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Issue 1,507: July 29, 2020

Top Stories

* CDC issues revised Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations
* National HPV Vaccination Roundtable announces new resources to get adolescent vaccination back on track this summer
* August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with CDC resources IAC Spotlight! Our Adolescent Vaccination gateway page features a useful collection of staff and parent educational materials
* Spread the word about well-child visits! Social media campaigns to support vaccination during pandemic launched by Michigan and California
* Understanding lack of public trust in future coronavirus vaccines: New York Times podcast
* IAC Catalog: Stock up on IAC’s “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers for staff and patients. Last call to order IAC’s laminated 2020 U.S. immunization schedules for your exam rooms; don’t miss out—order today!
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
* Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information

IAC Handouts

* IAC updates adolescent and adult versions of its summary of immunization recommendations

Vaccine Information Statements

* CDC releases updated hepatitis A VIS

Featured Resources

* In our “Video of the Week,” Maggie’s story reminds us that herd immunity helps protect immunocompromised children
* The latest edition of The Vaccine Handbook (“The Purple Book”) App is now available from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
* Check out Vaxopedia’s new vaccine education page on how to handle vaccine storage problems
* AIM announces new Immunization Program Policy Resource Library to engage, inform, and educate policy makers

Journal Articles and Newsletters

* CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes July issue of Vaccine Update newsletter
* “Incidence of Meningococcal Disease before and after Implementation of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the United States,” published in JAMA
* "Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Initiation and Completion among Adult Males in the United States," published in Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

Education and Training

* AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations offers eight-part webinar series to begin on August 4
* CDC and NAO offer webinar on school-entry requirements for HPV vaccination on August 6
* CDC and NAO offer HPV and anal cancer webinar on August 12
* AIM offers “Increasing Flu Vaccine Confidence within African American Communities” webinar on August 18
* Gerontological Society of America offers “Understanding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza, and COVID-19: Preparing for the Fall” webinar on August 31

On the Lighter Side

* In this vaccine promotion video from 2011, a nurse considers her family and finds three people who need to be protected


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Top Stories
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CDC ISSUES REVISED GUIDANCE FOR PLANNING VACCINATION CLINICS HELD AT SATELLITE, TEMPORARY, OR OFF-SITE LOCATIONS

CDC issued revised Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations ([link removed]) . This guidance is designed for both public and private vaccination organizations. The guidance primarily focuses on clinical considerations, including vaccine storage, handling, administration, and documentation.

The guidance is divided into four categories:
* Planning Activities ([link removed])
* Pre-clinic Activities ([link removed])
* During the Clinic Activities ([link removed])
* Post-clinic Activities ([link removed])

The guidance also provides information on considerations required during a respiratory pandemic, including physical distancing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and enhanced sanitation efforts.

During the next few weeks, additional materials will be added to these pages, including a supply list and additional curbside and drive-through clinic guidance.

Related Links
* CDC's Resources for Hosting a Vaccination Clinic ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals About Coronavirus (COVID-19) ([link removed]) gateway page

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NATIONAL HPV VACCINATION ROUNDTABLE ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES TO GET ADOLESCENT VACCINATION BACK ON TRACK THIS SUMMER

The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable has new resources and media available in their Resource Library ([link removed]) to help get children back on track with their vaccinations this summer. Many children have missed vaccinations due to the pandemic, and it's imperative that they catch up to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. Creative resources such as videos and infographics offer action steps for health systems to improve adolescent vaccination and address parental concerns related to the pandemic.

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The new resources include:
* Health Systems Playlist ([link removed]) – Six new videos, each shorter than a minute, showcasing specific actions for health plans to increase adolescent vaccination rates
* Health System Infographic ([link removed]) – A handout that highlights six steps health systems need to take to boost adolescent vaccination rates
* Vaccination During COVID-19 ([link removed]) – A curated gateway page with resources from national organizations to help guide decision-making and processes during the pandemic
* Parent Playlist ([link removed]) – Twelve videos explaining to parents of adolescents why it’s important to vaccinate their child, how to access the Vaccines For Children Program, and how to access care
* Parent Infographic ([link removed]) – A handout to share with parents that addresses four major concerns of parents about bringing adolescents in for well-child visits

Please share the Resource Library ([link removed]) with your colleagues to help promote childhood vaccination.

