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IAC Express #1,557 - MMWRs on COVID-19 vaccine uptake, updated IAC COVID-19 web pages, and more
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| Subject | IAC Express #1,557 - MMWRs on COVID-19 vaccine uptake, updated IAC COVID-19 web pages, and more |
| Date | March 24, 2021 12:33 PM |
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Issue 1,557: March 24, 2021
Top Stories
* “COVID-19 Vaccine Second-Dose Completion and Interval Between First and Second Doses Among Vaccinated Persons—United States, December 14, 2020–February 14, 2021” in March 19 MMWR
* “Effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine among Residents of Two Skilled Nursing Facilities Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreaks—Connecticut, December 2020–February 2021” in March 19 MMWR
* “County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability—United States, December 14, 2020–March 1, 2021” published in MMWR
* CDC releases Rapid Community Assessment Guide with tools to help improve COVID-19 vaccination rollout in your community
* IAC revises Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page, adding information about Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) and updating mRNA vaccine content
* IAC updates "Vaccines: COVID-19" web page with important new resources, including information on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
* FDA offers dozens of translations of the COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers
* 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 experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
* IAC updates its popular temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers; available in Celsius and Fahrenheit
* IAC updates its Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record to document occurrence and resolution of questionable or unacceptable vaccine storage events
* IAC updates Vaccine Handling Tips, a clinic tool to help assure that vaccines are stored properly
World News
* WHO publishes "Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2021–2022 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season" in Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
* In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” an Emory University infectious disease specialist answers questions about the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
* IAC adds valuable resources to Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org website to help set up high-throughput clinics
* IAC’s MenB Vaccination Honor Roll adds two new colleges that protect their students
Journal Articles and Newsletters
* "From Science to Action to Impact: Eliminating Cervical Cancer" theme issue published by Preventive Medicine
Education and Training
* IAC’s Dr. L.J Tan to participate in a panel conversation with immunization experts on frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination on March 30
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
* In this adorable 2006 PSA, the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages parents to build their child’s health with vaccines
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Top Stories
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“COVID-19 Vaccine Second-Dose Completion and Interval Between First and Second Doses Among Vaccinated Persons—United States, December 14, 2020–February 14, 2021” in March 19 MMWR
CDC published COVID-19 Vaccine Second-Dose Completion and Interval Between First and Second Doses Among Vaccinated Persons—United States, December 14, 2020–February 14, 2021 ([link removed]) in MMWR on March 19 ([link removed]). A portion of the summary appears below.
Among persons who received a first dose and for whom sufficient time had elapsed to receive the second dose, 88.0% had completed the series; 8.6% had not received the second dose but were still within the allowable interval to receive it. Among all 2-dose recipients, 95.6% received the second dose within the recommended interval. Differences in missed doses or second doses administered outside the recommended interval were identified among jurisdictions and demographic groups.
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Link
* MMWR's gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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“Effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine among Residents of Two Skilled Nursing Facilities Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreaks—Connecticut, December 2020–February 2021” in March 19 MMWR
CDC published Effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine among Residents of Two Skilled Nursing Facilities Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreaks—Connecticut, December 2020–February 2021 ([link removed]) in MMWR on March 19 ([link removed]). A portion of the summary appears below.
A retrospective cohort analysis in two Connecticut SNFs [Skilled Nursing Facilities] found partial vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (from >14 days after dose 1 through 7 days after dose 2) to be 63% (95% confidence interval = 33%–79%) effective against SARS-CoV-2 infection....
...Even with partial vaccination, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine provides protection to SNF residents. To optimize vaccine impact among this population, high coverage with the complete 2-dose series is recommended.
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Link
* MMWR's gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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“County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability—United States, December 14, 2020–March 1, 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability—United States, December 14, 2020–March 1, 2021 ([link removed]) in MMWR on March 17. A portion of the summary appears below.
