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Issue 1,790: December 4, 2024
Top Stories
* CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens
* CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults
* Immunize.org posts three updated translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs
* It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. Lagging vaccination rates mean millions remain unprotected. Encourage vaccination using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
* Influenza-like-illness activity still low, continues to gradually increase. Now is the time to reach the unvaccinated.
* "What Is the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Schedule for Rabies Vaccine?” Watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
* Spotlight on the Website: View our Immunize.org website on your mobile device!
* Recap: Immunize.org offers new Spanish translation of the clinical resource, “Record of Vaccine Declination”
* Recap: Immunize.org updates Spanish translation of the patient handout, "You're 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You!"
* Recap: Immunize.org updates seven translations of its popular patient handout promoting vaccinations for adults
* Recap: Immunize.org updates its clinical resource, “Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences”
Featured Resources
* CHOP's Vaccine Education Center adds two new video series to its YouTube channel: Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News and Vaccine Policymaking: Behind the Scenes with the ACIP Consumer Rep
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Upcoming Events
* Virtual today and tomorrow: Questions about our website? Register for the next Immunize.org Website Office Hours on December 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or December 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
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Top Stories
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CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens
On November 21, CDC posted the 2025 recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents ([link removed]) with a version for healthcare providers ([link removed]) and another for parents ([link removed]). CDC will publish the schedule along with additional commentary about its changes in MMWR in January. In the meantime, on the CDC website you may view a section-by-section description of what changed on the child and adolescent schedule for 2025 ([link removed]).
The updated schedule for children and adolescents includes:
* Table 1:Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age ([link removed])
* Table 2: Catch-Up Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents ([link removed])
* Table 3: Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Medical Indication ([link removed])
* Notes ([link removed]): vaccine types, dosing frequencies and intervals, and considerations for special situations
* Appendix ([link removed]): contraindications and precautions for vaccine types
* Addendum ([link removed]): new or updated ACIP recommendations issued during 2025 will be posted online on the addendum page
Access the PDF with the full-color, 17-page child/adolescent schedule ([link removed]).
Immunize.org is in the process of producing sturdy, waterproof, laminated copies of these schedules for sale. They are expected to begin shipping during January 2025. Preordering information will be shared in IZ Express soon. You may visit our online shop ([link removed]) for details and to place a preorder.
Related Links
* CDC: Schedule-Related Resources for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Vaccination Schedules for You and Your Family ([link removed]) web page
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CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults
On November 21, CDC posted the 2025 recommended immunization schedule for adults ([link removed]). CDC will publish the schedule along with additional commentary about its changes in MMWR in January. In the meantime, on the CDC website you may view a section-by-section description ofwhat changed on the adult schedule for 2025 ([link removed]).
The updated schedule for adults includes:
* Table 1: The Adult Immunization Schedule by Age ([link removed])
* Table 2: Adult Immunization Schedule by Medical Condition and Other Indication ([link removed])
* Notes ([link removed]): vaccine types, dosing frequencies and intervals, and considerations for special situations
* Appendix ([link removed]): contraindications and precautions for vaccine types
* Addendum: ([link removed]) new or updated ACIP recommendations issued during 2025 will be posted online on the addendum page
Access the PDF with the full-color, 15-page adult schedule ([link removed]).
Immunize.org is in the process of producing sturdy, waterproof, laminated copies of these schedules for sale. They are expected to begin shipping during January 2025. Preordering information will be shared in IZ Express soon. You may also visit our online shop ([link removed]) for details and to place a preorder.
Related Links
* CDC: Immunization Schedules ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: What Vaccines Are Recommended for You ([link removed](influenza),Td%20vaccine%20(tetanus%2C%20diphtheria)) web page
* CDC: Pregnancy and Vaccination ([link removed])
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Immunize.org posts three updated translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs
Immunize.org posted three new and updated translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs:
COVID-19 Vaccine VIS ([link removed])
* New! Hmong ([link removed])
* New! Punjabi ([link removed])
* New! Thai ([link removed])
RSV Vaccine VIS ([link removed])
* Updated: Hmong ([link removed])
* New! Punjabi ([link removed])
* Updated: Thai ([link removed])
We are grateful for the partner organizations that share translations to post on our website. These translations were generously donated by the California Department of Public Health Immunization Program.
