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Issue 1,712: September 6, 2023
Top Stories
* Spanish versions of new Vaccine Information Statement for RSV vaccine for older adults and updated multi-vaccine VIS for infants now available (#IZX1)
* Immunization advocates: registration is open for the 16th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships to be held April 9–11, 2024, in Philadelphia (#IZX2)
* “Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Children”: watch the 3-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram (#IZX3)
* Immunize​.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 580 institutions, including four renewing honorees (#IZX4)
* Spotlight: Immunize​.org resources focused on the history of vaccines (#IZX5)
* Vaccines in the news (#IZX6)


Immunize​.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize​.org posts five updated 2023–2024 influenza season clinical resources (#IZX7)
* Immunize​.org updates its resource for the public: “Varicella (Chickenpox): Questions and Answers” (#IZX8)
* Immunize.org updates its “Ask the Experts” web page on travel vaccines (#IZX9)
* Recap: Immunize.org updated these clinic resources in July and August (#IZX10)


Vaccine Information Statements
* Recap: Vaccine Information Statements and translations released in July and August (#IZX11)


Featured Resources
* CHOP’s PolicyLab and Vaccine Education Center release report on increasing vaccination rates on college campuses (#IZX12)
* Listen to the newest episode of Unity’s FACTSinnated podcast on the FDA’s role in increasing vaccine confidence with Dr. Peter Marks (#IZX13)
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY​.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations (#IZX14)


Notable Publications
* “‘They’ve All Endorsed It . . . but I’m Just Not There:’ A Qualitative Exploration of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Reported by Black and Latinx Individuals” published in BMJ Open (#IZX15)


Upcoming Events
* Virtual: Watch the ACIP meeting to discuss updated COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023, September 12, 10:00 a.m. (ET) (#IZX16)


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Top Stories
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Spanish versions of new Vaccine Information Statement for RSV vaccine for older adults and updated multi-vaccine VIS for infants now available
Immunize​.org posted two new Spanish translations of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs), published by CDC. The new Spanish translation of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine VIS reflects the 2023 ACIP recommendation for RSV vaccination for adults age 60 years or older using shared clinical decision-making. The new Spanish translation of “Your Child’s First Vaccines” VIS provides information on diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Hib, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, and poliovirus vaccines, including 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) as an option for vaccination.
* Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine VIS ([link removed]) : in Spanish ([link removed]) (RTF ([link removed]) )
* Your Child’s First Vaccines VIS ([link removed]) : in Spanish ([link removed]) (RTF ([link removed]) )

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Immunize​.org updated its corresponding reference documents related to the use of VISs, You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)—It's Federal Law! ([link removed]) and Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) ([link removed])

Related Links
* Immunize​.org: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) VIS ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine VIS ([link removed]) (PDF, English)
* Immunize​.org: Multi-vaccine VIS ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: Your Child’s First Vaccines VIS ([link removed]) (PDF, English)
* Immunize​.org: Vaccine Information Statements main page ([link removed]) with VISs in up to 47 languages ([link removed])
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) main page

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Immunization advocates: registration is open for the 16th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships to be held April 9–11, 2024, in Philadelphia

Registration for the 16th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partners ([link removed]) (NCICP) is now open. The NCICP is the only conference solely dedicated to collaboration and partnership to improve immunization uptake, educate the community, and prevent the spread of disease. The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition ([link removed]) is proud to host the event on April 9–11 in Philadelphia, PA, at the Loews Hotel.

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You are welcome to share the prospectus ([link removed]) with potential sponsors and exhibitors.

For questions on the program, contact Angela K. Shen at [email protected] ([link removed]) .

For questions on logistics, contact Cassandra O'Neill at [email protected] ([link removed]) .

Register and reserve your hotel room ([link removed]) .

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“Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Children”: watch the 3-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram

Immunize​.org's social media channels make it easy for you to learn a little more every day. This week, our featured episode from the Ask the Experts Video Series is Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Children ([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.

