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Issue 1,521: October 14, 2020

Top Stories
* Tune in Thursday: IAC will host “Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices” webinar on October 15
* FDA posts briefing document for its advisory committee, VRBPAC titled “Development, Authorization and Licensure of Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19”
* CDC analysis of flu hospitalization data shows that people from racial and ethnic minority groups are at higher risk
* Sawbones releases “Our 2020 Flu Shot Extravaganza” podcast, an annual celebration of influenza vaccination with answers to listeners’ questions
* FluView reporting has begun; be sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
* AAP announces Virtual Visiting Immunization Expert Initiative
* IAC Spotlight! PowerPoint Slide Sets gateway page contains 13 presentations on immunization topics; available by request for your use
* Voices for Vaccines releases podcast "I Fought the (Anti-Vaccine) Law," featuring law professor Dorit Reiss
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news

IAC Handouts
* IAC revises its meningococcal B standing orders template for adolescents and adults
* IAC updates "Meningococcal B Vaccine: IAC Answers Your Questions" and "Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor"
* IAC updates "Meningococcal: Questions and Answers, Information about the Disease and Vaccines"
* IAC updates “Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor”

Featured Resources
* Explore a wealth of resources on innovative approaches for enhancing influenza and general vaccination services
* Check out the FLU+FORCE website, a centralized collection of trusted information to help plan a mobile flu vaccination clinic
* In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez reassures parents that children cannot get the flu from the flu shot
* Baylor University launches a series of lessons and activities to help teach children and adolescents about the importance of vaccines
* Keep vaccinating against the flu. IAC's bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers can help. Order today!

Journal Articles and Newsletters
* CDC publishes graph showing “Death Rates from Influenza and Pneumonia among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex and Age Group—National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018” in MMWR
* "Ensuring Uptake of Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2" published in New England Journal of Medicine
* “Evaluating and Deploying Covid-19 Vaccines—the Importance of Transparency, Scientific Integrity, and Public Trust” published in New England Journal of Medicine
* “Facebook Pages, the ‘Disneyland’ Measles Outbreak, and Promotion of Vaccine Refusal as a Civil Right, 2009–2019” published in American Journal of Public Health

Education and Training
* CDC's "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on influenza vaccination to be held October 21
* 25th Annual MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference to be held on October 22

On the Lighter Side
* In this 30-second PSA from 2000, lonely toys promote the importance of varicella vaccine for children

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Top Stories
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TUNE IN THURSDAY: IAC WILL HOST “MASS VACCINATION CLINICS: CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES” WEBINAR ON OCTOBER 15

Mass vaccination clinics allow rapid and efficient administration of vaccines to many people over a relatively short period of time. This approach can help during delivery of routinely recommended vaccines such as influenza. It can also be used once COVID-19 vaccines are released. How can you plan and manage such a daunting undertaking?

This Thursday, October 15 from 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET, IAC will host an informative webinar titled Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices ([link removed]). Experienced organizers will discuss successes and challenges in conducting mass-vaccination clinics. They will highlight best practices and offer practical information for ensuring a successful clinic. Expert speakers include:

* Andrew Kroger, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC, Atlanta, GA
* Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, ARPN, CIC, Professor, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
* Jeanne Marconi, MD; FAAP; Vice President, Clinical Integration, The Center for Advanced Pediatrics, Norwalk, CT
* Kevin Cleveland, PharmD, ANP, Assistant Dean and Director for Experiential Education, Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, Meridian, ID
* Karen Sharpnack, Executive Director, Idaho Immunization Coalition
* Amy Sauls, PharmD, BCACP, CPP, Director of Pharmacy and Professional Services for Campus Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
* Michelle Camarena, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing and Performance Improvement, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
* Thevy Chai, MD, Director of Medical Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Register now ([link removed]) to attend this free webinar.

This webinar is supported by a medical education grant from Seqirus, Inc.