At Immunize.org, locate VIS translations by clicking on the “Vaccines & VISs” tab. Then click on “VISs” and select a specific vaccine. Scrolling down the resulting page, you will see:
* The current English VIS (the official federal version)
* A list of translations of the current English version
* If applicable, a list of out-of-date translations, that is, translations of past English versions that are still usable because they are the most recent translations available in those languages
When given any VIS translation, the patient should also receive the current VIS in English. You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law! ([link removed]) offers additional tips on using VISs.
To locate all available VISs and clinical resources in a given language, visit our translations home page ([link removed]).
Check the version dates of your inventory of VIS translations at regular intervals. Discard translations of previous versions as translations of current versions become available.
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine & VISs: Translations ([link removed]) main page for access to all translations of VISs
* Immunize.org: Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) (PDF)
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) web page
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It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. Lagging vaccination rates mean millions remain unprotected. Encourage vaccination using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
National Influenza Vaccination Week ([link removed]) (NIVW), observed December 2–6 this year, highlights the value of influenza vaccination in December and beyond. First organized by CDC in 2005, NIVW is a great time to post and share reminder messages and vaccinate those who are not yet protected. Vaccination now will protect people through the seasonal influenza epidemic ahead this winter. Get the word out using CDC's 2024 NIVW Digital Media Toolkit ([link removed]), which include the following assets, including some in Spanish.
* Sample Newsletter Text: include CDC’s sample text in your email newsletter or other communications
* Patient Reminder Messages: remind patients by sharing key messages through your patient portal or other reminders
* Social Media Messages: use CDC’s suggested X, Facebook, and Instagram graphics and text to spread the word; schedule content to remind your networks about the importance of flu vaccination throughout the week
Use #FightFlu and #NIVW to join the conversation all week.
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Influenza-like-illness activity still low, continues to gradually increase. Now is the time to reach the unvaccinated.
The 2024–25 U.S. influenza season continues to advance gradually. Now is the time to vaccinate. For week 47, ending November 23, CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]), shows influenza activity increasing incrementally, a common pattern for this time of year.
RESP-NET
Visit the CDC Respiratory Virus Hospitalization Surveillance Network (RESP-NET) ([link removed]) for weekly reports of hospitalizations due to three vaccine-preventable seasonal respiratory viruses: COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
Influenza Vaccination Dashboard
CDC's Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) shows the latest statistics.
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. Influenza and other vaccines (e.g., COVID-19, RSV) may be given at the same visit, if needed. Infants age 6 months and older may receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same visit when receiving nirsevimab (Beyfortus, Sanofi).
Identify pharmacies in your area that may offer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines by entering a zip code in the VaccineFinder on Vaccines.gov ([link removed]) or Vacunas.gov ([link removed]).
Related Links
* CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: FluView ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: RESP-NET ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: free clinical resources and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Vaccines A–Z: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
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"What Is the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Schedule for Rabies Vaccine?” 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 What Is the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Schedule for Rabies Vaccine? ([link removed]) The video describes ACIP recommendations reducing the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series from three doses to two doses.
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.
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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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* NPR: Here’s Why Bird Flu Fears Are Intensifying ([link removed]) (11/27/24)
* Washington Post: Americans Are Not Getting Seasonal Vaccines Ahead of the Holidays ([link removed]) (11/27/24)
* KFF: How HHS, FDA, and CDC Can Influence U.S. Vaccine Policy ([link removed]) (11/20/24)
* The Hill: National COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Less than 20 Percent: CDC Survey ([link removed]) (11/21/24)
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Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
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Spotlight on the Website: View our Immunize.org website on your mobile device!
The Immunize.org website ([link removed]) adapts seamlessly to the smaller screens of tablets and smartphones with configurations that make it simple to read and use. Navigation is responsive and features easy-access links for finger scrolling.
When you open the site on a mobile device, start your search using the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) or search feature at the top right of the screen. From that menu, you have instant access to content categories. Below are screenshots of the home page and first-level content categories. Try out the new look and feel on your smartphone today!
