| From | Immunization Action Coalition <[email protected]> |
| Subject | IAC Express #1443 |
| Date | September 4, 2019 11:17 AM |
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Issue 1443: September 4, 2019
-TOP STORIES-
* CDC releases its "HCP Fight Flu Toolkit" and the "Digital Media Toolkit" for the 2019–20 flu season to help partners communicate about the importance of vaccination; important dates and resources are posted online
* The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook (The Purple Book) App is now available free of charge from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
* AAP News reports AAP will partner with Pinterest to fight vaccine misinformation
* August webinar by Dr. Sharon G. Humiston presenting "Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform" now available on IAC website; slide set and presenter's notes also available for your use
* Visit newly updated www.Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccines
* CDC publishes “Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019” in this week’s MMWR
* Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,234 with 19 new cases reported since last week
* IAC Spotlight! IAC's Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations web page provides resources from IAC, CDC, and other organizations
* Extended deadline for early bird registration! 2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships scheduled for November 13–15 in Honolulu; register by September 15 for discount
* Two healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
* Voices for Vaccines releases several new podcasts in recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month; most recent episode titled "The Trivia Show!"
-IAC HANDOUTS-
* IAC updates "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
* IAC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists update their patient handout "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women"
-FEATURED RESOURCES-
* New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
* Hepatitis B Foundation releases new #justB video titled "Sura's Story" to empower people affected by hepatitis B, raise awareness, and end stigma; video available in English and Arabic
* 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-
* Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes August issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
* August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
-EDUCATION AND TRAINING-
* Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health presents upcoming forum titled “The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter” through free live stream on September 12
* NFID offers September 12 webinar on protecting young adults from meningococcal disease
* Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
* The American Dental Association offers September 25 webinar for dentists titled “Say What? Science and Skills for Talking about the HPV Vaccine”
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CDC RELEASES ITS "HCP FIGHT FLU TOOLKIT" AND THE "DIGITAL MEDIA TOOLKIT" FOR THE 2019–20 FLU SEASON TO HELP PARTNERS COMMUNICATE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATION; IMPORTANT DATES AND RESOURCES ARE POSTED ONLINE
The CDC's HCP Fight Flu Toolkit ([link removed]) provides primary care physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals (HCP) with the resources needed to fight the flu in their practices. The materials will equip HCP to make strong influenza vaccine recommendations, facilitate productive conversations with patients, and improve influenza vaccination rates.
The 2019–20 Digital Campaign Toolkit ([link removed]) includes a listing of events, print-ready materials, sample social media and newsletter content, videos, web resources, and a flu vaccine finder. This material is downloadable and shareable, and some of the material is customizable. Important dates featured include the Seasonal Flu Kickoff Press Conference on September 26 and National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), which runs from December 1–7.
Both toolkits can be viewed and downloaded in Spanish by choosing the "Español" link at the top of the page.
Related Links
* CDC's HCP Fight Flu Toolkit ([link removed]) web page
* CDC’s Digital Media Toolkit: 2019–20 Flu Season ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Communication Resources ([link removed]), including Connect with Us!, Print Materials, Videos and Podcasts, and Toolkits
* CDC’s Make a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation ([link removed]) HCP handout (PDF)
* IAC’s Handouts: Influenza ([link removed]) web page, with staff education materials and patient handouts related to influenza
* IAC's Vaccine: Influenza ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's VIS: Influenza, inactivated ([link removed]) and VIS: Influenza, live ([link removed]) web pages with translations
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The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook (The Purple Book) App is now available free of charge from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) is pleased to make available a new edition of The Vaccine Handbook app ([link removed]). This mobile app for iOS devices contains the 2019 (8th) edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (also known as The Purple Book), by Dr. Gary S. Marshall, professor of pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. This authoritative, practical tool is available free of charge from the Apple iTunes App Store (purchase of the print edition is not required).
Please help PIDS spread the word to members of your organization, partner organizations, vaccine providers, trainees, and others.
The Vaccine Handbook is a readable, comprehensive source of up-to-date information for vaccine providers and educators. It draws together the latest vaccine science and guidance into a concise, user-friendly, practical resource for the private office, public health clinic, academic medical center, and hospital. The App is fully searchable, allows for bookmarking, highlighting and annotation, and contains hyperlinks to useful content on the Internet. It includes:
* Scientific foundations of vaccinology
* Information on every vaccine licensed in the United States
* The rationale behind authoritative vaccine recommendations
* Contingencies encountered in everyday practice
* An entire chapter on addressing vaccine concerns
* Background on vaccine infrastructure and policy-making
* Standards and regulations
* Office logistics, billing procedures, and much more
The app may be found by searching the App Store for “The Vaccine Handbook App” or clicking on the following link: [link removed].
Paper copies of The Vaccine Handbook are available through the publisher, Professional Communications, Inc. (West Islip, NY) at [link removed].
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AAP News reports AAP will partner with Pinterest to fight vaccine misinformation
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reported that it will partner with Pinterest to fight vaccine misinformation. The first three paragraphs from the August 28 issue of the AAP News ([link removed]) are reprinted below.
Pinterest is taking new steps to crack down on vaccine misinformation in partnership with the Academy.
When Pinterest users search for information about vaccines or vaccine-preventable diseases, they’ll only get search results from public health organizations like the AAP, World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Vaccine Safety Net. These search results also will be free of recommendations, comments and ads.
“As we continue to tackle health misinformation, we remove it and the accounts that spread it from our service,” Pinterest Public Policy and Social Impact Manager Ifeoma Ozoma said in a statement. “But we also want to bring expert content onto Pinterest. We know we aren’t medical experts, which is why we’re working with professionals to inspire Pinners with reliable information about health.”
Read the complete article: AAP, Pinterest Partner to Fight Vaccine Misinformation ([link removed]).
Reprinted with permission of AAP News, August 2019.
Related Link
* The Washington Post: Pinterest Takes the Right Step Toward Curbing Misinformation on Vaccines ([link removed])
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AUGUST WEBINAR BY DR. SHARON G. HUMISTON PRESENTING "ADOLESCENT IMMUNIZATION UPDATE AND THE 16-YEAR-OLD PLATFORM" NOW AVAILABLE ON IAC WEBSITE; SLIDE SET AND PRESENTER'S NOTES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE
On August 14, Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, FAAP, IAC's associate director for research, presented a 1-hour webinar titled Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform ([link removed]).
During her presentation, Dr. Humiston reviewed the “need-to-know” facts of adolescent immunization, including the recommendations for adolescent vaccination at 11–12 years of age and those at age 16.
