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Issue 1,754: May 1, 2024
Top Stories
* “Use of an Additional Updated 2023–2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Adults Aged ≥65 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2024” published in MMWR (#IZX1)
* National Academies report highlights need to prevent shoulder injuries from intramuscular vaccination (#IZX2)
* May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; these resources help you implement hepatitis B vaccination for all adults through age 59 years (#IZX3)
* “I know the primary series of meningococcal B vaccine (or MenB) should use the same brand for all doses. Does that also apply to booster doses?” Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube. (#IZX4)
* IZ Express keeps 54,000+ readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe! (#IZX5)
* Vaccines in the news (#IZX6)


Immunize​.org Website and Clinical Resources
* Spotlight on the website: Image Library (#IZX7)
* Recap: Immunize​.org updates its resource for healthcare professionals: “Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration!” (#IZX8)
* Recap: Use Immunize​.org's revised temperature logs: now with more room to write min/max temperatures (#IZX9)
* Recap: Immunize​.org updates "Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage" (#IZX10)
* Summary: Immunize​.org updated these clinical resources in March and April (#IZX11)


Featured Resources
* Voices for Vaccines releases podcast featuring Patsy Stinchfield, CPNP, discussing why we should care about measles (#IZX12)
* Before we run out! Place your order for the sturdy, laminated version of the 2024 U.S. adult immunization schedule from Immunize.org (#IZX13)
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the meningococcal ACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations (#IZX14)


Global News
* “Use of Ebola Vaccines Worldwide, 2021–2023” published in MMWR (#IZX15)


Upcoming Events
* Virtual: Vaccine Education Center honors winners of Hilleman student essay, “Making an Impact on the World – 2024,” on May 3 at 3:00 p.m. (ET) (#IZX16)


Editorial Information (#Editorial)

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Top Stories
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“Use of an Additional Updated 2023–2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Adults Aged ≥65 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2024” published in MMWR

CDC published Use of an Additional Updated 2023–2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Adults Aged ≥65 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2024 ([link removed]) on April 25 in MMWR. This publication summarizes ACIP recommendations made on February 28, 2024. These recommendations are already reflected in all CDC and Immunize.org COVID-19 vaccination resources. A portion of the publication appears below.

On February 28, 2024, ACIP recommended that all persons aged ≥65 years receive 1 additional dose of any updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine (i.e., Moderna, Novavax, or Pfizer-BioNTech). . . .

Adults aged ≥65 years should receive an additional dose of the updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine to enhance their immunity and decrease the risk for severe COVID-19–associated illness. . . .

“This recommendation was based on continuing SARS-CoV-2 circulation throughout the year, increased risk for severe illness attributable to COVID-19 in adults aged ≥65 years, protection provided by the updated vaccines against JN.1 and other currently circulating variants, the expected waning of SARS-CoV-2 immunity, and additional implementation considerations, including facilitating clear communication and equitable access to vaccine.”

Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .

Related Links
* CDC: MMWR main page ([link removed]) providing access to the MMWR family of publications
* Immunize​.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (PDF)

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National Academies report highlights need to prevent shoulder injuries from intramuscular vaccination

In a new report ([link removed]) , the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reviewed evidence for potential shoulder injuries from intramuscular vaccination with any vaccine. The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) commissioned the report to better understand whether vaccination can cause specific types of shoulder injuries or a more general syndrome known as Shoulder Injuries Related to Vaccine Administration ([link removed]) (SIRVA).

The report finds that vaccination may cause four specific shoulder injuries:
* Acute subacromial/subdeltoid bursitis caused by direct injection of a vaccine into the bursa
* Acute rotator cuff tendinopathy caused by direct injection into or adjacent to a tendon
* Bone injury caused by direct injection into or adjacent to bone
* Axial or radial nerve injury due to direct injection into or adjacent to the nerve

Evidence suggests that intramuscular vaccination does not cause chronic rotator cuff disease.

Immunize.org offers resources to train staff on vaccine administration ([link removed]) , including proper placement of deltoid vaccination to avoid SIRVA.

