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Issue 1,761: June 12, 2024
Top Stories
* For National Men’s Health Week, June 10–16, encourage men to seek preventive care, including vaccination. Happy Father’s Day! (#IZX1)
* Review your COVID-19 resources with the latest version of Immunize.org’s “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” (#IZX2)
* “Should Vaccines Be Withheld for Patients on Steroids?” Watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube. (#IZX3)
* Vaccines in the news (#IZX4)
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
* Spotlight on the website: Breadcrumbs are not just for Hansel and Gretel (#IZX5)
Featured Resources
* CDC offers educational activity through Medscape on vaccination coverage and exemption from school requirements for kindergarten entry; CE and CME credit available (#IZX6)
* Mighty handy! Immunize.org offers adult and lifetime handheld immunization record cards you can provide your patients. (#IZX7)
Notable Publications
* “Mpox Surveillance Based on Rash Characteristics—13 Emergency Departments, United States, June–December 2023” published in MMWR (#IZX8)
Upcoming Events
* Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Updates on Avian Influenza A(H5N1)” on June 18 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered (#IZX9)
* Virtual: North Dakota State University hosts webinar titled “Effective HPV Vaccine Communication: Helping Providers and Nursing Staff Make Strong Vaccine Recommendations” on July 17 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CME available (#IZX10)
Editorial Information (#Editorial)
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Top Stories
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For National Men’s Health Week, June 10–16, encourage men to seek preventive care, including vaccination. Happy Father’s Day!
National Men's Health Week ([link removed]) is June 10–16, ending on Father's Day. This annual observance encourages men of all ages to prioritize their health, seek preventive care—including recommended vaccines ([link removed]) , and talk about important health issues. Men generally die earlier, become ill at a younger age, and develop more chronic illnesses than women. Men are up to 50% less likely ([link removed]) to seek medical attention than women. According to CDC ([link removed]) , nearly 14% of men age 18 years and older are in fair or poor health.
An important way to reduce health disparities is to encourage men to get up to date with vaccination according to CDC’s Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule ([link removed]) . Table 1 ([link removed]) shows vaccinations needed based on age. Table 2 ([link removed]) shows vaccinations needed by health status or other indication. Some men may need additional vaccines based on their occupation. CDC resources on Traveler’s Health ([link removed]) address vaccines needed for international travel. See Immunize.org's handout Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men ([link removed]) for more information about additional vaccines that are recommended for them, including mpox vaccine.
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The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine ([link removed]) is critical cancer prevention for all young adults and teens, helping to prevent HPV-associated cancers of the mouth, throat, and genitals. Currently, about 15,000 HPV-associated cancers occur in men each year. All males between age 9–26 years should be protected from HPV-related cancers through vaccination; those age 27 through 45 years should talk with their healthcare provider to decide if they might benefit.
Most men are behind on one or more vaccinations. Always consider vaccination needs when evaluating your male patients and encourage the men in your life to vaccinate, as well.
Finally, happy Father's Day to all the fathers among our IZ Express readers! Thank you for the hard work you do to safeguard the health of your families. Don’t forget to take care of your vaccination needs, too.
Related Links
* CDC: Men's Health ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Immunization Schedules ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men ([link removed]) (PDF)
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Review your COVID-19 resources with the latest version of Immunize.org’s “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
Immunize.org reviews its Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) at least monthly, prominently indicating when it was last revised at the top of the page. There were no changes made since the May 1 review.
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All COVID-19 vaccine providers should review this checklist regularly. Download the latest documents and discard any outdated versions. The checklist is posted on Immunize.org's Vaccines A–Z: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page to help practices stay up to date.
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Screening Checklists ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines A–Z: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Interim Clinical Considerations ([link removed]) main page for use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States
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“Should Vaccines Be Withheld for Patients on Steroids?” Watch the 2-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 Should Vaccines Be Withheld for Patients on Steroids? ([link removed]) The video briefly describes how steroid treatment, and possible related immune suppression, is primarily a concern with live virus vaccines. Inactivated vaccines and toxoids can be administered to all immunocompromised patients in usual doses and schedules.
