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IAC Express #1,513 - ACIP recommendations on flu vaccine and more
| From | Immunization Action Coalition <[email protected]> |
| Subject | IAC Express #1,513 - ACIP recommendations on flu vaccine and more |
| Date | August 26, 2020 11:33 AM |
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Issue 1,513: August 26, 2020
Top Stories
* CDC releases ACIP recommendations on use of influenza vaccines for 2020–21 influenza season
* Massachusetts mandates flu vaccine for all children and adults attending childcare, pre-school, K-12, colleges, and universities. Seven more colleges and universities require flu vaccine for students and staff.
* HHS amends emergency rules, authorizing pharmacists to vaccinate children under specific conditions
* NIS-Teen: “National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—United States, 2019” published in MMWR
* “Choosing Proper Needle Length for Vaccination of Children and Adults: What Should You Consider?” column by Dr. Deborah Wexler—available on immunize.org
* IAC Spotlight! Newly updated “Guide to immunize.org” is at the bottom of each IAC web page to help you find useful content quickly. Scroll on down.
* Advisory Commission for Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) seeks nominations to fill vacant positions
* IAC enrolls four new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
* Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
* IAC updates “Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2020–2021 Influenza Season” handout for healthcare staff
* IAC posts seven updated translations for “When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?”
* “Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccines” for children/teens and for adults now updated in seven languages
* “Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens” now updated in Spanish
Featured Resources
* It’s time to start vaccinating against flu. IAC is shipping tens of thousands of our bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers! Order yours now!
* In our “Video of the Week,” a neonatologist explains how he recommends vaccines to parents of premature babies
* New vaccine-related resources from AAP, WHO, ACOG, CPHCE, and NY State Department of Health to enhance your practice
* IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
* JAMA and JN Learning discuss measles vaccine refusal and consequent measles outbreaks in the U.S.
Education and Training
* AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations offers eight-part webinar series; second half of the series begins on September 1
* CDC’s recorded webinar on meningococcal vaccines, as well as eight other segments in the "Pink Book" weekly series, available now
On the Lighter Side
* 2004 PSA from CDC and the Ad Council shows you don’t need to go to extremes to prevent the flu
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Top Stories
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=CDC RELEASES ACIP RECOMMENDATIONS ON USE OF INFLUENZA VACCINES FOR 2020–21 INFLUENZA SEASON=
CDC has released Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2020–21 Influenza Season ([link removed]) in the August 21 MMWR Recommendations and Reports. Excerpts from the Summary section appear below.
Inactivated influenza vaccines (IIVs), recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV4), and live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) are expected to be available. Most influenza vaccines available for the 2020–21 season will be quadrivalent, with the exception of MF59-adjuvanted IIV, which is expected to be available in both quadrivalent and trivalent formulations.
… Primary updates to this report include the following two items. First, the composition of 2020–21 U.S. influenza vaccines includes updates to the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, influenza A(H3N2), and influenza B/Victoria lineage components. Second, recent licensures of two new influenza vaccines, Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent and Fluad Quadrivalent, are discussed. Both new vaccines are licensed for persons aged ≥65 years. Additional changes include updated discussion of contraindications and precautions to influenza vaccination and the accompanying Table, updated discussion concerning use of LAIV4 in the setting of influenza antiviral medication use, and updated recommendations concerning vaccination of persons with egg allergy who receive either cell culture–based IIV4 (ccIIV4) or RIV4.
… Influenza vaccination of persons aged ≥6 months to reduce prevalence of illness caused by influenza will reduce symptoms that might be confused with those of COVID-19. Prevention of and reduction in the severity of influenza illness and reduction of outpatient illnesses, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit admissions through influenza vaccination also could alleviate stress on the U.S. health care system. Guidance for vaccine planning during the pandemic is available at [link removed].
… A brief summary of the recommendations and a link to the most recent Background Document containing additional information are available at [link removed]. … Updates and other information are available from CDC’s influenza website ([link removed] ([link removed]).
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]) ).
Related Links
* CDC's Influenza (Flu) Information for Health Professionals ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2020–2021 Influenza Season ([link removed])
* IAC's Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's ACIP Recommendations ([link removed]) gateway page
* MMWR gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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=MASSACHUSETTS MANDATES FLU VACCINE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS ATTENDING CHILDCARE, PRE-SCHOOL, K-12, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES. SEVEN MORE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES REQUIRE FLU VACCINE FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF.=
On August 19, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health ([link removed]) (MDPH) announced that the influenza vaccine is now required for all Massachusetts students age 6 months and older who are enrolled in childcare, pre-school, K-12, and higher education. A paragraph from the press release ([link removed]) appears below.
Students will be expected to have received a flu vaccine by December 31, 2020 for the 2020–2021 influenza season, unless either a medical or religious exemption is provided. Also exempted are K-12 students who are homeschooled and higher education students who are completely off-campus and engaged in remote learning only. This new flu immunization requirement to enter school in January is in addition to existing vaccine requirements for all those attending child care, preschool, K-12, and colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Elementary and secondary students in districts and schools that are using a remote education model are not exempt.
Access the full press release ([link removed]).
Besides all Massachusetts colleges and universities, at least seven other colleges and universities have mandated influenza vaccination for the 2020–21 academic year: Butler University ([link removed]) , Duke University ([link removed]) , Purdue University ([link removed]) , ten campuses in the University of California system ([link removed]) , University of Miami ([link removed]), four campuses in the University of Tennessee system ([link removed]), and Wabash College ([link removed]).
If you know of additional colleges or universities that require influenza vaccination, please send the name of the institution, as well as a link to the relevant policy (if available) to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
Related Links
* Mass.gov press release: Flu Vaccine Now Required for All Massachusetts School Students Enrolled in Child Care, Pre-School, K-12, and Post-secondary Institutions ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* MDPH: Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements 2020–2021 ([link removed])
* Boston Globe: Most Massachusetts Students Will Be Required to Get the Flu Vaccine This Year ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* IAC's State Information: Influenza Vaccine Mandates for Child Care and Pre-K ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's State Laws and Mandates by Vaccine ([link removed]) gateway page
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=HHS AMENDS EMERGENCY RULES, AUTHORIZING PHARMACISTS TO VACCINATE CHILDREN UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS=
On August 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its Third Amendment to Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act [PREP] for Medical Countermeasures against COVID 19 ([link removed]) to expand access to childhood vaccines.
