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IZ Express #1,794: Laminated schedules available now, screening checklist translations, and more
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| Date | January 8, 2025 11:18 AM |
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Issue 1,794: January 8, 2025
Top Stories
* Order now! Laminated 2025 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org begin shipping this week.
* Immunize.org posts 17 updated translations of its screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines for children and teens and for adults
* Thawing times for Moderna's RSV vaccine (mResvia) revised in updated package insert
* The seasonal influenza epidemic is underway; influenza activity is moderate to very high in 42 jurisdictions
* “How Often Should the RSV Vaccine Be Given?” Watch the 1-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: What’s new on Immunize.org?
* Summary: Updated Immunize.org clinical resources released in November and December
* Recap: Immunize.org updates nine translations of popular patient resource “Vaccinations for Adults: You’re Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated!”
Vaccine Information Statements
* Summary: VISs and VIS-related resources released in November and December
Featured Resources
* Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
* Mighty handy! Immunize.org offers adult and lifetime handheld immunization record cards you can provide your patients.
Upcoming Events
* Virtual today and tomorrow: Questions about our website? Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours on January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or January 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
* From the IZ Express family, very best wishes for 2025!
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Top Stories
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Order now! Laminated 2025 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org begin shipping this week.
Laminated copies of the 2025 U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule ([link removed]) and the 2025 U.S. adult immunization schedule ([link removed]) are available to order now in the Immunize.org shop. The laminated schedules begin shipping this week.
The schedules are available online as PDFs from CDC ([link removed]) at no cost. Immunize.org’s laminated booklets are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting where vaccines are given. Features include:
* Durability: Their tough coating can be wiped down, and they can stand up to a year's worth of use.
* Format: Each schedule is produced in an 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. The adult schedule is 16 pages and the child and adolescent schedule is 20 pages.
* Easy access to CDC updates: The CDC online schedule includes an addendum page that will display ACIP’s new recommendations as CDC adopts them during 2025. Each Immunize.org laminated schedule addendum page includes QR codes you can scan to view or print the online addendum page as it is revised.
* Bonus content: Both schedules include a bonus page with Immunize.org’s popular 1-page handout summarizing the dose, route, and needle size recommendations for all vaccines and recipients.
Pricing:
Child and Adolescent Schedules Adult Schedules
1 copy: $10.50 1 copy: $10.00
2–4 copies: $10.00 each 2–4 copies: $9.50 each
5–19 copies: $9.00 each 5–19 copies: $8.50 each
20–99 copies: $8.00 each 20–99 copies: $7.50 each
100–499 copies: $6.50 each 100–499 copies: $6.00 each
500–999 copies: $5.50 each 500–999 copies: $5.00 each
1,000–1,999 copies: $4.50 each 1,000–1,999 copies: $4.00 each
2,000+ copies: $3.75 each 2,000+ copies: $3.25 each
Visit the Shop Immunize.org: Laminated Schedules ([link removed]) web page to view images and order today!
For additional information, call 651-647-9009 or email [email protected].
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Laminated Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules (0–18 years) ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Laminated Adult Immunization Schedules (19 and older) ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Shop Immunize.org ([link removed]) main page
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Immunize.org posts 17 updated translations of its screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines for children and teens and for adults
Immunize.org posted 17 updated translations of its popular screening checklists for vaccine contraindications, one for children and adolescents and another for adults. Each 1-page handout lists screening questions on the front and explanatory notes on the reverse side.
The translations reflect changes made to the English version dated December 10, 2024. URLs were updated to correct broken links to CDC’s website and both resources now reflect that any available HepB vaccine may be used during pregnancy.
Updated translations include:
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens ([link removed])
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed])
Arabic ([link removed]) Arabic ([link removed])
Bosnian ([link removed]) Bosnian ([link removed])
Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
Dari ([link removed]) Dari ([link removed])
French ([link removed]) French ([link removed])
Haitian Creole ([link removed]) Haitian Creole ([link removed])
Kinyarwanda ([link removed]) Kinyarwanda ([link removed])
Korean ([link removed]) Korean ([link removed])
Nepali ([link removed]) Nepali ([link removed])
Pashto ([link removed]) Pashto ([link removed])
Punjabi ([link removed]) Punjabi ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed]) Russian ([link removed]
Somali ([link removed]) Somali ([link removed])
Spanish ([link removed]) Spanish ([link removed])
Swahili ([link removed]) Swahili ([link removed])
Ukrainian ([link removed]) Ukrainian ([link removed])
Vietnamese ([link removed]) Vietnamese ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Improving the Vaccination Experience: Using Enhanced Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccination (video) ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Screening Checklists ([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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Thawing times for Moderna's RSV vaccine (mResvia) revised in updated package insert
Moderna recently revised the package insert ([link removed]) for its mRNA form of RSV vaccine (mResvia) to provide new instructions on thawing frozen vaccine in either a refrigerator or at room temperature before administration. Most of the current thawing intervals are longer than previously recommended. Other content is new.
