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IAC Express # 1,556 - Biden calls to have all adults eligible for COVID-19 vax by May, CDC's v-safe in multiple languages, and more
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| Subject | IAC Express # 1,556 - Biden calls to have all adults eligible for COVID-19 vax by May, CDC's v-safe in multiple languages, and more |
| Date | March 17, 2021 10:48 AM |
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Issue 1,556: March 17, 2021
Top Stories
* President Biden calls on states, tribes, and territories to have all adults be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by May 1
* The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative announce new PSAs featuring former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative’s “It’s Up to You” campaign
* Order IAC’s laminated versions of CDC’s 2021 child/teen and adult immunization schedules for your exam rooms today––discounts for quantity purchases!
* CDC’s v-safe smartphone-based tool to monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety is now available in Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese
* HHS will invest $250 million to explain COVID-19 vaccine safety among underserved urban and rural communities
* CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center posts videos featuring CHOP personnel speaking on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for the Black community
* IAC Spotlight! IAC’s Calendar of Events provides information about federal, state, and national partners’ immunization conferences, as well as professional societies’ annual meetings
* IAC experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
* Round up: IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel
* In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” Dr. Paul Offit discusses the important role of the second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
* Public Health Communications Collaborative offers downloadable graphics and social media messages to promote factual information about COVID-19 vaccines in English and Spanish
* IAC’s “History through Film” web page features public television documentary about 30 years of IAC titled Protecting Health: Saving Lives. Please share.
* U.S. Pharmacopeia updates COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit; now includes third vaccine and offers documents to optimize COVID-19 vaccine handling
Journal Articles and Newsletters
* “National Decision-Making for the Introduction of New Vaccines: A Systematic Review, 2010–2020” published by Vaccine
Education and Training
* CDC offers on-demand, self-paced training module for healthcare providers administering Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson); CE available
* Public Health Communications Collaborative hosts a conversation with CDC director Dr. Walensky about COVID-19 communications and CDC’s public health partnerships on March 30
* CommuniVax Coalition offers webinar titled "Equity in Vaccination: A Plan to Work with Communities of Color toward COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond" on March 18
* Watch the AMA COVID-19 Update “Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine and a Look at Vaccine for Kids” featuring IAC’s Dr. L.J Tan
Conferences and Meetings
* NFID 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research to be held virtually on April 26–27, with Women Leaders in Vaccination session on April 26; registration open and schedule available
From the Archives
* In this somber 1997 PSA from Hawaii Department of Health, we are reminded that teens don’t have to engage in risky behaviors to die from hepatitis B
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Top Stories
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President Biden calls on states, tribes, and territories to have all adults be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by May 1
On March 11, President Biden addressed the nation ([link removed]) and announced the next phase of the national COVID-19 vaccination effort. In the coming weeks, the Administration will:
* Make every adult in the U.S. eligible for vaccination no later than May 1, along with increasing the number of places to get vaccinated
* Provide tools to make it easier for individuals to find a vaccination appointment
* Continue efforts to combat variants and spread of COVID-19
"After this long hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but begin to mark our independence from this virus," President Biden said.
Related Links
* The White House: Fact Sheet: President Biden to Announce All Americans to Be Eligible for Vaccinations by May 1, Puts the Nation on a Path to Get Closer to Normal by July 4th ([link removed]) (3/11/21)
* The White House: Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials ([link removed]) [link removed](3/12/21)
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The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative announce new PSAs featuring former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative’s “It’s Up to You” campaign
The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative announced new video PSAs as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative's It's Up to You campaign ([link removed]) , featuring former Presidents and former First Ladies Carter, Obama, Bush, and Clinton. The videos encourage Americans to get answers to the top questions about the COVID-19 vaccines at GetVaccineAnswers.org ([link removed]) and to get vaccinated soon. View the videos:
* Former Presidents and First Ladies ‘It’s Up to You’ ([link removed])
* Former Presidents and COVID-19 Vaccine Facts ([link removed])
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Please share these videos.
Related Link
* The COVID Collaborative ([link removed]) website
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ORDER IAC’S LAMINATED VERSIONS OF CDC’S 2021 CHILD/TEEN AND ADULT IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES FOR YOUR EXAM ROOMS TODAY—DISCOUNTS FOR QUANTITY PURCHASES!