The 2-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])
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* LinkedIn at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* FDA: Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Use in the United States Beginning in Fall 2024 ([link removed]) (6/7/24)
* Washington Post: Whooping Cough Cases Double in the U.S., a Potential Legacy of the Pandemic ([link removed]) (6/6/24)
* STAT: Close a Regulatory Loophole in the ACA to Provide Vaccine Access for All Americans ([link removed]) (6/6/24)
* AP News: Man in Mexico Died of a Bird Flu Strain That Hadn’t Been Confirmed before in a Human, WHO Says ([link removed]) (6/5/24)
* UNICEF: Humanly Possible: On the Road to Finally Eradicating Polio ([link removed]) (5/31/24)
* CBS: U.S. to Make Millions of Bird Flu Vaccine Doses This Summer, as Cases Grow ([link removed]) (5/31/24)
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Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
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Spotlight on the website: Breadcrumbs are not just for Hansel and Gretel
This week’s Spotlight features the addition of “breadcrumbs,” sometimes called a “breadcrumb trail,” to our website. These can be found at the top of all content pages to assist you in navigating the site. As in the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, breadcrumbs allow you to see your path back to your original starting point when you are on subtopic pages on our site. Unlike the fairy tale, these breadcrumbs can’t be eaten.
In addition to our menus, the new location-based breadcrumbs allow you to quickly move to a previous page. Just click on the page you want to return to along the breadcrumb trail, and you’ll go there.
The image below is an example of what you will see. On the COVID-19 Scheduling Vaccines subtopic page of the Ask the Experts section of the website, breadcrumbs are shown in small print above the title.
Select the name of any of the higher-level pages (Home, Ask the Experts, or COVID-19) to view the corresponding page. We hope this enhancement makes it even easier to navigate when you visit the Immunize.org website.
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Featured Resources
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CDC offers educational activity through Medscape on vaccination coverage and exemption from school requirements for kindergarten entry; CE and CME credit available
CDC, through Medscape, offers an online resource titled Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption from School Vaccine Requirements among Children in Kindergarten—United States, 2022–2023 School Year ([link removed]) . The activity will assess vaccine coverage among kindergartners in the United States, distinguish states with the lowest rates of vaccine coverage among kindergartners, identify the rate of vaccine exemption among kindergartners, and assess trends in vaccine exemptions among kindergartners.
CE and CME credits are available.
View the activity ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* Immunize.org: Official Guidance: State Policies ([link removed]) main page
Back to top (#Top)
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Mighty handy! Immunize.org offers adult and lifetime handheld immunization record cards you can provide your patients.
Immunize.org's personal immunization record cards ([link removed]) , printed on rip-proof, smudge-proof, water-proof paper, are designed to last a lifetime. They fit in a wallet when folded. The record cards are for you to give to your patients as a permanent personal vaccination record and are sold in boxes of 250.
* Adult immunization record cards ([link removed])
* Lifetime immunization record cards ([link removed])
[link removed]
Make bulk purchases and receive quantity discounts. For quotes on larger quantities or customizing, or to request sample cards, call 651-647-9009 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Documenting Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Shop: Collection List ([link removed]) web page
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Notable Publications
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“Mpox Surveillance Based on Rash Characteristics—13 Emergency Departments, United States, June–December 2023” published in MMWR
CDC published Mpox Surveillance Based on Rash Characteristics—13 Emergency Departments, United States, June–December 2023 ([link removed]) on June 6 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
After the 2022 global mpox outbreak, which primarily affected gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM), U.S. cases declined, but low-level transmission continued. Local outbreaks have raised concern about mpox reemergence, including previously unsuspected cases among non-GBMSM. . . .
During June–December 2023, among 196 patients aged ≥3 months evaluated at 13 U.S. emergency departments for an mpox-compatible rash irrespective of epidemiologic risk factors, three (1.5%) mpox cases were identified, all among unvaccinated GBMSM who had engaged in sex with one or more partners they met through smartphone dating applications. . . .
Clinicians should remain vigilant for monkeypox virus infections, particularly among GBMSM, and educate patients about the importance of risk reduction and JYNNEOS vaccination.