Related Links
* National HPV Vaccination Roundtable ([link removed]) website
* National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's Health Systems ([link removed]) gateway page
* National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's Resource Library ([link removed]) gateway page

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AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH; PROMOTE VACCINATION WITH CDC RESOURCES

August is National Immunization Awareness Month ([link removed]) (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts of healthcare professionals to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination.

It is critical to maintain routine vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect both individuals and communities. Routine vaccination prevents illnesses that lead to additional medical visits, hospitalizations, and further strain on the healthcare system. This year, CDC is calling on its partners to amplify these important messages when communicating with parents, pregnant women, healthcare professionals, and other adults.

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CDC’s NIAM web page includes two toolkits, one for reaching healthcare professionals ([link removed]) and the other for reaching parents and patients ([link removed]) . Each includes key messages, sample social media content, and educational resources. CDC is encouraging its partners to share these messages and resources throughout the month of August using the hashtag #ivax2protect.

CDC will host an Instagram Q&A event for parents on August 24 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET to answer questions about the importance of maintaining routine immunization during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents can tune in and participate on CDC’s Instagram feed ([link removed]).

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* CDC Toolkit for Reaching Healthcare Professionals ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC Toolkit for Reaching Parents and Patients ([link removed]) gateway page
* NIAM ([link removed]) website

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IAC SPOTLIGHT! OUR ADOLESCENT VACCINATION GATEWAY PAGE FEATURES A USEFUL COLLECTION OF STAFF AND PARENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

IAC's Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed]) gateway page offers many resources concerning vaccination to aid healthcare professionals in discussions with parents and patients. The left column of this gateway page has links to many IAC educational materials, essential IAC resources, and additional IAC tools.

In the right column of the gateway page, you will find more resources (e.g., clinic tools, state mandates) from partner organizations including:
* CDC ([link removed])
* American Academy of Family Physicians ([link removed])
* American Academy of Pediatrics ([link removed])
* Give2MenACWY.org
* Vaccine Education Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ([link removed])
* Vaccinate Your Family ([link removed])
* Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine ([link removed])
* National Association of School Nurses ([link removed])
* National HPV Vaccination Roundtable ([link removed])
* Unity ([link removed])

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To easily locate this web page from anywhere on immunize.org ([link removed]) , go to the light blue band of tabs across the top, choose the "Clinic Tools" tab, and then select "Adolescent Vaccinations" from the drop-down menu.

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* IAC's Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Handouts: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) gateway page

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SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT WELL-CHILD VISITS! SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO SUPPORT VACCINATION DURING PANDEMIC LAUNCHED BY MICHIGAN AND CALIFORNIA

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused vaccination coverage to decline, which endangers young children and those most vulnerable to disease. Vaccine-related organizations across the nation are launching social media outreach campaigns emphasizing the importance of catching up on missed doses, reminding everyone to maintain routine vaccinations, and communicating measures taken at provider offices to keep patients and families safe during well-child and vaccine visits. Here are two new noteworthy campaigns to tap into or emulate:
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) ([link removed]) is using the social media hashtag #MIHeroForHealth to emphasize that vaccination allows you to be a hero, not only for your health but also for the health of Michigan communities.

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More on the #MIHeroForHealth campaign ([link removed])

The California Immunization Coalition ([link removed]) is using the hashtag #DontWaitVaccinate to remind parents that delaying routine vaccinations puts families and communities at risk for infection with vaccine-preventable diseases.

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More on the #DontWaitVaccinate campaign ([link removed])

The social media approach of each campaign helps humanize immunization efforts, encouraging more people to support immunization and sharing positive vaccination messaging on social media. Sharing vaccination outreach campaigns is a productive way to advocate for vaccination.

