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Immunize.org introduces standing orders template for RSV vaccination of adults age 60 years and older
A new template, Standing Orders for Administering Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine (RSV) to Adults Age 60 Years and Older, is now available from Immunize.org. This template reflects current ACIP recommendations for any of the three licensed RSV vaccines: Abrysvo (Pfizer), Arexvy (GSK), and mResvia (Moderna).
ACIP no longer recommends the use of shared clinical decision-making for vaccination of adults age 60–74 years who are not at increased risk for serious RSV disease. People who have already received a dose of RSV vaccine should not be revaccinated this season.
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“Trends and Disparities in Childhood Vaccination Coverage by Vaccines for Children Program Eligibility—National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2012–2022” published in MMWR Early Release CDC published Trends and Disparities in Childhood Vaccination Coverage by Vaccines for Children Program Eligibility—National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2012–2022 on August 13 in MMWR Early Release. A portion of the summary appears below. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program covers the cost of vaccines for eligible children to help ensure that all U.S. children are protected from life-threatening vaccine-preventable diseases. . . . Among VFC-eligible children, coverage with measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine was high and stable during 2012 through 2022, but there is room for improvement to increase coverage with other routinely recommended vaccines. Among children born in 2020, vaccination coverage was 4–14 percentage points lower among children who were eligible versus non-eligible for the VFC program. . . . The VFC program plays a vital role in increasing and sustaining vaccination coverage. Increased efforts must promote awareness of, confidence in, and receipt of all recommended vaccines among those eligible for the VFC program.
Immunize.org updates the screening checklists for contraindications to injectable and live attenuated influenza vaccines for the 2024–25 season
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Immunize.org updates “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” and companion version for adults Immunize.org recently updated two clinical resources:
Updates to both documents include the following:
 
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Immunize.org updates “Notification of Immunization Letter Template” to include newly recommended vaccines Related Links
August is National Immunization Awareness Month; view CDC resources available for supporting vaccination now
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Watch and share the latest installment in Immunize.org’s Orientation Video Series: Introducing Clinical Resources Immunize.org is pleased to share the latest installment in the Orientation Video Series, a 3-minute video introducing our clinical resources, one of the most popular sections of the Immunize.org website. Please share this video with anyone who needs to learn how to get the most out of Immunize.org’s website to support effective immunization practices.
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Journalists seek out Immunize.org experts to help explain vaccines to the public and policy makers. We help the media understand and communicate the complex work vaccinators do. Here is one of our recent citations.
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
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The Public Health Communications Collaborative launches a new training hub to improve communication skills
The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) launched its PHCC Academy, a free training hub to support public health communicators. Through dynamic and engaging content, this Academy seeks to fill skill gaps and help the public health communications workforce learn from experts and one another while building knowledge and communication skills.
View the PHCC Academy main page and register for an account. CE is not available, but digital certificates for participants will be posted on their LinkedIn accounts. Montgomery County Immunization Coalition and Families Fighting Flu announce "#ItCanHappenToAnybody Flu Campaign" to show the importance of getting your family vaccinated
Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Immunization Coalition (MCIC) partnered with Families Fighting Flu (FFF) to create the "#ItCanHappenToAnybody Flu Campaign." The campaign centers around Montgomery County native Alissa, whose life changed 20 years ago when her four-year-old daughter, Amanda, died suddenly from influenza. Alissa shares her story and how important it is to get your family vaccinated. Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download
Download Immunize.org’s free 142-page book on adult vaccination to help build your program and train your team: Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide).
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“One Health Investigation into Mpox and Pets, United States” published in Emerging Infectious Diseases
In the August 14 issue, Emerging Infectious Diseases published One Health Investigation into Mpox and Pets, United States. The abstract appears below. Global News On August 14, WHO's Director-General declared the surge in mpox cases in several African countries to be a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The emergence of the new clade 1b variant spread rapidly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and has been reported in several neighboring countries, with the potential to spread further and outside the continent. At least 12 African countries, including previously unaffected nations like Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, reported mpox outbreaks. On August 15, Swedish officials reported a case of mpox clade 1b, the first case identified outside of Africa.
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Virtual: NFID hosts webinar, “Back to School: Childhood and Adolescent Immunization,” on August 22 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
NFID will host a webinar titled Back to School: Childhood and Adolescent Immunization at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on August 22. The panel includes NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD; Jessica N. Snowden, MD, MS, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; and NFID Director Matthew M. Zahn, MD. Virtual: Public Health Communications Collaborative hosts webinar titled “New Approaches to Vaccine Communications” on August 26 at 2:30 p.m. (ET) The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) will host a webinar titled New Approaches to Vaccine Communications at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on August 26. The webinar will introduce newly tested messages to encourage routine vaccinations for children and adults. These new messaging approaches can inspire openness and curiosity about vaccines. For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events. |
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