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Immunize.org updates its resource now titled “Non-medical Exemptions and Vaccine Refusal Put People at Risk. Examine the Evidence for Yourself.”
Immunize.org recently updated its handout, Non-medical Exemptions and Vaccine Refusal Put People at Risk. Examine the Evidence for Yourself. New resources have been added, along with refinements to language about exemptions, refusals, and consequences. The references in this resource illustrate how drops in immunization coverage can trigger disease outbreaks. Outbreaks become more likely when pockets of unimmunized and underimmunized people develop, which can occur when nonmedical exemptions are readily obtained. Share this resource with vaccine-hesitant parents and policy makers.
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FDA selects updated COVID-19 strain for fall 2024 vaccines; ACIP to consider recommendations at June 26–28 meeting
FDA advised COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to use a JN.1-lineage strain, preferably the recently emerged strain referred to as KP.2. ACIP will make recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States at the upcoming June 26–28 meeting. A portion of FDA's announcement appears below. Indiana organizations partner to offer free opportunity to view Shot in the Arm, a documentary on vaccine hesitancy; CE credit available
Shot in the Arm, a documentary exploring vaccine hesitancy, is available free for online viewing during the coming year thanks to the generous support of the Indiana Immunization Coalition and Indiana University School of Medicine. This activity offers CME, CNE, and CPE credit. A description of the documentary appears below. Acting quickly, Kennedy shifted his directorial eye to this once-in-a-century tragedy. Both skeptical and hopeful, SHOT IN THE ARM explores vaccine hesitancy historically and in the context of our modern pandemic. Can we replace cynicism with healthy curiosity and bridge the political divides that make us sick?  Register to view the film and obtain CME, CNE, or CPE credit. For questions related to continuing education, please email [email protected]. Back to top Power outages can create emergency conditions that damage your valuable vaccine inventory. For this reason, every site that stocks vaccines needs an emergency plan. Every VFC site is required to have one.
How many doses of DTaP does an infant need to be protected from pertussis? 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 How many doses of pediatric diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis, or DTaP, vaccine does an infant need before she or he is protected from pertussis? The video describes vaccine effectiveness following three doses of DTaP, along with the importance of maternal vaccination with Tdap during gestation weeks 27 through 36. Like, follow, and share Immunize.org’s social media accounts and encourage colleagues and others interested in vaccination to do likewise.
Today, June 19, Immunize.org celebrates Juneteenth, the national holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
Spotlight on the Website: “Clinical Resources” search function now returns only English versions
When searching for handouts to share with patients, our search results previously returned documents in any available language, even if you weren’t looking for a translation. Now, your search results will provide only English versions of our resources, unless you specifically select a filter for a language other than English. On the description card for any resource, links to available translations are shown. See below for an example. At the top of any page, click:
Use CDC’s travel resources to prepare travelers for domestic and international trips
Summer is here, along with travel plans. Visit CDC's Travelers' Health website, which includes information on more than 50 topics to assist travelers and their healthcare providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures needed to prevent illness during travel.
Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccines Save Lives” black enamel pins make wonderful graduation and workplace recognitions Immunize.org’s elegantly designed Vaccines Save Lives pins are meaningful gifts for people who care about vaccination. The pin makes a refined statement in hard black enamel with gold lettering and edges, measuring 1.125" x 0.75". WHO reports the discussions and recommendations of the March 2024 meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE)
On March 11–13, the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) met to discuss the immunization agenda for 2030, poliomyelitis, hepatitis E,COVID-19 vaccines, mpox, immune correlates of protection, and respiratory syncytial virus. The report summarizing discussions, conclusions, and recommendations is now available. Virtual: Watch June 26–28 ACIP meeting with wide-ranging discussion on vaccine preventable diseases
CDC will convene its ACIP on June 26–28, starting at 8:00 a.m. (ET). ACIP will discuss updates to the hexavalent (DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB) infant vaccine recommendation, as well as the vaccines to prevent chikungunya, dengue, COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal, meningococcal, and HPV.
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