To watch this webinar, click here ([link removed]) or go to the home page of IAC’s main website ([link removed]) and click on Dr. Humiston’s photo in the middle of the page.
FromIAC’s PowerPoint Slide Set ([link removed]) web page, you can:
* Download the 6 slide/page PDF handout ([link removed])
* Request the PowerPoint slide set (includes presenter's notes)
(mailto:[email protected])
* View Dr. Humiston's webinar from August 14, 2019 ([link removed])
Related Links
* Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Visit newly designed www.Give2MenACWY.org—IAC's website to help boost adolescent immunization rates
* You're 16 ... We Recommend These Vaccines for You! ([link removed]) (from IAC and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine)
* IAC's Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years ([link removed]) (multiple translations available ([link removed]))
* IAC's Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor for Serogroups A, C, W, or Y ([link removed])
* IAC's Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor for Serogroup B Protection ([link removed])
* IAC's Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap for Teens ([link removed])
* IAC's HPV Vaccine: A Guide for Young Adults ([link removed]) (also available in Spanish ([link removed]) )
* IAC's Human Papillomavirus: A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination ([link removed]) (also available in Spanish ([link removed]))
* Standing orders templates you can adapt for vaccinating teens with vaccines recommended in the 16-year-old platform
+ MenACWY ([link removed])
+ MenB ([link removed])
+ HPV ([link removed])
+ Influenza ([link removed])
* IAC's Handouts: Adolescent Vaccination web page ([link removed])
* CDC's Preteen and Teen Immunization Resources ([link removed]) (includes factsheets, flyers, posters, podcasts, videos)
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VISIT NEWLY UPDATED WWW.GIVE2MENACWY.ORG TO ENHANCE YOUR EFFORTS AT INCREASING RATES OF THE MENACWY BOOSTER AND OTHER ADOLESCENT VACCINES
On August 7, IAC announced a major upgrade to its collaborative website promoting the importance of receiving a booster dose of meningococcal ACWY ([link removed]) (MenACWY) vaccine.
Aimed at healthcare professionals, the site has been revised to incorporate newly updated materials and to highlight the importance of all recommended vaccines for 16-year-olds. A simplified navigation structure makes locating information a breeze.
The colorful new Give2MenACWY.org website ([link removed]) is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
* Vaccinate Teens ([link removed]) – The tools included on this web page offer helpful information on teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving adolescent immunization rates.
* Give 2 Doses ([link removed]) – Fewer than half of teens have received the recommended second dose of MenACWY vaccine. This web page offers tools to help providers improve second dose coverage.
* 16-Year-Old Visit ([link removed]) – These resources help both providers and their patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds.
* Tools for Providers ([link removed]) – These tools from CDC, IAC, and other organizations explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and assist in improving adolescent coverage for all recommended vaccines.
* Resources ([link removed]) – This section contains a wealth of information to assist provider efforts to improve adolescent immunization rates. The materials are subdivided into subsections for print materials ([link removed]), links to organizations ([link removed]) involved in adolescent immunization, personal stories ([link removed]) about the importance of vaccination, and additional resources ([link removed]) of interest.
Additional time savings are provided by the site’s single location where all website materials are listed ([link removed]) according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers or to patients/parents. Other sections relate to general adolescent immunization, as well as meningococcal disease and vaccine information.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) and enjoy browsing (and hopefully deploying) its terrific resources, brought to you by our collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur.
Related Links
* Give2MenACWY.org website ([link removed])
* Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11–18 Years of Age ([link removed])
* MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection ([link removed])
* Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say it ([link removed])
* Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Establishing an Immunization Platform for 16-Year-Olds in the United States ([link removed])
* You're 16: We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed])
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CDC publishes “Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019” in this week’s MMWR
In the August 30 issue of MMWR, CDC published Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019 ([link removed]). A media summary of the MMWR article is reprinted below.
The first known outbreaks of mumps in detention facilities have resulted in the spread of mumps to over 50 detention facilities in 19 states since September 2018. From September 1, 2018 to August 22, 2019, a total of 898 mumps cases in adult migrants in 57 detention facilities were reported in 19 states, with another 33 cases among detention facility staff. While more than 150 outbreaks have been reported in the U.S. since 2015—most often in close-contact settings such as universities—this is the first time mumps outbreaks have been reported in detention facilities. CDC was first notified about the outbreaks by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) in December last year. Since that time, CDC has been working with state and local health departments, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Service Corps (IHSC), and other federal agencies to assist detention facility health administrators to develop and implement mumps outbreak control measures.
Related Links
* MMWR report Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019 ([link removed]) (PDF)
* MMWR report Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019 ([link removed]) (HTML)
* MMWR main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. MEASLES CASES FOR 2019 CLIMBS TO 1,234 WITH 19 NEW CASES REPORTED SINCE LAST WEEK
CDC has posted its latest update on 2019 measles cases in the U.S. on its Measles Cases and Outbreaks ([link removed]) web page. The web page shows a preliminary estimate of 1,234 cases across 31 states as of August 29. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1992 and since measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
The states that have reported cases to CDC are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.
Access additional information about U.S. measles cases in 2019 on CDC's Measles Cases and Outbreaks ([link removed]) web page.
Measles outbreaks (defined as three or more cases) are currently ongoing in 2019 in the following jurisdictions:
* New York State, Rockland County ([link removed])
* New York State, Wyoming County ([link removed])
* El Paso, TX ([link removed])
Related Links
* CDC's Measles (Rubeola) ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Measles Outbreak Toolkit for Healthcare Providers ([link removed])
* CDC's Measles Outbreak Toolkit for Local/State Health Departments ([link removed])
* IAC's Vaccines: ([link removed]) Measles ([link removed]) web page
* IAC Express Special Edition—Ask the Experts: Issue 1428 (5/30/19) ([link removed])
* IAC's Ask the Experts: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Handouts: Measles ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Measles, Mumps, and Rubella VIS ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Talking about Vaccines: Religious Concerns ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Talking about Vaccines: MMR Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
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IAC SPOTLIGHT! IAC'S CLINIC TOOLS: ADMINISTERING VACCINATIONS WEB PAGE PROVIDES RESOURCES FROM IAC, CDC, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
IAC's Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations ([link removed]) web page on immunize.org is a collection of resources from IAC, CDC, and other organizations.
In the left-hand column of the page, you will find IAC's educational materials related to administering vaccines, such as Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]); Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration ([link removed]); and Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration ([link removed]), as well as other educational pieces for healthcare professionals and their patients.