Cartons with either one or two pre-filled syringes may be thawed in one of two ways:
* Thaw between 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) for 100 minutes. Let syringe stand at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes before administering, or
* Thaw between 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) for 40 minutes. At that point, mResvia is ready to be administered.
Cartons with 10 pre-filled syringes may be thawed in one of two ways:
* Thaw between 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) for 160 minutes. Let syringe stand at room temperature for between 10 and 20 minutes before administering, or
* Thaw between 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) for 80 minutes. At that point, mResvia is ready to be administered.
The mResvia syringes may be stored in a refrigerator for up to 90 days before use. The mResvia vaccine may be stored at room temperature up to 24 hours after removal from refrigerated conditions. Discard if not used within this time. See the mResvia package insert for additional instructions.
Immunize.org offers convenient access to package inserts of all FDA-licensed or authorized vaccines at its Official Guidance ([link removed]) web page.
Related Link
* mResvia Package Insert ([link removed]) (12/2024)
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The seasonal influenza epidemic is underway; influenza activity is moderate to very high in 42 jurisdictions
At the end of 2024, the annual seasonal influenza epidemic surged dramatically. For week 52, ending December 28, CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]), showed influenza-like illness activity at high to very high levels in 42 jurisdictions. This week, 6.8% of outpatient visits were for influenza-like illness, well above the epidemic threshold of 3.0% for the fifth consecutive week.
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 that, as of December 14, 42% of children received a flu vaccination, lower than last season at this same time point (44.7%). The percentage of children who received a flu vaccination varies widely by state, from 25.4% to 80.9%.
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. Influenza and other vaccines (e.g., COVID-19 vaccine, RSV vaccine) 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 they receive 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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“How Often Should the RSV Vaccine Be Given?” 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 How Often Should the RSV Vaccine Be Given? ([link removed]). The video explains that all three RSV vaccines are currently licensed and recommended as a one-time dose for eligible people. Data are not yet available to make recommendations for revaccination.
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.
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.
* Washington Post: Is Vaccine Misinformation Having a Moment? Take Our Quiz ([link removed]) (1/3/25)
* NIH MedlinePlus: A New Vaccine Is Here to Protect You and Your Loved Ones from RSV This Winter ([link removed]) (1/2/25)
* Mississippi Public Broadcasting: Mississippi’s Top Doc: ‘Dereliction of Duty’ to Follow Louisiana’s Vaccine Promotion Prohibition ([link removed]) (1/2/25)
* CNN: Whooping Cough Cases in the U.S. Are the Highest They’ve Been in a Decade ([link removed]) (12/25/24)
* New York Times: Tiny Coffins: Measles Is Killing Thousands of Children in Congo ([link removed]) (12/18/24)
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Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
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Spotlight on the website: What’s new on Immunize.org?
Use What’s New on Immunize.org ([link removed]) to view the timeline of content changes on our website. This feature helps you quickly find Immunize.org’s recently updated Ask the Experts sections, clinical resources, VISs, translations, or other web pages.
We made two improvements to save time when searching for updated content. First, one less click is required to access the updated list. Second, we added the ability to filter by vaccine.
How to access “What’s New on Immunize.org”:
* Click on the “News & Updates” tab on the menu bar atop each page
* Click on “Immunize.org Website Updates”
Next, you will see a reverse chronologic list of website updates.
Filter results by resource, vaccine/disease, year, month, or status (new or updated). Click on the hyperlinked result to access the desired content.
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Summary: Updated Immunize.org clinical resources released in November and December
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Immunize.org’s new and updated web pages, educational materials for healthcare professionals, and patient handouts. All Immunize.org clinical resources are free to distribute.