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Recap: Immunize.org offers new Spanish translation of the clinical resource, “Record of Vaccine Declination”
At the request of a vaccinating nurse at a recent conference, Immunize.org now offers a Spanish translation ([link removed]) of its valuable clinical resource, Record of Vaccine Declination ([link removed]). This form helps vaccination providers document that parents declined vaccination after receiving information about the potential consequences of their choices. Many providers use it to help parents understand that vaccine refusal is an active decision to accept the risks of remaining vulnerable to a preventable disease.
The translation incorporates RSV preventive antibody (nirsevimab, Beyfortus, Sanofi) among immunizing products that parents could decline. The reverse side provides information about the value of documenting declination in the medical record, along with useful references. This section now provides more recent examples of the consequences of not vaccinating, as well as links to resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other organizations.
* Record of Vaccine Declination ([link removed]) (view in English ([link removed]))
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Recap: Immunize.org updates Spanish translation of the patient handout, "You're 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You!"
Immunize.org recently updated the Spanish translation ([link removed]) of its patient handout, coproduced with the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, You're 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You! ([link removed]) The handout includes COVID-19 as a routinely recommended vaccine and a footnote about RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Vaccines normally administered to preteens (which may be needed by teens who are not up to date) are now grouped in a separate table.
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Recap: Immunize.org updates seven translations of its popular patient handout promoting vaccinations for adults
Immunize.org posted seven new translations of the current version of its popular patient handout, Vaccinations for Adults: You're Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated ([link removed]). This 1-page handout summarizes basic information about recommended adult vaccines in one table.
Updates incorporate the latest recommendations for:
* Adults who may need mpox vaccine
* PCV for all adults age 50 and older
New translations include:
* Spanish ([link removed])
* Arabic ([link removed])
* Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
* French ([link removed])
* Korean ([link removed])
* Russian ([link removed])
* Vietnamese ([link removed])
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Recap: Immunize.org updates its clinical resource, “Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences”
Immunize.org updated its Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences ([link removed]) clinical resource. Clarifying updates were made in the treatment sections, including the new CDC link for treatment options for hepatitis C.
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Featured Resources
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center adds two new video series to its YouTube channel: Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News and Vaccine Policymaking: Behind the Scenes with the ACIP Consumer Rep
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's ([link removed]) Vaccine Education Center ([link removed]) released two new video series:
* Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News ([link removed]) featuring Paul A. Offit, MD, discussing the latest vaccine-related news
* Vaccine Policymaking: Behind the Scenes with the ACIP Consumer Rep ([link removed]) featuring Charlotte A. Moser, MA, the ACIP member representing consumer interests, offering information about how the ACIP works and who is involved in vaccine policymaking
Related Links
* CHOP: Vaccine Education Center at CHOP ([link removed]) YouTube channel
* CHOP: Vaccine Makers Project ([link removed]) YouTube channel houses film clips and scientific animations
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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 Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 Through 18 Years of Age ([link removed]).
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])
* 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])
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual today and tomorrow: Questions about our website? Register for the next Immunize.org Website Office Hours on December 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or December 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
To learn tips and tricks for using our website efficiently, please register for our next set of Website Office Hours on Wednesday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed]) or Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed]). The same content will be covered in both sessions.
We will open each 45-minute session with a short, live demonstration on navigating two web sections: the new “Travel Vaccines” section and the “Vaccine Confidence and Addressing Concerns” section. You can submit questions when you register or live on Zoom during the session.
Register today for Immunize.org Website Office Hours (content is the same for both):
* Wednesday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed])
* Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed])
To view Immunize.org Website Office Hours sessions, visit Immunize.org’s Webinars & Videos ([link removed]) page. Recent topics include “Vaccines A–Z,” “Clinical Resources,” “Vaccine Information Statements (VIS),” and “Ask the Experts” web sections.
Mark your calendar ([link removed]) for future monthly Immunize.org Website Office Hours. The next pair of sessions will be held in January 2025.
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]).