The right-hand column of the page features resources from CDC, including links to vaccine administration guidelines, General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization, and “The Pink Book,” as well as resources from other organizations.
The Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations ([link removed]) web page can be found by starting on the immunize.org home page, selecting the "Clinic Tools" tab (third from the left) in the blue banner across the top, and then selecting "Administering Vaccinations" in the drop-down menu.
Visit the Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations ([link removed]) page on immunize.org.
Related Links
* Visit IAC Handouts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page with educational materials for staff
* Clinic Tools ([link removed]) web section on immunize.org
* Clinic Tools: Adult Vaccination ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Documenting Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Scheduling Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web page
* Visit NAIIS’s Tools to Assist Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinics ([link removed]) web page
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EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! 2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR IMMUNIZATION COALITIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 13–15 IN HONOLULU; REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 15 FOR DISCOUNT
Register now to get your early bird discount to the exciting 14th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships ([link removed]) (NCICP), which will take place in Honolulu from November 13–15. This is a great opportunity for coalition members and others to learn from expert speakers and network with members of immunization coalitions from around the nation.
Keynote speakers will include Nancy Messonnier, MD, director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC, and Erica DeWald, directory of advocacy, Vaccinate Your Family. The conference will also include 40 breakout sessions, as well as research and coalition posters.
Please register for the conference by September 15 ([link removed]) to receive the early bird rate.
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TWO HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS JOIN IAC'S INFLUENZA VACCINATION HONOR ROLL FOR MANDATORY HEALTHCARE WORKER VACCINATION
There are now 843 organizations enrolled in IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]). The honor roll recognizes hospitals, long-term care facilities (LTCFs), medical practices, pharmacies, professional organizations, health departments, and other government entities that have taken a stand for patient safety by implementing mandatory influenza vaccination policies for healthcare personnel.
Since August 7, when IAC Express last reported on the Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll, two additional healthcare organizations have been enrolled.
IAC urges qualifying healthcare organizations to apply by visiting the Application page ([link removed]).
Newly added healthcare organizations, hospitals, government agencies, medical practices, long-term care facilities, and pharmacies
* Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, Tuscaloosa, AL
* Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Related Links
* Listing of all honorees ([link removed]) by state
* Long-term care/assisted living honorees ([link removed]) by state
* Position statements ([link removed]) from professional societies and leading healthcare organizations in support of mandatory influenza vaccination
* Application form for the honor roll ([link removed])
* Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) section on immunize.org ([link removed]), which includes access to the application form (see the gold honor badge in right column, and click on the words "Apply for the Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll")
* IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) section on immunize.org ([link removed])
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VOICES FOR VACCINES RELEASES SEVERAL NEW PODCASTS IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH; MOST RECENT EPISODE TITLED "THE TRIVIA SHOW!"
Voices for Vaccines (VFV) has posted a new entry in its Vax Talk podcast series: The Trivia Show! ([link removed]) Melody Butler, of Nurses Who Vaccinate, challenged staff to a game of Vaccine Trivia.
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) 2019, VFV celebrated with Game Show Month. Recent podcasts include Vaccines, Baseball, and DaVinci, Troll or Be Trolled, and Stop the Presses.
* Visit the VFV website podcast page ([link removed])
* Subscribe to Vax Talk via iTunes ([link removed]) or Google Play ([link removed])
If you or your organization would like information about how to become a sponsor of a VFV "Vax Talk" podcast, please contact VFV's executive director Karen Ernst, at [email protected].
Voices for Vaccines is a national organization of parents and others who are dedicated to raising the level of the voices of immunization supporters. VFV invites everyone who values vaccines to become a member. Please spread the word to your friends and colleagues to join VFV!
Related Links
* Visit the Voices for Vaccines website ([link removed])
* Join Voices for Vaccines ([link removed]) and receive weekly email updates
* Follow Voices for Vaccines on Facebook ([link removed])
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IAC UPDATES "ADMINISTERING VACCINES: DOSE, ROUTE, SITE, AND NEEDLE SIZE"
IAC recently revised Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]). Changes were made to add a 0.5 mL dose of Fluzone and also 0.25 mL dose of Afluria to the influenza vaccine options for children beginning at age 6 months.
Related Links
* Visit IAC's Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page to access Standing Orders Templates for Vaccine Administration ([link removed]) for all routinely recommended vaccines
* View more than 300 CDC-reviewed, ready-to-print IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed])
* View IAC's handouts sorted by topic ([link removed])
IAC's Handouts for Patients & Staff ([link removed]) web section offers healthcare professionals and the public more than 250 FREE English-language handouts (many also available in translation), which we encourage website users to print out, copy, and distribute widely.
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IAC AND THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS UPDATE THEIR PATIENT HANDOUT "VACCINATIONS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN"
IAC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently revised Vaccinations for Pregnant Women ([link removed]). This very popular handout was edited to incorporate information on zoster vaccine, MenACWY, and HPV vaccine.
IAC offers an array of handouts for pregnant women as well as education materials for staff.
Related Links
* IAC’s Handouts: Pregnancy and Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* ACOG’sImmunization For Women ([link removed]) web page with immunization information for Ob-Gyns and their patients
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NEW! “FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS AND STICKERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM IAC
Start your preparations for the 2019–20 influenza season by ordering IAC's new“FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers from SHOP IAC ([link removed]). These new resources are modeled after “I Voted” stickers, which are given to voters in many states as they leave the polls on Election Day. The flu vaccine buttons and stickers are bright red to help broadcast your important vaccination message. And the cost is low!
“FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS
Demonstrate your clinic-wide support for protecting everyone from influenza by purchasing buttons for all staff to wear. Measuring 1.25" across, the button is understated in size but carries a bold message! Brightly colored red, round button with white text and a metal pin that clasps on the back.
Pin on your lab coat, uniform, other clothing, tote bag, or backpack to show support for influenza vaccination. Wear it when flu vaccine is available in your clinic to remind patients and the public to protect themselves from influenza.
Buttons are delivered in bags of 10 buttons per bag. Click here for pricing and ordering information ([link removed]).
“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS
These brightly colored red, round stickers measure 1.5" across. Printed on Avery labels, they adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off back.
Wearing these brightly colored stickers, your patients will be letting their communities know that influenza vaccination is important.
Suitable for clinic staff, too! Urge all staff to wear them at work during flu vaccination season. This sends a powerful reminder to patients to get vaccinated.