Immunize.org Updated Materials for Clinicians
* Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
* Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why ([link removed])
* Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents? ([link removed])
* Record of Vaccine Declination ([link removed]) now also in Spanish ([link removed])
Materials supporting vaccine administration:
* Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines to Adults ([link removed])
* Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed])
* Don't Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration! ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for children and teens ([link removed]); and for adults ([link removed])
* Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]) [all ages]; and for adults ([link removed])
Updated Printable Materials for Your Patients
* Reliable Sources of Immunization Information: Where Parents Can Go to Find Answers! ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults: You’re Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated! ([link removed]) Sixteen updated translations: Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese-Simplified, Dari, French, Haitian Creole, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
* Series of adult vaccination resources with various risk factors: heart disease ([link removed]), diabetes ([link removed]), lung disease ([link removed]), chronic liver disease or infection ([link removed]), HIV infection ([link removed]), lack of a spleen ([link removed]), and men who have sex with men ([link removed]).
* Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences ([link removed]).
* Questions and Answers: measles ([link removed]), polio ([link removed]), and rabies ([link removed]).
* Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccinations ([link removed]).
* Spanish ([link removed]) translation of You’re 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed]).
Web Pages
* Ask the Experts sections: COVID-19 ([link removed]) , Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed]), Meningococcal B ([link removed]), and Pneumococcal ([link removed])
* Vaccine History Timeline ([link removed])
Archived Immunize.org Website Office Hours
* Website Office Hours: Ask the Experts Website Section ([link removed])
* Website Office Hours: Clinical Resources Website Section ([link removed])
* Website Office Hours: Vaccines A–Z Website Section ([link removed])
* Website Office Hours: Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) Website Section ([link removed])
* Website Office Hours: Travel Vaccines, Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns ([link removed])
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Recap: Immunize.org updates nine translations of popular patient resource “Vaccinations for Adults: You’re Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated!”
Vaccinations for Adults: You're Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated! ([link removed]) was updated to reflect the most recent recommendations for mpox, PCV, and RSV vaccination. Immunize.org recently posted 16 new translations of the current version.
The nine most recent translations were generously donated by Fargo Cass Public Health of North Dakota and include:
* Bosnian ([link removed])
* Dari ([link removed])
* Haitian Creole ([link removed])
* Kinyarwanda ([link removed])
* Nepali ([link removed])
* Pashto ([link removed])
* Somali ([link removed])
* Swahili ([link removed])
* Ukrainian ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Translations ([link removed]) main page, where you can locate available translations of clinical resources and VISs, organized by language
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Adult Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
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Vaccine Information Statements
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Summary: VISs and VIS-related resources released in November and December
IZ Express provides readers with information about new and updated VISs, translations, and resources. In October 2024, CDC released three updated VISs (COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]), RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine ([link removed]), and Cholera Vaccine ([link removed])).
During November and December, the following VIS translations were posted:
COVID-19 (English) ([link removed])
RSV (English) ([link removed])
Typhoid (English) ([link removed])
Yellow Fever (English) ([link removed])
Spanish PDF ([link removed])
Spanish RTF ([link removed])
Spanish PDF ([link removed])
Spanish RTF ([link removed])
Spanish PDF ([link removed])
Spanish RTF ([link removed])
Spanish PDF ([link removed])
Spanish RTF ([link removed])
Arabic ([link removed])
Arabic ([link removed])
Armenian ([link removed]) Armenian ([link removed])
Burmese ([link removed])
Burmese ([link removed])
Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
Chinese-Traditional ([link removed])
Chinese-Traditional ([link removed])
Farsi ([link removed])
Farsi ([link removed])
French ([link removed])
French ([link removed])
German ([link removed])
German ([link removed])
Hindi ([link removed])
Hindi ([link removed])
Hmong ([link removed])
Hmong ([link removed])
Italian ([link removed])
Italian ([link removed])
Japanese ([link removed]) Japanese ([link removed])
Khmer ([link removed])
Khmer ([link removed])
Korean ([link removed])
Korean ([link removed])
Pashto ([link removed])
Pashto ([link removed])
Polish ([link removed])
Polish ([link removed])
Punjabi ([link removed])
Punjabi ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed])
Somali ([link removed])
Somali ([link removed])
Swahili ([link removed])
Swahili ([link removed])
Tagalog ([link removed])
Tagalog ([link removed])
Thai ([link removed])
Thai ([link removed])
Ukrainian ([link removed]) Ukrainian ([link removed])
Urdu ([link removed])
Urdu ([link removed])
Vietnamese ([link removed]) Vietnamese ([link removed])
Yiddish ([link removed])
Yiddish ([link removed])
Two clinical resources related to VISs were updated:
* Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) ([link removed])
* You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It's Federal Law! ([link removed])
Immunize.org offers three clinical resources that link to VISs via QR codes:
* QR Code Links to Routinely Recommended Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed])
* QR Code Links to All Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed])
* QR Code Links to Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) Translations: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant) ([link removed])
* All these resources appear on our new Clinical Resources: VIS-Related Resources ([link removed]).