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Issue 1,790: December 4, 2024
Top Stories
* CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens
* CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults
* Immunize.org posts three updated translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs
* It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. Lagging vaccination rates mean millions remain unprotected. Encourage vaccination using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
* Influenza-like-illness activity still low, continues to gradually increase. Now is the time to reach the unvaccinated.
* "What Is the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Schedule for Rabies Vaccine?” Watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
* Spotlight on the Website: View our Immunize.org website on your mobile device!
* Recap: Immunize.org offers new Spanish translation of the clinical resource, “Record of Vaccine Declination”
* Recap: Immunize.org updates Spanish translation of the patient handout, "You're 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You!"
* Recap: Immunize.org updates seven translations of its popular patient handout promoting vaccinations for adults
* Recap: Immunize.org updates its clinical resource, “Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences”
Featured Resources
* CHOP's Vaccine Education Center adds two new video series to its YouTube channel: Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News and Vaccine Policymaking: Behind the Scenes with the ACIP Consumer Rep
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Upcoming Events
* Virtual today and tomorrow: Questions about our website? Register for the next Immunize.org Website Office Hours on December 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or December 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
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Top Stories
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CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens
On November 21, CDC posted the 2025 recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents ([link removed]) with a version for healthcare providers ([link removed]) and another for parents ([link removed]). CDC will publish the schedule along with additional commentary about its changes in MMWR in January. In the meantime, on the CDC website you may view a section-by-section description of what changed on the child and adolescent schedule for 2025 ([link removed]).
The updated schedule for children and adolescents includes:
* Table 1:Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age ([link removed])
* Table 2: Catch-Up Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents ([link removed])
* Table 3: Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Medical Indication ([link removed])
* Notes ([link removed]): vaccine types, dosing frequencies and intervals, and considerations for special situations
* Appendix ([link removed]): contraindications and precautions for vaccine types
* Addendum ([link removed]): new or updated ACIP recommendations issued during 2025 will be posted online on the addendum page
Access the PDF with the full-color, 17-page child/adolescent schedule ([link removed]).
Immunize.org is in the process of producing sturdy, waterproof, laminated copies of these schedules for sale. They are expected to begin shipping during January 2025. Preordering information will be shared in IZ Express soon. You may visit our online shop ([link removed]) for details and to place a preorder.
Related Links
* CDC: Schedule-Related Resources for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Vaccination Schedules for You and Your Family ([link removed]) web page
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CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults
On November 21, CDC posted the 2025 recommended immunization schedule for adults ([link removed]). CDC will publish the schedule along with additional commentary about its changes in MMWR in January. In the meantime, on the CDC website you may view a section-by-section description ofwhat changed on the adult schedule for 2025 ([link removed]).
The updated schedule for adults includes:
* Table 1: The Adult Immunization Schedule by Age ([link removed])
* Table 2: Adult Immunization Schedule by Medical Condition and Other Indication ([link removed])
* Notes ([link removed]): vaccine types, dosing frequencies and intervals, and considerations for special situations
* Appendix ([link removed]): contraindications and precautions for vaccine types
* Addendum: ([link removed]) new or updated ACIP recommendations issued during 2025 will be posted online on the addendum page
Access the PDF with the full-color, 15-page adult schedule ([link removed]).
Immunize.org is in the process of producing sturdy, waterproof, laminated copies of these schedules for sale. They are expected to begin shipping during January 2025. Preordering information will be shared in IZ Express soon. You may also visit our online shop ([link removed]) for details and to place a preorder.
Related Links
* CDC: Immunization Schedules ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: What Vaccines Are Recommended for You ([link removed](influenza),Td%20vaccine%20(tetanus%2C%20diphtheria)) web page
* CDC: Pregnancy and Vaccination ([link removed])
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Immunize.org posts three updated translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs
Immunize.org posted three new and updated translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs:
COVID-19 Vaccine VIS ([link removed])
* New! Hmong ([link removed])
* New! Punjabi ([link removed])
* New! Thai ([link removed])
RSV Vaccine VIS ([link removed])
* Updated: Hmong ([link removed])
* New! Punjabi ([link removed])
* Updated: Thai ([link removed])
We are grateful for the partner organizations that share translations to post on our website. These translations were generously donated by the California Department of Public Health Immunization Program.