Stickers are delivered to you cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100. Click here for pricing and ordering information ([link removed]).
Related Links
* Visit the Shop IAC web section ([link removed])
+ For IAC’s Immunization Record Cards for Children/Teens, Adults, and Lifetime ([link removed])
+ For Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults DVD ([link removed])
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HEPATITIS B FOUNDATION RELEASES NEW #JUSTB VIDEO TITLED "SURA'S STORY" TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HEPATITIS B, RAISE AWARENESS, AND END STIGMA; VIDEO AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC
The Hepatitis B Foundation continues its storytelling campaign: #justB: Real People Sharing Their Stories of Hepatitis B ([link removed]).
Watch Sura's Story ([link removed]), about a young woman whose brother tragically and very suddenly passed away due to fulminant hepatitis B at age 21. He contracted the virus while they were both in medical school in Syria. Sura is now living in the U.S., finishing her medical training, and has become a vocal advocate for hepatitis B prevention and vaccination. In memory of her brother, she shares her family’s story to help raise awareness about hepatitis B and encourages everyone to get vaccinated if they have not already. Her story is available in English ([link removed]) and Arabic ([link removed]).
Watch any of the following new videos by going to the web section: #justB: Real People Sharing Their Stories of Hepatitis B ([link removed]).
Related Links
* #justB: Real People Sharing Their Stories of Hepatitis B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Foundation ([link removed])
* IAC’s Unprotected People Stories: Hepatitis B ([link removed])
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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)
In late 2017, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) announced the publication of its new book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide) ([link removed]).
This completely updated "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. Topics include:
* setting up for vaccination services,
* storing and handling vaccines,
* deciding which people should receive which vaccines,
* administering vaccines,
* documenting vaccinations (including legal issues), and
* understanding financial considerations and billing information.
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 of charge 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 immunization rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
Related Links
* See Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed]) and all its content ([link removed])
* Free download of entire Guide (10.6 MB PDF) ([link removed])
* View the Table of Contents and individual chapters in PDF format:
– 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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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes August issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) ([link removed]) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes a monthly immunization-focused newsletter titled Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals. The August issue ([link removed]) includes the following articles:
* News & Views: What Do People Around the World Think About Science, Health, Trust and Vaccines? ([link removed]) by Charlotte A. Moser, BS, and Paul A. Offit, MD
* In the Journals: Progress Toward RSV Vaccine Design ([link removed]) by Paul A. Offit, MD
* Technically Speaking: Newly Designed and Easy to Navigate—Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) by IAC Executive Director Deborah L. Wexler, MD
Additional resources, including information about upcoming webinars, are available in the full newsletter. ([link removed])
Access the sign-up form ([link removed]) to subscribe to Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals.
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August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
CDC recently released the August issue of its monthly newsletter Immunization Works ([link removed]). The newsletter offers the immunization community information about current topics. The information is in the public domain and can be reproduced and circulated widely.
Related Links
* August issue of Immunization Works ([link removed])
* Immunization Works archive of back issues ([link removed])
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HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESENTS UPCOMING FORUM TITLED “THE MEASLES OUTBREAK: WHY VACCINES MATTER” THROUGH FREE LIVE STREAM ON SEPTEMBER 12
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums at the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health will offer a forum titled The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter ([link removed]) on September 12 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET). Presented jointly with Public Radio International’s The World and WGBH, there will be multiple ways to participate, including a live webcast and an on-demand video after the event. The following is excerpted from the webcast’s web page:
This Forum looks at the drivers of the 2019 outbreaks and, more generally, the challenges of vaccine acceptance. Why do some parents delay or decline vaccinating their children? How might their concerns be addressed? What about exemptions? Why does the global picture matter? And what can be done once an outbreak begins? New polling data will frame this discussion, providing a uniquely current picture of vaccine acceptance in the U.S.
Access more information about this forum, including how to register: The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter. ([link removed])
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NFID offers September 12 webinar on protecting young adults from meningococcal disease
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will present a webinar titled Protecting Young Adults from Meningococcal Disease ([link removed]) on September 12 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET). NFID medical director William Schaffner, MD will moderate the webinar with presentations by Sarah A. Mbaeyi, MD, MPH, medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Christine Amidon, BSN, RN, nurse at the Wabash College Student Health Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
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REMINDER: WEEKLY CDC WEBINAR SERIES ON "THE PINK BOOK" CHAPTER TOPICS RUNS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25; REGISTER NOW
Register for CDC's 15-part, live CE-accredited ([link removed]) series of 1-hour webinars ([link removed]) designed 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"). Topics include specific vaccines and the diseases they prevent, general recommendations for vaccines, vaccination principles, and immunization strategies for providers.
All sessions begin at 12:00 p.m. (ET). This series began on June 5 and will run through September 25, 2019. The next two webinars are scheduled as follows:
* September 18: Pneumococcal Vaccines
* September 25: Influenza
Recordings of sessions will be available online within 2 weeks after each webinar.
Information on registration 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 can also order this resource from the Public Health Foundation ([link removed]) for $40 plus shipping and handling.
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The American Dental Association offers September 25 webinar for dentists titled “Say What? Science and Skills for Talking about the HPV Vaccine”
The American Dental Association will offer a webinar titled Say What? Science and Skills for Talking about the HPV Vaccine ([link removed]) on September 25 at 12:00 p.m. (CT). Targeted to dentists, participants will learn the basics of the HPV vaccine, how to initiate conversation with their patients, answer difficult questions, and get comfortable developing effective messaging techniques. The presenters include Robin Wright, PhD, director, Research and Policy Center, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and Reva Bhushan MA, PhD, evidence-based dentistry manager, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. CE credits are available.
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Abbreviations
AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
ACIP: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
IAC: Immunization Action Coalition
MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
NCIRD: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
VIS: Vaccine Information Statement
WHO: World Health Organization
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Issue 1443: September 4, 2019
-TOP STORIES-
* CDC releases its "HCP Fight Flu Toolkit" and the "Digital Media Toolkit" for the 2019–20 flu season to help partners communicate about the importance of vaccination; important dates and resources are posted online
* The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook (The Purple Book) App is now available free of charge from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
* AAP News reports AAP will partner with Pinterest to fight vaccine misinformation
* August webinar by Dr. Sharon G. Humiston presenting "Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform" now available on IAC website; slide set and presenter's notes also available for your use
* Visit newly updated www.Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccines
* CDC publishes “Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019” in this week’s MMWR
* Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,234 with 19 new cases reported since last week
* IAC Spotlight! IAC's Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations web page provides resources from IAC, CDC, and other organizations
* Extended deadline for early bird registration! 2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships scheduled for November 13–15 in Honolulu; register by September 15 for discount
* Two healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
* Voices for Vaccines releases several new podcasts in recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month; most recent episode titled "The Trivia Show!"