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Featured Resources
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Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
In Clinical Resources: Improving the Vaccination Experience ([link removed]), Immunize.org provides print and video tools to create a positive vaccination experience and ease injection anxiety in children and adults. Links to additional resources from trusted partner organizations are also provided.
The web page links to eight printable resources ([link removed]) on addressing vaccination anxiety (four for providers, four for recipients), two in-depth webinars, and six brief videos (listed below). As with all Immunize.org resources, these are free to download, link, copy, and share.
The video topics include:
* How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults During One Visit ([link removed])
* Using Enhanced Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccination ([link removed])
* Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Infants: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed])
* Addressing Vaccination Anxiety: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
* Fainting Related to Vaccination: What You Need to Know ([link removed])
* Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Children: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed])
Related Link
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Improving the Vaccination Experience ([link removed]) web page
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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, waterproof paper, are designed to last a lifetime. They fit in a wallet when folded. The record cards are for providers to give to 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])
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].
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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Upcoming Events
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Virtual today and tomorrow: Questions about our website? Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours on January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or January 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
To learn simple tips and tricks for using our website efficiently, please register for our next set of Website Office Hours on Wednesday, January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed]) or Thursday, January 9 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 the Official Guidance ([link removed]) website section and address questions submitted in advance. 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, January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed])
* Thursday, January 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed])
Mark your calendar ([link removed]) for future Immunize.org Website Office Hours.
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From the IZ Express family, very best wishes for 2025!
We look forward to continuing to provide you with accurate and actionable immunization news and resources in the year ahead.
May 2025 bring you and your loved ones peace, health, and happiness.
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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
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Issue 1,794: January 8, 2025
Top Stories
* Order now! Laminated 2025 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org begin shipping this week.
* Immunize.org posts 17 updated translations of its screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines for children and teens and for adults
* Thawing times for Moderna's RSV vaccine (mResvia) revised in updated package insert
* The seasonal influenza epidemic is underway; influenza activity is moderate to very high in 42 jurisdictions
* “How Often Should the RSV Vaccine Be Given?” Watch the 1-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: What’s new on Immunize.org?
* Summary: Updated Immunize.org clinical resources released in November and December
* Recap: Immunize.org updates nine translations of popular patient resource “Vaccinations for Adults: You’re Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated!”
Vaccine Information Statements
* Summary: VISs and VIS-related resources released in November and December
Featured Resources
* Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
* Mighty handy! Immunize.org offers adult and lifetime handheld immunization record cards you can provide your patients.
Upcoming Events
* Virtual today and tomorrow: Questions about our website? Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours on January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or January 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
* From the IZ Express family, very best wishes for 2025!
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Top Stories
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Order now! Laminated 2025 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org begin shipping this week.
Laminated copies of the 2025 U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule ([link removed]) and the 2025 U.S. adult immunization schedule ([link removed]) are available to order now in the Immunize.org shop. The laminated schedules begin shipping this week.
The schedules are available online as PDFs from CDC ([link removed]) at no cost. Immunize.org’s laminated booklets are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting where vaccines are given. Features include:
* Durability: Their tough coating can be wiped down, and they can stand up to a year's worth of use.
* Format: Each schedule is produced in an 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. The adult schedule is 16 pages and the child and adolescent schedule is 20 pages.
* Easy access to CDC updates: The CDC online schedule includes an addendum page that will display ACIP’s new recommendations as CDC adopts them during 2025. Each Immunize.org laminated schedule addendum page includes QR codes you can scan to view or print the online addendum page as it is revised.
* Bonus content: Both schedules include a bonus page with Immunize.org’s popular 1-page handout summarizing the dose, route, and needle size recommendations for all vaccines and recipients.