At Immunize.org, locate VIS translations by clicking on the “Vaccines & VISs” tab. Then click on “VISs” and select a specific vaccine. Scrolling down the resulting page, you will see:
* The current English VIS (the official federal version)
* A list of translations of the current English version
* If applicable, a list of out-of-date translations, that is, translations of past English versions that are still usable because they are the most recent translations available in those languages
When given any VIS translation, the patient should also receive the current VIS in English. You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law! ([link removed]) offers additional tips on using VISs.
To locate all available VISs and clinical resources in a given language, visit our translations home page ([link removed]).
Check the version dates of your inventory of VIS translations at regular intervals. Discard translations of previous versions as translations of current versions become available.
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine & VISs: Translations ([link removed]) main page for access to all translations of VISs
* Immunize.org: Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) (PDF)
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) web page
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It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. Lagging vaccination rates mean millions remain unprotected. Encourage vaccination using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
National Influenza Vaccination Week ([link removed]) (NIVW), observed December 2–6 this year, highlights the value of influenza vaccination in December and beyond. First organized by CDC in 2005, NIVW is a great time to post and share reminder messages and vaccinate those who are not yet protected. Vaccination now will protect people through the seasonal influenza epidemic ahead this winter. Get the word out using CDC's 2024 NIVW Digital Media Toolkit ([link removed]), which include the following assets, including some in Spanish.
* Sample Newsletter Text: include CDC’s sample text in your email newsletter or other communications
* Patient Reminder Messages: remind patients by sharing key messages through your patient portal or other reminders
* Social Media Messages: use CDC’s suggested X, Facebook, and Instagram graphics and text to spread the word; schedule content to remind your networks about the importance of flu vaccination throughout the week
Use #FightFlu and #NIVW to join the conversation all week.
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Influenza-like-illness activity still low, continues to gradually increase. Now is the time to reach the unvaccinated.
The 2024–25 U.S. influenza season continues to advance gradually. Now is the time to vaccinate. For week 47, ending November 23, CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]), shows influenza activity increasing incrementally, a common pattern for this time of year.
RESP-NET
Visit the CDC Respiratory Virus Hospitalization Surveillance Network (RESP-NET) ([link removed]) for weekly reports of hospitalizations due to three vaccine-preventable seasonal respiratory viruses: COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
Influenza Vaccination Dashboard
CDC's Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) shows the latest statistics.
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. Influenza and other vaccines (e.g., COVID-19, RSV) may be given at the same visit, if needed. Infants age 6 months and older may receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same visit when receiving nirsevimab (Beyfortus, Sanofi).
Identify pharmacies in your area that may offer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines by entering a zip code in the VaccineFinder on Vaccines.gov ([link removed]) or Vacunas.gov ([link removed]).
Related Links
* CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: FluView ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: RESP-NET ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: free clinical resources and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Vaccines A–Z: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
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"What Is the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Schedule for Rabies Vaccine?” 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 What Is the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Schedule for Rabies Vaccine? ([link removed]) The video describes ACIP recommendations reducing the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series from three doses to two doses.
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.
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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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* NPR: Here’s Why Bird Flu Fears Are Intensifying ([link removed]) (11/27/24)
* Washington Post: Americans Are Not Getting Seasonal Vaccines Ahead of the Holidays ([link removed]) (11/27/24)
* KFF: How HHS, FDA, and CDC Can Influence U.S. Vaccine Policy ([link removed]) (11/20/24)
* The Hill: National COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Less than 20 Percent: CDC Survey ([link removed]) (11/21/24)
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Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
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Spotlight on the Website: View our Immunize.org website on your mobile device!
The Immunize.org website ([link removed]) adapts seamlessly to the smaller screens of tablets and smartphones with configurations that make it simple to read and use. Navigation is responsive and features easy-access links for finger scrolling.
When you open the site on a mobile device, start your search using the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) or search feature at the top right of the screen. From that menu, you have instant access to content categories. Below are screenshots of the home page and first-level content categories. Try out the new look and feel on your smartphone today!