IAC's laminated versions of the 2021 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule ([link removed]) and the 2021 U.S. adult immunization schedule ([link removed]) are available for order.
These schedules are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting where vaccinations are given. Their tough coating can be wiped down, and they’re durable enough to stand up to a year's worth of use.
The child/adolescent schedule is eight pages (i.e., four double-sided pages) and the adult schedule is six pages (i.e., three double-sided pages), but both schedules fold down to a convenient 8.5" x 11" size.
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With color coding for easy reading, our laminated schedules replicate the original CDC formatting, including the essential tables and notes.
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For quotes on customizing or placing orders of 1,000 copies or more, call 651-647-9009 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Visit the Shop IAC: Laminated Schedules ([link removed]) web page for more information on the schedules, to view images of all the pages, and to download the order form today!
Related Links
* IAC’s laminated Child/Adolescent Immunization Schedules (0–18 years) ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s laminated Adult Immunization Schedules (19 and older) ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Shop IAC ([link removed]) section on immunize.org
* CDC’s Immunization Schedules for 2021 ([link removed])
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CDC’s v-safe smartphone-based tool to monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety is now available in Korean, simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese
COVID-19 vaccine safety continues to be a top priority at CDC so several systems have been developed to monitor this including v-safe, a new, smartphone-based tool ([link removed]) .
V-safe uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after COVID-19 vaccination. Participants report health conditions after COVID-19 vaccination to CDC in almost real-time. V-safe also gives participants a second dose reminder, if needed.
V-safe is now available in five languages:
* English
* Korean
* Simplified Chinese
* Spanish
* Vietnamese
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V-safe participants will receive text messages and web surveys in the language chosen at sign-up.
To register, go to vsafe.cdc.gov ([link removed]) , scroll to the bottom of the page, and select your language of choice.
Related Links
* CDC's V-safe ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's V-safe Print Resources ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the U.S. ([link removed]) gateway page
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HHS will invest $250 million to explain COVID-19 vaccine safety among underserved urban and rural communities
As part of the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness, on March 8 the Administration announced it will invest $250 million ([link removed]) to explain safety issues and encourage COVID-19 vaccination among underserved urban and rural populations.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) will offer the funding as health literacy grants to localities, which will partner with community-based organizations to reach racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations. HHS expects to fund 30 projects in urban communities and 43 projects in rural communities for 2 years.
Cities, counties, parishes, or other similar subdivisions may apply for the funding through April 20, 2021 ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* HHS: Biden Administration to Invest $250 Million in Effort to Encourage COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Among Underserved Populations ([link removed]) (3/8/21)
* OMH's Minority Health ([link removed]) web page
* OMH's Funding Opportunity Announcement ([link removed]) web page
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center posts videos featuring CHOP personnel speaking on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for the Black community
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC) posted short videos featuring CHOP personnel ([link removed]) describing the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for the Black community. The videos feature individuals sharing their own COVID-19 vaccine experience and decision-making.
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Share these videos with your friends, colleagues, and across social media!
Related Link
* VEC's My COVID-19 Vaccine Experience ([link removed]) web page
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s Calendar of Events provides information about federal, state, and national partners’ immunization conferences, as well as professional societies’ annual meetings
IAC maintains a Calendar of Events on its website for healthcare professionals at www.immunize.org/calendar. This is an easy way to find out about upcoming regional, state, and national conferences, workshops, and electronic continuing educational opportunities. The calendar also includes special weeks of observances.
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If you have an immunization-related event that you would like your colleagues to know about via this Calendar of Events, email IAC (mailto:[email protected]) .
You can locate IAC's "Calendar of Events" web page in the “Guide to immunize.org” index at the bottom of every immunize.org 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:
* NPR: Safety Concerns Spark Suspension of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccinations in Denmark ([link removed].) (3/12/21)
* USA Today: What Does Victory against the COVID-19 Pandemic Look Like? USA Today's Vaccine Panel Weighs In ([link removed]) (3/11/21)
* Morning Consult: Amid New Guidance for Vaccinated Americans, Many Plan to Keep Masks and Social Distancing ([link removed]) (3/10/21)
* CNN: President Biden Announces All Americans Will Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination by May 1 ([link removed]) (3/9/21)
* AMA: Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine & a Look at Vaccine for Kids ([link removed]) (3/8/21)
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.