In the first 2.5 months of the U.S. vaccination program, high social vulnerability counties had lower COVID-19 vaccination coverage than did low social vulnerability counties. Although vaccination coverage estimates by county-level social vulnerability varied widely among states, disparities in vaccination coverage were observed in the majority of states.
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Link
* MMWR's gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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CDC releases Rapid Community Assessment Guide with tools to help improve COVID-19 vaccination rollout in your community
CDC has developed a Rapid Community Assessment Guide ([link removed]) to help state and local health departments diagnose and address access and confidence challenges related to COVID-19 vaccines. The guide follows a 5-step process to:
* Identify objectives and communities of focus
* Plan for the assessment
* Collect and analyze data
* Report findings and identify solutions; and
* Evaluate your efforts
The guide includes customizable research instruments that can be adapted to different communities, including key informant interview guides, listening sessions, and a vaccine confidence survey. While originally developed for state and local health departments, the guide also can be useful for coalitions, hospitals, health systems, or community-based organizations working to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake.
Related Links
* CDC's Rapid Community Assessment Guide ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Full Rapid Community Assessment Guide ([link removed]) (PDF, 85 pages)
* CDC's Rapid Community Assessment Mini Guide ([link removed]) (PDF, 14 pages)
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IAC revises Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page, adding information about Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) and updating mRNA vaccine content
IAC recently updated its Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page regarding the latest CDC clinical considerations for each COVID-19 vaccine, including the addition of information about Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. The Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page will grow as more information becomes available and new vaccines are authorized.
IAC’s Ask the Experts ([link removed]) gateway page leads you to 29 distinct web pages on a variety of topics comprising a total of more than 1,000 common or challenging questions and answers (Q&As) about vaccines and their administration. IAC wishes to recognize its team of experts: Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (lead); Carolyn Bridges, MD, FACP; William Atkinson, MD, MPH; and Deborah Wexler, MD.
Related Links
* IAC’s Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Ask the Experts: COVID-19 and Routine Vaccination ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Ask the Experts ([link removed]) gateway page to access more than 1,000 questions answered by IAC experts
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IAC updates "Vaccines: COVID-19" web page with important new resources, including information on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
Having trouble locating the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines? Check out the many resources recently added to IAC’s popular Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page. This comprehensive site offers a single location to facilitate access to key resources from CDC, FDA, IAC, and other critical partners.
Newly added information on the web page includes links to:
* Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine materials covering vaccine administration guidance, Fact Sheets for providers and patients, and storage and handling tools
* Multiple new resources for the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
* Clinical considerations for vaccination of special populations (e.g., people with underlying medical conditions or who are homebound)
* Vaccine storage and handling toolkits and summary sheets from CDC and U.S. Pharmacopeia
* Updated CPT codes for COVID-19 vaccine administration reimbursement
* COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy information from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
* Training modules for healthcare providers that offer CE, CME, CNE, and CPE credits
* Vaccine safety and patient education materials
New information is added to the site frequently, so check back often to take advantage of this consolidated listing of practical information for clinic personnel.
Related Links
* IAC’s Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines—What Clinic Personnel Need to Know ([link removed]) (PDF, 5 pages)
* IAC's Handouts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) gateway page
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FDA offers dozens of translations of the COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers
The FDA has posted dozens of translations of Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers for each of the three authorized COVID-19 vaccines. Use these resources to help you communicate with patients about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination.
* Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) translated Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers ([link removed])
* Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine translated Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers ([link removed])
* Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine translated Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers ([link removed])
Related Links
* CDC's COVID-19 Communication Toolkit: For Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations ([link removed]) in various languages
* FDA’s COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) gateway page
* Eriksen's COVID-19 Resources to Support Accurate Translation ([link removed]) gateway page
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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.
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].
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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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: More than 4 in 10 Health-Care Workers Have Not Been Vaccinated, Post-KFF Poll Finds ([link removed]) (3/19/21)
* USA Today: America Could before Long Be Swimming in Coronavirus Antibody. The Move from Shortage to Excess Could Bring Its Own Issues. ([link removed]) (3/9/2021)
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.