Related Links
* IAC's Mass Vaccination Resources ([link removed]) website
* CDC’s Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations ([link removed])

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FDA POSTS BRIEFING DOCUMENT FOR ITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, VRBPAC TITLED “DEVELOPMENT, AUTHORIZATION AND LICENSURE OF VACCINES TO PREVENT COVID-19”

To prepare for its October 22 advisory committee meeting, FDA has posted a briefing document titled Development, Authorization and Licensure of Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19 ([link removed]). An excerpt from the document is reprinted below.

The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee [VRBPAC] will convene on October 22, 2020, to discuss studies, in addition to those recommended in the June 2020 guidance for industry, that should be conducted, pre- and/or post-licensure, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine candidates, including in special populations (e.g., pediatric populations and pregnant women), and to further evaluate the immunogenicity and duration of effectiveness of these vaccines. The committee will also be asked to discuss the need for post-marketing safety studies following approval of a BLA for a COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, the committee will be asked to discuss what would be necessary for active safety follow up in order to permit an ongoing assessment of the benefits and risks of a COVID-19 vaccine following issuance of an EUA.

Related Links
* FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19 Guidance for Industry ([link removed])
* Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 22, 2020 Meeting Announcement ([link removed])

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CDC ANALYSIS OF FLU HOSPITALIZATION DATA SHOWS THAT PEOPLE FROM RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS ARE AT HIGHER RISK

A recent CDC analysis, shown on the CDC’s Flu Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups ([link removed]) web page, highlights that non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic/Latino persons are at higher risk for being hospitalized with flu than are non-Hispanic White and non-Hispanic Asian persons.

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Sawbones releases “Our 2020 Flu Shot Extravaganza” podcast, an annual celebration of influenza vaccination with answers to listeners’ questions

Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine ([link removed]) is a one-of-a-kind podcast reaching adults of all ages as well as their families with entertaining dialogue about the history of medicine, medical quackery, and current issues. Family physician Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her joke-cracking husband Justin McElroy, formerly a journalist, have produced weekly episodes of Sawbones since 2013. Their shows frequently include information about the importance of getting vaccinated.

The couple describe their October 2 episode, Our 2020 Flu Shot Extravaganza ([link removed]), as an annual celebration of the flu shot. During the episode, the McElroys "gift" us with answers to flu shot quandaries. They even give a kind nod to the Immunization Action Coalition (thank you!).

A previous flu-related episode ([link removed]) asked listeners to send in their “reasons” for not getting flu shots. The McElroys then busted the most common excuses by “blowing them to smithereens.”

Sawbones is a hugely popular medical podcast, averaging about 250,000 downloads per episode. During the 2020 National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit, Sawbones was recognized with the Laura Scott 2019–20 Outstanding Influenza Season Activities Award ([link removed]).

All recent and past podcasts of Sawbones are available online at www.maximumfun.org/podcast/sawbones, where you can also access "How to Listen."

Related Links
* Sawbones Episode 343: Our 2020 Flu Shot Extravaganza ([link removed]) (10/2/20)
* Sawbones Episode 288: The HPV Vaccine ([link removed]) (8/30/19)
* Sawbones Episode 249: 27 Reasons Why You Should Get a Flu Shot ([link removed]) (10/21/18)

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FLUVIEW REPORTING HAS BEGUN; BE SURE ALL YOUR PATIENTS ARE GETTING VACCINATED!

Influenza season is now beginning, and CDC expects flu activity to remain low but increase in the coming weeks. Visit the CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]), for details.

If you don’t provide influenza vaccine at your site, please recommend vaccination and refer to a site that does vaccinate. Boston Children’s Hospital, in partnership with CDC, has developed VaccineFinder, a user-friendly website to help adult and pediatric patients find flu and other vaccines ([link removed]). Participating providers can now update supply estimates on VaccineFinder for a more accurate reporting. For questions or more information, contact [email protected].

