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IAC Express #1,559 – CDC data confirms mRNA vaccine benefits, FDA authorizes larger dose vials of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and more
| From | Immunization Action Coalition <[email protected]> |
| Subject | IAC Express #1,559 – CDC data confirms mRNA vaccine benefits, FDA authorizes larger dose vials of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and more |
| Date | April 7, 2021 10:26 AM |
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Issue 1,559: April 7, 2021
Top Stories
* Today: Wednesday, April 7! CDC presents “A Call to Action – Childhood Immunization” to discuss approaches to catching children up on vaccinations for a safe return to in-person school; no registration required
* CDC reports real-world data confirming the protective benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in MMWR on March 29
* FDA authorizes 11- and 15-dose vials of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and extends temperature stability times; CDC assessing effects of changes on national vaccination program
* CDC updates their recommendations on travel for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
* NFID issues strategies and messaging to promote vaccine acceptance and encourage the public to follow evidence-based COVID-19 advice
* AIM, AIRA, and STChealth announce immunization registries are not immune to COVID-19 challenges but are working as designed to support public health and patient care
* CDC's new web page reviews information and training on how to enroll as a COVID-19 vaccinator
* HHS launches the national volunteer COVID-19 Community Corps initiative as part of the "We Can Do This" campaign to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines
* CDC adds type 1 diabetes to its COVID-19 list of high-risk medical conditions
* New initiative: Families Against COVID-19 offers resources and materials to encourage your community to get vaccinated against COVID-19
* IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC educational materials and web pages were released during February and March
* Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "Switching Sides on Vaccines," with former anti-vaccine influencer Heather Simpson
* IAC experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
* In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” physicians adapt a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and encourage trust in healthcare professionals
* Vaccinated against COVID-19? Let your friends know by adding IAC’s “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” Facebook profile photo frame!
* NFID’s “Keep Up the Rates” campaign resources now include both English and Spanish infographics
* Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
* Now shipping! Order IAC’s laminated versions of CDC’s 2021 immunization schedules today!
Education and Training
* AUCD, ASTHO, and NACCHO host new webinars in COVID-19 Vaccination and Reaching People with Disabilities series; watch on April 7 and 8
* Indiana Immunization Coalition hosts webinar, “The Imperative for Adolescent Vaccination in the Context of COVID-19,” on April 13; CE available
* NFID, National Medical Association, and other partners host “Covid-19 Communications: Real-World Insights to Promote Vaccine Acceptance” webinar on April 29
Conferences and Meetings
* 26th annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference to be held virtually on April 13; CE available
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
* In this sweet PSA from Children’s Action Network in 1998, we are reminded that young children are not fully protected unless they are vaccinated from birth
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Top Stories
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Today: Wednesday, April 7! CDC presents “A Call to Action – Childhood Immunization” to discuss approaches to catching children up on vaccinations for a safe return to in-person school; no registration required
CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) will present a webinar titled A Call to Action – Childhood Immunization ([link removed]) from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET) today, April 7. This webinar will discuss efforts needed to catch children up on vaccinations so in-person learning is safe from vaccine-preventable diseases. The speakers will be:
* Melinda Wharton, MD, MPH, director, Immunization Services Division of NCIRD
* Anne Edwards, MD, FAAP, chief population health officer of American Academy of Pediatric
Registration is not necessary. Use the web link [link removed] to participate at the time of the event.
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CDC reports real-world data confirming the protective benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in MMWR on March 29
In the March 29 issue of MMWR, CDC published a real-world study ([link removed]) confirming the protective benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. A portion of the accompanying press release ([link removed]) appears below:
A new CDC study provides strong evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections in real-world conditions among health care personnel, first responders, and other essential workers. These groups are more likely than the general population to be exposed to the virus because of their occupations....
...Results showed that following the second dose of vaccine (the recommended number of doses), risk of infection was reduced by 90 percent two or more weeks after vaccination. Following a single dose of either vaccine, the participants’ risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 was reduced by 80 percent two or more weeks after vaccination....
...This study is the first of many planned COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness studies CDC is conducting to evaluate the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines in various populations and across different outcomes, such as preventing infections, doctor’s visits, hospitalizations, or deaths. Results from these studies assist the medical and public health experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and CDC to make important vaccine policy decisions aimed at saving lives.
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Related Links
* CDC press release: CDC Real-World Study Confirms Protective Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) (3/29/21)
* MMWR: Interim Estimates of Vaccine Effectiveness of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Health Care Personnel, First Responders, and Other Essential and Frontline Workers—Eight U.S. Locations, December 2020–March 2021 ([link removed]) (3/29/21); view in PDF format ([link removed]) .