* Bloomberg CityLab: How ‘Vaccine Day’ Could Boost Inoculations ([link removed]) (3/16/21)
* CT Examiner: Our Children Have the Right to Attend School without Fear ([link removed]) (3/15/21)
* STAT: The White House Is Set to Unveil a Wide-Reaching, Billion-Dollar Campaign Aimed at Convincing Every American to Get Vaccinated ([link removed]) (3/15/21)
* STAT: For the First Time in Decades, Vaccines Are Having a Moment. Will It Last? ([link removed]) (3/15/21)
* Harvard Law Review: Can Colleges and Universities Require Student COVID-19 Vaccination? ([link removed]) (3/15/21)
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IAC Handouts
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IAC UPDATES ITS POPULAR TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS; AVAILABLE IN CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT
IAC recently updated its four temperature logs ([link removed]) to help with proper vaccine storage and handling. IAC’s logs now refer users to the COVID-19 Vaccine Addendum of CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit.
* Temperature log for refrigerator – Celsius ([link removed])
* Temperature log for refrigerator – Fahrenheit ([link removed])
* Temperature log for freezer – Celsius ([link removed])
* Temperature log for freezer – Fahrenheit ([link removed])
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (fillable, PDF, 1 page) ([link removed])
* IAC’s Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (non-fillable, with examples, PDF, 7 pages) ([link removed])
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
* CDC's Vaccine Storage & Handling ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) main page
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IAC UPDATES ITS VACCINE STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING RECORD TO DOCUMENT OCCURRENCE AND RESOLUTION OF QUESTIONABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE VACCINE STORAGE EVENTS
IAC recently revised its Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record ([link removed]) to address ultra-cold storage for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
The fillable format ([link removed]) allows users to document electronically or by hand. Below are links to the updated tools. IAC's non-fillable format ([link removed]) offers examples of completed records, including any actions taken.
* IAC's Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (fillable, PDF, 1 page) ([link removed])
* IAC's Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (non-fillable, with examples, PDF, 7 pages) ([link removed])
* IAC's Handouts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
* CDC's Vaccine Storage & Handling ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) main page
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IAC UPDATES VACCINE HANDLING TIPS, A CLINIC TOOL TO HELP ASSURE THAT VACCINES ARE STORED PROPERLY
IAC recently updated its Vaccine Handling Tips ([link removed]) to refer users to the COVID-19 Vaccine Addendum of CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit.
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
* CDC's Vaccine Storage & Handling ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) main page
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World News
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WHO publishes "Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2021–2022 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season" in Weekly Epidemiological Record
WHO published Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2021–2022 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season ([link removed]) (pages 77–88) in the March 19 issue of its Weekly Epidemiological Record.
Related Link
* WHO's Weekly Epidemiological Record (current issue and archives) ([link removed])
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Featured Resources
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IN IAC’S “VIDEO OF THE WEEK,” AN EMORY UNIVERSITY INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MRNA COVID-19 VACCINES
In this JAMA Network video ([link removed]), Dr. Carlos del Rio, infectious disease specialist at Emory University, answers questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. He responds to questions related to their safety and effectiveness and the need for and recommended timing of a second dose.
Visit the whole collection at the VOTW archive ([link removed]).
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IAC ADDS VALUABLE RESOURCES TO MASS-VACCINATION-RESOURCES.ORG WEBSITE TO HELP SET UP HIGH-THROUGHPUT CLINICS
The Immunization Action Coalition’s website, www.Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org ([link removed]), assists you in finding ideas for developing your own high-volume clinics. Mass vaccination efforts will continue to be useful for expediting COVID-19 vaccination now, as well as other vaccinations in the future.
Many of the documents were written in the pre-pandemic era and will need modification to ensure that additional protections, such as social distancing and personal protective equipment, help safeguard against COVID-19 transmission.