The amended declaration authorizes pharmacists who meet certain criteria to order and administer ACIP-recommended vaccines to individuals ages 3 through 18 years, subject to several requirements. Pharmacists must have at least 20 hours of specified training, comply with local recordkeeping requirements, inform the patient’s primary-care provider, report to immunization information systems, report adverse events, and comply with other requirements. Pharmacists are to inform caregivers accompanying the child of the importance of a well-child visit with a pediatrician or other licensed primary-care provider, referring patients as appropriate.
An excerpt from the press release ([link removed]) is reprinted below.
...The amendment authorizes State-licensed pharmacists (and pharmacy interns acting under their supervision to administer vaccines, if the pharmacy intern is licensed or registered by his or her State board of pharmacy) to order and administer vaccines to individuals ages three through 18 years, subject to several requirements...
...HHS is expanding access to childhood vaccines to avoid preventable diseases in children, additional strains on the healthcare system, and any further increase in avoidable adverse health consequences—particularly if such complications coincide with an additional resurgence of COVID-19.
Access the entire press release ([link removed]).
Related Links
* HHS News Release: HHS Expands Access to Childhood Vaccines during COVID-19 Pandemic ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* Department of Health and Human Services' Third Amendment to Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures against COVID–19 ([link removed]) (PDF)
* AAP News Release: American Academy of Pediatrics Opposes HHS Action on Childhood Vaccines; Calls It ‘Incredibly Misguided’ ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* CDC's Routine Vaccination during the COVID-19 Outbreak ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic ([link removed])
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NIS-Teen: “National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—United States, 2019” published in MMWR
CDC published National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—United States, 2019 ([link removed]) in the August 21 issue of MMWR. Three vaccines are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for routine vaccination of adolescents aged 11–12 years to protect against pertussis; meningococcal disease caused by types A, C, W, and Y; and human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers.
CDC analyzed data from the 2019 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) to estimate vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13–17 years in the United States.
* HPV: Coverage with ≥1 dose of HPV vaccine increased from 68.1% in 2018 to 71.5% in 2019. The percentage of adolescents up to date with the HPV vaccination series (HPV UTD) increased from 51.1% in 2018 to 54.2% in 2019. HPV vaccination coverage measures improved among both females and males.
* MenACWY and MenB: Adolescent coverage with ≥1 dose of MenACWY increased from 86.6% in 2018 to 88.9% in 2019. Among 17-year-olds, 53.7% received the booster dose of MenACWY in 2019, not statistically different from 50.8% in 2018. Receipt of ≥1 dose of MenB increased from 17.2% in 2018 to 21.8% in 2019.
* Pertussis: Coverage with ≥1 dose of Tdap remained stable and high (90.2%).
* Social Trends: Among adolescents living at or above the poverty level, those living outside a metropolitan statistical area had lower coverage with ≥1 dose of MenACWY and with ≥1 HPV vaccine dose, and a lower percentage were HPV UTD, compared with those living in MSA principal cities.
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Links
* CDC's TeenVaxView ([link removed]) gateway page
* MMWR gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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=“CHOOSING PROPER NEEDLE LENGTH FOR VACCINATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS: WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER?” COLUMN BY DR. DEBORAH WEXLER—AVAILABLE ON IMMUNIZE.ORG=
Technically Speaking ([link removed]) is a monthly column written by Dr. Deborah Wexler, IAC’s executive director, for Vaccine Update ([link removed]) , a monthly e-newsletter from the Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
July's column is titled “Choosing Proper Needle Length for Vaccination of Children and Adults: What Should You Consider?” and is available on immunize.org.
Access the complete article here. ([link removed])
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=IAC SPOTLIGHT! NEWLY UPDATED “GUIDE TO IMMUNIZE.ORG” IS AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH IAC WEB PAGE TO HELP YOU FIND USEFUL CONTENT QUICKLY. SCROLL ON DOWN.=
IAC's newly updated "Guide to immunize.org" appears at the bottom of each immunize.org ([link removed]) web page. The alphabetized topics link you directly to IAC's gateway pages.
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=ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR CHILDHOOD VACCINES (ACCV) SEEKS NOMINATIONS TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS=
The Advisory Commission for Childhood Vaccines ([link removed]) (ACCV) is accepting nominations to fill vacant positions to serve on the ACCV. The three position categories of ACCV membership are listed below.
* Health professionals with expertise in healthcare of children, epidemiology and prevention of childhood diseases, and adverse reactions associated with vaccines.
* Members from the general public, including parents or guardians of children who have suffered a vaccine-related injury or death with a finding by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims or a civil court that a VICP-covered vaccine caused, or was presumed to have caused, the represented child’s injury or death. Based on an ACCV recommendation, the Secretary will consider a health professional with expertise in obstetrics as a member of the general public.
* Attorneys, one of whom specializes in representing people who have suffered a vaccine-related injury or death, and one of whom must be an attorney whose specialty includes representation of vaccine manufacturers.
The nominees cannot be employees of the United States Government.
Nominations should be sent to Annie Herzog at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
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=IAC ENROLLS FOUR NEW BIRTHING INSTITUTIONS INTO ITS HEPATITIS B BIRTH DOSE HONOR ROLL; SEVEN PREVIOUSLY HONORED INSTITUTIONS QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL YEARS' HONORS=
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is pleased to announce that four new institutions have been accepted into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) , for a total of 516 honorees. The birthing institutions are listed below with their reported hepatitis B birth dose coverage rates in parentheses.
* NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Elmhurst, NY (99%)
* Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton, OK (98%)
* St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY (93%)
* White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, MD (93%)
Two institutions are being recognized for a second year:
* Covenant Children’s Hospital, Lubbock, TX (97%)
* Sharon Regional Medical Center, Sharon, PA (96%)
Three institutions are being recognized for a third year:
* Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, Abington, PA (93%)
* Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville, PA (96%)
* Pottstown Hospital, Pottstown, PA (91%)
One institution is being recognized for a fourth year:
* NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, Jamaica, NY (99%)
Finally, one institution is being recognized for a fifth year:
* Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA (99%)
The Honor Roll now includes 516 birthing institutions from 44 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and an overseas U.S. military base. One hundred seventeen institutions have qualified for two years, 75 institutions have qualified three times, 37 institutions have qualified four times, 24 institutions have qualified five times, 17 institutions have qualified six times, seven institutions have qualified seven times, two institutions have qualified eight times and one institution has qualified nine times.