Related Links
* CDC's Seasonal Flu ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's FluView ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's free resources related to influenza ([link removed])
* IAC's free educational materials and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* IAC's Influenza: Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* VaccineFinder ([link removed]) website
* National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit ([link removed]) website
* The Summit Buzz ([link removed]): Newsletter of the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS)
* Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System—IVATS ([link removed]): a resource for healthcare settings looking to purchase influenza vaccine (made available from NAIIS)

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AAP ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL VISITING IMMUNIZATION EXPERT INITIATIVE

AAP recently announced its Virtual Visiting Immunization Expert Initiative ([link removed]) , which will fund virtual meetings with a visiting immunization expert. The focus of the meeting should be increasing HPV and/or pediatric influenza vaccination rates; target audience may be pediatricians, other primary-care physicians, and/or practice staff. The AAP will accept up to 20 applications from AAP chapters, health departments, immunization coalitions, healthcare systems, and organizations with limited access to immunization experts. The brief application form should be submitted by November 13, 2020.

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IAC SPOTLIGHT! POWERPOINT SLIDE SETS GATEWAY PAGE CONTAINS 13 PRESENTATIONS ON IMMUNIZATION TOPICS; AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR YOUR USE

IAC's PowerPoint Slide Sets ([link removed]) gateway page on immunize.org contains 13 presentations on a variety of immunization topics. These slides are available for your use "as is" or you can modify them to suit your organization's needs. Some of the slide sets include speaker’s notes. Currently the 13 slide sets are available for viewing online in a 6-slide-per-page handout format. The titles and links to the handout-formatted slides are listed below.
* Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform ([link removed])
* Common Immunization Myths and Misconceptions ([link removed])
* Current Issues in Influenza ([link removed])
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns ([link removed])
* How to Implement Standing Orders in Your Practice ([link removed])
* The Importance of Minimum Ages and Intervals in the Vaccine Schedule ([link removed])
* A Photo Collection of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ([link removed])
* Quick Answers to Tough Questions ([link removed])
* Resources to Help Immunization Providers PREVENT Vaccination Errors ([link removed])
* Strategies to Increase Enrollment in IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed])
* To Err Is Human; Not to Err Is Better! Vaccination Errors and How to Prevent Them ([link removed])
* What Are Standing Orders Protocols? Making a Difference in Adult Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Why Adult Immunization Matters ([link removed])

To request any of the slide sets, go to IAC's PowerPoint Slide Sets ([link removed]) gateway page. Just below the presentation's title and description, click on "Request the PowerPoint slide set" and an email request form for the PowerPoint presentation will appear. Complete the form and hit “send.” You can edit and use the slides as you see fit. If you change the slides in any way, please acknowledge that the slide set was adapted from the Immunization Action Coalition.

Visit the IAC's PowerPoint Slide Sets ([link removed]) gateway page on immunize.org to access and begin utilizing these valuable slide sets today!

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VOICES FOR VACCINES RELEASES PODCAST "I FOUGHT THE (ANTI-VACCINE) LAW," FEATURING LAW PROFESSOR DORIT REISS

Voices for Vaccines (VFV) has posted a new entry in its Vax Talk podcast series: I Fought the (Anti-Vaccine) Law ([link removed]). Vaccine science is now fairly widely understood in the media and the general public, so where does someone turn to spread disinformation about vaccines? To court. VFV invited UC Hastings law professor Dorit Reiss to discuss the types of lawsuits being filed, why they are being filed, and how these lawsuits are connected to harassment (both legal and petty) of vaccine advocates.

* Visit VFV website podcast page ([link removed])
* Subscribe to Vax Talk via iTunes ([link removed]) or via Google Play ([link removed])

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Voices for Vaccines is a national organization of parents and others who are dedicated to amplifying the voices of immunization supporters. VFV invites everyone who values vaccines to become a member, use VFV tools in their own community, and sign up for VFV’s free newsletter ([link removed]). Please spread the word to your friends and colleagues to join VFV!

Related Links
* Voices for Vaccines ([link removed]) website
* Voices for Vaccines Tools ([link removed]) gateway page
* JoinVoices for Vaccines ([link removed]) and receive weekly email updates
* FollowVoices for Vaccines on Facebook ([link removed])

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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news

These recent articles and presentations convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.