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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])
* X (Twitter) at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* YouTube at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])

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Immunize​.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 580 institutions, including four renewing honorees
Immunize​.org is pleased to renew four institutions’ Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll status, retaining their standing among 580 honorees. The birthing institutions are listed below with their reported hepatitis B birth dose coverage rates in parentheses.
* Jefferson Einstein Hospital, East Norriton, PA (90%) (2 years)
* CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern, NC (93%) (6 years)
* ChristianaCare, Newark, DE (93%) (7 years)
* Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX (92%) (7 years)

The Honor Roll includes 580 birthing institutions from 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, and our U.S. military base in England.

The Honor Roll is a key part of Immunize​.org’s initiative urging the nation’s hospitals to Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) . Hospitals and birthing centers are recognized for attaining high coverage for hepatitis B vaccine at birth and meeting additional criteria. To learn whether your organization qualifies and to access the application form, please see Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll online ([link removed]) .

Honorees receive an 8.5" x 11" color certificate suitable for printing and framing. And their acceptance is announced through Immunize​.org’s social media channels and to IZ Express’s 55,000+ readers.

Please visit the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll web page that lists these institutions and celebrates their vigorous efforts to protect infants from perinatal hepatitis B transmission.

Related Immunize​.org Resources
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) main page
* Fact sheet: Do You Qualify for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll? If So, Apply Today. ([link removed])
* Handout on Immunize​.org’s campaign: Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page

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Spotlight: Immunize​.org resources focused on the history of vaccines

In this week’s Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize​.org that focus on the history of vaccines.

Vaccine Timeline ([link removed]) main page lists historic dates and events related to vaccines and immunization. From Edward Jenner’s first smallpox vaccination in 1796 to COVID-19 vaccines, this chart highlights scientific discoveries and technologies that led to rapid advances in virology, molecular biology, and vaccinology.

Immunize.org YouTube channel ([link removed]) contains historical public service announcements encouraging vaccination. Compiled by vaccine expert Capt. William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH, USPHS (retired), this collection spans more than 50 years.

History through Film ([link removed]) main page highlights Protecting Health: Saving Lives, the documentary that covers the history of the Immunization Action Coalition (now Immunize​.org) from 1990 to 2020. Hosted by Sam Waterston, the 30-minute film was produced by Visionaries, Inc. for broadcast on more than 100 local PBS stations nationwide.

Publications Archive ([link removed]) links to past issues of Immunize​.org publications, describing the contemporary vaccine-practice issues of the time: Needle Tips, Vaccinate Adults!, Vaccinate Women, and IZ Express (formerly IAC Express).

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Vaccines in the news

These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* MedPage Today: Can COVID, Flu, and RSV Shots Be Given at the Same Time? ([link removed]) (8/29/23)
* Health Affairs: The Commercialization of COVID-19 Vaccines Raises Equity Concerns ([link removed]) (8/29/23)
* CBS: New COVID Vaccines Expected as Cases Rise in Recent Weeks ([link removed]) (8/28/23)
* U.S. News: To Have a Healthy School Year, Ensure Everyone Has Access to Immunizations ([link removed] ) (8/28/23)
* Washington Examiner: Vaccine Exemption Rate on the Rise for Kindergarteners ([link removed] ) (8/24/23)

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Immunize​.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize​.org posts five updated 2023–2024 influenza season clinical resources

Immunize​.org reviewed, updated, and posted five of its influenza-related clinical resources for the 2023–2024 season. The revised materials and any additional edits are listed below.
* Guide for Determining the Number of Doses of Influenza Vaccine to Give to Children Age 6 Months through 8 Years ([link removed])
* How to Administer Intramuscular and Intranasal Influenza Vaccines ([link removed])
* Declination of Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
* Don’t Take Chances with Your Family’s Health — Make Sure You All Get Vaccinated against Influenza Every Year! ([link removed])
* Talking with Your Patient about Contraindications and Precautions to Influenza Vaccination ([link removed]) : reflects ACIP's updated recommendation that people with any type of egg allergy may receive any influenza vaccine with standard vaccination precautions

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Related Links
* Immunize​.org: Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: 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 240 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts

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Immunize​.org updates its resource for the public: “Varicella (Chickenpox): Questions and Answers”

Immunize​.org recently updated its resource for the public: Varicella (Chickenpox): Questions and Answers ([link removed]) . The document now includes current epidemiologic information and a QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document.