The Honor Roll is a key part of IAC’s major initiative urging the nation’s hospitals to Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]). Hospitals and birthing centers are recognized for attaining high coverage rates for administering hepatitis B vaccine at birth and meeting specific additional criteria. The initiative urges qualifying healthcare organizations to apply for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll online ([link removed]).
To be included in the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll, a birthing institution must have: (1) reported a coverage rate of 90 percent or greater, over a 12-month period, for administering hepatitis B vaccine before hospital discharge to all newborns, including those whose parents refuse vaccination, and (2) implemented specific written policies, procedures, and protocols to protect all newborns from hepatitis B virus infection prior to hospital discharge.
Honorees are also awarded an 8.5" x 11" color certificate suitable for framing and their acceptance is announced to IAC Express’s approximately 52,000 readers.
Please visit the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll web page ([link removed]) that lists these institutions and their exceptional efforts to protect infants from perinatal hepatitis B transmission.
Related IAC Resources
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) gateway page
* Fact sheet about the birth dose honor roll: Do You Qualify for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll? If So, Apply Today ([link removed])
* Handout on IAC’s campaign: Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page
* 84-page guidebook, Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns ([link removed]) , which contains a wide range of resources to help birthing institutions establish, implement, and optimize their hepatitis B vaccine birth dose policies
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B slide set ([link removed]) , includes script (43 slides)
* Strategies to Increase Enrollment in IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) (83 slides)
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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.
* NPR: Will Flu Be a Risk This Fall? Doctors Insist People Should Get the Flu Shot, Anyway ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* Nature: What the Immune Response to the Coronavirus Says about the Prospects for a Vaccine ([link removed]) (8/17/20)
* USA Today: Fact Check: Flu Vaccine Hasn’t Eradicated the Flu, but It Has Lessened the Burden of the Virus ([link removed]) (8/17/20)
* New York Times: Fearing a ‘Twindemic,’ Health Experts Push Urgently for Flu Shots ([link removed]) (8/16/20)
* Shot of Prevention: Collective Responsibility: The Importance of Protecting Others through Vaccination ([link removed]) (8/14/20)
* Science: Why Flu Vaccines Don’t Protect People for Long ([link removed]) (8/13/20)
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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. 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 “INFLUENZA VACCINE PRODUCTS FOR THE 2020–2021 INFLUENZA SEASON” HANDOUT FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF=
IAC recently revised its 1-page Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2020–2021 Influenza Season ([link removed]) sheet for healthcare professionals.
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Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Influenza ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Vaccines: Influenza ([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
* IAC’s Educational 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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=IAC POSTS SEVEN UPDATED TRANSLATIONS FOR “WHEN DO CHILDREN AND TEENS NEED VACCINATIONS?”=
IAC now offers seven updated translations to match the English version of its 1-page patient handout When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? ([link removed])
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When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? ([link removed]) has been translated into Arabic ([link removed]), Chinese Simplified ([link removed]), French ([link removed]), Korean ([link removed]), Russian ([link removed]), Spanish ([link removed]), and Vietnamese ([link removed]).
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Schedules for Patients ([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
* IAC’s Educational 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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=“SCREENING CHECKLISTS FOR CONTRAINDICATIONS TO VACCINES” FOR CHILDREN/TEENS AND FOR ADULTS NOW UPDATED IN SEVEN LANGUAGES=
IAC now offers seven updated translations to match the English version of its 2-page parent and provider handout Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens. ([link removed])
IAC also updated seven translations to match the English version of its 2-page parent and provider handout Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed]).
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Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens ([link removed]) has been translated into Arabic ([link removed]), Chinese Simplified ([link removed]), French ([link removed]), Korean ([link removed]), Russian ([link removed]), Spanish ([link removed]), and Vietnamese ([link removed]).
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed]) has been translated into Arabic ([link removed]), Chinese Traditional ([link removed]), French ([link removed]), Korean ([link removed]), Russian ([link removed]), Spanish ([link removed]), and Vietnamese ([link removed]).
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Screening Checklists ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Ask the Experts: Precautions and Contraindications ([link removed]) web 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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=“SCREENING CHECKLIST FOR CONTRAINDICATIONS TO HPV, MENACWY, MENB, AND TDAP VACCINES FOR TEENS” NOW UPDATED IN SPANISH=
IAC posted a revised Spanish translation of its 2-page screening questionnaire for teens, titled Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens ([link removed]).
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View the handout in Spanish ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Screening Checklists ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Ask the Experts: Precautions and Contraindications ([link removed]) web 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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Featured Resources
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=IT’S TIME TO START VACCINATING AGAINST FLU. IAC IS SHIPPING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OUR BRIGHT RED \"FLU VACCINE\" BUTTONS AND STICKERS! ORDER YOURS NOW!=
IAC “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) are flying out of our office by the thousands! A half-million stickers already sold this year! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the need for 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 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.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for "FLU VACCINE" buttons ([link removed]) .
“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS
Measuring 1.5" across, these stickers adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off backing.
Stickers are delivered to you cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for “FLU VACCINE” stickers. ([link removed])
Visit Shop IAC for additional items ([link removed]) , including "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video.
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=IN OUR “VIDEO OF THE WEEK,” A NEONATOLOGIST EXPLAINS HOW HE RECOMMENDS VACCINES TO PARENTS OF PREMATURE BABIES=
In this #HowIRecommend video from CDC ([link removed]) , neonatologist Dr. Shetal Shah explains how he recommends vaccines to parents of babies in the NICU. He also asks nurses, who build strong relationships with the families, to stress the importance of vaccination in their conversations with parents.
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Visit the VOTW archive ([link removed]).
Related Link
* CDC's #HowIRecommend Vaccination Video Series ([link removed])
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=NEW VACCINE-RELATED RESOURCES FROM AAP, WHO, ACOG, CPHCE, AND NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE=
New vaccine-related resources and toolkits are available:
* Preparing for Flu Season ([link removed]) gateway page from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), provides information to help practices maximize influenza vaccination rates while keeping patients, families, and practice teams safe during the pandemic. The gateway page also includes links to a recording of Preparing Your Practice for the 2020–21 Influenza Season: A Virtual Townhall webinar.
