developed by Immunize.org and was supported by Grant No. NH23IP922654 from CDC and an independent educational grant from VBI Vaccines. Its contents are solely the responsibility of Immunize.org and do not necessarily represent the official views of either CDC or VBI Vaccines.
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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
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Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
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Courtnay Londo, MA
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Marian Deegan, JD
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Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Kayla Ohlde
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