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FDA authorizes 11- and 15-dose vials of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and extends temperature stability times; CDC assessing effects of changes on national vaccination program
On April 1, the FDA announced that they have ([link removed]) a new vial presentation with a range of 13 to 15 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. In parallel, the FDA authorized a maximum of 11 doses per vial in the current format, from the previously authorized 10 doses per vial. Moderna expects to begin shipping the 15-dose vials in the coming weeks.
FDA also has authorized Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to be kept at room temperature once removed from the refrigerator for 24 hours, an increase from the previous 12 hours. Additionally, a punctured vial is now useable for up to 12 hours, instead of the previous 6 hours.
These new guidelines are reflected in an updated Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) label. Updates to CDC guidance will follow.
Related Links
* FDA's press release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Makes Two Revisions to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization to Help Increase the Number of Vaccine Doses Available ([link removed]) (4/1/21)
* Moderna press release: Moderna Provides Storage Update & Announces the U.S. FDA Authorizes Up to 15-Doses Per Vial of its COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) (4/1/21)
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CDC updates their recommendations on travel for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
CDC updated its Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People ([link removed]) on April 2 to reflect the latest evidence. People fully vaccinated against COVID-19:
* May resume domestic travel and do not need to get tested before or after travel or self-quarantine after travel
* Do not need to get tested before leaving the United States (unless required by the destination) or self-quarantine after arriving back in the United States
CDC's existing guidance for people who are not fully vaccinated remains:
* Unvaccinated travelers should still get tested 1–3 days before domestic travel and again 3–5 days after travel
* They should stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel or 10 days if they don’t get tested at the conclusion of travel
* CDC discourages non-essential domestic travel by those who are not fully vaccinated
Related Links
* CDC's press release: CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People ([link removed]) (4/2/21)
* CDC's Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People ([link removed]) website
* CDC's Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People: Travel ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's Domestic Travel during COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's International Travel during COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
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NFID issues strategies and messaging to promote vaccine acceptance and encourage the public to follow evidence-based COVID-19 advice
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) issued COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence ([link removed]) , a report summarizing key information based on discussions at a virtual NFID roundtable with 50+ partner organizations in January. The report offers a scalable approach with strategies and messaging for COVID-19 outreach efforts to help promote vaccine acceptance and encourage the public to follow evidence-based COVID-19 prevention guidance.
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Controlling the COVID-19 pandemic requires sticking to and normalizing recommended preventive measures as well as increasing vaccine confidence. Organizations and healthcare personnel need to take steps to build trust and support preventative measures. This report offers simple communications approaches that provide clear information, address concerns, and motivate action.
Related Link
* NFID's COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence ([link removed]) (PDF, 20 pages)
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AIM, AIRA, and STChealth announce immunization registries are not immune to COVID-19 challenges but are working as designed to support public health and patient care
The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM), American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA), and STChealth announced in a March 31 press release ([link removed]) that immunization registries are not immune to COVID-19 challenges but are succeeding nonetheless. A portion of the press release appears below.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged public health systems nationwide, including local and state immunization registry programs…While IIS programs have not been immune to challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve certainly risen to the occasion, especially given the record amount of data flowing through each IIS daily and from many different immunization partners, such as pharmacies....
...IIS programs are also sharing redacted data with the federal government, which has provided a new, nationwide view into immunization coverage. In addition, IIS in many jurisdictions are supporting their state COVID-19 data dashboards and using the data to target areas of their states with lower vaccine uptake. This important data is also used to determine where to send vaccine, where to set up mass vaccination clinics, where to focus additional provider enrollment, and more. In other words, it’s more than just shots and dates.
As the number of COVID-19 vaccinations rapidly increases (around 3 million shots are currently given each day), IIS programs are working to expand their capacity and processing power. They’ve seen slight delays in processing and some performance challenges, but the systems are working well and as designed.
Related Link
* AIM, AIRA, and STChealth press release: Immunization Registries Not Immune to COVID-19 Challenges, but Succeeding Nonetheless ([link removed]) (3/31/21)
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CDC'S NEW WEB PAGE REVIEWS INFORMATION AND TRAINING ON HOW TO ENROLL AS A COVID-19 VACCINATOR
CDC posted a new web page, How to Enroll as a Healthcare Provider ([link removed]), for providers seeking to become COVID-19 vaccinators. This web page contains the information on how to become a COVID-19 vaccinator, and the training and resources available to prepare for that role. Only healthcare professionals enrolled directly through a health practice or organization as a vaccination provider can legally store, handle, and administer COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. Healthcare personnel can play a critical role in helping to end the pandemic. Learn how you can be a part of COVID-19 vaccination efforts ([link removed]) even without being enrolled as a COVID-19 vaccination provider.