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* MDHHS's #MIHeroForHealth campaign ([link removed]) webpage
* California Immunization Coalition's #DontWaitVaccinate campaign ([link removed]) webpage

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Understanding lack of public trust in future coronavirus vaccines: New York Times podcast

The New York Times posted a new podcast on July 21, The Vaccine Trust Problem ([link removed]) (duration 29:14), hosted by Michael Barbaro and featuring Jan Hoffman, a health reporter for the New York Times. Developing a coronavirus vaccine might be easier than persuading some people to accept it. A vaccine is being called a societal goal, yet the faster a vaccine is produced, the more skeptical people are of its safety and effectiveness. When polled, many Americans have voiced that they won't take the vaccine when it becomes available. The stakes are high when it comes to trust in public health. Should the vaccine not be effective, experts worry that it will undermine the foundation upon which our vaccine infrastructure sits.

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* "The Vaccine Trust Problem" transcript ([link removed])
* New York Times podcasts ([link removed]) gateway page

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IAC CATALOG: STOCK UP ON IAC’S “FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS AND STICKERS FOR STAFF AND PATIENTS. LAST CALL TO ORDER IAC’S LAMINATED 2020 U.S. IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES FOR YOUR EXAM ROOMS; DON’T MISS OUT—ORDER TODAY!

Flu season is right around the corner and IAC's “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) are ready to ship! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the value of flu vaccination. And the cost is nominal.

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“FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS

The button measures 1.25" across and carries a bold message! Pin it on lab coats, uniforms, other clothing, tote bags, or backpacks to show support for flu vaccine.

Buttons are delivered in bags of 10 buttons per bag.

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“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS

Measuring 1.5" across and printed on Avery-brand labels, theses stickers adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off back.

Stickers are delivered cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100.

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It's your last chance to order IAC's laminated immunization schedules!

IAC's laminated versions of the 2020 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule ([link removed]) and the 2020 U.S. adult immunization schedule ([link removed]) are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting where vaccinations are given.

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The schedules' coating can be wiped down, and they’re durable enough to stand up to a year's worth of use. Visit the Shop IAC: Laminated Schedules ([link removed]) web page for more information on the schedules.

Visit Shop IAC for additional items ([link removed]) , including "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video.

Related Links
* IAC's “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed])
* IAC’s Laminated Child/Adolescent Immunization Schedule ([link removed]) (0–18 years)
* IAC’s Laminated Adult Immunization Schedule ([link removed]) (19 and older)
* IAC’s Laminated Schedules print-ready order form ([link removed]) (PDF)
* IAC’s Shop IAC ([link removed]) gateway page

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NOT-TO-MISS IMMUNIZATION ARTICLES IN THE NEWS

These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* Medical Daily: HPV Vaccinations Should Start at Age 9, Says American Cancer Society ([link removed]) (7/17/20)
* UK's Telegraph: Benefits of Childhood Vaccines Outweigh Risk of COVID-19 Transmission, Study Finds ([link removed]) (7/17/20)
* Infectious Disease News: Flu Vaccination ‘A Professional and Ethical Responsibility’ for All HCWs ([link removed]) (7/21/20)
* Nature: Vaccines Stop Diseases Safely—Why All the Suspicion? ([link removed]) (7/22/20)
* Atlantic: A [COVID-19] Vaccine Reality Check ([link removed]) (7/24/2020)
* Michigan DHHS: College and University Flu Vaccination Challenge ([link removed])

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STAY UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION

CDC, NIH, WHO, and Johns Hopkins are closely monitoring the SARS-CoV-2 ([link removed]) pandemic. Be sure to check the resources below for the latest information. Stay in touch with your local and state health departments.