* New York Times: How to Reach the Unvaccinated ([link removed]) (3/11/21)
* Scientific American: So, What Can People Actually Do after Being Vaccinated? ([link removed]) (3/10/21)
* Shot of Prevention: Why Is Every Death after a COVID-19 Vaccine Investigated? ([link removed]) (3/9/21)
* New York Times: How America’s Vaccine System Makes People with Health Problems Fight for a Place in Line ([link removed]) (3/9/21)
* USA Today: Vaccinated Americans Can Gather Inside without Masks or Social Distancing in Certain Circumstances, CDC Guidelines Say ([link removed]) (3/8/21)
* Today: COVID-19 Vaccine Delayed Skin Reaction Looks ‘Scary’ but Isn’t, Doctors Say ([link removed]) (3/8/21)
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Featured Resources
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Round up: 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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In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” Dr. Paul Offit discusses the important role of the second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
In this Video of the Week ([link removed]) , Dr. Paul Offit, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC), notes that the mRNA vaccines are two-dose vaccines. He emphasizes the importance of the second dose to longer-lasting immunity.
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Visit the whole collection at the VOTW archive ([link removed]).
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PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE OFFERS DOWNLOADABLE GRAPHICS AND SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES TO PROMOTE FACTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
Public Health Communications Collaborative ([link removed]) offers downloadable graphics ([link removed]) as well as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn social media messages ([link removed]) to promote factual information about COVID-19 vaccines. There are three sets:
* "Making the Decision to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine" explains why it's important to be vaccinated and focuses on safety
* "Now What?" explains what people should do after getting vaccinated
* "About the Three COVID-19 Vaccines" explains the differences between the three authorized vaccines
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These graphics and social media messages are available in both English and Spanish.
Related Links
* Public Health Communications Collaborative's COVID Vaccine Graphics: Why Get It, and What Happens Next? ([link removed]) web page
* Public Health Communications Collaborative's social media toolkit ([link removed]) web page
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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 local 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] ([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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U.S. Pharmacopeia updates COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit; now includes third vaccine and offers documents to optimize COVID-19 vaccine handling
Thehttps://www.usp.org/aboutU.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) ([link removed]) is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines. Their ([link removed]) COVID-19 ([link removed]) Vaccine Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) was developed by more than 30 independent expert volunteers ([link removed]) led by USP’s Healthcare Safety and Quality Expert Committee with representation from several other expert committees including U.S. government representatives from CDC and FDA. On March 12 they released an updated Toolkit version that includes:
* Preparation, storage, and transportation considerations including beyond-use date information for the newly authorized Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
* Updated transportation and storage information for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
* Ancillary supply re-distribution considerations, when applicable
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Additionally, USP has published documents that can be shared in healthcare settings to help optimize staff efforts while handling COVID-19:
* Maximizing Doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) – provides strategies for maximizing doses, such as optimizing vial pressure and reducing vial leakage
* Transporting COVID-19 Vaccines Off-Site ([link removed]) – includes an at-a-glance chart of temperature and time considerations for transport of COVID-19 vaccines to help preserve quality
* Beyond-Use Date in Vial or Syringe for COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) – includes an at-a-glance chart of beyond-use dates for diluted or punctured vials, as applicable, and pre-drawn syringes
IAC Express normally references only CDC’s Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) for vaccine storage and handling guidance; however, USP has developed specific tools and resources for the handling of COVID-19 vaccines to complement CDC’s resources that our readers may find useful.
Related Links
* USP's COVID-19 ([link removed]) Vaccine Handling Toolkit: Operational Considerations for Healthcare Practitioners ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) web page
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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“National Decision-Making for the Introduction of New Vaccines: A Systematic Review, 2010–2020” published by Vaccine
In the March 6 issue, Vaccine published National Decision-Making for the Introduction of New Vaccines: A Systematic Review, 2010–2020 ([link removed]) . The conclusions section appears below.
The literature on vaccine adoption decision-making has expanded since 2010. We found that policymakers and expert advisory committee members (e.g., National Immunization Technical Advisory Group [NITAG]) increasingly value the interventions based on economic evaluations. The results of this review could guide discussions on evidence-informed immunization decision-making among country, sub-regional, and regional stakeholders.