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Related Links
* Immunize​.org: Vaccines: Varicella (Chickenpox) ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: Handouts: Q&As: Diseases and 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 240 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts

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Immunize​.org updates its “Ask the Experts” web page on travel vaccines

Immunize​.org's popular Ask the Experts: Travel Vaccines ([link removed]) web page was updated with a thorough review. Information was added about the temporary unavailability of FDA-licensed cholera vaccine in the United States and the fact that a multiyear yellow fever vaccine shortage has fully resolved. Basic questions and answers were added about the newly recommended vaccine against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE, Ticovac, Pfizer).

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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 Links
* Immunize​.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page with more than 1,200 questions and answers
* Immunize​.org: Ask the Experts: Travel Vaccines ([link removed]) web page

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Recap: Immunize​.org updated these clinic resources in July and August

IZ Express regularly summarizes Immunize​.org’s new and updated educational materials and web pages. All Immunize​.org materials are free to distribute. In recent weeks, Immunize​.org updated or created new helpful materials:

Immunize​.org Materials for Clinicians
* Brand New Resources
+ Implementing Hepatitis B Universal Adult Screening and Vaccination: Clinical Answers for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
+ Addressing Vaccination Anxiety in Adolescents and Adults: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
+ Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Infants and Toddlers: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
+ Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Children Strategies: for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
+ Vaccination-Related Syncope: Information for Healthcare Personnel ([link removed])
* Influenza
+ Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2023–2024 Influenza Season ([link removed])
+ Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
+ Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
+ Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Injectable Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
+ Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
* Other Screening Checklists
+ Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed])
+ Screening Checklist for Contraindications to ([link removed]) Vaccines for Children and Teens ([link removed])
+ Screening Checklist for Contraindication to ([link removed]) HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens ([link removed])
* Standing Orders for Administering:
+ Haemophilus influenzae Type B Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
+ Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
+ Meningococcal B Vaccine to Adolescents and Adults ([link removed])
* Other Vaccine Administration Resources
+ Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them ([link removed])
+ Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents? ([link removed])
+ Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration ([link removed])
+ Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Vaccination and Testing
+ Labor & Delivery HBsAg Admission Checklist for Birthing Mother ([link removed])
+ Sample Text for Developing Admission Orders in Newborn Units for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose ([link removed])
+ Guidance for Developing Admission Orders in Labor & Delivery and Newborn Units to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus Transmission ([link removed])
+ Hepatitis B and Healthcare Personnel ([link removed])
+ Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination ([link removed])

Immunize​.org Printable Materials for Patients
* Brand New Resources
+ Hepatitis B Vaccination and Screening of Adults: Simple Steps to Protect Yourself from Serious Liver Disease ([link removed])
+ Addressing Vaccination Anxiety in Adolescents and Adults: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed])
+ Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Infants and Toddlers: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers ([link removed])
+ Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Children: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed])
+ Fainting Related to Vaccination: What You Need to Know ([link removed])
* Q&A Diseases and Vaccines: Diphtheria ([link removed]) , Measles ([link removed]) , Mumps ([link removed]) , Pertussis (Whooping Cough) ([link removed]) , Rubella ([link removed]) , and Tetanus ([link removed])

Immunize​.org Web Pages
* New! Addressing Vaccination Anxiety ([link removed])
* Webinar: Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing Universal Adult Screening and Vaccination. Your Practical Questions Answered. ([link removed])
* Immunization Requirements for Childcare, School, and College: State Websites and Resources
+ State Requirements by Vaccine ([link removed])
+ Exemptions Permitted for State Childcare and School (Kg–Gr 12) Immunization Requirements ([link removed])
+ State Health Departments Websites and Resources ([link removed])
* Ask the Experts:
+ Combination Vaccines ([link removed])
+ Hepatitis A ([link removed])
+ Hepatitis B ([link removed])
+ Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed])
+ Meningococcal B ([link removed])
+ Polio ([link removed])
+ Storage and Handling ([link removed])
+ Travel Vaccines ([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 nine subtopics
* Immunize​.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 240 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts

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Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: Vaccine Information Statements and translations released in July and August

IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about new and updated Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) and their translations.