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: Vaccines A–Z: Mpox ([link removed]) main page
Back to top (#Top)
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Updates on Avian Influenza A(H5N1)” on June 18 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
NFID will host a webinar titled Updates on Avian Influenza A(H5N1) ([link removed]) at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on June 18. NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, will moderate the discussion featuring Ruth Lynfield, MD, Minnesota state epidemiologist; and Sonja Olsen, PhD, CDC’s associate director for influenza preparedness and response. This webinar will discuss epidemiology of avian influenza A(H5N1) and public health response to avian influenza.
CME credit is available. There is no fee to participate in this activity, but preregistration is required.
Register for the webinar ([link removed]) .
[link removed]
NFID hosts monthly webinars ([link removed]) to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment. CME, CNE, and CPE credits are available for select recordings. View all archived NFID webinars ([link removed]) .
Back to top (#Top)
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Virtual: North Dakota State University hosts webinar titled “Effective HPV Vaccine Communication: Helping Providers and Nursing Staff Make Strong Vaccine Recommendations” on July 17 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CME available
The North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education will host a webinar titled Effective HPV Vaccine Communication: Helping Providers and Nursing Staff Make Strong Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) , 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) on July 17. Speakers will include Noel Brewer, PhD, and Jessica Young, MD, MPH, from the University of North Carolina School of Global Public Health.
Attendees will learn about the benefits of HPV vaccine for cancer prevention and key steps to adopt the announcement approach for HPV vaccine communication. Attendees will be shown resources to help introduce the announcement approach to their office or practice.
[link removed]
Free CME will be provided to live attendees.
Register for the webinar ([link removed]) .
Back to top (#Top)
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
Editorial Information
Editor-in-Chief
Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
Managing Editor
John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
Associate Editor
Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Writer/Publication Coordinator
Taryn Chapman, MS
Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
Web Edition Managers
Arkady Shakhnovich
Jermaine Royes
Contributing Writer
Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Kayla Ohlde
About IZ Express
Immunize.org welcomes redistribution of this issue of IZ Express or selected articles.
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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Issue 1,761: June 12, 2024
Top Stories
* For National Men’s Health Week, June 10–16, encourage men to seek preventive care, including vaccination. Happy Father’s Day! (#IZX1)
* Review your COVID-19 resources with the latest version of Immunize.org’s “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” (#IZX2)
* “Should Vaccines Be Withheld for Patients on Steroids?” Watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube. (#IZX3)
* Vaccines in the news (#IZX4)
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
* Spotlight on the website: Breadcrumbs are not just for Hansel and Gretel (#IZX5)
Featured Resources
* CDC offers educational activity through Medscape on vaccination coverage and exemption from school requirements for kindergarten entry; CE and CME credit available (#IZX6)
* Mighty handy! Immunize.org offers adult and lifetime handheld immunization record cards you can provide your patients. (#IZX7)
Notable Publications
* “Mpox Surveillance Based on Rash Characteristics—13 Emergency Departments, United States, June–December 2023” published in MMWR (#IZX8)
Upcoming Events
* Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Updates on Avian Influenza A(H5N1)” on June 18 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered (#IZX9)
* Virtual: North Dakota State University hosts webinar titled “Effective HPV Vaccine Communication: Helping Providers and Nursing Staff Make Strong Vaccine Recommendations” on July 17 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CME available (#IZX10)
Editorial Information (#Editorial)
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[link removed]
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Top Stories
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For National Men’s Health Week, June 10–16, encourage men to seek preventive care, including vaccination. Happy Father’s Day!
National Men's Health Week ([link removed]) is June 10–16, ending on Father's Day. This annual observance encourages men of all ages to prioritize their health, seek preventive care—including recommended vaccines ([link removed]) , and talk about important health issues. Men generally die earlier, become ill at a younger age, and develop more chronic illnesses than women. Men are up to 50% less likely ([link removed]) to seek medical attention than women. According to CDC ([link removed]) , nearly 14% of men age 18 years and older are in fair or poor health.
An important way to reduce health disparities is to encourage men to get up to date with vaccination according to CDC’s Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule ([link removed]) . Table 1 ([link removed]) shows vaccinations needed based on age. Table 2 ([link removed]) shows vaccinations needed by health status or other indication. Some men may need additional vaccines based on their occupation. CDC resources on Traveler’s Health ([link removed]) address vaccines needed for international travel. See Immunize.org's handout Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men ([link removed]) for more information about additional vaccines that are recommended for them, including mpox vaccine.