Pricing:
Child and Adolescent Schedules Adult Schedules
1 copy: $10.50 1 copy: $10.00
2–4 copies: $10.00 each 2–4 copies: $9.50 each
5–19 copies: $9.00 each 5–19 copies: $8.50 each
20–99 copies: $8.00 each 20–99 copies: $7.50 each
100–499 copies: $6.50 each 100–499 copies: $6.00 each
500–999 copies: $5.50 each 500–999 copies: $5.00 each
1,000–1,999 copies: $4.50 each 1,000–1,999 copies: $4.00 each
2,000+ copies: $3.75 each 2,000+ copies: $3.25 each
Visit the Shop Immunize.org: Laminated Schedules ([link removed]) web page to view images and order today!
For additional information, call 651-647-9009 or email [email protected].
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Laminated Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules (0–18 years) ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Laminated Adult Immunization Schedules (19 and older) ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Shop Immunize.org ([link removed]) main page
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Immunize.org posts 17 updated translations of its screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines for children and teens and for adults
Immunize.org posted 17 updated translations of its popular screening checklists for vaccine contraindications, one for children and adolescents and another for adults. Each 1-page handout lists screening questions on the front and explanatory notes on the reverse side.
The translations reflect changes made to the English version dated December 10, 2024. URLs were updated to correct broken links to CDC’s website and both resources now reflect that any available HepB vaccine may be used during pregnancy.
Updated translations include:
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens ([link removed])
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed])
Arabic ([link removed]) Arabic ([link removed])
Bosnian ([link removed]) Bosnian ([link removed])
Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
Dari ([link removed]) Dari ([link removed])
French ([link removed]) French ([link removed])
Haitian Creole ([link removed]) Haitian Creole ([link removed])
Kinyarwanda ([link removed]) Kinyarwanda ([link removed])
Korean ([link removed]) Korean ([link removed])
Nepali ([link removed]) Nepali ([link removed])
Pashto ([link removed]) Pashto ([link removed])
Punjabi ([link removed]) Punjabi ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed]) Russian ([link removed]
Somali ([link removed]) Somali ([link removed])
Spanish ([link removed]) Spanish ([link removed])
Swahili ([link removed]) Swahili ([link removed])
Ukrainian ([link removed]) Ukrainian ([link removed])
Vietnamese ([link removed]) Vietnamese ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Improving the Vaccination Experience: Using Enhanced Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccination (video) ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Screening Checklists ([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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Thawing times for Moderna's RSV vaccine (mResvia) revised in updated package insert
Moderna recently revised the package insert ([link removed]) for its mRNA form of RSV vaccine (mResvia) to provide new instructions on thawing frozen vaccine in either a refrigerator or at room temperature before administration. Most of the current thawing intervals are longer than previously recommended. Other content is new.
Cartons with either one or two pre-filled syringes may be thawed in one of two ways:
* Thaw between 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) for 100 minutes. Let syringe stand at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes before administering, or
* Thaw between 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) for 40 minutes. At that point, mResvia is ready to be administered.
Cartons with 10 pre-filled syringes may be thawed in one of two ways:
* Thaw between 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) for 160 minutes. Let syringe stand at room temperature for between 10 and 20 minutes before administering, or
* Thaw between 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) for 80 minutes. At that point, mResvia is ready to be administered.
The mResvia syringes may be stored in a refrigerator for up to 90 days before use. The mResvia vaccine may be stored at room temperature up to 24 hours after removal from refrigerated conditions. Discard if not used within this time. See the mResvia package insert for additional instructions.
Immunize.org offers convenient access to package inserts of all FDA-licensed or authorized vaccines at its Official Guidance ([link removed]) web page.
Related Link
* mResvia Package Insert ([link removed]) (12/2024)
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The seasonal influenza epidemic is underway; influenza activity is moderate to very high in 42 jurisdictions
At the end of 2024, the annual seasonal influenza epidemic surged dramatically. For week 52, ending December 28, CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]), showed influenza-like illness activity at high to very high levels in 42 jurisdictions. This week, 6.8% of outpatient visits were for influenza-like illness, well above the epidemic threshold of 3.0% for the fifth consecutive week.
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 that, as of December 14, 42% of children received a flu vaccination, lower than last season at this same time point (44.7%). The percentage of children who received a flu vaccination varies widely by state, from 25.4% to 80.9%.