More resources have been added, including:
* CDC's COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Requirements and Support ([link removed])
* CDC's COVID-19 Vaccination Resources for Providers ([link removed])
* CMS's Enrollment for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Shots [Billing Process] ([link removed])
* Illinois’ COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Planning Guide ([link removed])
In addition, IAC's archived, full-length webinar (1 h. 46 min.) highlighting best practices and offering practical information for conducting a successful mass vaccination clinic, Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices ([link removed]), can be viewed on www.Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org ([link removed]).
The www.Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org website includes a Related Resources ([link removed]) web page linking to three articles by IAC authors that appeared in Becker’s Hospital Review.
If you have a resource to suggest for the website, please send a message to [email protected].
The webinar and the new website are supported by a medical education grant from Seqirus.
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])
* IAC's Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices ([link removed]) archived webinar
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IAC’s MenB Vaccination Honor Roll adds two new colleges that protect their students
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is pleased to announce that two new post-secondary institutions have been enrolled into its MenB Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) for requiring or recommending meningococcal serogroup B vaccine for students.
The newly added institutions are listed below. Clicking on the institutions' names brings you to the place on the school's website that details their vaccine requirements and recommendations.
* The Claremont Colleges ([link removed]), Claremont, CA – recommended
* Iowa State University ([link removed]), Ames, IA – recommended
Currently, there are 267 honorees, with 40 colleges and universities requiring MenB vaccination for their students and 227 recommending it.
IAC launched the MenB Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) to recognize exemplary institutions that have taken the lead in establishing policies requiring or recommending meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) vaccination to protect their students.
Please help us to grow the honor roll by notifying us of colleges or universities that require or recommend MenB vaccination for their students. Colleges and universities may apply for the honor roll ([link removed]) or you can alert us at [email protected].
Please visit the MenB Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page to find resources such as news stories about meningitis B outbreaks, personal stories from families affected by meningitis B, journal articles, and links to organizations that work to prevent meningitis.
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"From Science to Action to Impact: Eliminating Cervical Cancer" theme issue published by Preventive Medicine
In its March issue, Preventive Medicine published a theme issue on cervical cancer elimination, titled From Science to Action to Impact: Eliminating Cervical Cancer ([link removed]) .
The issue features an article by Alan R. Hinman and Walter A. Orenstein, titled Elimination of Cervical Cancer: Lessons Learned from Polio and Earlier Eradication Programs ([link removed]) . The conclusion section appears below.
There are valuable lessons for cervical cancer elimination from other elimination/eradication efforts. These notably include the necessity for political will/champions; the need for a specific target with a time span; the need for program efforts to be guided by surveillance of disease and death (not just coverage and modeling); the need for accountability, monitoring, and evaluation at all levels; determination of the reasons goals are not being achieved and addressing those problems; and the need for ongoing research. Although achieving the goal of elimination will be difficult, success will mean the prevention of millions of deaths due to cervical cancer.
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Education and Training
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IAC’S DR. L.J TAN TO PARTICIPATE IN A PANEL CONVERSATION WITH IMMUNIZATION EXPERTS ON FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINATION ON MARCH 30
Moderna will present a panel conversation titled Vaccination Against COVID-19: Fast Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ([link removed]) at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on March 30. Moderated by Kenneth Alexander, MD, PhD, the panel will cover some of the most frequently asked questions on vaccination against COVID-19. Panel speakers include Jaime Fergie, MD, Litjen Tan, MS, PhD, and Shanina Knighton, PhD, RN.
Register for the event ([link removed]).
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Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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IN THIS ADORABLE 2006 PSA, THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO BUILD THEIR CHILD’S HEALTH WITH VACCINES
In this 2006 public service announcement (PSA) ([link removed]) from the Texas Department of State Health Services, adorable babies and toddlers remind parents that vaccines are the building blocks to health. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.
Previous PSAs featured in “From the Archives” are available when viewing this Vimeo video ([link removed]).