* American Institute of History of Pharmacy: Vaccines & Epidemics: Successes & Crises from Smallpox to COVID-19 ([link removed]) (10/8/20)
* Washington Post: The Pandemic Is Amplifying the U.S. Anti-Vaccine Movement—and Globalizing It ([link removed]) (10/6/20)
* AAP News: Dr. Fauci: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Must ‘Strike a Balance’ ([link removed]) (10/3/20)
* AMA: 6 Things Doctors Can Do to Boost Flu Vaccination among Children ([link removed]) (10/1/20)
* CNN Health: This Might Be Your Most Important Flu Shot Ever ([link removed]) (10/7/20)

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IAC Handouts
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IAC REVISES ITS MENINGOCOCCAL B STANDING ORDERS TEMPLATE FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS

IAC recently revised Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal B Vaccine to Adolescents and Adults ([link removed]). Revisions were made to incorporate recommendations based on shared clinical decision-making for persons 16 through 23 years old and to add pregnancy as a precaution. Changes also include a chart with scheduling recommendations for people with risk factors and information on booster dosing.

Related Links
* IAC’s Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal B Vaccine to Adolescents and Adults ([link removed]) template
* IAC's Handouts: Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) gateway page, with standing orders for administering all routinely recommended vaccines and for the medical management of adverse events after vaccination
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IAC 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 UPDATES "MENINGOCOCCAL B VACCINE: IAC ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS" AND "MENINGOCOCCAL B VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE AND RISK FACTOR"

IAC recently updated Meningococcal B Vaccine: IAC Answers Your Questions ([link removed]) and Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor ([link removed]).

Meningococcal B Vaccine: IAC Answers Your Questions ([link removed] ): Revisions were made to incorporate factors to consider when using shared clinical decision-making for teens and adults 16 through 23 years old, and to elaborate on the recommendations for booster doses.

Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor ([link removed]): Revisions were made to incorporate vaccination using shared clinical decision-making for teens and adults 16 through 23 years old.

Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Meningococcal B Vaccine ([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
* 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 UPDATES "MENINGOCOCCAL: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE DISEASE AND VACCINES"

IAC recently revised its popular handout for the public titled Meningococcal: Questions and Answers ([link removed] ).

Meningococcal: Questions and Answers ([link removed]): Revisions were made to incorporate recent epidemiologic data for meningococcal disease, expanded vaccination recommendations based on shared clinical decision-making for MenB for teens and adults 16 through 23 years old, a new complement inhibitor (ravulizumab [Ultomiris]) as a risk factor for MenB disease, and schedules for MenB booster doses.

Related Links
* IAC's "Questions and Answers" handouts for patients ([link removed]) for 18 vaccine-preventable diseases
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IAC 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 UPDATES “PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY AGE AND/OR RISK FACTOR”

IAC recently updated Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor ([link removed]) to show age parameters for pneumococcal vaccination for people with alcoholism or chronic liver disease.

Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Handouts: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV) Vaccine ([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
* 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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Featured Resources
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EXPLORE A WEALTH OF RESOURCES ON INNOVATIVE APPROACHES FOR ENHANCING INFLUENZA AND GENERAL VACCINATION SERVICES

With the emergence of COVID-19, we must rethink how patients receive routine care, including CDC-recommended vaccinations. It also is important for patients to go to their medical home to receive preventive services that may have been deferred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sanofi Pasteur developed new resources to support innovative approaches to vaccination delivery:
* Adaptive Vaccination Planning Guidebook ([link removed]ℑ_type=fluency_image&newTab=true)
* Influenza Clinic Adaptive Vaccination Resources ([link removed])


Each resource includes checklists to help prepare for running a general immunization clinic in addition to goal-tracking resources and others.

Discover the many resources available in each of the three tabs accessible from Sanofi Pasteur’s Vaccination Solutions gateway page ([link removed]): influenza immunizations, general immunizations, and patient education. You’ll find a library of downloadable posters, brochures, social posts, and more.

