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Issue 1,545: January 20, 2021

Top Stories
* CDC now offers eight translations of “Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines” on their “What to Expect at Your Appointment...” web page * IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel
* “Learning from Errors with the New COVID-19 Vaccines” published by Institute for Safe Medication Practices
* COVID-19 vaccines should not be withheld from pregnant or lactating individuals who meet criteria for vaccination, recommends ACOG
* “Allergic Reactions including Anaphylaxis after Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, December 14–23, 2020” published in MMWR
* HHS releases new HPV vaccination campaign for young adults ages 18–26 years
* Two additional universities require flu vaccination for staff and students. Do you know of more?
* Flu activity remains unusually low, but don’t take chances; make sure all of your patients get vaccinated against influenza
* IAC experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news

IAC Handouts
* Reminder: IAC publishes “COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines – What Clinic Personnel Need to Know,” a side-by-side comparison of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Featured Resources
* Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
* In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” Dr. Anthony Fauci and leaders of healthcare organizations answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine logistics
* It’s still flu season! Order bright red “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers today!
* IAC’s “History through Film” web page features public television documentary about 30 years of IAC titled “Protecting Health: Saving Lives.” Please share.

Education and Training
* Ad Council and COVID Collaborative will host a briefing on their COVID-19 vaccine education campaign on January 21
* NACCHO offers webinar titled “Understanding Diverse Communities to Support Equitable and Informed COVID-19 Vaccination Decision-Making” on January 21
* NACCHO will host webinar titled “Increasing Vaccination Coverage among Racial and Ethnic Groups: Lessons Learned from CDC’s REACH Program” on January 26
* NILE offers webinar titled “The Vaccine Mom Presents: Parents and Vaccines – The Roles Emotional Decision Making and Rejection of Science Play in Vaccine Hesitancy” on January 27

On the Lighter Side
* In this enlightening 1981 PSA from HHS, Miss Indian America explains that infectious diseases are dangers that have plagued Native Americans for centuries


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CDC NOW OFFERS EIGHT TRANSLATIONS OF “FACTS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES” ON THEIR “WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT...” WEB PAGE

CDC's What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page offers information for the public before, during, and after vaccination with an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

At the bottom of the web page, you will find links to the Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) patient handout in nine languages. The handout explains vaccines as prevention tools, and it summarizes vaccine safety and efficacy.

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In addition to English, the languages include:

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Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
Chinese-Traditional ([link removed])
Korean ([link removed])
Russian ([link removed])
Spanish ([link removed])
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Vietnamese ([link removed])

Visit CDC's
What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page.

Related Links
* CDC's COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) web page

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IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel

IAC has developed many new resources to help healthcare personnel stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination information including:
* Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page offers links to key COVID-19 vaccine resource pages from CDC, IAC, and other medical and public health partners
* Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page answers questions about administering authorized COVID-19 vaccines with links to CDC guidance
* COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines – What Clinic Personnel Need to Know ([link removed]) is a 5-page summary offering a side-by-side comparison of the two FDA-authorized mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
* Handouts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page contains IAC and CDC work tools and educational materials for healthcare personnel

Check back periodically as IAC's COVID-19 vaccine resources expand.

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“LEARNING FROM ERRORS WITH THE NEW COVID-19 VACCINES” PUBLISHED BY INSTITUTE FOR SAFE MEDICATION PRACTICES
On January 14, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) published Learning from Errors with the New COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) . This report highlights missteps reported to ISMP, including:
* Dilution errors reported with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine include administering too much or too little vaccine, an inadequate volume of diluent, and the absence of the diluent (the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine does not require dilution)
* A mix-up error occurred when, instead of receiving vaccine, 44 adults were given Regeneron monoclonal antibodies intended to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 disease; the error resulted from multiple factors, including not recognizing expected product labeling
* Syringe malfunctions and use of syringes not adequate to extract a vial’s full contents caused wastage
* Leftover vaccine due to cancellations and no-shows led to wastage, as did leftover doses at the end of the day; the vaccines must be discarded if not used within 6 hours after dilution (Pfizer-BioNTech) or vial puncture (Moderna)
* Inadequate recipient screening led to vaccination of youths for whom the vaccine was not authorized
* Second dose errors occurred due to misspelling of patient names or email addresses and, consequently, failure to inform or remind patients of second dose appointments
* Allergic reactions occurred in 29 individuals, most with documentation of previous allergic reaction to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine errors and adverse reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS ([link removed]) ) ([link removed]) . Additionally, ISMP asks providers to report vaccine errors to the ISMP National Vaccine Errors Reporting Program (VERP) ([link removed]) .