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Education and Training
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CDC OFFERS ON-DEMAND, SELF-PACED TRAINING MODULE FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ADMINISTERING JANSSEN COVID-19 VACCINE (JOHNSON & JOHNSON); CE AVAILABLE
CDC has created a new on-demand, self-paced training module Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson): What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know ([link removed]) for healthcare professionals who will be administering the Janssen vaccine. This module will provide information on storage, handling, preparation, administration, and documentation of this product. Continuing education credit is available for this module.
Related Links
* CDC's COVID-19 Vaccine Training Modules ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's Immunization Courses: Webcasts and Self Study ([link removed]) gateway page
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PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE HOSTS A CONVERSATION WITH CDC DIRECTOR DR. WALENSKY ABOUT COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS AND CDC’S PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS ON MARCH 30
Public Health Communications Collaborative will host a conversation with CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky ([link removed] ) on March 30 from 1:00–1:30 p.m. (ET). This conversation will feature COVID-19 communications and public health partnerships.
As part of the conversation, Dr. Walensky will respond to questions from the audience. After you register, submit questions along with your name and affiliation to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Register for the conversation. ([link removed] )
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COMMUNIVAX COALITION OFFERS WEBINAR TITLED \"EQUITY IN VACCINATION: A PLAN TO WORK WITH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TOWARD COVID-19 RECOVERY AND BEYOND\" ON MARCH 18
CommuniVax Coalition ([link removed]) and Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security will offer a webinar,Equity in Vaccination: A Plan to Work with Communities of Color toward COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond ([link removed]) , on March 18 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
The webinar builds on the recent report, Equity in Vaccination: A Plan to Work with Communities of Color toward COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond ([link removed]) . That report offered a framework, a checklist, and vaccine communication best practices for local and state officials to implement, supporting a vaccination campaign that works to remedy COVID-19 impacts in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and create lasting benefits for these BIPOC communities. This webinar will share experiences from local initiatives, applicable to towns, cities, and states across the country.
Registration information ([link removed])
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Watch the AMA COVID-19 Update “Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine and a Look at Vaccine for Kids” featuring IAC’s Dr. L.J Tan
Watch the March 8 episode of the American Medical Association's (AMA) daily AMA COVID-19 Update titled Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine and a Look at Vaccine for Kids ([link removed]) with insights from AMA leaders and experts, including IAC's L.J Tan. In this episode of AMA COVID-19 Update, the health experts emphasize that, with the addition of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), we have the benefit of three safe and highly effective vaccines against the COVID-19 virus. Experts also discuss pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials, and how soon we can expect an authorized vaccine for children.
Related Links
* AMA's COVID-19 Resources Center for Physicians ([link removed]) gateway page
* AMA's AMA COVID-19 Daily Video Updates ([link removed]) gateway page
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Conferences and Meetings
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NFID 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON VACCINOLOGY RESEARCH TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON APRIL 26–27, WITH WOMEN LEADERS IN VACCINATION SESSION ON APRIL 26; REGISTRATION OPEN AND SCHEDULE AVAILABLE
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research ([link removed]) is to be held virtually April 26–27. The conference provides an opportunity to join with healthcare professionals, government officials, researchers, scientists, and other representatives from the many disciplines involved in vaccinology to learn about the latest advances in the field.
The submission deadline for poster abstracts has been extended to April 5 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Learn more about submitting an online poster abstract ([link removed]) .
To honor the contributions of women during Women's History Month, NFID will host the 3rd Annual Women Leaders in Vaccinology sessio ([link removed]) n ([link removed]) on April 26 from 4:45–5:45 p.m. (ET). The session will feature a panel discussion of women working in various professional settings discussing their career paths, successes, and lessons learned while addressing obstacles faced throughout their careers.
Visit the 2021 Annual Conference of Vaccinology Research website ([link removed]) to access the agenda, schedule, list of speakers, and registration link. There is a registration fee to attend.
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From the Archives
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IN THIS SOMBER 1997 PSA FROM HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, WE ARE REMINDED THAT TEENS DON’T HAVE TO ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIORS TO DIE FROM HEPATITIS B
In this 1997 public service announcement ([link removed]) (PSA) from Hawaii Department of Health, we are given a gloomy graveyard reminder that teens don't need to be engaging in risky behaviors to die from hepatitis B. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.