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. Influenza and other vaccines (e.g., COVID-19 vaccine, RSV vaccine) 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 they receive 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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“How Often Should the RSV Vaccine Be Given?” 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 How Often Should the RSV Vaccine Be Given? ([link removed]). The video explains that all three RSV vaccines are currently licensed and recommended as a one-time dose for eligible people. Data are not yet available to make recommendations for revaccination.
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.
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.
* Washington Post: Is Vaccine Misinformation Having a Moment? Take Our Quiz ([link removed]) (1/3/25)
* NIH MedlinePlus: A New Vaccine Is Here to Protect You and Your Loved Ones from RSV This Winter ([link removed]) (1/2/25)
* Mississippi Public Broadcasting: Mississippi’s Top Doc: ‘Dereliction of Duty’ to Follow Louisiana’s Vaccine Promotion Prohibition ([link removed]) (1/2/25)
* CNN: Whooping Cough Cases in the U.S. Are the Highest They’ve Been in a Decade ([link removed]) (12/25/24)
* New York Times: Tiny Coffins: Measles Is Killing Thousands of Children in Congo ([link removed]) (12/18/24)
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Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
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Spotlight on the website: What’s new on Immunize.org?
Use What’s New on Immunize.org ([link removed]) to view the timeline of content changes on our website. This feature helps you quickly find Immunize.org’s recently updated Ask the Experts sections, clinical resources, VISs, translations, or other web pages.
We made two improvements to save time when searching for updated content. First, one less click is required to access the updated list. Second, we added the ability to filter by vaccine.
How to access “What’s New on Immunize.org”:
* Click on the “News & Updates” tab on the menu bar atop each page
* Click on “Immunize.org Website Updates”
Next, you will see a reverse chronologic list of website updates.
Filter results by resource, vaccine/disease, year, month, or status (new or updated). Click on the hyperlinked result to access the desired content.
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Summary: Updated Immunize.org clinical resources released in November and December
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Immunize.org’s new and updated web pages, educational materials for healthcare professionals, and patient handouts. All Immunize.org clinical resources are free to distribute.
Immunize.org Updated Materials for Clinicians
* Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
* Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why ([link removed])
* Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents? ([link removed])
* Record of Vaccine Declination ([link removed]) now also in Spanish ([link removed])
Materials supporting vaccine administration:
* Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines to Adults ([link removed])
* Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed])
* Don't Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration! ([link removed])
* Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for children and teens ([link removed]); and for adults ([link removed])
* Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]) [all ages]; and for adults ([link removed])
Updated Printable Materials for Your Patients
* Reliable Sources of Immunization Information: Where Parents Can Go to Find Answers! ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults: You’re Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated! ([link removed]) Sixteen updated translations: Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese-Simplified, Dari, French, Haitian Creole, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
* Series of adult vaccination resources with various risk factors: heart disease ([link removed]), diabetes ([link removed]), lung disease ([link removed]), chronic liver disease or infection ([link removed]), HIV infection ([link removed]), lack of a spleen ([link removed]), and men who have sex with men ([link removed]).
* Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences ([link removed]).
* Questions and Answers: measles ([link removed]), polio ([link removed]), and rabies ([link removed]).
* Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccinations ([link removed]).
* Spanish ([link removed]) translation of You’re 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed]).
Web Pages
* Ask the Experts sections: COVID-19 ([link removed]) , Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed]), Meningococcal B ([link removed]), and Pneumococcal ([link removed])
* Vaccine History Timeline ([link removed])
Archived Immunize.org Website Office Hours
* Website Office Hours: Ask the Experts Website Section ([link removed])
* Website Office Hours: Clinical Resources Website Section ([link removed])
* Website Office Hours: Vaccines A–Z Website Section ([link removed])
* Website Office Hours: Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) Website Section ([link removed])
* Website Office Hours: Travel Vaccines, Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns ([link removed])
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Recap: Immunize.org updates nine translations of popular patient resource “Vaccinations for Adults: You’re Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated!”
Vaccinations for Adults: You're Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated! ([link removed]) was updated to reflect the most recent recommendations for mpox, PCV, and RSV vaccination. Immunize.org recently posted 16 new translations of the current version.