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These findings about intramuscular vaccination are part of a larger report reviewing evidence related to adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccination. Those portions of the report will be summarized in next week's issue of IZ Express.

View the report ([link removed]) .

Related Links
* National Academies: New Comprehensive Review Examines Potential Harms of COVID-19 Vaccination and Intramuscular Vaccination ([link removed]) (4/16/24)
* National Academies: Evidence Review of Shoulder Injuries from Intramuscular Administration of Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* National Academies: Evidence Review of the Adverse Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination and Intramuscular Vaccine Administration ([link removed]) (free report PDF)
* Immunize​.org: How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections: Administration by the Intramuscular (IM) Route ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize​.org: How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults during One Visit ([link removed]) (PDF)

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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; these resources help you implement hepatitis B vaccination for all adults through age 59 years

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month ([link removed]) , and May 19 marks National Hepatitis Testing Day ([link removed]) . Help shed light on the burden of viral hepatitis and act to prevent it by encouraging testing and vaccination according to CDC recommendations. Both hepatitis A and hepatitis B are easily preventable with effective vaccines. See Immunize​.org’s extensive sets of clinical resources ([link removed]) and Ask the Experts web pages ([link removed]) on each of these important vaccines.

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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
* Immunize​.org: Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Adults ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize​.org: Hepatitis B Vaccination and Screening of Adults: Simple Steps to Protect Yourself from Serious Liver Disease ([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 A ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize​.org: Ask the Experts: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) web page

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“I know the primary series of meningococcal B vaccine (or MenB) should use the same brand for all doses. Does that also apply to booster doses?” Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.

This week, our featured episode from the Ask the Experts Video Series is I know the primary series of meningococcal B vaccine (or MenB) should use the same brand for all doses. Does that also apply to booster doses? ([link removed] ) The video briefly describes the need to receive the same brand of MenB vaccine for all doses to ensure adequate protection. People at high risk, who are recommended to receive booster doses, need to restart the primary series with the available brand if the original vaccine brand is unknown or unavailable.

The 1-minute video 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 ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* YouTube at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])

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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 ([link removed]) IZ Express ([link removed]) ([link removed]) so they get all the news that matters to vaccinators in their own inbox each Wednesday. IZ Express, 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 VISs and their translations
* Notices about online and in-person educational opportunities, many offering free continuing education credit

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Vaccines in the news

These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* The Telegraph: Vaccines Saved More than 50 Million Lives in Africa over 50 Years, Research Shows ([link removed]) (4/24/24)
* CNN: Mother of Chicago Child with Measles: It Was ‘One of the Scarier Moments of My Life’ ([link removed]) (4/22/24)
* FOX: With Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise, Do You Need a Booster Vaccine? ([link removed]) (4/22/24)

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Immunize​.org Website and Clinical Resources
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Spotlight on the Website: Image Library

Immunize​.org's Image Library can help when you need images of infectious diseases to educate yourself or others.

Located within the Clinical Resources menu, theImage Library ([link removed]) section contains an overview page and a list of specific disease-related categories. Some of these images are disturbing and not suitable for young children. Most images included are in the public domain and can be reproduced without permission. If an image is copyrighted, information is provided so you can obtain permission from the copyright holder.

The Image Library Overview page also provides links to other vaccine-related image libraries from CDC and the History of Medicine websites.

Immunize​.org also offers a Photo Library ([link removed]) on our updated website for the public, www.VaccineInformation.org. There, viewers will find 16 galleries of images along with links to help members of the public learn more about specific diseases.

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Recap: Immunize​.org updates its resource for healthcare professionals: “Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration!”

Immunize​.org recently updated its resource for healthcare professionals: Don't Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration! ([link removed]) We updated resources and broken web links and removed references to the Menactra (Sanofi) brand of MenACWY, which is no longer available.