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COVID-19 VACCINES SHOULD NOT BE WITHHELD FROM PREGNANT OR LACTATING INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET CRITERIA FOR VACCINATION, RECOMMENDS ACOG

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a Practice Advisory on Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients against COVID- ([link removed]) . ACOG noted that symptomatic pregnant patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of more severe illness compared with nonpregnant peers, including an increased risk of ICU admission, need for mechanical ventilation and ventilatory support, and death. Further, pregnant Black and Hispanic individuals have disproportionately higher rates of COVID-19 infection and death, and the risk of ICU admission is higher for pregnant Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander individuals.

ACOG recommends that COVID-19 vaccines should not be withheld from pregnant or lactating individuals who meet criteria for vaccination. ACOG states that a conversation between the patient and their clinical team may assist with decisions regarding the use of FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines by pregnant patients. While a conversation with a clinician may be helpful, it should not be required prior to vaccination, as this may cause unnecessary barriers.

Pregnant individuals who decline vaccination should be supported in their decision. Regardless of their vaccination decision, these conversations provide an opportunity to remind people about the importance of prevention measures such as hand washing, physical distancing, and wearing a mask.

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“Allergic Reactions including Anaphylaxis after Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, December 14–23, 2020” published in MMWR

Anaphylaxis is potentially life-threatening and requires preparedness to start immediate treatment. CDC published Allergic Reactions including Anaphylaxis after Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, December 14–23, 2020 ([link removed]) in MMWR on January 15 ([link removed]) , originally published in Early Release MMWR on January 6 ([link removed]) . Key findings in the report appear below.
* Rare: Early safety monitoring detected 21 cases of anaphylaxis after administration of 1,893,360 first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (11.1 cases per million doses)
* Timing: 86% of anaphylaxis cases had symptom onset within 30 minutes of vaccination
* Past Medical History: 81% of these cases had a history of allergies or allergic reactions, including some with previous anaphylaxis events
* By sex: 90% of these anaphylaxis cases occurred in women (a higher frequency than the 64% of vaccine recipients who are women)

Based on these findings, CDC updated the allergy screening portion of the COVID-19 vaccination clinical considerations ([link removed]) to state that contraindications to vaccination with either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines include:
* A history of severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or any of its components
* Immediate allergic reaction of any severity to a previous dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or any of its components (including polyethylene glycol [PEG] or polysorbate)

Additional details appear in CDC clinical considerations ([link removed]) and in guidance on managing anaphylaxis ([link removed]) .

Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]) .

Related Links
* CDC’s Clinical Considerations for Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States ([link removed]) web page
* CDC’s Preparing for the Potential Management of Anaphylaxis after COVID-19 Vaccination ([link removed]) web page
* MMWR's gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
* IAC’s Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adults in a Community Setting ([link removed])

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HHS RELEASES NEW HPV VACCINATION CAMPAIGN FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18–26 YEARS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), and Office on Women's Health have launched thehttps://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/01/06/hhs-announces-new-hpv-vaccination-campaign-young-adults-health-care-providers.htmlHPV VAX NOW campaign ([link removed]) . This campaign's goal is to increase HPV vaccination rates and increase HPV-related cancer awareness among young adults ages 18–26, specifically targeting young adults and healthcare providers in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas––states with the lowest rates of HPV vaccination.

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Help encourage young adults to get the HPV vaccine by sharing the HPV VAX NOW campaign messages and graphics. See HPV Vaccination among Young Adults: Information for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) ([link removed]) To find an HPV vaccine provider near you, go to Vaccine Finder ([link removed]) on vaccines.gov ([link removed]) .

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* HHS’ press release ([link removed])
* HHS’ HPV Vaccination among Young Adults: Information for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) web page
* HHS’http:// [link removed] VAX NOW Healthcare Provider Outreach Toolkit ([link removed]) web page
* HHS’ HPV and Young Adults ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's HPV Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Vaccines: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ([link removed]) gateway page

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TWO ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITIES REQUIRE FLU VACCINATION FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS. DO YOU KNOW OF MORE?

Many colleges and universities across the nation are mandating flu vaccine to protect staff and students. IAC has recently become aware of two additional schools that require influenza vaccine this year: Michigan State University ([link removed]) and University of Cincinnati ([link removed]).