The nine most recent translations were generously donated by Fargo Cass Public Health of North Dakota and include:
* Bosnian ([link removed])
* Dari ([link removed])
* Haitian Creole ([link removed])
* Kinyarwanda ([link removed])
* Nepali ([link removed])
* Pashto ([link removed])
* Somali ([link removed])
* Swahili ([link removed])
* Ukrainian ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Translations ([link removed]) main page, where you can locate available translations of clinical resources and VISs, organized by language
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Adult Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
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Vaccine Information Statements
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Summary: VISs and VIS-related resources released in November and December
IZ Express provides readers with information about new and updated VISs, translations, and resources. In October 2024, CDC released three updated VISs (COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]), RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine ([link removed]), and Cholera Vaccine ([link removed])).
During November and December, the following VIS translations were posted:
COVID-19 (English) ([link removed])
RSV (English) ([link removed])
Typhoid (English) ([link removed])
Yellow Fever (English) ([link removed])
Spanish PDF ([link removed])
Spanish RTF ([link removed])
Spanish PDF ([link removed])
Spanish RTF ([link removed])
Spanish PDF ([link removed])
Spanish RTF ([link removed])
Spanish PDF ([link removed])
Spanish RTF ([link removed])
Arabic ([link removed])
Arabic ([link removed])
Armenian ([link removed]) Armenian ([link removed])
Burmese ([link removed])
Burmese ([link removed])
Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
Chinese-Traditional ([link removed])
Chinese-Traditional ([link removed])
Farsi ([link removed])
Farsi ([link removed])
French ([link removed])
French ([link removed])
German ([link removed])
German ([link removed])
Hindi ([link removed])
Hindi ([link removed])
Hmong ([link removed])
Hmong ([link removed])
Italian ([link removed])
Italian ([link removed])
Japanese ([link removed]) Japanese ([link removed])
Khmer ([link removed])
Khmer ([link removed])
Korean ([link removed])
Korean ([link removed])
Pashto ([link removed])
Pashto ([link removed])
Polish ([link removed])
Polish ([link removed])
Punjabi ([link removed])
Punjabi ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed])
Somali ([link removed])
Somali ([link removed])
Swahili ([link removed])
Swahili ([link removed])
Tagalog ([link removed])
Tagalog ([link removed])
Thai ([link removed])
Thai ([link removed])
Ukrainian ([link removed]) Ukrainian ([link removed])
Urdu ([link removed])
Urdu ([link removed])
Vietnamese ([link removed]) Vietnamese ([link removed])
Yiddish ([link removed])
Yiddish ([link removed])
Two clinical resources related to VISs were updated:
* Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) ([link removed])
* You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It's Federal Law! ([link removed])
Immunize.org offers three clinical resources that link to VISs via QR codes:
* QR Code Links to Routinely Recommended Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed])
* QR Code Links to All Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed])
* QR Code Links to Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) Translations: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant) ([link removed])
* All these resources appear on our new Clinical Resources: VIS-Related Resources ([link removed]).
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Featured Resources
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Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
In Clinical Resources: Improving the Vaccination Experience ([link removed]), Immunize.org provides print and video tools to create a positive vaccination experience and ease injection anxiety in children and adults. Links to additional resources from trusted partner organizations are also provided.
The web page links to eight printable resources ([link removed]) on addressing vaccination anxiety (four for providers, four for recipients), two in-depth webinars, and six brief videos (listed below). As with all Immunize.org resources, these are free to download, link, copy, and share.
The video topics include:
* How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults During One Visit ([link removed])
* Using Enhanced Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccination ([link removed])
* Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Infants: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed])
* Addressing Vaccination Anxiety: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
* Fainting Related to Vaccination: What You Need to Know ([link removed])
* Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Children: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed])
Related Link
* Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Improving the Vaccination Experience ([link removed]) web page
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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, waterproof paper, are designed to last a lifetime. They fit in a wallet when folded. The record cards are for providers to give to 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])
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].
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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Upcoming Events
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Virtual today and tomorrow: Questions about our website? Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours on January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or January 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
To learn simple tips and tricks for using our website efficiently, please register for our next set of Website Office Hours on Wednesday, January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed]) or Thursday, January 9 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 the Official Guidance ([link removed]) website section and address questions submitted in advance. 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, January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed])
* Thursday, January 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) ([link removed])
Mark your calendar ([link removed]) for future Immunize.org Website Office Hours.
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From the IZ Express family, very best wishes for 2025!
We look forward to continuing to provide you with accurate and actionable immunization news and resources in the year ahead.
May 2025 bring you and your loved ones peace, health, and happiness.
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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
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Taryn Chapman, MS
Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
Web Edition Managers
Arkady Shakhnovich
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Contributing Writer
Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Kayla Ohlde
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