Related Links
* Vaccination Solutions ([link removed]) gateway page with a wide variety and number of immunization planning resources
* Influenza Drive-Thru Clinic ([link removed]) gateway page
* Influenza Walk-Thru Clinic ([link removed]) gateway page
* General Immunizations ([link removed]) gateway page
* Patient Education ([link removed]) gateway page

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CHECK OUT THE FLU+FORCE WEBSITE, A CENTRALIZED COLLECTION OF TRUSTED INFORMATION TO HELP PLAN A MOBILE FLU VACCINATION CLINIC

COVID-19 has overwhelmed the healthcare system, making it difficult for many practices to maintain routine services, including vaccinations. Off-site flu vaccination clinics can expand services to more people this influenza season.

The FLU+FORCE ([link removed]) website is designed to help plan an alternate site flu vaccination clinic. It features a collection of trusted links and documents from such organizations as CDC, IAC, NAIIS, and NFID. Topics include:
* Planning and Process Documents
* Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
* Patient Communication Templates
* Patient Education Materials
* Vaccine Documentation

For these resources and many more, check out FluForce.com/resources ([link removed]), offered by AstraZeneca.

Related Links
* IAC's Mass Vaccination Resources ([link removed]) website
* CDC’s Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations ([link removed])

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IN IAC'S "VIDEO OF THE WEEK," DR. EDITH BRACHO-SANCHEZ REASSURES PARENTS THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GET THE FLU FROM THE FLU SHOT

In this October 2020 video ([link removed]) from CDC’s #HowIRecommend series, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University, reassures parents that children cannot get the flu from the influenza vaccine, but can avoid severe complications from influenza disease by getting vaccinated.

Visit the VOTW archive ([link removed]).

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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES A SERIES OF LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP TEACH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINES

Baylor University launched Vaccines for Children and Adolescents: Lessons and Activities ([link removed]), a series that helps parents and teachers start conversations about vaccines with children and adolescents, with advice and activities for each age group.

They also offer The Amazing Vaccine Race ([link removed]), an activity for elementary, middle, or high school students to review the phases of Covid-19 vaccine development and track the progress of the leading candidates.

Related Links
* IAC Express #1,498: Teaching Young People about Vaccines: IAC Compiles Reliable Resources for Instructing High School Students on Vaccines and How They Work ([link removed])
* IAC Express #1,496: Teaching Young People about Vaccines: IAC Compiles Reliable Resources for Instructing Middle School–Aged Children on Vaccines and How They Work ([link removed])
* IAC Express #1,495: Teaching Young People about Vaccines: IAC Compiles Reliable Resources for Instructing Elementary School-Aged Children on Vaccines and How They Work ([link removed])

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KEEP VACCINATING AGAINST THE FLU. IAC'S BRIGHT RED "FLU VACCINE" BUTTONS AND STICKERS CAN HELP. ORDER TODAY!

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.

“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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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes graph showing “Death Rates from Influenza and Pneumonia among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex and Age Group—National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018” in MMWR

CDC published a "Quick Stats" report, Death Rates from Influenza and Pneumonia among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex and Age Group—National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018 ([link removed]) in the October 9 issue of MMWR ([link removed]). The text accompanying the "Quick Stats" graphic is reprinted below.

In 2018, the death rate from influenza and pneumonia among persons aged ≥65 years was 93.2 deaths per 100,000 population. Death rates increased with age from 31.7 deaths per 100,000 population among adults aged 65–74 years, to 94.2 among adults aged 75–84 years, to 377.6 among those aged ≥85 years. Rates increased with age for both men and women, and in each age group the death rates were higher for men than for women.

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"Ensuring Uptake of Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2" published in New England Journal of Medicine

In the October 1 issue, New England Journal of Medicine published Ensuring Uptake of Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 ([link removed]). The third paragraph is reprinted below.

Although a vaccine remains months to years away, developing a policy strategy to ensure uptake takes time. We offer a framework that states can apply now to help ensure uptake of the vaccine when it becomes available—including consideration of when a mandate might become appropriate. Our approach is guided by lessons from U.S. experiences with vaccines for the 1976 “swine flu,” H1N1 influenza, smallpox, and human papillomavirus (HPV).