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Protecting the Public with Limited COVID-19 Vaccine Supply—1 or 2 Doses? Dr. Paul Offit, Vaccine Education Center, responds to recent questions about how best to use the limited vaccine supply. He stresses that the mRNA vaccines are two-dose vaccines. He explains that it is important to receive the second dose, no later than 6 weeks after the first dose, because it will provide longer-lasting immunity.
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Editorial Information
Editor
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Associate Editors
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Issue 1,556: March 17, 2021
Top Stories
* President Biden calls on states, tribes, and territories to have all adults be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by May 1
* The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative announce new PSAs featuring former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative’s “It’s Up to You” campaign
* Order IAC’s laminated versions of CDC’s 2021 child/teen and adult immunization schedules for your exam rooms today––discounts for quantity purchases!
* CDC’s v-safe smartphone-based tool to monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety is now available in Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese
* HHS will invest $250 million to explain COVID-19 vaccine safety among underserved urban and rural communities
* CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center posts videos featuring CHOP personnel speaking on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for the Black community
* IAC Spotlight! IAC’s Calendar of Events provides information about federal, state, and national partners’ immunization conferences, as well as professional societies’ annual meetings
* IAC experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
* Round up: IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel
* In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” Dr. Paul Offit discusses the important role of the second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
* Public Health Communications Collaborative offers downloadable graphics and social media messages to promote factual information about COVID-19 vaccines in English and Spanish
* IAC’s “History through Film” web page features public television documentary about 30 years of IAC titled Protecting Health: Saving Lives. Please share.
* U.S. Pharmacopeia updates COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit; now includes third vaccine and offers documents to optimize COVID-19 vaccine handling
Journal Articles and Newsletters
* “National Decision-Making for the Introduction of New Vaccines: A Systematic Review, 2010–2020” published by Vaccine
Education and Training
* CDC offers on-demand, self-paced training module for healthcare providers administering Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson); CE available
* Public Health Communications Collaborative hosts a conversation with CDC director Dr. Walensky about COVID-19 communications and CDC’s public health partnerships on March 30
* CommuniVax Coalition offers webinar titled "Equity in Vaccination: A Plan to Work with Communities of Color toward COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond" on March 18
* Watch the AMA COVID-19 Update “Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine and a Look at Vaccine for Kids” featuring IAC’s Dr. L.J Tan
Conferences and Meetings
* NFID 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research to be held virtually on April 26–27, with Women Leaders in Vaccination session on April 26; registration open and schedule available
From the Archives
* In this somber 1997 PSA from Hawaii Department of Health, we are reminded that teens don’t have to engage in risky behaviors to die from hepatitis B
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Top Stories
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President Biden calls on states, tribes, and territories to have all adults be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by May 1
On March 11, President Biden addressed the nation ([link removed]) and announced the next phase of the national COVID-19 vaccination effort. In the coming weeks, the Administration will:
* Make every adult in the U.S. eligible for vaccination no later than May 1, along with increasing the number of places to get vaccinated
* Provide tools to make it easier for individuals to find a vaccination appointment
* Continue efforts to combat variants and spread of COVID-19
"After this long hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but begin to mark our independence from this virus," President Biden said.
Related Links
* The White House: Fact Sheet: President Biden to Announce All Americans to Be Eligible for Vaccinations by May 1, Puts the Nation on a Path to Get Closer to Normal by July 4th ([link removed]) (3/11/21)
* The White House: Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials ([link removed]) [link removed](3/12/21)
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The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative announce new PSAs featuring former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative’s “It’s Up to You” campaign
The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative announced new video PSAs as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative's It's Up to You campaign ([link removed]) , featuring former Presidents and former First Ladies Carter, Obama, Bush, and Clinton. The videos encourage Americans to get answers to the top questions about the COVID-19 vaccines at GetVaccineAnswers.org ([link removed]) and to get vaccinated soon. View the videos:
* Former Presidents and First Ladies ‘It’s Up to You’ ([link removed])
* Former Presidents and COVID-19 Vaccine Facts ([link removed])
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* The COVID Collaborative ([link removed]) website
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These schedules are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting where vaccinations are given. Their tough coating can be wiped down, and they’re durable enough to stand up to a year's worth of use.