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Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered: In this JAMA Network video, Dr. Carlos del Rio, infectious disease specialist at Emory University, answers questions about the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. He responds to questions related to their safety and effectiveness and the need for and recommended timing of a second dose. [7:52]
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Issue 1,557: March 24, 2021
Top Stories
* “COVID-19 Vaccine Second-Dose Completion and Interval Between First and Second Doses Among Vaccinated Persons—United States, December 14, 2020–February 14, 2021” in March 19 MMWR
* “Effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine among Residents of Two Skilled Nursing Facilities Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreaks—Connecticut, December 2020–February 2021” in March 19 MMWR
* “County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability—United States, December 14, 2020–March 1, 2021” published in MMWR
* CDC releases Rapid Community Assessment Guide with tools to help improve COVID-19 vaccination rollout in your community
* IAC revises Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page, adding information about Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) and updating mRNA vaccine content
* IAC updates "Vaccines: COVID-19" web page with important new resources, including information on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
* FDA offers dozens of translations of the COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers
* 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 experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
* IAC updates its popular temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers; available in Celsius and Fahrenheit
* IAC updates its Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record to document occurrence and resolution of questionable or unacceptable vaccine storage events
* IAC updates Vaccine Handling Tips, a clinic tool to help assure that vaccines are stored properly
World News
* WHO publishes "Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2021–2022 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season" in Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
* In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” an Emory University infectious disease specialist answers questions about the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
* IAC adds valuable resources to Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org website to help set up high-throughput clinics
* IAC’s MenB Vaccination Honor Roll adds two new colleges that protect their students
Journal Articles and Newsletters
* "From Science to Action to Impact: Eliminating Cervical Cancer" theme issue published by Preventive Medicine
Education and Training
* IAC’s Dr. L.J Tan to participate in a panel conversation with immunization experts on frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination on March 30
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
* In this adorable 2006 PSA, the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages parents to build their child’s health with vaccines
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Top Stories
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“COVID-19 Vaccine Second-Dose Completion and Interval Between First and Second Doses Among Vaccinated Persons—United States, December 14, 2020–February 14, 2021” in March 19 MMWR
CDC published COVID-19 Vaccine Second-Dose Completion and Interval Between First and Second Doses Among Vaccinated Persons—United States, December 14, 2020–February 14, 2021 ([link removed]) in MMWR on March 19 ([link removed]). A portion of the summary appears below.
Among persons who received a first dose and for whom sufficient time had elapsed to receive the second dose, 88.0% had completed the series; 8.6% had not received the second dose but were still within the allowable interval to receive it. Among all 2-dose recipients, 95.6% received the second dose within the recommended interval. Differences in missed doses or second doses administered outside the recommended interval were identified among jurisdictions and demographic groups.
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Link
* MMWR's gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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“Effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine among Residents of Two Skilled Nursing Facilities Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreaks—Connecticut, December 2020–February 2021” in March 19 MMWR
CDC published Effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine among Residents of Two Skilled Nursing Facilities Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreaks—Connecticut, December 2020–February 2021 ([link removed]) in MMWR on March 19 ([link removed]). A portion of the summary appears below.
A retrospective cohort analysis in two Connecticut SNFs [Skilled Nursing Facilities] found partial vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (from >14 days after dose 1 through 7 days after dose 2) to be 63% (95% confidence interval = 33%–79%) effective against SARS-CoV-2 infection....
...Even with partial vaccination, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine provides protection to SNF residents. To optimize vaccine impact among this population, high coverage with the complete 2-dose series is recommended.
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* MMWR's gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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“County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability—United States, December 14, 2020–March 1, 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability—United States, December 14, 2020–March 1, 2021 ([link removed]) in MMWR on March 17. A portion of the summary appears below.
In the first 2.5 months of the U.S. vaccination program, high social vulnerability counties had lower COVID-19 vaccination coverage than did low social vulnerability counties. Although vaccination coverage estimates by county-level social vulnerability varied widely among states, disparities in vaccination coverage were observed in the majority of states.