The following schools also require influenza vaccine this year: Indiana University ([link removed]) —nine campuses, Los Angeles County––all colleges and universities, University of California system ([link removed]) —ten campuses, University of Tennessee system ([link removed]) —four campuses, Albion College ([link removed]) , Assumption University ([link removed]) , Boston College ([link removed]) , Boston University ([link removed]) , Butler University
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Rosalind Franklin University ([link removed]) , Syracuse University ([link removed]) , Tufts University ([link removed] ) , University of Dayton ([link removed]) , University of Denver ([link removed]) , University of Kentucky ([link removed]) , University of Miami ([link removed]) , University of North Carolina at Charlotte ([link removed]) , University of Pennsylvania ([link removed]) , The University of the South (Sewanee) ([link removed]) ,
University of Southern California ([link removed]) , Wabash College ([link removed]) , Wake Forest University ([link removed]) , Washington University in St. Louis ([link removed]) , and Wayne State University ([link removed]) .

If you know of additional colleges or universities that require influenza vaccination, please send the name of the institution, as well as a link to the relevant policy (if available) on [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

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Flu activity remains unusually low, but don’t take chances; make sure all of your patients get vaccinated against influenza

While seasonal influenza activity in the U.S. remains lower than usual ([link removed]) for this time of year, it is still important to make sure all of your patients age 6 months and older are vaccinated. Flu vaccination can help save medical resources for the care of COVID-19 patients by reducing the burden of flu illness on healthcare systems. If you don’t provide influenza vaccine at your site, please strongly 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 ([link removed]) for a more accurate reporting. For questions or more information, contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

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* 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 Vaccines: Influenza ([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)
* ACOG's Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy ([link removed]) web page
* Families Fighting Flu’s Flu Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed]) web page

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IAC EXPERTS CALLED ON BY NEWS MEDIA

With vaccines in the news so much lately, journalists have sought out IAC experts to communicate the intricacies of running a quality vaccination program. Our insights have helped explain vaccines to the public and policy makers. We want to help them understand the complex work vaccinators do. We've reached mass markets and local stations, across the U.S. and overseas, via print, radio, television, blogs, and more. Here is a selection of our recent citations:
* Washington Post: Vaccines Were a Chance to Redeem Failures in the U.S. Coronavirus Response. What Went Wrong? ([link removed] ) (1/11/21)
* WRCB:[link removed] The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Has Been Sluggish. Here's How We Can Speed It up ([link removed]) (1/10/21)
* Anchorage Daily News: ‘Things Came at Everybody Really Fast’: Inside the Sometimes Rocky Path of Alaska’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout ([link removed] ) (1/10/21)
* Market Place: How to Speed Up Vaccine Rollout ([link removed] ) (1/8/21)
* USA Today: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Have Been Delivered but Are Sitting on Pharmacy Shelves. Longer Delays Could Prolong the Pandemic ([link removed] ) (1/5/21)

Related Link
* IAC in the News ([link removed]) gateway page

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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news

These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* Washington Post: The Trump Administration Bailed Out Prominent Anti-vaccine Groups during a Pandemic ([link removed]) (1/18/21)
* CNN: How Some States Are Administering COVID-19 Vaccines at Twice the Speed of Others ([link removed]) (1/15/21)
* Washington Post: Vaccine Reserve Was Already Exhausted When Trump Administration Vowed to Release It, Dashing Hopes of Expanded Access ([link removed]) (1/15/21)
* Wired: The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Faces a Two-Shot Problem ([link removed]) (1/13/21)
* New York Times: Johnson & Johnson Expects Vaccine Results Soon but Lags in Production ([link removed]) (1/13/21)
* CBS: When Will You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? ([link removed]) (1/13/21)
* WHO: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine, Explained ([link removed]) (1/12/21)
* Nature: How COVID Unlocked the Power of RNA Vaccines ([link removed]) (1/12/21)
* Mercury News: Millions Have a Real Fear of Needles. Overcoming That Is Critical for the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout ([link removed]) (1/12/21)
* New York Times: Pope Calls Coronavirus Vaccinations an Ethical Obligation ([link removed]) (1/9/21)

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REMINDER: IAC PUBLISHES “COVID-19 MRNA VACCINES – WHAT CLINIC PERSONNEL NEED TO KNOW,” A SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON OF PFIZER-BIONTECH AND MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINES

IAC has released its newest resource for healthcare professionals, COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines – What Clinic Personnel Need to Know ([link removed]) , a 5-page summary offering a side-by-side comparison of the two FDA-authorized mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

The table lists key characteristics of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines. The resource presents information on each vaccine, including summary guidance and links to key resources available from CDC, FDA, and the vaccine manufacturers. Topics covered for each vaccine include:
* Age indication
* Presentation and packaging
* Storage and handling
* Vaccine preparation and administration
* Vaccine safety
* Vaccine product and administration codes

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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines – What Clinic Personnel Need to Know ([link removed]) will be updated as new key resources become available.