-IAC HANDOUTS-
* IAC updates "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
* IAC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists update their patient handout "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women"
-FEATURED RESOURCES-
* New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
* Hepatitis B Foundation releases new #justB video titled "Sura's Story" to empower people affected by hepatitis B, raise awareness, and end stigma; video available in English and Arabic
* 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-
* Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes August issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
* August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
-EDUCATION AND TRAINING-
* Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health presents upcoming forum titled “The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter” through free live stream on September 12
* NFID offers September 12 webinar on protecting young adults from meningococcal disease
* Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
* The American Dental Association offers September 25 webinar for dentists titled “Say What? Science and Skills for Talking about the HPV Vaccine”
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CDC RELEASES ITS "HCP FIGHT FLU TOOLKIT" AND THE "DIGITAL MEDIA TOOLKIT" FOR THE 2019–20 FLU SEASON TO HELP PARTNERS COMMUNICATE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATION; IMPORTANT DATES AND RESOURCES ARE POSTED ONLINE
The CDC's HCP Fight Flu Toolkit ([link removed]) provides primary care physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals (HCP) with the resources needed to fight the flu in their practices. The materials will equip HCP to make strong influenza vaccine recommendations, facilitate productive conversations with patients, and improve influenza vaccination rates.
The 2019–20 Digital Campaign Toolkit ([link removed]) includes a listing of events, print-ready materials, sample social media and newsletter content, videos, web resources, and a flu vaccine finder. This material is downloadable and shareable, and some of the material is customizable. Important dates featured include the Seasonal Flu Kickoff Press Conference on September 26 and National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), which runs from December 1–7.
Both toolkits can be viewed and downloaded in Spanish by choosing the "Español" link at the top of the page.
Related Links
* CDC's HCP Fight Flu Toolkit ([link removed]) web page
* CDC’s Digital Media Toolkit: 2019–20 Flu Season ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Communication Resources ([link removed]), including Connect with Us!, Print Materials, Videos and Podcasts, and Toolkits
* CDC’s Make a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation ([link removed]) HCP handout (PDF)
* IAC’s Handouts: Influenza ([link removed]) web page, with staff education materials and patient handouts related to influenza
* IAC's Vaccine: Influenza ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's VIS: Influenza, inactivated ([link removed]) and VIS: Influenza, live ([link removed]) web pages with translations
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The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook (The Purple Book) App is now available free of charge from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) is pleased to make available a new edition of The Vaccine Handbook app ([link removed]). This mobile app for iOS devices contains the 2019 (8th) edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (also known as The Purple Book), by Dr. Gary S. Marshall, professor of pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. This authoritative, practical tool is available free of charge from the Apple iTunes App Store (purchase of the print edition is not required).
Please help PIDS spread the word to members of your organization, partner organizations, vaccine providers, trainees, and others.
The Vaccine Handbook is a readable, comprehensive source of up-to-date information for vaccine providers and educators. It draws together the latest vaccine science and guidance into a concise, user-friendly, practical resource for the private office, public health clinic, academic medical center, and hospital. The App is fully searchable, allows for bookmarking, highlighting and annotation, and contains hyperlinks to useful content on the Internet. It includes:
* Scientific foundations of vaccinology
* Information on every vaccine licensed in the United States
* The rationale behind authoritative vaccine recommendations
* Contingencies encountered in everyday practice
* An entire chapter on addressing vaccine concerns
* Background on vaccine infrastructure and policy-making
* Standards and regulations
* Office logistics, billing procedures, and much more
The app may be found by searching the App Store for “The Vaccine Handbook App” or clicking on the following link: [link removed].
Paper copies of The Vaccine Handbook are available through the publisher, Professional Communications, Inc. (West Islip, NY) at [link removed].
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AAP News reports AAP will partner with Pinterest to fight vaccine misinformation
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reported that it will partner with Pinterest to fight vaccine misinformation. The first three paragraphs from the August 28 issue of the AAP News ([link removed]) are reprinted below.
Pinterest is taking new steps to crack down on vaccine misinformation in partnership with the Academy.
When Pinterest users search for information about vaccines or vaccine-preventable diseases, they’ll only get search results from public health organizations like the AAP, World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Vaccine Safety Net. These search results also will be free of recommendations, comments and ads.
“As we continue to tackle health misinformation, we remove it and the accounts that spread it from our service,” Pinterest Public Policy and Social Impact Manager Ifeoma Ozoma said in a statement. “But we also want to bring expert content onto Pinterest. We know we aren’t medical experts, which is why we’re working with professionals to inspire Pinners with reliable information about health.”
Read the complete article: AAP, Pinterest Partner to Fight Vaccine Misinformation ([link removed]).
Reprinted with permission of AAP News, August 2019.
Related Link
* The Washington Post: Pinterest Takes the Right Step Toward Curbing Misinformation on Vaccines ([link removed])
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AUGUST WEBINAR BY DR. SHARON G. HUMISTON PRESENTING "ADOLESCENT IMMUNIZATION UPDATE AND THE 16-YEAR-OLD PLATFORM" NOW AVAILABLE ON IAC WEBSITE; SLIDE SET AND PRESENTER'S NOTES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE
On August 14, Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, FAAP, IAC's associate director for research, presented a 1-hour webinar titled Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform ([link removed]).
During her presentation, Dr. Humiston reviewed the “need-to-know” facts of adolescent immunization, including the recommendations for adolescent vaccination at 11–12 years of age and those at age 16.
To watch this webinar, click here ([link removed]) or go to the home page of IAC’s main website ([link removed]) and click on Dr. Humiston’s photo in the middle of the page.