Access the MMWR article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
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* MMWR's gateway page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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CDC releases Rapid Community Assessment Guide with tools to help improve COVID-19 vaccination rollout in your community
CDC has developed a Rapid Community Assessment Guide ([link removed]) to help state and local health departments diagnose and address access and confidence challenges related to COVID-19 vaccines. The guide follows a 5-step process to:
* Identify objectives and communities of focus
* Plan for the assessment
* Collect and analyze data
* Report findings and identify solutions; and
* Evaluate your efforts
The guide includes customizable research instruments that can be adapted to different communities, including key informant interview guides, listening sessions, and a vaccine confidence survey. While originally developed for state and local health departments, the guide also can be useful for coalitions, hospitals, health systems, or community-based organizations working to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake.
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* CDC's Rapid Community Assessment Guide ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Full Rapid Community Assessment Guide ([link removed]) (PDF, 85 pages)
* CDC's Rapid Community Assessment Mini Guide ([link removed]) (PDF, 14 pages)
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IAC revises Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page, adding information about Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) and updating mRNA vaccine content
IAC recently updated its Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page regarding the latest CDC clinical considerations for each COVID-19 vaccine, including the addition of information about Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. The Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page will grow as more information becomes available and new vaccines are authorized.
IAC’s Ask the Experts ([link removed]) gateway page leads you to 29 distinct web pages on a variety of topics comprising a total of more than 1,000 common or challenging questions and answers (Q&As) about vaccines and their administration. IAC wishes to recognize its team of experts: Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (lead); Carolyn Bridges, MD, FACP; William Atkinson, MD, MPH; and Deborah Wexler, MD.
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* IAC’s Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Ask the Experts: COVID-19 and Routine Vaccination ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Ask the Experts ([link removed]) gateway page to access more than 1,000 questions answered by IAC experts
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IAC updates "Vaccines: COVID-19" web page with important new resources, including information on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
Having trouble locating the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines? Check out the many resources recently added to IAC’s popular Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page. This comprehensive site offers a single location to facilitate access to key resources from CDC, FDA, IAC, and other critical partners.
Newly added information on the web page includes links to:
* Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine materials covering vaccine administration guidance, Fact Sheets for providers and patients, and storage and handling tools
* Multiple new resources for the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
* Clinical considerations for vaccination of special populations (e.g., people with underlying medical conditions or who are homebound)
* Vaccine storage and handling toolkits and summary sheets from CDC and U.S. Pharmacopeia
* Updated CPT codes for COVID-19 vaccine administration reimbursement
* COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy information from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
* Training modules for healthcare providers that offer CE, CME, CNE, and CPE credits
* Vaccine safety and patient education materials
New information is added to the site frequently, so check back often to take advantage of this consolidated listing of practical information for clinic personnel.
Related Links
* IAC’s Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines—What Clinic Personnel Need to Know ([link removed]) (PDF, 5 pages)
* IAC's Handouts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) gateway page
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FDA offers dozens of translations of the COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers
The FDA has posted dozens of translations of Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers for each of the three authorized COVID-19 vaccines. Use these resources to help you communicate with patients about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination.
* Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) translated Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers ([link removed])
* Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine translated Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers ([link removed])
* Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine translated Fact Sheets for recipients and caregivers ([link removed])
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* CDC's COVID-19 Communication Toolkit: For Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations ([link removed]) in various languages
* FDA’s COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) gateway page
* Eriksen's COVID-19 Resources to Support Accurate Translation ([link removed]) gateway page
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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.
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].
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!
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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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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: More than 4 in 10 Health-Care Workers Have Not Been Vaccinated, Post-KFF Poll Finds ([link removed]) (3/19/21)
* USA Today: America Could before Long Be Swimming in Coronavirus Antibody. The Move from Shortage to Excess Could Bring Its Own Issues. ([link removed]) (3/9/2021)
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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.