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Related Links
* Immunize​.org: Ask the Experts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize​.org: Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: Handouts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: Clinical Resources A–Z ([link removed]) main page, where you can filter by topic, vaccine, language, or other criteria

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Recap: Use Immunize​.org's revised temperature logs: now with more room to write min/max temperatures

In March, Immunize​.org updated its entire suite of vaccine storage temperature logs ([link removed]) to align with CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) . The materials now accommodate two options for documenting temperatures in standard freezers or refrigerators, depending upon the type of monitoring device used:
* CDC-preferred continuous digital data loggers that display minimum and maximum temperatures (min/max), or
* Other acceptable temperature monitoring devices without min/max displays

In April, Immunize​.org incorporated reader feedback to create more room on each of the four temperature logs ([link removed]) to document minimum and maximum temperatures on the chart:
* Temperature log for refrigerator – Celsius ([link removed])
* Temperature log for refrigerator – Fahrenheit ([link removed])

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* Temperature log for freezer – Celsius ([link removed])
* Temperature log for freezer – Fahrenheit ([link removed])

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* Immunize​.org: Clinical Resources: Storage & Handling ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: Clinical Resources A–Z ([link removed]) main page, where you can filter by topic, vaccine, language, or other criteria
* CDC: Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources ([link removed]) web section
* CDC: Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit ([link removed])

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Recap: Immunize​.org updates "Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage"

Immunize​.org recently revised its 2-page resource titled Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage ([link removed]) . We removed references to the Menactra (Sanofi) brand of MenACWY, which is no longer available.

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Related Links
* Immunize​.org: Handouts: Adult Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: Handouts: Strategies and Policies for Healthcare Settings ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize​.org: Clinical Resources A–Z ([link removed]) main page, where you can filter by topic, vaccine, language, or other criteria

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Summary: Immunize​.org updated these clinical resources in March and April

IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Immunize​.org’s new and updated educational materials for healthcare professionals and handouts for patients. All Immunize​.org clinical resources are free to distribute.

We’ve been busy! In case you missed them during recent weeks, updates were made to these helpful materials:

Web Pages: Ask the Experts
* COVID-19 ([link removed])
* HPV (Human Papillomavirus) ([link removed])
* Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed])
* Meningococcal B ([link removed])
* Pneumococcal ([link removed])

Immunize​.org Materials for Clinicians
* Vaccine Administration
+ Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them ([link removed])
+ Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
+ Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage ([link removed])
+ Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration! ([link removed])
* Storage and Handling Resources
+ Temperature Logs for Freezer: Celsius ([link removed]) and Fahrenheit ([link removed])
+ Temperature Logs for Refrigerator: Celsius ([link removed]) and Fahrenheit ([link removed])
+ Vaccine Storage Emergency Response Worksheet ([link removed])
+ Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record ([link removed])
* Vaccine Recommendations
+ 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])
* Checklists
+ Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed])
+ Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens ([link removed])

Immunize​.org Materials for Patients
* Questions and Answers—Information about Diseases and Vaccines: Diphtheria ([link removed]) , Pertussis ([link removed]) Pneumococcus ([link removed]) , and Tetanus ([link removed])
* New and Updated Translations of Materials for Patients
+ Available in Spanish
o New! Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Children: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed]) (reference: English ([link removed]) )
o New! Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Infants and Toddlers: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers ([link removed]) (reference: English ([link removed]) )
o New! Addressing Vaccination Anxiety in Adolescents and Adults: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed]) (reference: English ([link removed]) )
o New! Fainting Related to Vaccination: What You Need to Know ([link removed]) (reference: English ([link removed]) )
o Questions Parents Ask about Vaccinations for Babies ([link removed]) (reference: English ([link removed]) )
o Top 10 Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating ([link removed]) (reference: English ([link removed]) )
+ Available in 7 Languages
o Immunizations for Babies: A Guide for Parents
# Arabic ([link removed]) , Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , Spanish ([link removed]) , Vietnamese ([link removed])
# Reference: English ([link removed])
o Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0–10 Years
# Arabic ([link removed]) , Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , Spanish ([link removed]) , Vietnamese ([link removed])
# Reference: English ([link removed])
o When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?
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# Reference: English ([link removed])
o Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens
# Arabic ([link removed]) , Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , Spanish ([link removed]) , Vietnamese ([link removed])
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o Vaccinations Needed During Pregnancy
# Arabic ([link removed]) , Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , Spanish ([link removed]) , Vietnamese ([link removed])
# Reference: English ([link removed])
o Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults
# Arabic ([link removed]) , Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , Spanish ([link removed]) , Vietnamese ([link removed])
# Reference: English ([link removed])

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* Immunize​.org: Clinical Resources A–Z ([link removed])  main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize​.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed])  main page to access more than 1,300 questions answered by Immunize​.org experts

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Featured Resources
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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast featuring Patsy Stinchfield, CPNP, discussing why we should care about measles

Voices for Vaccines (VFV) posted a new entry in its Vax Talk podcast series: Patsy Stinchfield Tells Us Why We Should Care about Measles ([link removed] ) . A description from the VFV web page appears below.