* A Guide to Adolescent Immunizations: Flipchart for Pediatric Offices and Parents ([link removed]) , by the AAP Childhood Immunization Support Program, a cooperative agreement with the CDC, is designed for use by pediatricians and other primary care providers during clinical encounters with patients and families. The flipchart focuses on the 10 recommended vaccines routinely provided to children from birth through age 6 years and contains family-friendly infographics and detailed speaking points for providers to aid them in conducting efficient, productive conversations about childhood vaccination. You may request print copies ([link removed]) of this flipchart to use with patients or obtain a digital copy of this flipchart here ([link removed]).
* Best Practice Guidance: How to Respond to Vocal Vaccine Deniers in Public ([link removed]) from WHO provides basic principles on how to respond to vocal vaccine deniers. The suggestions are based on psychological research on persuasion, research in public health, communication studies, and WHO risk-communication guidelines.
* Pregnancy and Immunization: A Guide to Creating Patient Materials ([link removed]) from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) addresses common concerns of pregnant women. The guide highlights evidence-based considerations to support effective patient education messaging and materials to help pregnant women make informed decisions about receiving vaccines.
* Vaccine Communication Toolkit ([link removed]) compiled by the Center for Public Health Continuing Education (CPHCE) and the New York State Department of Health is designed to help providers enhance their practice systems, with resources for communicating with parents.
Please share these resources to promote vaccination!
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=IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)=
Download IAC's free book on all aspects of adult immunization, to help train your team and refresh your leaders: Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide) ([link removed]).
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This up-to-date, thorough "how to" guide on adult immunization provides easy-to-use, practical information covering essential adult immunization activities. It helps vaccine providers enhance their existing adult immunization services or introduce them into any clinical setting.
In addition, the Guide is filled with hundreds of web addresses and references to help providers stay up to date on the latest immunization information, both now and in the future.
The Guide is available to download/print either by chapter or in its entirety free at www.immunize.org/guide. The downloaded version is suitable for double-sided printing. The National Vaccine Program Office and CDC both supported the development of the Guide and provided early technical review.
The Guide is a uniquely valuable resource to assist providers in increasing adult vaccination rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
Related Links
* Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed]) gateway page, permitting download of entire Guide (142 pages, PDF) ([link removed])
* View the table of contents and individual chapters (PDF):
– Table of Contents ([link removed])
– Step 1: Getting Started ([link removed])
– Step 2: Setting Up for Vaccination Services ([link removed])
– Step 3: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed])
– Step 4: Deciding Whom to Vaccinate ([link removed])
– Step 5: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
– Step 6: Documentation and Related Issues ([link removed])
– Step 7A: Financial Considerations ([link removed])
– Step 7B: How to Bill for Adult Immunizations ([link removed])
* Promotional flyer for Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed])
* IAC’s educational materials (handouts) on adult immunization ([link removed])
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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=JAMA and JN Learning discuss measles vaccine refusal and consequent measles outbreaks in the U.S.=
In its August 14 issue, JAMA published Vaccine Refusal and Measles Outbreaks in the US ([link removed]) . This review found that unvaccinated individuals constitute the majority of cases in measles outbreaks in the U.S. Most U.S. outbreaks stem from importation of measles by travelers who acquired measles in countries where measles remains endemic. Outbreaks are then sustained in communities where a high proportion of unvaccinated individuals reside.
JN Learning released a related podcast, titled The Consequences of Not Vaccinating for Measles ([link removed]) , in which the study’s senior author, Saad Omer, PhD, from the Yale Institute for Global Health, discusses the challenges in achieving adequate measles vaccination.
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Education and Training
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=AIRA 2020 NATIONAL MEETING PRESENTATIONS OFFERS EIGHT-PART WEBINAR SERIES; SECOND HALF OF THE SERIES BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 1=
The American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA) will host the last four of the Select AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations ([link removed]) webinar series on Tuesdays from 3:00–4:00 p.m. (ET) from September 1–22. This eight-part series showcases key issues affecting immunization information systems (IISs) during the pandemic. The September webinars are scheduled as follows:
* September 1: Working with IIS End Users ([link removed]) , on onboarding and bolstering the IIS end-user experience
* September 8: IIS Operations & Security ([link removed]) , on business-continuity planning, standard operating procedures, requirements, and more
* September 15: ([link removed]) Global Perspectives ([link removed]) , on immunization registries in Pakistan, Chile, Tanzania, Zambia, and Vietnam
* September 22: Moving the Needle: IIS Community Success, Data at Rest Pilots, and Measurement and Improvement (M&I) 2020 Validation Recognition ([link removed]) , on AIRA’s Measurement and Improvement initiative, and ways IIS are applying the findings to advance IIS towards alignment with national standards
Information on the four webinars can be found here ([link removed]). Space is limited, so register today!
Related Links
* Select AIRA National Meeting Presentations webinar series archive ([link removed])
* American Immunization Registry Association ([link removed]) website
* AIRA's Webinars ([link removed]) gateway page
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=CDC’s recorded webinar on meningococcal vaccines, as well as eight other segments in the "Pink Book" weekly series, available now=
CDC continues its 15-part webinar series ([link removed]) to provide a chapter-by-chapter overview of the 13th edition of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ([link removed]) (also known as "The Pink Book"). The series discusses vaccination principles, general best practices, immunization strategies, and specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them. Each broadcast includes updated information from recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meetings and votes.
Because of limited CDC staff availability during the ongoing COVID-19 response, the series is prerecorded.
There is no registration process to view the sessions. The link to each course can be accessed at midday on the indicated date or thereafter.
These weekly 1-hour web-on-demand videos will run through October 14.
The first eight webinars are available online now ([link removed]). The next three webinars are scheduled as follows:
* August 26: Measles, Mumps, Rubella
* September 2: Polio and Hib
* September 9: Varicella and Zoster
Questions about the material presented can be submitted to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Continuing education will be available for each event.
Information and program details are available on CDC's Pink Book Webinar Series ([link removed]) web page.
All the sections of "The Pink Book" (i.e., chapters, appendices, 2017 supplement) are available to download at no charge at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html. You also can order this resource from the Public Health Foundation ([link removed]) for $45 plus shipping and handling.