FromIAC’s PowerPoint Slide Set ([link removed]) web page, you can:
* Download the 6 slide/page PDF handout ([link removed])
* Request the PowerPoint slide set (includes presenter's notes)
(mailto:[email protected])
* View Dr. Humiston's webinar from August 14, 2019 ([link removed])
Related Links
* Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Visit newly designed www.Give2MenACWY.org—IAC's website to help boost adolescent immunization rates
* You're 16 ... We Recommend These Vaccines for You! ([link removed]) (from IAC and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine)
* IAC's Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years ([link removed]) (multiple translations available ([link removed]))
* IAC's Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor for Serogroups A, C, W, or Y ([link removed])
* IAC's Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor for Serogroup B Protection ([link removed])
* IAC's Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap for Teens ([link removed])
* IAC's HPV Vaccine: A Guide for Young Adults ([link removed]) (also available in Spanish ([link removed]) )
* IAC's Human Papillomavirus: A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination ([link removed]) (also available in Spanish ([link removed]))
* Standing orders templates you can adapt for vaccinating teens with vaccines recommended in the 16-year-old platform
+ MenACWY ([link removed])
+ MenB ([link removed])
+ HPV ([link removed])
+ Influenza ([link removed])
* IAC's Handouts: Adolescent Vaccination web page ([link removed])
* CDC's Preteen and Teen Immunization Resources ([link removed]) (includes factsheets, flyers, posters, podcasts, videos)
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VISIT NEWLY UPDATED WWW.GIVE2MENACWY.ORG TO ENHANCE YOUR EFFORTS AT INCREASING RATES OF THE MENACWY BOOSTER AND OTHER ADOLESCENT VACCINES
On August 7, IAC announced a major upgrade to its collaborative website promoting the importance of receiving a booster dose of meningococcal ACWY ([link removed]) (MenACWY) vaccine.
Aimed at healthcare professionals, the site has been revised to incorporate newly updated materials and to highlight the importance of all recommended vaccines for 16-year-olds. A simplified navigation structure makes locating information a breeze.
The colorful new Give2MenACWY.org website ([link removed]) is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
* Vaccinate Teens ([link removed]) – The tools included on this web page offer helpful information on teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving adolescent immunization rates.
* Give 2 Doses ([link removed]) – Fewer than half of teens have received the recommended second dose of MenACWY vaccine. This web page offers tools to help providers improve second dose coverage.
* 16-Year-Old Visit ([link removed]) – These resources help both providers and their patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds.
* Tools for Providers ([link removed]) – These tools from CDC, IAC, and other organizations explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and assist in improving adolescent coverage for all recommended vaccines.
* Resources ([link removed]) – This section contains a wealth of information to assist provider efforts to improve adolescent immunization rates. The materials are subdivided into subsections for print materials ([link removed]), links to organizations ([link removed]) involved in adolescent immunization, personal stories ([link removed]) about the importance of vaccination, and additional resources ([link removed]) of interest.
Additional time savings are provided by the site’s single location where all website materials are listed ([link removed]) according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers or to patients/parents. Other sections relate to general adolescent immunization, as well as meningococcal disease and vaccine information.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) and enjoy browsing (and hopefully deploying) its terrific resources, brought to you by our collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur.
Related Links
* Give2MenACWY.org website ([link removed])
* Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11–18 Years of Age ([link removed])
* MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection ([link removed])
* Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say it ([link removed])
* Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Establishing an Immunization Platform for 16-Year-Olds in the United States ([link removed])
* You're 16: We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed])
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CDC publishes “Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019” in this week’s MMWR
In the August 30 issue of MMWR, CDC published Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019 ([link removed]). A media summary of the MMWR article is reprinted below.
The first known outbreaks of mumps in detention facilities have resulted in the spread of mumps to over 50 detention facilities in 19 states since September 2018. From September 1, 2018 to August 22, 2019, a total of 898 mumps cases in adult migrants in 57 detention facilities were reported in 19 states, with another 33 cases among detention facility staff. While more than 150 outbreaks have been reported in the U.S. since 2015—most often in close-contact settings such as universities—this is the first time mumps outbreaks have been reported in detention facilities. CDC was first notified about the outbreaks by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) in December last year. Since that time, CDC has been working with state and local health departments, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Service Corps (IHSC), and other federal agencies to assist detention facility health administrators to develop and implement mumps outbreak control measures.
Related Links
* MMWR report Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019 ([link removed]) (PDF)
* MMWR report Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019 ([link removed]) (HTML)
* MMWR main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. MEASLES CASES FOR 2019 CLIMBS TO 1,234 WITH 19 NEW CASES REPORTED SINCE LAST WEEK
CDC has posted its latest update on 2019 measles cases in the U.S. on its Measles Cases and Outbreaks ([link removed]) web page. The web page shows a preliminary estimate of 1,234 cases across 31 states as of August 29. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1992 and since measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
The states that have reported cases to CDC are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.
Access additional information about U.S. measles cases in 2019 on CDC's Measles Cases and Outbreaks ([link removed]) web page.
Measles outbreaks (defined as three or more cases) are currently ongoing in 2019 in the following jurisdictions:
* New York State, Rockland County ([link removed])
* New York State, Wyoming County ([link removed])
* El Paso, TX ([link removed])
Related Links
* CDC's Measles (Rubeola) ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Measles Outbreak Toolkit for Healthcare Providers ([link removed])
* CDC's Measles Outbreak Toolkit for Local/State Health Departments ([link removed])
* IAC's Vaccines: ([link removed]) Measles ([link removed]) web page
* IAC Express Special Edition—Ask the Experts: Issue 1428 (5/30/19) ([link removed])
* IAC's Ask the Experts: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Handouts: Measles ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Measles, Mumps, and Rubella VIS ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Talking about Vaccines: Religious Concerns ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Talking about Vaccines: MMR Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
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IAC SPOTLIGHT! IAC'S CLINIC TOOLS: ADMINISTERING VACCINATIONS WEB PAGE PROVIDES RESOURCES FROM IAC, CDC, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
IAC's Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations ([link removed]) web page on immunize.org is a collection of resources from IAC, CDC, and other organizations.
In the left-hand column of the page, you will find IAC's educational materials related to administering vaccines, such as Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]); Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration ([link removed]); and Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration ([link removed]), as well as other educational pieces for healthcare professionals and their patients.
The right-hand column of the page features resources from CDC, including links to vaccine administration guidelines, General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization, and “The Pink Book,” as well as resources from other organizations.
The Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations ([link removed]) web page can be found by starting on the immunize.org home page, selecting the "Clinic Tools" tab (third from the left) in the blue banner across the top, and then selecting "Administering Vaccinations" in the drop-down menu.
Visit the Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations ([link removed]) page on immunize.org.