The child/adolescent schedule is eight pages (i.e., four double-sided pages) and the adult schedule is six pages (i.e., three double-sided pages), but both schedules fold down to a convenient 8.5" x 11" size.
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* IAC’s laminated Child/Adolescent Immunization Schedules (0–18 years) ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s laminated Adult Immunization Schedules (19 and older) ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Shop IAC ([link removed]) section on immunize.org
* CDC’s Immunization Schedules for 2021 ([link removed])
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CDC’s v-safe smartphone-based tool to monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety is now available in Korean, simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese
COVID-19 vaccine safety continues to be a top priority at CDC so several systems have been developed to monitor this including v-safe, a new, smartphone-based tool ([link removed]) .
V-safe uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after COVID-19 vaccination. Participants report health conditions after COVID-19 vaccination to CDC in almost real-time. V-safe also gives participants a second dose reminder, if needed.
V-safe is now available in five languages:
* English
* Korean
* Simplified Chinese
* Spanish
* Vietnamese
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V-safe participants will receive text messages and web surveys in the language chosen at sign-up.
To register, go to vsafe.cdc.gov ([link removed]) , scroll to the bottom of the page, and select your language of choice.
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* CDC's V-safe ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's V-safe Print Resources ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the U.S. ([link removed]) gateway page
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HHS will invest $250 million to explain COVID-19 vaccine safety among underserved urban and rural communities
As part of the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness, on March 8 the Administration announced it will invest $250 million ([link removed]) to explain safety issues and encourage COVID-19 vaccination among underserved urban and rural populations.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) will offer the funding as health literacy grants to localities, which will partner with community-based organizations to reach racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations. HHS expects to fund 30 projects in urban communities and 43 projects in rural communities for 2 years.
Cities, counties, parishes, or other similar subdivisions may apply for the funding through April 20, 2021 ([link removed]) .
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* HHS: Biden Administration to Invest $250 Million in Effort to Encourage COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Among Underserved Populations ([link removed]) (3/8/21)
* OMH's Minority Health ([link removed]) web page
* OMH's Funding Opportunity Announcement ([link removed]) web page
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center posts videos featuring CHOP personnel speaking on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for the Black community
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC) posted short videos featuring CHOP personnel ([link removed]) describing the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for the Black community. The videos feature individuals sharing their own COVID-19 vaccine experience and decision-making.
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* VEC's My COVID-19 Vaccine Experience ([link removed]) web page
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s Calendar of Events provides information about federal, state, and national partners’ immunization conferences, as well as professional societies’ annual meetings
IAC maintains a Calendar of Events on its website for healthcare professionals at www.immunize.org/calendar. This is an easy way to find out about upcoming regional, state, and national conferences, workshops, and electronic continuing educational opportunities. The calendar also includes special weeks of observances.
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If you have an immunization-related event that you would like your colleagues to know about via this Calendar of Events, email IAC (mailto:[email protected]) .
You can locate IAC's "Calendar of Events" web page in the “Guide to immunize.org” index at the bottom of every immunize.org 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:
* NPR: Safety Concerns Spark Suspension of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccinations in Denmark ([link removed].) (3/12/21)
* USA Today: What Does Victory against the COVID-19 Pandemic Look Like? USA Today's Vaccine Panel Weighs In ([link removed]) (3/11/21)
* Morning Consult: Amid New Guidance for Vaccinated Americans, Many Plan to Keep Masks and Social Distancing ([link removed]) (3/10/21)
* CNN: President Biden Announces All Americans Will Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination by May 1 ([link removed]) (3/9/21)
* AMA: Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine & a Look at Vaccine for Kids ([link removed]) (3/8/21)
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* 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.