Related Links
* CDC's How to Enroll as a Healthcare Provider ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's New COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Trainings ([link removed]) (PDF with live links)
* CDC's Training and Education Resources ([link removed]) gateway page
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HHS launches the national volunteer COVID-19 Community Corps initiative as part of the "We Can Do This" campaign to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a national campaign titled We Can Do This ([link removed]) to increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines while reinforcing basic prevention measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing. Through a nationwide network of trusted messengers and consistent, fact-based messaging, the campaign helps people make informed decisions about their health and COVID-19. The effort is driven by communication science and provides tailored information for at-risk groups.
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HHS invites you to join the COVID-19 Community Corps ([link removed]) . As a member, you’ll receive timely, accurate information to share with your family, friends, and neighbors. By encouraging them to get vaccinated, you’ll help protect them and allow all of us to safely gather again. As a Corps member, you’ll get resources to help you build vaccine confidence in your community.
Join the COVID-19 Community Corps at no cost ([link removed]).
Related Links
* HHS's We Can Do This ([link removed]) campaign web page
* HHS's Campaign Resources and Toolkits ([link removed]) gateway page
* HHS's COVID-19 Community Corps ([link removed]) web page
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CDC adds type 1 diabetes to its COVID-19 list of high-risk medical conditions
CDC updated its COVID-19: People with Certain Medical Conditions ([link removed]) web page to include both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus on the recommended priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine. CDC completed an evidence review process ([link removed]) for each medical condition on the list to ensure they met the criteria for inclusion on the web page. Currently, adults of any age with the following conditions can be more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19 according to the CDC:
* Cancer
* Chronic kidney disease
* Chronic lung diseases (with examples given at the web page)
* Dementia or other neurological conditions
* Diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2)
* Down syndrome
* Heart conditions (e.g., heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, or hypertension)
* HIV infection
* Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system)
* Liver disease
* Overweight and obesity
* Pregnancy
* Sickle cell disease or thalassemia
* Smoking, current or former
* Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
* Stroke or cerebrovascular disease
* Substance use disorders
Visit CDC's COVID-19: People with Certain Medical Conditions ([link removed]) web page for more information on diseases that can make you more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19.
Related Links
* American Diabetes Association's How COVID-19 Impacts People with Diabetes ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with High Risk for Severe COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Evidence Used to Update the List of Underlying Medical Conditions That Increase a Person’s Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
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New initiative: Families Against COVID-19 offers resources and materials to encourage your community to get vaccinated against COVID-19
A new initiative, Families Against COVID-19 ([link removed]), supported by the Kimberly Coffey Foundation and the Emily Stillman Foundation, aims to help educate communities across the United States on the importance of vaccination against COVID-19. The initiative was started by two mothers who lost daughters to meningitis B. Their goal is to make sure no other family has to bear the kind of loss they went through due to a vaccine-preventable disease.
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The campaign’s website, FamiliesAgainstCOVID19.org ([link removed]), offers simple, easy-to-understand information on COVID-19 prevention, including the vaccine. You can download materials so you can advocate in your own community.
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC educational materials and web pages were released during February and March
IAC Express regularly provides readers with information about IAC’s new and updated educational materials for healthcare professionals and handouts for patients. All IAC materials are free to download, print, and distribute.
In case you missed them during recent weeks, these helpful materials were announced:
IAC’s Updated Materials for Clinicians
* Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed])
* 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])
* Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (fillable, PDF, 1 page) ([link removed])
* Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (non-fillable, with examples, PDF, 7 pages ([link removed]) )
* Vaccine Handling Tips ([link removed])
Updated COVID-19 Web Pages
* Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Vaccination and COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* Handouts: COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
Other Updated Web Pages
* Ask the Experts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Ask the Experts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web page
* Ask the Experts: Scheduling Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Talking About Vaccines: Thimerosal ([link removed]) web page
* Talking About Vaccines: Alternative Medicine ([link removed]) web page
Related Links
* IAC’s Handouts ([link removed]) gateway page to see educational materials sorted by category
* IAC's Ask the Experts ([link removed]) gateway page to access more than 1,000 questions answered by IAC experts
* IAC's Clinic Tools ([link removed]) gateway page and its nine subtopics
* IAC’s VISs and Translations ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "Switching Sides on Vaccines," with former anti-vaccine influencer Heather Simpson
Voices for Vaccines (VFV) posted a new Vax Talk podcast: Switching Sides on Vaccines ([link removed]). A description from their web page appears below.