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Recap: Immunize.org offers new Spanish translation of the clinical resource, “Record of Vaccine Declination”
At the request of a vaccinating nurse at a recent conference, Immunize.org now offers a Spanish translation ([link removed]) of its valuable clinical resource, Record of Vaccine Declination ([link removed]). This form helps vaccination providers document that parents declined vaccination after receiving information about the potential consequences of their choices. Many providers use it to help parents understand that vaccine refusal is an active decision to accept the risks of remaining vulnerable to a preventable disease.
The translation incorporates RSV preventive antibody (nirsevimab, Beyfortus, Sanofi) among immunizing products that parents could decline. The reverse side provides information about the value of documenting declination in the medical record, along with useful references. This section now provides more recent examples of the consequences of not vaccinating, as well as links to resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other organizations.
* Record of Vaccine Declination ([link removed]) (view in English ([link removed]))
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Recap: Immunize.org updates Spanish translation of the patient handout, "You're 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You!"
Immunize.org recently updated the Spanish translation ([link removed]) of its patient handout, coproduced with the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, You're 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You! ([link removed]) The handout includes COVID-19 as a routinely recommended vaccine and a footnote about RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Vaccines normally administered to preteens (which may be needed by teens who are not up to date) are now grouped in a separate table.
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Recap: Immunize.org updates seven translations of its popular patient handout promoting vaccinations for adults
Immunize.org posted seven new translations of the current version of its popular patient handout, Vaccinations for Adults: You're Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated ([link removed]). This 1-page handout summarizes basic information about recommended adult vaccines in one table.
Updates incorporate the latest recommendations for:
* Adults who may need mpox vaccine
* PCV for all adults age 50 and older
New translations include:
* Spanish ([link removed])
* Arabic ([link removed])
* Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
* French ([link removed])
* Korean ([link removed])
* Russian ([link removed])
* Vietnamese ([link removed])
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Recap: Immunize.org updates its clinical resource, “Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences”
Immunize.org updated its Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences ([link removed]) clinical resource. Clarifying updates were made in the treatment sections, including the new CDC link for treatment options for hepatitis C.
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Featured Resources
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center adds two new video series to its YouTube channel: Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News and Vaccine Policymaking: Behind the Scenes with the ACIP Consumer Rep
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's ([link removed]) Vaccine Education Center ([link removed]) released two new video series:
* Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News ([link removed]) featuring Paul A. Offit, MD, discussing the latest vaccine-related news
* Vaccine Policymaking: Behind the Scenes with the ACIP Consumer Rep ([link removed]) featuring Charlotte A. Moser, MA, the ACIP member representing consumer interests, offering information about how the ACIP works and who is involved in vaccine policymaking
Related Links
* CHOP: Vaccine Education Center at CHOP ([link removed]) YouTube channel
* CHOP: Vaccine Makers Project ([link removed]) YouTube channel houses film clips and scientific animations
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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 Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 Through 18 Years of Age ([link removed]).
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])
* 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])
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual today and tomorrow: Questions about our website? Register for the next Immunize.org Website Office Hours on December 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or December 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
To learn tips and tricks for using our website efficiently, please register for our next set of Website Office Hours on Wednesday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed]) or Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed]). The same content will be covered in both sessions.
We will open each 45-minute session with a short, live demonstration on navigating two web sections: the new “Travel Vaccines” section and the “Vaccine Confidence and Addressing Concerns” section. You can submit questions when you register or live on Zoom during the session.
Register today for Immunize.org Website Office Hours (content is the same for both):
* Wednesday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed])
* Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed])
To view Immunize.org Website Office Hours sessions, visit Immunize.org’s Webinars & Videos ([link removed]) page. Recent topics include “Vaccines A–Z,” “Clinical Resources,” “Vaccine Information Statements (VIS),” and “Ask the Experts” web sections.
Mark your calendar ([link removed]) for future monthly Immunize.org Website Office Hours. The next pair of sessions will be held in January 2025.
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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
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Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
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Taryn Chapman, MS
Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
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Arkady Shakhnovich
Jermaine Royes
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Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Kayla Ohlde
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