* New York Times: How to Reach the Unvaccinated ([link removed]) (3/11/21)
* Scientific American: So, What Can People Actually Do after Being Vaccinated? ([link removed]) (3/10/21)
* Shot of Prevention: Why Is Every Death after a COVID-19 Vaccine Investigated? ([link removed]) (3/9/21)
* New York Times: How America’s Vaccine System Makes People with Health Problems Fight for a Place in Line ([link removed]) (3/9/21)
* USA Today: Vaccinated Americans Can Gather Inside without Masks or Social Distancing in Certain Circumstances, CDC Guidelines Say ([link removed]) (3/8/21)
* Today: COVID-19 Vaccine Delayed Skin Reaction Looks ‘Scary’ but Isn’t, Doctors Say ([link removed]) (3/8/21)
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Featured Resources
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Round up: 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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In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” Dr. Paul Offit discusses the important role of the second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
In this Video of the Week ([link removed]) , Dr. Paul Offit, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC), notes that the mRNA vaccines are two-dose vaccines. He emphasizes the importance of the second dose to longer-lasting immunity.
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PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE OFFERS DOWNLOADABLE GRAPHICS AND SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES TO PROMOTE FACTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
Public Health Communications Collaborative ([link removed]) offers downloadable graphics ([link removed]) as well as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn social media messages ([link removed]) to promote factual information about COVID-19 vaccines. There are three sets:
* "Making the Decision to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine" explains why it's important to be vaccinated and focuses on safety
* "Now What?" explains what people should do after getting vaccinated
* "About the Three COVID-19 Vaccines" explains the differences between the three authorized vaccines
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These graphics and social media messages are available in both English and Spanish.
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* Public Health Communications Collaborative's COVID Vaccine Graphics: Why Get It, and What Happens Next? ([link removed]) web page
* Public Health Communications Collaborative's social media toolkit ([link removed]) web page
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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 local 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] ([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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U.S. Pharmacopeia updates COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit; now includes third vaccine and offers documents to optimize COVID-19 vaccine handling
Thehttps://www.usp.org/aboutU.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) ([link removed]) is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines. Their ([link removed]) COVID-19 ([link removed]) Vaccine Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) was developed by more than 30 independent expert volunteers ([link removed]) led by USP’s Healthcare Safety and Quality Expert Committee with representation from several other expert committees including U.S. government representatives from CDC and FDA. On March 12 they released an updated Toolkit version that includes:
* Preparation, storage, and transportation considerations including beyond-use date information for the newly authorized Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
* Updated transportation and storage information for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
* Ancillary supply re-distribution considerations, when applicable
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Additionally, USP has published documents that can be shared in healthcare settings to help optimize staff efforts while handling COVID-19:
* Maximizing Doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) – provides strategies for maximizing doses, such as optimizing vial pressure and reducing vial leakage
* Transporting COVID-19 Vaccines Off-Site ([link removed]) – includes an at-a-glance chart of temperature and time considerations for transport of COVID-19 vaccines to help preserve quality
* Beyond-Use Date in Vial or Syringe for COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) – includes an at-a-glance chart of beyond-use dates for diluted or punctured vials, as applicable, and pre-drawn syringes
IAC Express normally references only CDC’s Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) for vaccine storage and handling guidance; however, USP has developed specific tools and resources for the handling of COVID-19 vaccines to complement CDC’s resources that our readers may find useful.
Related Links
* USP's COVID-19 ([link removed]) Vaccine Handling Toolkit: Operational Considerations for Healthcare Practitioners ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) web page
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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“National Decision-Making for the Introduction of New Vaccines: A Systematic Review, 2010–2020” published by Vaccine
In the March 6 issue, Vaccine published National Decision-Making for the Introduction of New Vaccines: A Systematic Review, 2010–2020 ([link removed]) . The conclusions section appears below.
The literature on vaccine adoption decision-making has expanded since 2010. We found that policymakers and expert advisory committee members (e.g., National Immunization Technical Advisory Group [NITAG]) increasingly value the interventions based on economic evaluations. The results of this review could guide discussions on evidence-informed immunization decision-making among country, sub-regional, and regional stakeholders.
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Education and Training
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CDC OFFERS ON-DEMAND, SELF-PACED TRAINING MODULE FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ADMINISTERING JANSSEN COVID-19 VACCINE (JOHNSON & JOHNSON); CE AVAILABLE
CDC has created a new on-demand, self-paced training module Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson): What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know ([link removed]) for healthcare professionals who will be administering the Janssen vaccine. This module will provide information on storage, handling, preparation, administration, and documentation of this product. Continuing education credit is available for this module.