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“Evaluating and Deploying Covid-19 Vaccines—the Importance of Transparency, Scientific Integrity, and Public Trust” published in New England Journal of Medicine

In the September 23 issue, New England Journal of Medicine published Evaluating and Deploying Covid-19 Vaccines—the Importance of Transparency, Scientific Integrity, and Public Trust ([link removed]). The last paragraph is reprinted below.

Public confidence in vaccination is fragile. Covid-19 vaccination programs will succeed only if there is widespread belief that available vaccines are safe and effective and that policies for prioritizing their distribution are equitable and evidence-based. Trust in science and expertise are threatened, as the pandemic has shown with catastrophic results. Relying on nonpartisan government scientists, their expert advisors, and the transparent, science-based processes that have served U.S. vaccination-related activities exceedingly well for generations would provide the best chance for Covid-19 vaccines to realize the high hopes for their role in addressing the current public health crisis.

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“Facebook Pages, the ‘Disneyland’ Measles Outbreak, and Promotion of Vaccine Refusal as a Civil Right, 2009–2019” published in American Journal of Public Health

In the October 1 issue, American Journal of Public Health published Facebook Pages, the "Disneyland" Measles Outbreak, and Promotion of Vaccine Refusal as a Civil Right, 2009–2019 ([link removed]). The Conclusions and Public Health Implications sections are reprinted below.

Conclusions: The “Disneyland” measles outbreak drew vaccine opposition into the political mainstream, followed by promotional campaigns conducted in pages framing vaccine refusal as a civil right. Political mobilization in state-focused pages followed in 2019.

Public Health Implications: Policymakers should expect increasing attempts to alter state legislation associated with vaccine exemptions, potentially accompanied by fiercer lobbying from specific celebrities.

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Education and Training
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CDC'S "CURRENT ISSUES IN IMMUNIZATION WEBINAR" ON INFLUENZA VACCINATION TO BE HELD OCTOBER 21

Mark your calendar! CDC's Current Issues in Immunization Webinar ([link removed]) on the topic of influenza vaccination for the 2020–21 season will be held on October 21 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET).

Attendance for the live webinar is limited to 1,500 registrants, so log in early to secure a "seat." If you miss the live event, you can watch the archived version once it is posted on CDC’s website.

Related Link
* CDC's Current Issues in Immunization Webinar ([link removed]) web page

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25th Annual MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference to be held on October 22

Registration is ongoing for the 25th Annual Massachusetts Immunization Action Partnership (MIAP) Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference ([link removed]). The full-day conference will be held as a virtual event on Thursday, October 22, 2020. CME-CEU credit will be available.

Visit the conference website ([link removed]) for more information and to register.

If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia McReynolds ([email protected]).

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On the Lighter Side
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IN THIS 30-SECOND PSA FROM 2000, LONELY TOYS PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF VARICELLA VACCINE FOR CHILDREN

In this nostalgic look at vaccine advocacy 20 years ago, toys looking for a child to play with them promote the importance of varicella vaccine and the seriousness of chickenpox ([link removed]). Produced by the Maine Immunization Program in 2000, it is part of a PSA collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.

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Video of the Week

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Addressing Parent Misconceptions around Flu Vaccine: In this video from CDC's #HowIRecommend series, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez reassures parents that children cannot get the flu from the flu shot. They are likely to have picked up another virus around the same time. Getting the flu shot will prevent children from getting severe complications from influenza disease.

Visit the VOTW archive ([link removed])

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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])

Associate Editors
John Grabenstein, RPh, PhD ([email protected])
Sharon Humiston, MD, MPH ([email protected])

Consulting Editors
Taryn Chapman, MS ([email protected])
Marian Deegan, JD ([email protected])
Courtnay Londo, MA ([email protected])

Technical Editor
Liv Augusta Anderson, MPP ([email protected])

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