Related Links
* IAC’s Handouts: COVID-19 ([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
* IAC's Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page

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Featured Resources
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Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults

Confident recommendations for flu vaccine from healthcare providers are powerfully persuasive and make a significant difference in decisions your patients make about vaccination. To assist you in maximizing protection for your patients, IAC, in collaboration with Seqirus, has updated the 65+ Flu Defense website at www.influenza-defense.org ([link removed]).

A new fact sheet on the site, ([link removed]) The Importance of Preventing Influenza during a Pandemic, ([link removed]) [link removed] responses to help guide discussions with patients on the increased importance of flu vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Age increases risks associated with COVID-19 infection including hospitalization and death. Preliminary studies suggest coinfection with influenza B and SARS-CoV-2 may elevate the risk of poor outcomes.

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This helpful site includes information, tools, and tips for communicating with these adults about the scope and severity of influenza, for example:
* Influenza in Adults 65+: The Facts ([link removed])
* Influenza Vaccination: Questions Patients Age 65 and Older Frequently Ask Their HCP ([link removed])

Be sure to check out the updated 65+ Flu Defense website at www.influenza-defense.org ([link removed]) to assist your efforts in protecting this vulnerable population.

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IN IAC’S “VIDEO OF THE WEEK,” DR. ANTHONY FAUCI AND LEADERS OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE LOGISTICS

In this video for healthcare providers ([link removed]), Dr. Anthony Fauci and leaders of healthcare organizations answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine logistics. Topics include vaccine allocation, cost, requirements for eligibility to administer the vaccines, storage and handling, documentation, reporting, and precautions after vaccination. Dr. Fauci also explains why it is urgent that healthcare providers get vaccinated themselves.

This video was developed in partnership with the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative.
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IT’S STILL FLU SEASON! ORDER BRIGHT RED “FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS AND STICKERS TODAY!

It's still flu season, and IAC's “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) make a great addition to your office for both staff and patients! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the need for flu vaccination. And the cost is nominal.

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“FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS

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

Buttons are delivered in bags of 10 buttons per bag.

Click here for pricing and ordering information for "FLU VACCINE" buttons ([link removed]) .

“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS

Measuring 1.5" across, these stickers adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off backing.

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

Click here for pricing and ordering information for “FLU VACCINE” stickers ([link removed]) .

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IAC’S “HISTORY THROUGH FILM” WEB PAGE FEATURES PUBLIC TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY ABOUT 30 YEARS OF IAC TITLED “PROTECTING HEALTH: SAVING LIVES.” PLEASE SHARE.

The award-winning public television documentary series, Visionaries, hosted by Sam Waterston, features IAC in the episode, Protecting Health: Saving Lives ([link removed]) . This 30-minute film showcases IAC’s founder and executive director Dr. Deborah Wexler’s commitment to supporting the nation’s healthcare professionals with immunization education information and materials. Protecting Health: Saving Lives makes a powerful case for vaccination, addressing and defusing the fears that fuel the antivaccine movement, presenting stories of vaccine-preventable disease, and recognizing the science that has saved millions of lives through vaccination.

Protecting Health: Saving Lives is premiering on more than 100 PBS stations nationwide in the months ahead, but you can watch it right now on IAC’s website at www.immunize.org/aboutus/iac-film-history.asp. We’d very much appreciate your circulating the film by sharing this link with your colleagues and friends through member newsletters, e-mail listservs, social media channels, conferences and web-based events, and web pages.

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Sharing Protecting Health: Saving Lives ([link removed]) is easy! Just go to [link removed] or click on the film's image in the right column of IAC's immunize.org main page. Click the “share” button and choose the social media site where you’d like your friends, family, and colleagues to view the film.

To learn more about the PBS Visionaries series, visit www.visionaries.org ([link removed]).