* Bloomberg CityLab: How ‘Vaccine Day’ Could Boost Inoculations ([link removed]) (3/16/21)
* CT Examiner: Our Children Have the Right to Attend School without Fear ([link removed]) (3/15/21)
* STAT: The White House Is Set to Unveil a Wide-Reaching, Billion-Dollar Campaign Aimed at Convincing Every American to Get Vaccinated ([link removed]) (3/15/21)
* STAT: For the First Time in Decades, Vaccines Are Having a Moment. Will It Last? ([link removed]) (3/15/21)
* Harvard Law Review: Can Colleges and Universities Require Student COVID-19 Vaccination? ([link removed]) (3/15/21)
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IAC Handouts
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IAC UPDATES ITS POPULAR TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS; AVAILABLE IN CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT
IAC recently updated its four temperature logs ([link removed]) to help with proper vaccine storage and handling. IAC’s logs now refer users to the COVID-19 Vaccine Addendum of CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit.
* Temperature log for refrigerator – Celsius ([link removed])
* Temperature log for refrigerator – Fahrenheit ([link removed])
* Temperature log for freezer – Celsius ([link removed])
* Temperature log for freezer – Fahrenheit ([link removed])
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (fillable, PDF, 1 page) ([link removed])
* IAC’s Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (non-fillable, with examples, PDF, 7 pages) ([link removed])
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
* CDC's Vaccine Storage & Handling ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) main page
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IAC UPDATES ITS VACCINE STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING RECORD TO DOCUMENT OCCURRENCE AND RESOLUTION OF QUESTIONABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE VACCINE STORAGE EVENTS
IAC recently revised its Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record ([link removed]) to address ultra-cold storage for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
The fillable format ([link removed]) allows users to document electronically or by hand. Below are links to the updated tools. IAC's non-fillable format ([link removed]) offers examples of completed records, including any actions taken.
* IAC's Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (fillable, PDF, 1 page) ([link removed])
* IAC's Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (non-fillable, with examples, PDF, 7 pages) ([link removed])
* IAC's Handouts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
* CDC's Vaccine Storage & Handling ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) main page
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IAC UPDATES VACCINE HANDLING TIPS, A CLINIC TOOL TO HELP ASSURE THAT VACCINES ARE STORED PROPERLY
IAC recently updated its Vaccine Handling Tips ([link removed]) to refer users to the COVID-19 Vaccine Addendum of CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit.
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* IAC's Handouts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
* CDC's Vaccine Storage & Handling ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) main page
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WHO publishes "Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2021–2022 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season" in Weekly Epidemiological Record
WHO published Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2021–2022 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season ([link removed]) (pages 77–88) in the March 19 issue of its Weekly Epidemiological Record.
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Featured Resources
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IN IAC’S “VIDEO OF THE WEEK,” AN EMORY UNIVERSITY INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MRNA COVID-19 VACCINES
In this JAMA Network video ([link removed]), Dr. Carlos del Rio, infectious disease specialist at Emory University, answers questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. He responds to questions related to their safety and effectiveness and the need for and recommended timing of a second dose.
Visit the whole collection at the VOTW archive ([link removed]).
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IAC ADDS VALUABLE RESOURCES TO MASS-VACCINATION-RESOURCES.ORG WEBSITE TO HELP SET UP HIGH-THROUGHPUT CLINICS
The Immunization Action Coalition’s website, www.Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org ([link removed]), assists you in finding ideas for developing your own high-volume clinics. Mass vaccination efforts will continue to be useful for expediting COVID-19 vaccination now, as well as other vaccinations in the future.
Many of the documents were written in the pre-pandemic era and will need modification to ensure that additional protections, such as social distancing and personal protective equipment, help safeguard against COVID-19 transmission.
More resources have been added, including:
* CDC's COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Requirements and Support ([link removed])
* CDC's COVID-19 Vaccination Resources for Providers ([link removed])
* CMS's Enrollment for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Shots [Billing Process] ([link removed])
* Illinois’ COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Planning Guide ([link removed])
In addition, IAC's archived, full-length webinar (1 h. 46 min.) highlighting best practices and offering practical information for conducting a successful mass vaccination clinic, Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices ([link removed]), can be viewed on www.Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org ([link removed]).