Don’t worry! We aren’t switching sides. Heather Simpson ([link removed]) , a former anti-vaccine influencer, already switched sides. She took a look at the science and decided she needed to vaccinate herself and her daughter.
* Visit VFV website podcast page ([link removed])
* Subscribe to Vax Talk via Apple Podcasts ([link removed]) or PodBean ([link removed])
Voices for Vaccines is a national organization of parents and others who are dedicated to raising the level of the voices of immunization supporters. VFV invites everyone who values vaccines to become a member, use VFV tools in their own community, and sign up for VFV’s free newsletter ([link removed]). Please spread the word to your friends and colleagues to join VFV!
Related Links
* Voices for Vaccines ([link removed]) website
* Voices for Vaccines Tools ([link removed]) gateway page
* JoinVoices for Vaccines ([link removed]) and receive weekly email updates
* FollowVoices for Vaccines on Facebook ([link removed])
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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:
* PolitiFact: Social Media Posts Wrongly Claim Vaccination Can Happen Only during Lockdowns ([link removed]) (4/2/21)
* Washington Post: Emergent Plant That Ruined Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Doses Had Prior FDA Violations ([link removed]) (4/1/21)
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.
* Nashville Public Radio: ([link removed]) ‘It’s Not a Never Thing’—Why Rural Tennesseans Are Waiting to Get the COVID Vaccine ([link removed]) [link removed](4/2/21)
* NY Times: COVID-19: Some Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Doses on Hold in U.S. after Factory Mix-Up ([link removed]) (4/1/21)
* NY Times: The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Is Said to Be Powerfully Protective in Adolescents ([link removed]) (3/31/21)
* Washington Post: Like Throwing Oil on a Fire: There’s Nothing New about Virulent Anti-vaxxers ([link removed]) (3/30/21)
* JAMA: HHS Expands Number of People Who Can Vaccinate against COVID-19 ([link removed]) (3/30/21)
* Medscape: U.S. Vaccination Campaign Gains Steam as White House Speeds Shipments ([link removed]) (3/30/21)
* CNBC: CDC Chief Warns U.S. Headed for ‘Impending Doom’ as COVID Cases Rise Again: ‘Right Now I’m Scared' ([link removed]) (3/29/21)
* Washington Post: How Long Will the Coronavirus Vaccines Protect You? Experts Weigh In ([link removed]) (3/29/21)
* Forbes: Now We Know: COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Asymptomatic Infection, Too ([link removed]) (3/29/21)
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Featured Resources
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In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” physicians adapt a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and encourage trust in healthcare professionals
In this fun "Video of the Week," ([link removed]) Vax'n 8, physicians from various specialties in Northern California, adapted a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and to convey how they've been eyewitnesses to the tragic impact of the deadly virus. They encourage viewers to trust doctors—not misleading social media posts—so people will get vaccinated and help end this pandemic.
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Visit the whole collection at the VOTW archive ([link removed]).
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VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19? LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW BY ADDING IAC’S “I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE” FACEBOOK PROFILE PHOTO FRAME!
Share your excitement about COVID-19 vaccination and inspire your friends! When you have received your COVID-19 vaccine, add IAC's new "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook photo frame to liven up your profile picture!
You can obtain the frame in two ways:
* Click your profile picture, select “update picture,” and then select “add a frame.” Search for #igotmycovid19vaccine and select it.
* Accept the frame by clicking this link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/? selected_overlay_id=2361854253958052 ([link removed])
Together we can end the COVID-19 pandemic!
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NFID’S “KEEP UP THE RATES” CAMPAIGN RESOURCES NOW INCLUDE BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH INFOGRAPHICS
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) launched a national campaign, Keep Up the Rates ([link removed]) , to encourage all individuals to receive recommended vaccines that may have been delayed during the pandemic. The multi-media campaign engages national experts and leading public health organizations to reach populations most at risk of delaying vaccinations or experiencing complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. The campaign now offers infographics in both English and Spanish.
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View all infographics in English ([link removed]) and in Spanish ([link removed]).