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=AD COUNCIL AND COVID COLLABORATIVE WILL HOST A BRIEFING ON THEIR COVID-19 VACCINE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON JANUARY 21=

The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative ([link removed]) will discuss their education campaign ([link removed]) to boost uptake of COVID-19 vaccines on January 21 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET). During the briefing, they will unveil new research and messaging on vaccine hesitancy, particularly for the Black and Hispanic communities hardest hit by COVID-19.

Speakers include Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council; John Bridgeland, Co-Founder and CEO of COVID Collaborative; and Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, Executive Director of American Public Health Association.

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NACCHO OFFERS WEBINAR TITLED “UNDERSTANDING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT EQUITABLE AND INFORMED COVID-19 VACCINATION DECISION-MAKING” ON JANUARY 21

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) will offer a webinar titled Understanding Diverse Communities to Support Equitable and Informed COVID-19 Vaccination Decision-Making ([link removed]) on January 21 from 3:00–3:45 p.m. (ET). The webinar will feature insights on public views of COVID-19 vaccination from two sources: a national panel survey conducted in November and December, plus 25 online community conversations conducted in December with African American, Latinx, and Tribal communities and with people undecided about vaccination. Webinar objectives include:
* Provide a national snapshot of COVID-19 vaccination intent among the public
* Share insights on COVID-19 vaccination decision-making from regional and local community conversations
* Explore how health departments and tribal governments can support their communities in making decisions about getting vaccinated against COVID-19

Register for the webinar. ([link removed])

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NACCHO WILL HOST WEBINAR TITLED “INCREASING VACCINATION COVERAGE AMONG RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS: LESSONS LEARNED FROM CDC’S REACH PROGRAM” ON JANUARY 26

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) invites all members of local health departments as well as other community partners to participate in the webinar titled Increasing Vaccination Coverage among Racial and Ethnic Groups: Lessons Learned from CDC’s REACH Program ([link removed]) on January 26 at 3:00 p.m. (ET).

The Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) ([link removed]) program is administered by the CDC to reduce racial and ethnic disparities.

The webinar will feature three local health departments discussing their work to increase adult flu vaccination coverage among racial and ethnic groups experiencing disparities and sharing lessons learned and best practices, along with guest speaker Tara Jatlaoui, MD, MPH, of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). The objectives of this webinar are:
* Gain insights on the CDC REACH program to implement priority actions focused on increasing flu vaccination coverage among racial and ethnic groups experiencing disparities in 2020–21 flu season
* Learn how local health departments have implemented project activities and lessons learned through their efforts
* Engage CDC and health departments on their approach for increasing vaccination coverage

Registration is capped at 1,000, so please register early for the webinar ([link removed]).

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NILE OFFERS WEBINAR TITLED “THE VACCINE MOM PRESENTS: PARENTS AND VACCINES – THE ROLES EMOTIONAL DECISION MAKING AND REJECTION OF SCIENCE PLAY IN VACCINE HESITANCY” ON JANUARY 27

On January 27 at 12:00 p.m. (PST), Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange (NILE) will offer a webinar titled The Vaccine Mom Presents: Parents and Vaccines – The Roles Emotional Decision Making and Rejection of Science Play in Vaccine Hesitancy ([link removed]) . The speaker will be Taryn Chapman, MS, of Immunization Action Coalition and Vaccinate Your Family. The objectives of the webinar are:
* Understanding the science behind emotional decision making
* Comprehension of why rational arguments and facts don’t sway a science denier
* How to effectively communicate with a vaccine-hesitant parent

This program offers one free nursing, pharmacy, or CHW II CEU credit upon completion of the post-webinar survey.

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On the Lighter Side
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IN THIS ENLIGHTENING 1981 PSA FROM HHS, MISS INDIAN AMERICA EXPLAINS THAT INFECTIOUS DISEASES ARE DANGERS THAT HAVE PLAGUED NATIVE AMERICANS FOR CENTURIES

In this ([link removed] ) enlightening 1981 public service announcement (PSA) ([link removed]) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Melanie Tallmadge, Miss Indian America, explains that childhood disease is one particular danger that has plagued all Native Americans, but through immunization, childhood diseases no longer need to be a threat to children. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.

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For Healthcare Providers—Answers regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Logistics: Dr. Anthony Fauci and leaders of healthcare organizations answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine logistics. Topics include vaccine allocation, cost, requirements for eligibility to administer the vaccines, storage and handling, documentation, reporting, and precautions after vaccination. Dr. Fauci also explains why it is urgent that healthcare providers get vaccinated themselves. (Source: HHS, CDC, NIH, Ad Council)

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

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