The www.Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org website includes a Related Resources ([link removed]) web page linking to three articles by IAC authors that appeared in Becker’s Hospital Review.
If you have a resource to suggest for the website, please send a message to [email protected].
The webinar and the new website are supported by a medical education grant from Seqirus.
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])
* IAC's Mass Vaccination Clinics: Challenges and Best Practices ([link removed]) archived webinar
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IAC’s MenB Vaccination Honor Roll adds two new colleges that protect their students
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is pleased to announce that two new post-secondary institutions have been enrolled into its MenB Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) for requiring or recommending meningococcal serogroup B vaccine for students.
The newly added institutions are listed below. Clicking on the institutions' names brings you to the place on the school's website that details their vaccine requirements and recommendations.
* The Claremont Colleges ([link removed]), Claremont, CA – recommended
* Iowa State University ([link removed]), Ames, IA – recommended
Currently, there are 267 honorees, with 40 colleges and universities requiring MenB vaccination for their students and 227 recommending it.
IAC launched the MenB Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) to recognize exemplary institutions that have taken the lead in establishing policies requiring or recommending meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) vaccination to protect their students.
Please help us to grow the honor roll by notifying us of colleges or universities that require or recommend MenB vaccination for their students. Colleges and universities may apply for the honor roll ([link removed]) or you can alert us at [email protected].
Please visit the MenB Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page to find resources such as news stories about meningitis B outbreaks, personal stories from families affected by meningitis B, journal articles, and links to organizations that work to prevent meningitis.
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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"From Science to Action to Impact: Eliminating Cervical Cancer" theme issue published by Preventive Medicine
In its March issue, Preventive Medicine published a theme issue on cervical cancer elimination, titled From Science to Action to Impact: Eliminating Cervical Cancer ([link removed]) .
The issue features an article by Alan R. Hinman and Walter A. Orenstein, titled Elimination of Cervical Cancer: Lessons Learned from Polio and Earlier Eradication Programs ([link removed]) . The conclusion section appears below.
There are valuable lessons for cervical cancer elimination from other elimination/eradication efforts. These notably include the necessity for political will/champions; the need for a specific target with a time span; the need for program efforts to be guided by surveillance of disease and death (not just coverage and modeling); the need for accountability, monitoring, and evaluation at all levels; determination of the reasons goals are not being achieved and addressing those problems; and the need for ongoing research. Although achieving the goal of elimination will be difficult, success will mean the prevention of millions of deaths due to cervical cancer.
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Education and Training
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IAC’S DR. L.J TAN TO PARTICIPATE IN A PANEL CONVERSATION WITH IMMUNIZATION EXPERTS ON FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINATION ON MARCH 30
Moderna will present a panel conversation titled Vaccination Against COVID-19: Fast Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ([link removed]) at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on March 30. Moderated by Kenneth Alexander, MD, PhD, the panel will cover some of the most frequently asked questions on vaccination against COVID-19. Panel speakers include Jaime Fergie, MD, Litjen Tan, MS, PhD, and Shanina Knighton, PhD, RN.
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Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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IN THIS ADORABLE 2006 PSA, THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO BUILD THEIR CHILD’S HEALTH WITH VACCINES
In this 2006 public service announcement (PSA) ([link removed]) from the Texas Department of State Health Services, adorable babies and toddlers remind parents that vaccines are the building blocks to health. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.
Previous PSAs featured in “From the Archives” are available when viewing this Vimeo video ([link removed]).
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Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered: In this JAMA Network video, Dr. Carlos del Rio, infectious disease specialist at Emory University, answers questions about the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. He responds to questions related to their safety and effectiveness and the need for and recommended timing of a second dose. [7:52]
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Editorial Information
Editor
Deborah L. Wexler, MD ([email protected])
Associate Editors
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Sharon Humiston, MD, MPH ([email protected])
Consulting Editors
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Marian Deegan, JD ([email protected])
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Technical Editor
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About IAC Express
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IAC Express is supported in part by Grant No. 6NH23IP922550 from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC. Its contents are solely the responsibility of IAC and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
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