Related Links
* CDC’s COVID-19 gateway page, CDC.gov/coronavirus ([link removed]) , links to CDC’s Situation Summary ([link removed]) web page and Latest News ([link removed]) gateway page. The COVIDView ([link removed]) gateway page summarizes the epidemiologic intelligence.
* NIH's Coronavirus (COVID-19) ([link removed]) gateway page links to news releases on vaccine trials
* WHO's Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak ([link removed]) gateway page links to WHO’s Situation Reports ([link removed]) web page
* Johns Hopkins' Coronavirus Resource Center ([link removed]) gateway page links to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases CSSE ([link removed]) web page
* Eriksen's COVID-19 Resources to Support Accurate Translation ([link removed]) gateway page

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IAC Handouts
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IAC UPDATES ADOLESCENT AND ADULT VERSIONS OF ITS SUMMARY OF IMMUNIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS

IAC recently revised Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization (Age Birth Through 18 Years) ([link removed]) as well as Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (Age 19 Years and Older) ([link removed]) to incorporate recent ACIP recommendations for Tdap, HepA, HPV, pneumococcal, MenACWY, and MenB vaccines. Other changes were made to the timing of the administration of LAIV and receipt of influenza antivirals.

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Related Links
* IAC's ACIP Recommendations: Vaccine Index ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IACEducational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts

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Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC RELEASES UPDATED HEPATITIS A VI

On July 28, CDC released an updated interim Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for the hepatitis A vaccine.

Access Hepatitis A VIS ([link removed]) .

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For both interim and final VISs, CDC encourages providers to begin using them immediately, but stocks of the previous editions may be used until exhausted.

Unfortunately, availability of translations lags after availability of English updates. Translated VISs that are out of date because an interim VIS has been issued may continue to be used, according to CDC, because there have not been significant content changes. However, the corresponding up-to-date English-language VIS must also be provided when providing an out-of-date translation.

Related Links
* IAC's Hepatitis A VIS ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's VIS gateway page ([link removed]) with VISs in up to 50 languages ([link removed])
* CDC's What's New with VISs ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC’s Hepatitis A VIS ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's VIS ([link removed]) gateway page

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Featured Resources
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IN OUR “VIDEO OF THE WEEK,” MAGGIE’S STORY REMINDS US THAT HERD IMMUNITY HELPS PROTECT IMMUNOCOMPROMISED CHILDREN

In this video from Vaccinate Your Family, Maggie (A Measles Story) ([link removed]) , a child with leukemia has been exposed to measles in her oncology clinic. Her father, a pediatrician, urges parents to vaccinate their children to protect them personally from disease and to help protect those who are unable to be vaccinated.
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THE LATEST EDITION OF THE VACCINE HANDBOOK (“THE PURPLE BOOK”) APP IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES SOCIETY

The newest update of The Vaccine Handbook App ([link removed]) is now available from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS). The free app, formatted for Apple iPhones and iPads only, contains the complete ninth edition of The Vaccine Handbook and links to numerous valuable educational resources. Developed by Gary Marshall, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville, the app is fully searchable, with functionality that includes bookmarking, highlighting, user annotation, and links to important vaccination resources.

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The free app may be found by searching the iTunes App Store for “The Vaccine Handbook App” or clicking on this link ([link removed]) . Additional information about The Purple Book is available through the publisher, Professional Communications, Inc. (West Islip, NY) at [link removed].

Print copies of The Vaccine Handbook can be purchased online through the publisher's ordering page ([link removed]). The cost is $39.95 each; bulk discounts are available from the publisher.

Related Links
* The Vaccine Handbook App ([link removed]) in the iTunes store
* The Vaccine Handbook ordering page ([link removed])
* The Vaccine Handbook promotional leaflet ([link removed])

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CHECK OUT VAXOPEDIA’S NEW VACCINE EDUCATION PAGE ON HOW TO HANDLE VACCINE STORAGE PROBLEMS

Vaxopedia ([link removed]) is a website created in 2016 by pediatrician Vincent Iannelli, MD, to help answer parents' questions about vaccines, notably including those related to misconceptions and rumors. Vaxopedia's new gateway page, Handling Vaccine Storage Problems ([link removed]) , offers answers to common questions relating to vaccine storage and how to deal with problems when they arise. The page contains a list of more than 25 resources on vaccine storage emergencies.