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=2004 PSA FROM CDC AND THE AD COUNCIL SHOWS YOU DON’T NEED TO GO TO EXTREMES TO PREVENT THE FLU=
In this 2004 PSA titled Spaceman ([link removed]) , an astronaut does his laundry fully suited-up to avoid catching the flu while out in public. Produced by CDC and the Ad Council, this 30-second spot is part of a PSA collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.
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Issue 1,513: August 26, 2020
Top Stories
* CDC releases ACIP recommendations on use of influenza vaccines for 2020–21 influenza season
* Massachusetts mandates flu vaccine for all children and adults attending childcare, pre-school, K-12, colleges, and universities. Seven more colleges and universities require flu vaccine for students and staff.
* HHS amends emergency rules, authorizing pharmacists to vaccinate children under specific conditions
* NIS-Teen: “National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—United States, 2019” published in MMWR
* “Choosing Proper Needle Length for Vaccination of Children and Adults: What Should You Consider?” column by Dr. Deborah Wexler—available on immunize.org
* IAC Spotlight! Newly updated “Guide to immunize.org” is at the bottom of each IAC web page to help you find useful content quickly. Scroll on down.
* Advisory Commission for Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) seeks nominations to fill vacant positions
* IAC enrolls four new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
* Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information
IAC Handouts
* IAC updates “Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2020–2021 Influenza Season” handout for healthcare staff
* IAC posts seven updated translations for “When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?”
* “Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccines” for children/teens and for adults now updated in seven languages
* “Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens” now updated in Spanish
Featured Resources
* It’s time to start vaccinating against flu. IAC is shipping tens of thousands of our bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers! Order yours now!
* In our “Video of the Week,” a neonatologist explains how he recommends vaccines to parents of premature babies
* New vaccine-related resources from AAP, WHO, ACOG, CPHCE, and NY State Department of Health to enhance your practice
* IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
* JAMA and JN Learning discuss measles vaccine refusal and consequent measles outbreaks in the U.S.
Education and Training
* AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations offers eight-part webinar series; second half of the series begins on September 1
* CDC’s recorded webinar on meningococcal vaccines, as well as eight other segments in the "Pink Book" weekly series, available now
On the Lighter Side
* 2004 PSA from CDC and the Ad Council shows you don’t need to go to extremes to prevent the flu
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=CDC RELEASES ACIP RECOMMENDATIONS ON USE OF INFLUENZA VACCINES FOR 2020–21 INFLUENZA SEASON=
CDC has released Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2020–21 Influenza Season ([link removed]) in the August 21 MMWR Recommendations and Reports. Excerpts from the Summary section appear below.
Inactivated influenza vaccines (IIVs), recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV4), and live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) are expected to be available. Most influenza vaccines available for the 2020–21 season will be quadrivalent, with the exception of MF59-adjuvanted IIV, which is expected to be available in both quadrivalent and trivalent formulations.
… Primary updates to this report include the following two items. First, the composition of 2020–21 U.S. influenza vaccines includes updates to the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, influenza A(H3N2), and influenza B/Victoria lineage components. Second, recent licensures of two new influenza vaccines, Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent and Fluad Quadrivalent, are discussed. Both new vaccines are licensed for persons aged ≥65 years. Additional changes include updated discussion of contraindications and precautions to influenza vaccination and the accompanying Table, updated discussion concerning use of LAIV4 in the setting of influenza antiviral medication use, and updated recommendations concerning vaccination of persons with egg allergy who receive either cell culture–based IIV4 (ccIIV4) or RIV4.
… Influenza vaccination of persons aged ≥6 months to reduce prevalence of illness caused by influenza will reduce symptoms that might be confused with those of COVID-19. Prevention of and reduction in the severity of influenza illness and reduction of outpatient illnesses, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit admissions through influenza vaccination also could alleviate stress on the U.S. health care system. Guidance for vaccine planning during the pandemic is available at [link removed].
… A brief summary of the recommendations and a link to the most recent Background Document containing additional information are available at [link removed]. … Updates and other information are available from CDC’s influenza website ([link removed] ([link removed]).
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]) ).
Related Links
* CDC's Influenza (Flu) Information for Health Professionals ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2020–2021 Influenza Season ([link removed])
* IAC's Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's ACIP Recommendations ([link removed]) gateway page
* MMWR gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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=MASSACHUSETTS MANDATES FLU VACCINE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS ATTENDING CHILDCARE, PRE-SCHOOL, K-12, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES. SEVEN MORE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES REQUIRE FLU VACCINE FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF.=
On August 19, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health ([link removed]) (MDPH) announced that the influenza vaccine is now required for all Massachusetts students age 6 months and older who are enrolled in childcare, pre-school, K-12, and higher education. A paragraph from the press release ([link removed]) appears below.
Students will be expected to have received a flu vaccine by December 31, 2020 for the 2020–2021 influenza season, unless either a medical or religious exemption is provided. Also exempted are K-12 students who are homeschooled and higher education students who are completely off-campus and engaged in remote learning only. This new flu immunization requirement to enter school in January is in addition to existing vaccine requirements for all those attending child care, preschool, K-12, and colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Elementary and secondary students in districts and schools that are using a remote education model are not exempt.
Access the full press release ([link removed]).
Besides all Massachusetts colleges and universities, at least seven other colleges and universities have mandated influenza vaccination for the 2020–21 academic year: Butler University ([link removed]) , Duke University ([link removed]) , Purdue University ([link removed]) , ten campuses in the University of California system ([link removed]) , University of Miami ([link removed]), four campuses in the University of Tennessee system ([link removed]), and Wabash College ([link removed]).
If you know of additional colleges or universities that require influenza vaccination, please send the name of the institution, as well as a link to the relevant policy (if available) to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
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* Mass.gov press release: Flu Vaccine Now Required for All Massachusetts School Students Enrolled in Child Care, Pre-School, K-12, and Post-secondary Institutions ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* MDPH: Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements 2020–2021 ([link removed])
* Boston Globe: Most Massachusetts Students Will Be Required to Get the Flu Vaccine This Year ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* IAC's State Information: Influenza Vaccine Mandates for Child Care and Pre-K ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's State Laws and Mandates by Vaccine ([link removed]) gateway page
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=HHS AMENDS EMERGENCY RULES, AUTHORIZING PHARMACISTS TO VACCINATE CHILDREN UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS=
On August 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its Third Amendment to Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act [PREP] for Medical Countermeasures against COVID 19 ([link removed]) to expand access to childhood vaccines.