Related Links
* Visit IAC Handouts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page with educational materials for staff
* Clinic Tools ([link removed]) web section on immunize.org
* Clinic Tools: Adult Vaccination ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Documenting Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Scheduling Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web page
* Visit NAIIS’s Tools to Assist Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinics ([link removed]) web page
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EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! 2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR IMMUNIZATION COALITIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 13–15 IN HONOLULU; REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 15 FOR DISCOUNT
Register now to get your early bird discount to the exciting 14th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships ([link removed]) (NCICP), which will take place in Honolulu from November 13–15. This is a great opportunity for coalition members and others to learn from expert speakers and network with members of immunization coalitions from around the nation.
Keynote speakers will include Nancy Messonnier, MD, director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC, and Erica DeWald, directory of advocacy, Vaccinate Your Family. The conference will also include 40 breakout sessions, as well as research and coalition posters.
Please register for the conference by September 15 ([link removed]) to receive the early bird rate.
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TWO HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS JOIN IAC'S INFLUENZA VACCINATION HONOR ROLL FOR MANDATORY HEALTHCARE WORKER VACCINATION
There are now 843 organizations enrolled in IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]). The honor roll recognizes hospitals, long-term care facilities (LTCFs), medical practices, pharmacies, professional organizations, health departments, and other government entities that have taken a stand for patient safety by implementing mandatory influenza vaccination policies for healthcare personnel.
Since August 7, when IAC Express last reported on the Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll, two additional healthcare organizations have been enrolled.
IAC urges qualifying healthcare organizations to apply by visiting the Application page ([link removed]).
Newly added healthcare organizations, hospitals, government agencies, medical practices, long-term care facilities, and pharmacies
* Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, Tuscaloosa, AL
* Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Related Links
* Listing of all honorees ([link removed]) by state
* Long-term care/assisted living honorees ([link removed]) by state
* Position statements ([link removed]) from professional societies and leading healthcare organizations in support of mandatory influenza vaccination
* Application form for the honor roll ([link removed])
* Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) section on immunize.org ([link removed]), which includes access to the application form (see the gold honor badge in right column, and click on the words "Apply for the Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll")
* IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) section on immunize.org ([link removed])
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VOICES FOR VACCINES RELEASES SEVERAL NEW PODCASTS IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH; MOST RECENT EPISODE TITLED "THE TRIVIA SHOW!"
Voices for Vaccines (VFV) has posted a new entry in its Vax Talk podcast series: The Trivia Show! ([link removed]) Melody Butler, of Nurses Who Vaccinate, challenged staff to a game of Vaccine Trivia.
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) 2019, VFV celebrated with Game Show Month. Recent podcasts include Vaccines, Baseball, and DaVinci, Troll or Be Trolled, and Stop the Presses.
* Visit the VFV website podcast page ([link removed])
* Subscribe to Vax Talk via iTunes ([link removed]) or Google Play ([link removed])
If you or your organization would like information about how to become a sponsor of a VFV "Vax Talk" podcast, please contact VFV's executive director Karen Ernst, at [email protected].
Voices for Vaccines is a national organization of parents and others who are dedicated to raising the level of the voices of immunization supporters. VFV invites everyone who values vaccines to become a member. Please spread the word to your friends and colleagues to join VFV!
Related Links
* Visit the Voices for Vaccines website ([link removed])
* Join Voices for Vaccines ([link removed]) and receive weekly email updates
* Follow Voices for Vaccines on Facebook ([link removed])
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IAC UPDATES "ADMINISTERING VACCINES: DOSE, ROUTE, SITE, AND NEEDLE SIZE"
IAC recently revised Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]). Changes were made to add a 0.5 mL dose of Fluzone and also 0.25 mL dose of Afluria to the influenza vaccine options for children beginning at age 6 months.
Related Links
* Visit IAC's Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page to access Standing Orders Templates for Vaccine Administration ([link removed]) for all routinely recommended vaccines
* View more than 300 CDC-reviewed, ready-to-print IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed])
* View IAC's handouts sorted by topic ([link removed])
IAC's Handouts for Patients & Staff ([link removed]) web section offers healthcare professionals and the public more than 250 FREE English-language handouts (many also available in translation), which we encourage website users to print out, copy, and distribute widely.
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IAC AND THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS UPDATE THEIR PATIENT HANDOUT "VACCINATIONS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN"
IAC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently revised Vaccinations for Pregnant Women ([link removed]). This very popular handout was edited to incorporate information on zoster vaccine, MenACWY, and HPV vaccine.
IAC offers an array of handouts for pregnant women as well as education materials for staff.
Related Links
* IAC’s Handouts: Pregnancy and Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* ACOG’sImmunization For Women ([link removed]) web page with immunization information for Ob-Gyns and their patients
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NEW! “FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS AND STICKERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM IAC
Start your preparations for the 2019–20 influenza season by ordering IAC's new“FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers from SHOP IAC ([link removed]). These new resources are modeled after “I Voted” stickers, which are given to voters in many states as they leave the polls on Election Day. The flu vaccine buttons and stickers are bright red to help broadcast your important vaccination message. And the cost is low!
“FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS
Demonstrate your clinic-wide support for protecting everyone from influenza by purchasing buttons for all staff to wear. Measuring 1.25" across, the button is understated in size but carries a bold message! Brightly colored red, round button with white text and a metal pin that clasps on the back.
Pin on your lab coat, uniform, other clothing, tote bag, or backpack to show support for influenza vaccination. Wear it when flu vaccine is available in your clinic to remind patients and the public to protect themselves from influenza.
Buttons are delivered in bags of 10 buttons per bag. Click here for pricing and ordering information ([link removed]).
“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS
These brightly colored red, round stickers measure 1.5" across. Printed on Avery labels, they adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off back.
Wearing these brightly colored stickers, your patients will be letting their communities know that influenza vaccination is important.
Suitable for clinic staff, too! Urge all staff to wear them at work during flu vaccination season. This sends a powerful reminder to patients to get vaccinated.
Stickers are delivered to you cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100. Click here for pricing and ordering information ([link removed]).
Related Links
* Visit the Shop IAC web section ([link removed])
+ For IAC’s Immunization Record Cards for Children/Teens, Adults, and Lifetime ([link removed])
+ For Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults DVD ([link removed])
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HEPATITIS B FOUNDATION RELEASES NEW #JUSTB VIDEO TITLED "SURA'S STORY" TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HEPATITIS B, RAISE AWARENESS, AND END STIGMA; VIDEO AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC
The Hepatitis B Foundation continues its storytelling campaign: #justB: Real People Sharing Their Stories of Hepatitis B ([link removed]).