Related Link
* Vaxopedia.org ([link removed]) website

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AIM ANNOUNCES NEW IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM POLICY RESOURCE LIBRARY TO ENGAGE, INFORM, AND EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS

The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) released the new Immunization Program Policy Resource Library ([link removed]) , speeding access to a collection of AIM, immunization program, and partner resources. The library also links to tools for appropriately and effectively engaging with elected officials and promoting sound immunization policies.

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The library's resources include these areas of interest:
* Legislation ([link removed])
* Stories on Immunization Value ([link removed])
* Investment in Immunization ([link removed])
* Safety and Effectiveness ([link removed])
* Pro-vaccine Websites ([link removed])

If you have a resource you'd like to submit to the Immunization Program Policy Resource Library, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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* Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) ([link removed]) website
* AIM's Immunization Program Policy Toolkit ([link removed]) gateway page
* AIM's Immunization Program Policy Resource Library ([link removed]) gateway page

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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes July issue of Vaccine Update newsletter

The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) ([link removed]) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) publishes a monthly immunization-focused newsletter titled Vaccine Update. The July issue ([link removed]) includes the following articles:
* What Do We Know about COVID-19 Transmission at This Juncture? ([link removed]) by Charlotte A. Moser, BS, and Paul A. Offit, MD
* COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Early Data ([link removed]) by Paul A. Offit, MD
* Choosing Proper Needle Length for Vaccination of Children and Adults: What Should You Consider? ([link removed]) by IAC Executive Director Deborah L. Wexler, MD

Additional resources, including information booklets for patients, are available in the full newsletter ([link removed]) .

Access the sign-up form ([link removed]) to subscribe to Vaccine Update.

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“Incidence of Meningococcal Disease before and after Implementation of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the United States,” published in JAMA

In its July 20 issue, JAMA published Incidence of Meningococcal Disease before and after Implementation of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the United States ([link removed]) . The study examined the association between the quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccination program in adolescents and the incidence of meningococcal disease in the U.S. The findings section appears here.

The incidence of meningococcal disease was declining prior to introduction of the vaccine. However, in this cohort study of surveillance data, the rates of decline in incidence of meningococcal disease due to serogroups C, W, and Y accelerated nearly 2-fold to 3-fold in vaccinated age groups, with greater rates of decline in states with high quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine coverage.

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"Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Initiation and Completion among Adult Males in the United States," published in Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

In its July issue, Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine published Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Initiation and Completion among Adult Males in the United States ([link removed]). While men account for 43% of the HPV-related cancer cases, the HPV vaccination rate among adult males age 18–33 years remains low. The study estimated the initiation and completion rate of the HPV vaccine and analyzed factors associated with HPV vaccine initiation and completion among adult males. The likelihood of adult males initiating HPV vaccination increased significantly with age, having routine check-ups, and having high HPV risk behaviors. The likelihood of completing the HPV series is significantly associated with age and having high HPV risk behaviors. Findings show adult males who get routine check-ups are more likely to get the HPV vaccine. The promotion of
access to health care is key to improving the current HPV vaccination rates among males.

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Education and Training
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AIRA 2020 NATIONAL MEETING PRESENTATIONS OFFERS EIGHT-PART WEBINAR SERIES TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 4

The American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA) will host the Select AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations ([link removed]) webinar series on Tuesdays from 3:00–4:00 p.m. (ET) from August 4–September 22. This eight-part series showcases key issues affecting the immunization information system (IIS) during the pandemic. The August webinars are scheduled as follows:
* August 4: CDC Panel Discussion: Advancing IIS Together ([link removed]) , on CDC leadership’s vision
* August 11: The IZ Gateway ([link removed]) , on how the IZ Gateway project is being used in pandemic response
* August 18:Data Quality ([link removed]) , on successful data quality initiatives throughout the IIS community
* August 25: Data Use ([link removed]) , on innovative ways IIS data are being used to improve public health

Information on all eight webinars can be found here ([link removed]) .

Space is limited, so register today!