The amended declaration authorizes pharmacists who meet certain criteria to order and administer ACIP-recommended vaccines to individuals ages 3 through 18 years, subject to several requirements. Pharmacists must have at least 20 hours of specified training, comply with local recordkeeping requirements, inform the patient’s primary-care provider, report to immunization information systems, report adverse events, and comply with other requirements. Pharmacists are to inform caregivers accompanying the child of the importance of a well-child visit with a pediatrician or other licensed primary-care provider, referring patients as appropriate.
An excerpt from the press release ([link removed]) is reprinted below.
...The amendment authorizes State-licensed pharmacists (and pharmacy interns acting under their supervision to administer vaccines, if the pharmacy intern is licensed or registered by his or her State board of pharmacy) to order and administer vaccines to individuals ages three through 18 years, subject to several requirements...
...HHS is expanding access to childhood vaccines to avoid preventable diseases in children, additional strains on the healthcare system, and any further increase in avoidable adverse health consequences—particularly if such complications coincide with an additional resurgence of COVID-19.
Access the entire press release ([link removed]).
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* HHS News Release: HHS Expands Access to Childhood Vaccines during COVID-19 Pandemic ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* Department of Health and Human Services' Third Amendment to Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures against COVID–19 ([link removed]) (PDF)
* AAP News Release: American Academy of Pediatrics Opposes HHS Action on Childhood Vaccines; Calls It ‘Incredibly Misguided’ ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* CDC's Routine Vaccination during the COVID-19 Outbreak ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic ([link removed])
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NIS-Teen: “National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—United States, 2019” published in MMWR
CDC published National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—United States, 2019 ([link removed]) in the August 21 issue of MMWR. Three vaccines are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for routine vaccination of adolescents aged 11–12 years to protect against pertussis; meningococcal disease caused by types A, C, W, and Y; and human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers.
CDC analyzed data from the 2019 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) to estimate vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13–17 years in the United States.
* HPV: Coverage with ≥1 dose of HPV vaccine increased from 68.1% in 2018 to 71.5% in 2019. The percentage of adolescents up to date with the HPV vaccination series (HPV UTD) increased from 51.1% in 2018 to 54.2% in 2019. HPV vaccination coverage measures improved among both females and males.
* MenACWY and MenB: Adolescent coverage with ≥1 dose of MenACWY increased from 86.6% in 2018 to 88.9% in 2019. Among 17-year-olds, 53.7% received the booster dose of MenACWY in 2019, not statistically different from 50.8% in 2018. Receipt of ≥1 dose of MenB increased from 17.2% in 2018 to 21.8% in 2019.
* Pertussis: Coverage with ≥1 dose of Tdap remained stable and high (90.2%).
* Social Trends: Among adolescents living at or above the poverty level, those living outside a metropolitan statistical area had lower coverage with ≥1 dose of MenACWY and with ≥1 HPV vaccine dose, and a lower percentage were HPV UTD, compared with those living in MSA principal cities.
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Links
* CDC's TeenVaxView ([link removed]) gateway page
* MMWR gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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=“CHOOSING PROPER NEEDLE LENGTH FOR VACCINATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS: WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER?” COLUMN BY DR. DEBORAH WEXLER—AVAILABLE ON IMMUNIZE.ORG=
Technically Speaking ([link removed]) is a monthly column written by Dr. Deborah Wexler, IAC’s executive director, for Vaccine Update ([link removed]) , a monthly e-newsletter from the Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
July's column is titled “Choosing Proper Needle Length for Vaccination of Children and Adults: What Should You Consider?” and is available on immunize.org.
Access the complete article here. ([link removed])
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=IAC SPOTLIGHT! NEWLY UPDATED “GUIDE TO IMMUNIZE.ORG” IS AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH IAC WEB PAGE TO HELP YOU FIND USEFUL CONTENT QUICKLY. SCROLL ON DOWN.=
IAC's newly updated "Guide to immunize.org" appears at the bottom of each immunize.org ([link removed]) web page. The alphabetized topics link you directly to IAC's gateway pages.
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=ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR CHILDHOOD VACCINES (ACCV) SEEKS NOMINATIONS TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS=
The Advisory Commission for Childhood Vaccines ([link removed]) (ACCV) is accepting nominations to fill vacant positions to serve on the ACCV. The three position categories of ACCV membership are listed below.
* Health professionals with expertise in healthcare of children, epidemiology and prevention of childhood diseases, and adverse reactions associated with vaccines.
* Members from the general public, including parents or guardians of children who have suffered a vaccine-related injury or death with a finding by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims or a civil court that a VICP-covered vaccine caused, or was presumed to have caused, the represented child’s injury or death. Based on an ACCV recommendation, the Secretary will consider a health professional with expertise in obstetrics as a member of the general public.
* Attorneys, one of whom specializes in representing people who have suffered a vaccine-related injury or death, and one of whom must be an attorney whose specialty includes representation of vaccine manufacturers.
The nominees cannot be employees of the United States Government.
Nominations should be sent to Annie Herzog at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
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=IAC ENROLLS FOUR NEW BIRTHING INSTITUTIONS INTO ITS HEPATITIS B BIRTH DOSE HONOR ROLL; SEVEN PREVIOUSLY HONORED INSTITUTIONS QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL YEARS' HONORS=
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is pleased to announce that four new institutions have been accepted into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) , for a total of 516 honorees. The birthing institutions are listed below with their reported hepatitis B birth dose coverage rates in parentheses.
* NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Elmhurst, NY (99%)
* Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton, OK (98%)
* St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY (93%)
* White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, MD (93%)
Two institutions are being recognized for a second year:
* Covenant Children’s Hospital, Lubbock, TX (97%)
* Sharon Regional Medical Center, Sharon, PA (96%)
Three institutions are being recognized for a third year:
* Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, Abington, PA (93%)
* Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville, PA (96%)
* Pottstown Hospital, Pottstown, PA (91%)
One institution is being recognized for a fourth year:
* NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, Jamaica, NY (99%)
Finally, one institution is being recognized for a fifth year:
* Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA (99%)
The Honor Roll now includes 516 birthing institutions from 44 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and an overseas U.S. military base. One hundred seventeen institutions have qualified for two years, 75 institutions have qualified three times, 37 institutions have qualified four times, 24 institutions have qualified five times, 17 institutions have qualified six times, seven institutions have qualified seven times, two institutions have qualified eight times and one institution has qualified nine times.