Related Links
* CDC's COVID-19 Vaccine Training Modules ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's Immunization Courses: Webcasts and Self Study ([link removed]) gateway page
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PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE HOSTS A CONVERSATION WITH CDC DIRECTOR DR. WALENSKY ABOUT COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS AND CDC’S PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS ON MARCH 30
Public Health Communications Collaborative will host a conversation with CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky ([link removed] ) on March 30 from 1:00–1:30 p.m. (ET). This conversation will feature COVID-19 communications and public health partnerships.
As part of the conversation, Dr. Walensky will respond to questions from the audience. After you register, submit questions along with your name and affiliation to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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COMMUNIVAX COALITION OFFERS WEBINAR TITLED \"EQUITY IN VACCINATION: A PLAN TO WORK WITH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TOWARD COVID-19 RECOVERY AND BEYOND\" ON MARCH 18
CommuniVax Coalition ([link removed]) and Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security will offer a webinar,Equity in Vaccination: A Plan to Work with Communities of Color toward COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond ([link removed]) , on March 18 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
The webinar builds on the recent report, Equity in Vaccination: A Plan to Work with Communities of Color toward COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond ([link removed]) . That report offered a framework, a checklist, and vaccine communication best practices for local and state officials to implement, supporting a vaccination campaign that works to remedy COVID-19 impacts in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and create lasting benefits for these BIPOC communities. This webinar will share experiences from local initiatives, applicable to towns, cities, and states across the country.
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Watch the AMA COVID-19 Update “Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine and a Look at Vaccine for Kids” featuring IAC’s Dr. L.J Tan
Watch the March 8 episode of the American Medical Association's (AMA) daily AMA COVID-19 Update titled Logistical Pluses of Janssen Vaccine and a Look at Vaccine for Kids ([link removed]) with insights from AMA leaders and experts, including IAC's L.J Tan. In this episode of AMA COVID-19 Update, the health experts emphasize that, with the addition of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), we have the benefit of three safe and highly effective vaccines against the COVID-19 virus. Experts also discuss pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials, and how soon we can expect an authorized vaccine for children.
Related Links
* AMA's COVID-19 Resources Center for Physicians ([link removed]) gateway page
* AMA's AMA COVID-19 Daily Video Updates ([link removed]) gateway page
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Conferences and Meetings
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NFID 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON VACCINOLOGY RESEARCH TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON APRIL 26–27, WITH WOMEN LEADERS IN VACCINATION SESSION ON APRIL 26; REGISTRATION OPEN AND SCHEDULE AVAILABLE
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research ([link removed]) is to be held virtually April 26–27. The conference provides an opportunity to join with healthcare professionals, government officials, researchers, scientists, and other representatives from the many disciplines involved in vaccinology to learn about the latest advances in the field.
The submission deadline for poster abstracts has been extended to April 5 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Learn more about submitting an online poster abstract ([link removed]) .
To honor the contributions of women during Women's History Month, NFID will host the 3rd Annual Women Leaders in Vaccinology sessio ([link removed]) n ([link removed]) on April 26 from 4:45–5:45 p.m. (ET). The session will feature a panel discussion of women working in various professional settings discussing their career paths, successes, and lessons learned while addressing obstacles faced throughout their careers.
Visit the 2021 Annual Conference of Vaccinology Research website ([link removed]) to access the agenda, schedule, list of speakers, and registration link. There is a registration fee to attend.
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From the Archives
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IN THIS SOMBER 1997 PSA FROM HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, WE ARE REMINDED THAT TEENS DON’T HAVE TO ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIORS TO DIE FROM HEPATITIS B
In this 1997 public service announcement ([link removed]) (PSA) from Hawaii Department of Health, we are given a gloomy graveyard reminder that teens don't need to be engaging in risky behaviors to die from hepatitis B. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.
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Protecting the Public with Limited COVID-19 Vaccine Supply—1 or 2 Doses? Dr. Paul Offit, Vaccine Education Center, responds to recent questions about how best to use the limited vaccine supply. He stresses that the mRNA vaccines are two-dose vaccines. He explains that it is important to receive the second dose, no later than 6 weeks after the first dose, because it will provide longer-lasting immunity.
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Vaccinating Adults:
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DVD: Immunization Techniques
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Protect Newborns Guidebook
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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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