Related Links
* NFID's Keep Up the Rates ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Interim Guidance for Routine and Influenza Immunization Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic ([link removed].) gateway page
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CHECK OUT THE WWW.GIVE2MENACWY.ORG WEBSITE TO ENHANCE YOUR EFFORTS AT INCREASING RATES OF MENACWY BOOSTER AND OTHER ADOLESCENT VACCINATIONS
The website www.Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) promotes the importance of adolescent vaccination and administering a booster dose of MenACWY vaccine at age 16.
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Designed for healthcare professionals, the site incorporates materials and highlights the importance of all recommended vaccines for 16-year-olds. A simplified navigation structure makes locating information a breeze.
The colorful Give2MenACWY.org website ([link removed]) is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
* Vaccinate Teens ([link removed]) – Teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving adolescent vaccination rates
* Give 2 Doses ([link removed]) – Tools to help improve second dose coverage of MenACWY
* 16-Year-Old Visit ([link removed]) – Resources to help providers and patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds
* Tools for Providers ([link removed]) – Tools to explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and improve coverage for all adolescent vaccines
* Resources ([link removed]) – This section offers print materials ([link removed]), links to organizations ([link removed]) involved in adolescent vaccination, personal stories ([link removed]) about the importance of vaccination, and additional resources ([link removed]) of interest
The site’s design categorizes materials ([link removed]) according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers or to teens or their parents.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) and enjoy browsing (and deploying) its bountiful resources, brought to you by IAC's collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur.
Related Links
* Multi-organization Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website
* Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11–18 Years of Age ([link removed])
* MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection ([link removed])
* Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say It ([link removed])
* Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Developing an Immunization Culture in Your Office ([link removed])
* Know Your Rates: Measuring Immunization Success in Your Practice ([link removed])
* You're 16: We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed])
* National Meningitis Association's The16Vaccine.org ([link removed]) website
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NOW SHIPPING! ORDER IAC’S LAMINATED VERSIONS OF CDC’S 2021 IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES TODAY!
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.
PRICING
1–4 copies: $7.50 each
5–19 copies: $5.50 each
20–99 copies: $4.50 each
100–499 copies: $4.00 each
500–999 copies: $3.50 each
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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Education and Training
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AUCD, ASTHO, and NACCHO host new webinars in COVID-19 Vaccination and Reaching People with Disabilities series; watch on April 7 and 8
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), and National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) will host two new webinars in their COVID-19 Vaccination and Reaching People with Disabilities (PWD) ([link removed]?) series. The two webinars include:
* Communication: Promising Practices for Reducing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Disseminating Accessible Message ([link removed]) s at 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) today, April 7
* Prioritization: Promising Practices for Educating Others about the Importance of Disability Prioritizing in State Vaccination Plans ([link removed]) at 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) on April 8
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INDIANA IMMUNIZATION COALITION HOSTS WEBINAR, “THE IMPERATIVE FOR ADOLESCENT VACCINATION IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19,” ON APRIL 13; CE AVAILABLE
The Indiana Immunization Coalition will host a webinar titled The Imperative for Adolescent Vaccination in the Context of COVID-19 ([link removed]) from 3:00–4:00 p.m. (ET) on April 13. With the approval of COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents on the horizon, this creates some important considerations for keeping teens up to date on their other recommended vaccines. Presenters will discuss the issues surrounding catching up teens on missed vaccines, administering the COVID-19 vaccine, and factors regarding the timing of these vaccines. Presenters include Judy Klein, founder of Unity Consortium, and Gregory Zimet, PhD, HSPP, professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. CME, CNE, and CPE will be offered.
Register for the webinar ([link removed]).
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NFID, NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER PARTNERS HOST “COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS: REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS TO PROMOTE VACCINE ACCEPTANCE” WEBINAR ON APRIL 29
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), National Medical Association, American College Health Association, and Business Group on Health will hold a webinar titled Covid-19 Communications: Real-World Insights to Promote Vaccine Acceptance ([link removed]) at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on April 29. Experts will share practical strategies and real-world insights to reach key audiences, including communities of color, employees, and college students. The discussion will focus on strategies for implementing the communications framework outlined in the NFID report, COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Acceptance
([link removed]) . The moderator will be William Schaffner, MD, medical director, NFID. Speakers include:
* Patricia A. Stinchfield, MS, CPNP, president-elect, NFID
* Oliver T. Brooks, MD, immediate past president, National Medical Association
* Michael J. Huey, MD, interim chief executive officer, American College Health Association
* Brenna Shebel, vice president, Business Group on Health
Register for the webinar ([link removed]).