The Honor Roll is a key part of IAC’s major initiative urging the nation’s hospitals to Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]). Hospitals and birthing centers are recognized for attaining high coverage rates for administering hepatitis B vaccine at birth and meeting specific additional criteria. The initiative urges qualifying healthcare organizations to apply for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll online ([link removed]).
To be included in the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll, a birthing institution must have: (1) reported a coverage rate of 90 percent or greater, over a 12-month period, for administering hepatitis B vaccine before hospital discharge to all newborns, including those whose parents refuse vaccination, and (2) implemented specific written policies, procedures, and protocols to protect all newborns from hepatitis B virus infection prior to hospital discharge.
Honorees are also awarded an 8.5" x 11" color certificate suitable for framing and their acceptance is announced to IAC Express’s approximately 52,000 readers.
Please visit the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll web page ([link removed]) that lists these institutions and their exceptional efforts to protect infants from perinatal hepatitis B transmission.
Related IAC Resources
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) gateway page
* Fact sheet about the birth dose honor roll: Do You Qualify for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll? If So, Apply Today ([link removed])
* Handout on IAC’s campaign: Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page
* 84-page guidebook, Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns ([link removed]) , which contains a wide range of resources to help birthing institutions establish, implement, and optimize their hepatitis B vaccine birth dose policies
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B slide set ([link removed]) , includes script (43 slides)
* Strategies to Increase Enrollment in IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) (83 slides)
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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.
* NPR: Will Flu Be a Risk This Fall? Doctors Insist People Should Get the Flu Shot, Anyway ([link removed]) (8/19/20)
* Nature: What the Immune Response to the Coronavirus Says about the Prospects for a Vaccine ([link removed]) (8/17/20)
* USA Today: Fact Check: Flu Vaccine Hasn’t Eradicated the Flu, but It Has Lessened the Burden of the Virus ([link removed]) (8/17/20)
* New York Times: Fearing a ‘Twindemic,’ Health Experts Push Urgently for Flu Shots ([link removed]) (8/16/20)
* Shot of Prevention: Collective Responsibility: The Importance of Protecting Others through Vaccination ([link removed]) (8/14/20)
* Science: Why Flu Vaccines Don’t Protect People for Long ([link removed]) (8/13/20)
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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. 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 UPDATES “INFLUENZA VACCINE PRODUCTS FOR THE 2020–2021 INFLUENZA SEASON” HANDOUT FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF=
IAC recently revised its 1-page Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2020–2021 Influenza Season ([link removed]) sheet for healthcare professionals.
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Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Influenza ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Vaccines: Influenza ([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
* IAC’s Educational 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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=IAC POSTS SEVEN UPDATED TRANSLATIONS FOR “WHEN DO CHILDREN AND TEENS NEED VACCINATIONS?”=
IAC now offers seven updated translations to match the English version of its 1-page patient handout When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? ([link removed])
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When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? ([link removed]) has been translated into Arabic ([link removed]), Chinese Simplified ([link removed]), French ([link removed]), Korean ([link removed]), Russian ([link removed]), Spanish ([link removed]), and Vietnamese ([link removed]).
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Schedules for Patients ([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
* IAC’s Educational 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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=“SCREENING CHECKLISTS FOR CONTRAINDICATIONS TO VACCINES” FOR CHILDREN/TEENS AND FOR ADULTS NOW UPDATED IN SEVEN LANGUAGES=
IAC now offers seven updated translations to match the English version of its 2-page parent and provider handout Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens. ([link removed])
IAC also updated seven translations to match the English version of its 2-page parent and provider handout Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed]).
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Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens ([link removed]) has been translated into Arabic ([link removed]), Chinese Simplified ([link removed]), French ([link removed]), Korean ([link removed]), Russian ([link removed]), Spanish ([link removed]), and Vietnamese ([link removed]).
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults ([link removed]) has been translated into Arabic ([link removed]), Chinese Traditional ([link removed]), French ([link removed]), Korean ([link removed]), Russian ([link removed]), Spanish ([link removed]), and Vietnamese ([link removed]).
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Screening Checklists ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Ask the Experts: Precautions and Contraindications ([link removed]) web 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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=“SCREENING CHECKLIST FOR CONTRAINDICATIONS TO HPV, MENACWY, MENB, AND TDAP VACCINES FOR TEENS” NOW UPDATED IN SPANISH=
IAC posted a revised Spanish translation of its 2-page screening questionnaire for teens, titled Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens ([link removed]).
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View the handout in Spanish ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Screening Checklists ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Ask the Experts: Precautions and Contraindications ([link removed]) web 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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=IT’S TIME TO START VACCINATING AGAINST FLU. IAC IS SHIPPING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OUR BRIGHT RED \"FLU VACCINE\" BUTTONS AND STICKERS! ORDER YOURS NOW!=
IAC “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) are flying out of our office by the thousands! A half-million stickers already sold this year! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the need for 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 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.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for "FLU VACCINE" buttons ([link removed]) .
“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS
Measuring 1.5" across, these stickers adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off backing.
Stickers are delivered to you cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for “FLU VACCINE” stickers. ([link removed])
Visit Shop IAC for additional items ([link removed]) , including "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video.
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=IN OUR “VIDEO OF THE WEEK,” A NEONATOLOGIST EXPLAINS HOW HE RECOMMENDS VACCINES TO PARENTS OF PREMATURE BABIES=
In this #HowIRecommend video from CDC ([link removed]) , neonatologist Dr. Shetal Shah explains how he recommends vaccines to parents of babies in the NICU. He also asks nurses, who build strong relationships with the families, to stress the importance of vaccination in their conversations with parents.
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=NEW VACCINE-RELATED RESOURCES FROM AAP, WHO, ACOG, CPHCE, AND NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE=
New vaccine-related resources and toolkits are available:
* Preparing for Flu Season ([link removed]) gateway page from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), provides information to help practices maximize influenza vaccination rates while keeping patients, families, and practice teams safe during the pandemic. The gateway page also includes links to a recording of Preparing Your Practice for the 2020–21 Influenza Season: A Virtual Townhall webinar.