Watch Sura's Story ([link removed]), about a young woman whose brother tragically and very suddenly passed away due to fulminant hepatitis B at age 21. He contracted the virus while they were both in medical school in Syria. Sura is now living in the U.S., finishing her medical training, and has become a vocal advocate for hepatitis B prevention and vaccination. In memory of her brother, she shares her family’s story to help raise awareness about hepatitis B and encourages everyone to get vaccinated if they have not already. Her story is available in English ([link removed]) and Arabic ([link removed]).
Watch any of the following new videos by going to the web section: #justB: Real People Sharing Their Stories of Hepatitis B ([link removed]).
Related Links
* #justB: Real People Sharing Their Stories of Hepatitis B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Foundation ([link removed])
* IAC’s Unprotected People Stories: Hepatitis B ([link removed])
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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)
In late 2017, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) announced the publication of its new book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide) ([link removed]).
This completely updated "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. Topics include:
* setting up for vaccination services,
* storing and handling vaccines,
* deciding which people should receive which vaccines,
* administering vaccines,
* documenting vaccinations (including legal issues), and
* understanding financial considerations and billing information.
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 of charge 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 immunization rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
Related Links
* See Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed]) and all its content ([link removed])
* Free download of entire Guide (10.6 MB PDF) ([link removed])
* View the Table of Contents and individual chapters in PDF format:
– 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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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes August issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) ([link removed]) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes a monthly immunization-focused newsletter titled Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals. The August issue ([link removed]) includes the following articles:
* News & Views: What Do People Around the World Think About Science, Health, Trust and Vaccines? ([link removed]) by Charlotte A. Moser, BS, and Paul A. Offit, MD
* In the Journals: Progress Toward RSV Vaccine Design ([link removed]) by Paul A. Offit, MD
* Technically Speaking: Newly Designed and Easy to Navigate—Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) by IAC Executive Director Deborah L. Wexler, MD
Additional resources, including information about upcoming webinars, are available in the full newsletter. ([link removed])
Access the sign-up form ([link removed]) to subscribe to Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals.
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August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
CDC recently released the August issue of its monthly newsletter Immunization Works ([link removed]). The newsletter offers the immunization community information about current topics. The information is in the public domain and can be reproduced and circulated widely.
Related Links
* August issue of Immunization Works ([link removed])
* Immunization Works archive of back issues ([link removed])
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HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESENTS UPCOMING FORUM TITLED “THE MEASLES OUTBREAK: WHY VACCINES MATTER” THROUGH FREE LIVE STREAM ON SEPTEMBER 12
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums at the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health will offer a forum titled The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter ([link removed]) on September 12 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET). Presented jointly with Public Radio International’s The World and WGBH, there will be multiple ways to participate, including a live webcast and an on-demand video after the event. The following is excerpted from the webcast’s web page:
This Forum looks at the drivers of the 2019 outbreaks and, more generally, the challenges of vaccine acceptance. Why do some parents delay or decline vaccinating their children? How might their concerns be addressed? What about exemptions? Why does the global picture matter? And what can be done once an outbreak begins? New polling data will frame this discussion, providing a uniquely current picture of vaccine acceptance in the U.S.
Access more information about this forum, including how to register: The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter. ([link removed])
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NFID offers September 12 webinar on protecting young adults from meningococcal disease
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will present a webinar titled Protecting Young Adults from Meningococcal Disease ([link removed]) on September 12 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET). NFID medical director William Schaffner, MD will moderate the webinar with presentations by Sarah A. Mbaeyi, MD, MPH, medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Christine Amidon, BSN, RN, nurse at the Wabash College Student Health Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Registration information ([link removed])
Related Link
* NFID's Online Education ([link removed]) web page
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REMINDER: WEEKLY CDC WEBINAR SERIES ON "THE PINK BOOK" CHAPTER TOPICS RUNS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25; REGISTER NOW
Register for CDC's 15-part, live CE-accredited ([link removed]) series of 1-hour webinars ([link removed]) designed 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"). Topics include specific vaccines and the diseases they prevent, general recommendations for vaccines, vaccination principles, and immunization strategies for providers.
All sessions begin at 12:00 p.m. (ET). This series began on June 5 and will run through September 25, 2019. The next two webinars are scheduled as follows:
* September 18: Pneumococcal Vaccines
* September 25: Influenza
Recordings of sessions will be available online within 2 weeks after each webinar.
Information on registration 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 can also order this resource from the Public Health Foundation ([link removed]) for $40 plus shipping and handling.
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The American Dental Association offers September 25 webinar for dentists titled “Say What? Science and Skills for Talking about the HPV Vaccine”
The American Dental Association will offer a webinar titled Say What? Science and Skills for Talking about the HPV Vaccine ([link removed]) on September 25 at 12:00 p.m. (CT). Targeted to dentists, participants will learn the basics of the HPV vaccine, how to initiate conversation with their patients, answer difficult questions, and get comfortable developing effective messaging techniques. The presenters include Robin Wright, PhD, director, Research and Policy Center, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and Reva Bhushan MA, PhD, evidence-based dentistry manager, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. CE credits are available.
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Video of the Week
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Measles Explained: This animated video from Kurzgesagt—In a Nutshell, a science-based YouTube channel, uses colorful graphics to show how the powerful measles virus attacks organs and systems throughout the body, including the immune system. Extremely contagious, measles can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and brain infection and even lead to death. MMR vaccine is effective, safe, inexpensive, and readily available.
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Technically Speaking
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Read Dr. Wexler's column for the Vaccine Education Center's monthly newsletter, Vaccine Update
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Vaccinating Adults:
A Step-by-Step Guide
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IAC's 142-page book available for free download ([link removed]).
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Calendar of Events
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Conferences, meetings, and training opportunities
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Patient Record Cards
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Record cards for patients -- child & teen ([link removed]), adult ([link removed]), and lifetime ([link removed]) -- are printed on durable paper and sized to fit in a wallet when folded
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DVD: Immunization Techniques
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Every practice should have this award winning, "how-to" training video
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Protect Newborns Guidebook
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Comprehensive guide Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns ([link removed])
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Editorial Information
Editor
Deborah L. Wexler, MD ([email protected])
Managing Editor
Teresa Anderson, DDS, MPH ([email protected])
Consulting Editors
Marian Deegan, JD ([link removed])
Courtnay Londo, MA ([email protected])
Jane Myers, MA, EdM ([email protected])
Assistant Managing Editor
Liv Augusta Anderson, MPP ([email protected])
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Abbreviations
AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
ACIP: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
IAC: Immunization Action Coalition
MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
NCIRD: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
VIS: Vaccine Information Statement
WHO: World Health Organization
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