On July 24, CDC released an updated interim VIS for Pediatric Multi-vaccines (Your Child's First Vaccines) ([link removed]) and a new VIS for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine ([link removed]) for adults.

As a result of these VIS releases, two handouts related to VISs were updated:
* Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) ([link removed])
* You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It's Federal Law! ([link removed])

On May 12, CDC released interim VISs for Hepatitis B Vaccine ([link removed]) and Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) Vaccine ([link removed]) , and Immunize​.org provided eight translations for each.

Hepatitis B Vaccine (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])
* Spanish PDF ([link removed]) and RTF ([link removed])
* Vietnamese ([link removed])

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (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])
* Spanish PDF ([link removed]) and RTF ([link removed])
* Vietnamese ([link removed])

Related Links
* Immunize​.org: Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages
* 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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CHOP’s PolicyLab and Vaccine Education Center release report on increasing vaccination rates on college campuses

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center ([link removed]) (VEC), along with CHOP's PolicyLab ([link removed]) , issued an Evidence to Action Brief Higher Education Student Vaccination Policies: How Administrators Can Encourage Vaccine Uptake ([link removed]) . The brief lists recommendations for college and university health administrators to strengthen vaccine uptake among students.

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Download the PDF (24 pages) ([link removed]) .
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Listen to the newest episode of Unity’s FACTSinnated podcast on the FDA’s role in increasing vaccine confidence with Dr. Peter Marks

The Unity Consortium’s ([link removed]) podcast, FACTSinnated ([link removed]) , is centered around “myth-busting” commonly held misconceptions surrounding vaccines—particularly adolescent and young adult vaccines. Unity’s most recent episode, Considering FDA’s Role in Increasing Vaccine Confidence amongst Parents, Adolescents, and Young Adults ([link removed]) , features Peter Marks, MD, PhD, Director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). During the podcast, Dr. Marks discusses how the FDA is keeping adolescents and young adults in mind as they continue to tackle vaccine development.

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Visit the FACTSinnated ([link removed]) web page for more podcast episodes.
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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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“‘They’ve All Endorsed It . . . but I’m Just Not There:’ A Qualitative Exploration of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Reported by Black and Latinx Individuals” published in BMJ Open

In the July 20 issue, BMJ Open published ‘They’ve All Endorsed It . . . but I’m Just Not There:’ A Qualitative Exploration of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Reported by Black and Latinx Individuals ([link removed]) . A portion of the abstract appears below.

We sought to examine reasons for vaccine hesitancy among online communities of US-based Black and Latinx communities to understand the role of historical racism, present-day structural racism, medical mistrust and individual concerns about vaccine safety and efficacy. . . .

Bulletin board discussions covered a range of topics related to COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 vaccine hesitant participants expressed fears about vaccine safety and doubts about vaccine efficacy. Elements of structural racism were cited in both groups as affecting populations but not playing a role in individual vaccine decisions. . . .

While this suggests that addressing individually focused fear and doubts are central to overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Black and Latinx groups, addressing the effects of present-day structural racism through a focus on community protection may also be important.
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Watch the ACIP meeting to discuss updated COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023, September 12, 10:00 a.m. (ET)

CDC will convene its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ([link removed]) (ACIP), September 12, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ET). The agenda will focus on recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines that target the XBB variants of SARS-CoV-2.

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No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described on the website.

Related Links
* CDC: ACIP main page ([link removed]) for access to webcast, agendas
* CDC: ACIP: Meeting Information ([link removed]) for presentation slides, content from previous meetings, and information about future meetings

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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
Editorial Information
Editor-in-Chief
Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
Managing Editor
John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
Associate Editor
Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Writer/Publication Coordinator
Taryn Chapman, MS
Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
Web Edition Managers
Arkady Shakhnovich
Jermaine Royes
Contributing Writer
Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Kayla Ohlde

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When you do so, please add a note that Immunize​.org is the source of the material and provide a link to this issue ([link removed]) .

IZ Express is supported in part by Grant No. 1NH23IP922654 from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC. Its contents are solely the responsibility of Immunize​.org and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.

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