* A Guide to Adolescent Immunizations: Flipchart for Pediatric Offices and Parents ([link removed]) , by the AAP Childhood Immunization Support Program, a cooperative agreement with the CDC, is designed for use by pediatricians and other primary care providers during clinical encounters with patients and families. The flipchart focuses on the 10 recommended vaccines routinely provided to children from birth through age 6 years and contains family-friendly infographics and detailed speaking points for providers to aid them in conducting efficient, productive conversations about childhood vaccination. You may request print copies ([link removed]) of this flipchart to use with patients or obtain a digital copy of this flipchart here ([link removed]).
* Best Practice Guidance: How to Respond to Vocal Vaccine Deniers in Public ([link removed]) from WHO provides basic principles on how to respond to vocal vaccine deniers. The suggestions are based on psychological research on persuasion, research in public health, communication studies, and WHO risk-communication guidelines.
* Pregnancy and Immunization: A Guide to Creating Patient Materials ([link removed]) from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) addresses common concerns of pregnant women. The guide highlights evidence-based considerations to support effective patient education messaging and materials to help pregnant women make informed decisions about receiving vaccines.
* Vaccine Communication Toolkit ([link removed]) compiled by the Center for Public Health Continuing Education (CPHCE) and the New York State Department of Health is designed to help providers enhance their practice systems, with resources for communicating with parents.
Please share these resources to promote vaccination!
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=IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)=
Download IAC's free book on all aspects of adult immunization, to help train your team and refresh your leaders: Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide) ([link removed]).
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This up-to-date, thorough "how to" guide on adult immunization provides easy-to-use, practical information covering essential adult immunization activities. It helps vaccine providers enhance their existing adult immunization services or introduce them into any clinical setting.
In addition, the Guide is filled with hundreds of web addresses and references to help providers stay up to date on the latest immunization information, both now and in the future.
The Guide is available to download/print either by chapter or in its entirety free at www.immunize.org/guide. The downloaded version is suitable for double-sided printing. The National Vaccine Program Office and CDC both supported the development of the Guide and provided early technical review.
The Guide is a uniquely valuable resource to assist providers in increasing adult vaccination rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
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* View the table of contents and individual chapters (PDF):
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* Promotional flyer for Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed])
* IAC’s educational materials (handouts) on adult immunization ([link removed])
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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=JAMA and JN Learning discuss measles vaccine refusal and consequent measles outbreaks in the U.S.=
In its August 14 issue, JAMA published Vaccine Refusal and Measles Outbreaks in the US ([link removed]) . This review found that unvaccinated individuals constitute the majority of cases in measles outbreaks in the U.S. Most U.S. outbreaks stem from importation of measles by travelers who acquired measles in countries where measles remains endemic. Outbreaks are then sustained in communities where a high proportion of unvaccinated individuals reside.
JN Learning released a related podcast, titled The Consequences of Not Vaccinating for Measles ([link removed]) , in which the study’s senior author, Saad Omer, PhD, from the Yale Institute for Global Health, discusses the challenges in achieving adequate measles vaccination.
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Education and Training
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=AIRA 2020 NATIONAL MEETING PRESENTATIONS OFFERS EIGHT-PART WEBINAR SERIES; SECOND HALF OF THE SERIES BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 1=
The American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA) will host the last four of the Select AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations ([link removed]) webinar series on Tuesdays from 3:00–4:00 p.m. (ET) from September 1–22. This eight-part series showcases key issues affecting immunization information systems (IISs) during the pandemic. The September webinars are scheduled as follows:
* September 1: Working with IIS End Users ([link removed]) , on onboarding and bolstering the IIS end-user experience
* September 8: IIS Operations & Security ([link removed]) , on business-continuity planning, standard operating procedures, requirements, and more
* September 15: ([link removed]) Global Perspectives ([link removed]) , on immunization registries in Pakistan, Chile, Tanzania, Zambia, and Vietnam
* September 22: Moving the Needle: IIS Community Success, Data at Rest Pilots, and Measurement and Improvement (M&I) 2020 Validation Recognition ([link removed]) , on AIRA’s Measurement and Improvement initiative, and ways IIS are applying the findings to advance IIS towards alignment with national standards
Information on the four webinars can be found here ([link removed]). Space is limited, so register today!
Related Links
* Select AIRA National Meeting Presentations webinar series archive ([link removed])
* American Immunization Registry Association ([link removed]) website
* AIRA's Webinars ([link removed]) gateway page
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=CDC’s recorded webinar on meningococcal vaccines, as well as eight other segments in the "Pink Book" weekly series, available now=
CDC continues its 15-part webinar series ([link removed]) to provide a chapter-by-chapter overview of the 13th edition of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ([link removed]) (also known as "The Pink Book"). The series discusses vaccination principles, general best practices, immunization strategies, and specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them. Each broadcast includes updated information from recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meetings and votes.
Because of limited CDC staff availability during the ongoing COVID-19 response, the series is prerecorded.
There is no registration process to view the sessions. The link to each course can be accessed at midday on the indicated date or thereafter.
These weekly 1-hour web-on-demand videos will run through October 14.
The first eight webinars are available online now ([link removed]). The next three webinars are scheduled as follows:
* August 26: Measles, Mumps, Rubella
* September 2: Polio and Hib
* September 9: Varicella and Zoster
Questions about the material presented can be submitted to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Continuing education will be available for each event.
Information and program details are available on CDC's Pink Book Webinar Series ([link removed]) web page.
All the sections of "The Pink Book" (i.e., chapters, appendices, 2017 supplement) are available to download at no charge at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html. You also can order this resource from the Public Health Foundation ([link removed]) for $45 plus shipping and handling.
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On the Lighter Side
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=2004 PSA FROM CDC AND THE AD COUNCIL SHOWS YOU DON’T NEED TO GO TO EXTREMES TO PREVENT THE FLU=
In this 2004 PSA titled Spaceman ([link removed]) , an astronaut does his laundry fully suited-up to avoid catching the flu while out in public. Produced by CDC and the Ad Council, this 30-second spot is part of a PSA collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.
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Previous videos mentioned in “On the Lighter Side” are available when viewing this Vimeo video ([link removed]).
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Dr. Shetal Shah Describes How He Recommends Vaccines to Parents of Premature Babies: In this #HowIRecommend video from CDC, neonatologist Dr.Shetal Shah explains how he recommends vaccines to parents of babies in the NICU. He also asks nurses, who build strong relationships with the families while caring for their babies, to stress the importance of vaccination in their conversations with parents.
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