[link removed]
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine ([link removed]) is critical cancer prevention for all young adults and teens, helping to prevent HPV-associated cancers of the mouth, throat, and genitals. Currently, about 15,000 HPV-associated cancers occur in men each year. All males between age 9–26 years should be protected from HPV-related cancers through vaccination; those age 27 through 45 years should talk with their healthcare provider to decide if they might benefit.
Most men are behind on one or more vaccinations. Always consider vaccination needs when evaluating your male patients and encourage the men in your life to vaccinate, as well.
Finally, happy Father's Day to all the fathers among our IZ Express readers! Thank you for the hard work you do to safeguard the health of your families. Don’t forget to take care of your vaccination needs, too.
Related Links
* CDC: Men's Health ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Immunization Schedules ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men ([link removed]) (PDF)
Back to top (#Top)
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Review your COVID-19 resources with the latest version of Immunize.org’s “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
Immunize.org reviews its Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) at least monthly, prominently indicating when it was last revised at the top of the page. There were no changes made since the May 1 review.
[link removed]
All COVID-19 vaccine providers should review this checklist regularly. Download the latest documents and discard any outdated versions. The checklist is posted on Immunize.org's Vaccines A–Z: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page to help practices stay up to date.
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Screening Checklists ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines A–Z: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Interim Clinical Considerations ([link removed]) main page for use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States
Back to top (#Top)
------------------------------------------------------------
“Should Vaccines Be Withheld for Patients on Steroids?” Watch the 2-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 Should Vaccines Be Withheld for Patients on Steroids? ([link removed]) The video briefly describes how steroid treatment, and possible related immune suppression, is primarily a concern with live virus vaccines. Inactivated vaccines and toxoids can be administered to all immunocompromised patients in usual doses and schedules.
The 2-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.
[link removed]
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])
Back to top (#Top)
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* FDA: Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Use in the United States Beginning in Fall 2024 ([link removed]) (6/7/24)
* Washington Post: Whooping Cough Cases Double in the U.S., a Potential Legacy of the Pandemic ([link removed]) (6/6/24)
* STAT: Close a Regulatory Loophole in the ACA to Provide Vaccine Access for All Americans ([link removed]) (6/6/24)
* AP News: Man in Mexico Died of a Bird Flu Strain That Hadn’t Been Confirmed before in a Human, WHO Says ([link removed]) (6/5/24)
* UNICEF: Humanly Possible: On the Road to Finally Eradicating Polio ([link removed]) (5/31/24)
* CBS: U.S. to Make Millions of Bird Flu Vaccine Doses This Summer, as Cases Grow ([link removed]) (5/31/24)
Back to top (#Top)
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Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
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Spotlight on the website: Breadcrumbs are not just for Hansel and Gretel
This week’s Spotlight features the addition of “breadcrumbs,” sometimes called a “breadcrumb trail,” to our website. These can be found at the top of all content pages to assist you in navigating the site. As in the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, breadcrumbs allow you to see your path back to your original starting point when you are on subtopic pages on our site. Unlike the fairy tale, these breadcrumbs can’t be eaten.
In addition to our menus, the new location-based breadcrumbs allow you to quickly move to a previous page. Just click on the page you want to return to along the breadcrumb trail, and you’ll go there.
The image below is an example of what you will see. On the COVID-19 Scheduling Vaccines subtopic page of the Ask the Experts section of the website, breadcrumbs are shown in small print above the title.
Select the name of any of the higher-level pages (Home, Ask the Experts, or COVID-19) to view the corresponding page. We hope this enhancement makes it even easier to navigate when you visit the Immunize.org website.
Back to top (#Top)
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Featured Resources
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CDC offers educational activity through Medscape on vaccination coverage and exemption from school requirements for kindergarten entry; CE and CME credit available
CDC, through Medscape, offers an online resource titled Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption from School Vaccine Requirements among Children in Kindergarten—United States, 2022–2023 School Year ([link removed]) . The activity will assess vaccine coverage among kindergartners in the United States, distinguish states with the lowest rates of vaccine coverage among kindergartners, identify the rate of vaccine exemption among kindergartners, and assess trends in vaccine exemptions among kindergartners.