Related Links
* American Immunization Registry Association ([link removed]) website
* AIRA's Webinars ([link removed]) gateway page

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CDC AND NAO OFFER WEBINAR ON SCHOOL-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HPV VACCINATION ON AUGUST 6

The National AHEC Organization (NAO) will present a 1-hour webinar sponsored by the CDC, at 3:00 p.m. (ET) on August 6. The webinar, School-Entry Requirements for HPV Vaccination: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly ([link removed]) , will feature Gregory Zimet, PhD. Following the webinar, participants will have a better understanding of the arguments against school-entry requirements for HPV vaccination and of the evidence indicating that school-entry requirements for HPV vaccination increase vaccine coverage. The webinar will also address challenges and obstacles to the implementation of school-entry requirements. Free continuing medical education (CME) will be offered. CE for nurses is pending.

Register for the webinar ([link removed]) .

For more information, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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* National AHEC Organization ([link removed]) website

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CDC AND NAO OFFER HPV AND ANAL CANCER WEBINAR ON AUGUST 12

The CDC will sponsor the National AHEC Organization (NAO) webinar, HPV and Anal Cancer ([link removed]) , scheduled for August 12 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (ET). The speakers will be radiation oncologist, Paul Romesser, MD, and Lillian Kreppel, an anal cancer patient. Free continuing education (CE) is available.

Register for the webinar ([link removed]).

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* National AHEC Organization ([link removed]) website

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AIM OFFERS “INCREASING FLU VACCINE CONFIDENCE WITHIN AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES” WEBINAR ON AUGUST 18

The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) will present Increasing Flu Vaccine Confidence Within African American Communities ([link removed]) , the second webinar in its Vaccine Confidence series, on August 18 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET). Speaker Sandra C. Quinn, PhD, will present her research related to cultural factors and demographic trends within African American communities that influence flu vaccine uptake. Laura Lee Hall, PhD, will discuss building partnerships with healthcare systems and researchers to identify ways to increase equitable flu vaccine coverage.

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Related Link
* Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) ([link removed]) website

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GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA OFFERS “UNDERSTANDING RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV), INFLUENZA, AND COVID-19: PREPARING FOR THE FALL” WEBINAR ON AUGUST 31

The Gerontological Society of America will offer Understanding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza, and COVID-19: Preparing for the Fall ([link removed]) webinar on August 31 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET). Experts will answer questions about RSV and how to prepare for the fall, when influenza and COVID-19 will be circulating. The webinar will be moderated by Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, Director of the GSA National Adult Vaccination Program, and will feature Robin Jump, MD, PhD, Lindsay Kim, MD, MPH, and Helen "Keipp" Talbot, MD, MPH.

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* Gerontological Society of America ([link removed]) website

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On the Lighter Side
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IN THIS VACCINE PROMOTION VIDEO FROM 2011, A NURSE CONSIDERS HER FAMILY AND FINDS THREE PEOPLE WHO NEED TO BE PROTECTED

In this short video, It's Part of Your Job ([link removed]) , produced by the American Nurses Association in 2011, a mother and nurse reminds us that we are all responsible for making sure our families are vaccinated. The video is part of a PSA collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.

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Video of the Week

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Maggie (A Measles Story): Pediatrician Dr. Tim Jacks' daughter Maggie, diagnosed with leukemia when 2 1/2 years old, was exposed to measles in the oncology clinic. She and her infant brother, who was too young to be vaccinated, were vulnerable to getting infected. Dr. Jack urges parents to vaccinate their children to protect not only them but also others who cannot be vaccinated. (Source: Vaccinate Your Family)

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Editorial Information
Editor
Deborah L. Wexler, MD (mailto:[email protected])
Associate Editors
Carolyn Bridges, MD, MPH (mailto:[email protected])
John Grabenstein, RPh, PhD (mailto:[email protected])
Sharon Humiston, MD, MPH (mailto:[email protected])
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Taryn Chapman, MS (mailto:[email protected])
Marian Deegan, JD (mailto:[email protected])
Courtnay Londo, MA (mailto:[email protected])
Jane Myers, MA, EdM (mailto:[email protected])
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Liv Augusta Anderson, MPP (mailto:[email protected])

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