As of April 11, the U.S. has seen 121 measles cases this year. Patsy Stinchfield, President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, takes us back in time to previous outbreaks and our efforts to eliminate measles—all to help us understand why even one case of measles in a community is cause for concern.

Related Links
* Voices for Vaccines: Resources ([link removed]) main page
* Voices for Vaccines podcast page ([link removed])

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Before we run out! Place your order for the sturdy, laminated version of the 2024 U.S. adult immunization schedule from Immunize​.org.

The laminated version of the 2024 U.S. adult immunization schedule ([link removed]) is shipping. The child and adolescent schedule is sold out, and we anticipate selling out of the adult schedule too, so put in your order now.

While the schedules are available online from CDC at no cost, Immunize​.org’s printed, laminated booklets are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting where vaccinations are given.
* Durable: their tough coating can be wiped down, and they’re durable enough to stand up to a year's worth of use
* Format: each schedule is produced in a 16-page, 8.5” X 11” booklet format; with color coding for easy reading, our laminated schedules replicate the original CDC formatting, including all tables and notes
* Easy access to CDC updates: CDC added an online addendum page to the schedule, where new recommendations from ACIP made during 2024 can be posted. The laminated schedule addendum pages include custom QR codes you can scan to view or print the current CDC addendum from CDC's website, as needed.
* Adult schedule bonus content: the adult schedule includes a bonus page with Immunize.org’s popular 1-page handout summarizing the dose, route, and needle size recommendations for all vaccines and recipients

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2–4 copies: $9.50 each
5–19 copies: $8.50 each
20–99 copies: $7.50 each
100–499 copies: $6.00 each
500–999 copies: $5.00 each
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Visit the Shop Immunize.org: Laminated Schedules ([link removed]) web page to view images of all the pages, to download the order form, and to order today!

For additional information, call 651-647-9009 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

Related Links
* Immunize​.org: Laminated Adult Immunization Schedules ([link removed]) (19 and older) web page
* Immunize​.org: Shop Immunize.org ([link removed]) main page

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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the meningococcal ACWY 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: ACIP Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
* CDC: Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—National Immunization Survey–Teen, United States, 2022 ([link removed])

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Global News
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“Use of Ebola Vaccines Worldwide, 2021–2023” published in MMWR

CDC published Use of Ebola Vaccines Worldwide, 2021–2023 ([link removed]) on April 25 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.

The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision established an Ebola vaccine stockpile in 2021 to ensure equitable, rapid access to vaccines during an outbreak. . . .

Since 2021, the absence of large Ebola virus disease (Ebola) outbreaks has resulted in fewer vaccine doses being used for outbreak response. Out of the 145,690 doses shipped from the stockpile through 2023, 95% (139,120) have been repurposed for preventive vaccination, and 5% (6,570) were used in outbreak response. . . .

Repurposing doses for preventive vaccination could be prioritized in the absence of Ebola outbreaks to prevent transmission and maximize the cost-efficiency and benefits of the stockpile.

Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .

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* CDC: MMWR main page ([link removed]) providing access to the MMWR family of publications

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Virtual: Vaccine Education Center honors winners of Hilleman student essay, “Making an Impact on the World – 2024,” on May 3 at 3:00 p.m. (ET)

The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and cosponsors will host the Making an Impact on the World – 2024 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest ([link removed]) at 3:00 p.m. (ET) on May 3. The event celebrates the legacy of Maurice R. Hilleman ([link removed]) , PhD, and honors eight student essay contest winners who wrote about what they would study to have global impact.
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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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