CE and CME credits are available.
View the activity ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* Immunize.org: Official Guidance: State Policies ([link removed]) main page
Back to top (#Top)
------------------------------------------------------------
Mighty handy! Immunize.org offers adult and lifetime handheld immunization record cards you can provide your patients.
Immunize.org's personal immunization record cards ([link removed]) , printed on rip-proof, smudge-proof, water-proof paper, are designed to last a lifetime. They fit in a wallet when folded. The record cards are for you to give to your patients as a permanent personal vaccination record and are sold in boxes of 250.
* Adult immunization record cards ([link removed])
* Lifetime immunization record cards ([link removed])
[link removed]
Make bulk purchases and receive quantity discounts. For quotes on larger quantities or customizing, or to request sample cards, call 651-647-9009 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Documenting Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Shop: Collection List ([link removed]) web page
Back to top (#Top)
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Notable Publications
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“Mpox Surveillance Based on Rash Characteristics—13 Emergency Departments, United States, June–December 2023” published in MMWR
CDC published Mpox Surveillance Based on Rash Characteristics—13 Emergency Departments, United States, June–December 2023 ([link removed]) on June 6 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
After the 2022 global mpox outbreak, which primarily affected gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM), U.S. cases declined, but low-level transmission continued. Local outbreaks have raised concern about mpox reemergence, including previously unsuspected cases among non-GBMSM. . . .
During June–December 2023, among 196 patients aged ≥3 months evaluated at 13 U.S. emergency departments for an mpox-compatible rash irrespective of epidemiologic risk factors, three (1.5%) mpox cases were identified, all among unvaccinated GBMSM who had engaged in sex with one or more partners they met through smartphone dating applications. . . .
Clinicians should remain vigilant for monkeypox virus infections, particularly among GBMSM, and educate patients about the importance of risk reduction and JYNNEOS vaccination.
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: Vaccines A–Z: Mpox ([link removed]) main page
Back to top (#Top)
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Updates on Avian Influenza A(H5N1)” on June 18 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
NFID will host a webinar titled Updates on Avian Influenza A(H5N1) ([link removed]) at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on June 18. NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, will moderate the discussion featuring Ruth Lynfield, MD, Minnesota state epidemiologist; and Sonja Olsen, PhD, CDC’s associate director for influenza preparedness and response. This webinar will discuss epidemiology of avian influenza A(H5N1) and public health response to avian influenza.
CME credit is available. There is no fee to participate in this activity, but preregistration is required.
Register for the webinar ([link removed]) .
[link removed]
NFID hosts monthly webinars ([link removed]) to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment. CME, CNE, and CPE credits are available for select recordings. View all archived NFID webinars ([link removed]) .
Back to top (#Top)
------------------------------------------------------------
Virtual: North Dakota State University hosts webinar titled “Effective HPV Vaccine Communication: Helping Providers and Nursing Staff Make Strong Vaccine Recommendations” on July 17 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CME available
The North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education will host a webinar titled Effective HPV Vaccine Communication: Helping Providers and Nursing Staff Make Strong Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) , 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) on July 17. Speakers will include Noel Brewer, PhD, and Jessica Young, MD, MPH, from the University of North Carolina School of Global Public Health.
Attendees will learn about the benefits of HPV vaccine for cancer prevention and key steps to adopt the announcement approach for HPV vaccine communication. Attendees will be shown resources to help introduce the announcement approach to their office or practice.
[link removed]
Free CME will be provided to live attendees.
Register for the webinar ([link removed]) .
Back to top (#Top)
------------------------------------------------------------
For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
Editorial Information
Editor-in-Chief
Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
Managing Editor
John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
Associate Editor
Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Writer/Publication Coordinator
Taryn Chapman, MS
Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
Web Edition Managers
Arkady Shakhnovich
Jermaine Royes
Contributing Writer
Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Kayla Ohlde
About IZ Express
Immunize.org welcomes redistribution of this issue of IZ Express or selected articles.
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.
IZ Express Disclaimer ([link removed])
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This email was sent to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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