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Conferences and Meetings
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26TH ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS ADULT IMMUNIZATION CONFERENCE TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON APRIL 13; CE AVAILABLE
The 26th annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference ([link removed]) will be held virtually from 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. (ET) on April 13. Organized by the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC), this event aims to increase vaccination rates for the ACIP-recommended immunizations for adults. This conference will provide an opportunity to receive the most updated information on routine adult immunization, including the COVID-19 vaccine, hear from leading experts in the field, and offer networking and discussion opportunities with leading immunization experts and colleagues.
There is a registration fee to attend. CE is available ([link removed]) .
Registration for this conference is now open ([link removed]).
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Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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=IN THIS SWEET PSA FROM CHILDREN’S ACTION NETWORK IN 1998, WE ARE REMINDED THAT YOUNG CHILDREN ARE NOT FULLY PROTECTED UNLESS THEY ARE VACCINATED FROM BIRTH=
In this sweet 1998 public service announcement ([link removed] ) (PSA) from the Children's Action Network, babies dressed for photos remind parents that they do everything they can to protect their babies, but unless they're vaccinated from birth they aren't fully protected. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.
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"My Shot"—A COVID Vaccine Adaptation: Vax'n 8, a group of physicians from various specialties in Northern California, adapted a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and to convey how they've been eyewitnesses to the tragic impact of the deadly virus. They encourage viewers to trust doctors—not misleading social media posts—so people will get vaccinated and help end this pandemic.
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Issue 1,559: April 7, 2021
Top Stories
* Today: Wednesday, April 7! CDC presents “A Call to Action – Childhood Immunization” to discuss approaches to catching children up on vaccinations for a safe return to in-person school; no registration required
* CDC reports real-world data confirming the protective benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in MMWR on March 29
* FDA authorizes 11- and 15-dose vials of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and extends temperature stability times; CDC assessing effects of changes on national vaccination program
* CDC updates their recommendations on travel for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
* NFID issues strategies and messaging to promote vaccine acceptance and encourage the public to follow evidence-based COVID-19 advice
* AIM, AIRA, and STChealth announce immunization registries are not immune to COVID-19 challenges but are working as designed to support public health and patient care
* CDC's new web page reviews information and training on how to enroll as a COVID-19 vaccinator
* HHS launches the national volunteer COVID-19 Community Corps initiative as part of the "We Can Do This" campaign to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines
* CDC adds type 1 diabetes to its COVID-19 list of high-risk medical conditions
* New initiative: Families Against COVID-19 offers resources and materials to encourage your community to get vaccinated against COVID-19
* IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC educational materials and web pages were released during February and March
* Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "Switching Sides on Vaccines," with former anti-vaccine influencer Heather Simpson
* IAC experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Featured Resources
* In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” physicians adapt a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and encourage trust in healthcare professionals
* Vaccinated against COVID-19? Let your friends know by adding IAC’s “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” Facebook profile photo frame!
* NFID’s “Keep Up the Rates” campaign resources now include both English and Spanish infographics
* Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
* Now shipping! Order IAC’s laminated versions of CDC’s 2021 immunization schedules today!
Education and Training
* AUCD, ASTHO, and NACCHO host new webinars in COVID-19 Vaccination and Reaching People with Disabilities series; watch on April 7 and 8
* Indiana Immunization Coalition hosts webinar, “The Imperative for Adolescent Vaccination in the Context of COVID-19,” on April 13; CE available
* NFID, National Medical Association, and other partners host “Covid-19 Communications: Real-World Insights to Promote Vaccine Acceptance” webinar on April 29
Conferences and Meetings
* 26th annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference to be held virtually on April 13; CE available
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
* In this sweet PSA from Children’s Action Network in 1998, we are reminded that young children are not fully protected unless they are vaccinated from birth
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Today: Wednesday, April 7! CDC presents “A Call to Action – Childhood Immunization” to discuss approaches to catching children up on vaccinations for a safe return to in-person school; no registration required
CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) will present a webinar titled A Call to Action – Childhood Immunization ([link removed]) from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET) today, April 7. This webinar will discuss efforts needed to catch children up on vaccinations so in-person learning is safe from vaccine-preventable diseases. The speakers will be:
* Melinda Wharton, MD, MPH, director, Immunization Services Division of NCIRD
* Anne Edwards, MD, FAAP, chief population health officer of American Academy of Pediatric
Registration is not necessary. Use the web link [link removed] to participate at the time of the event.
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CDC reports real-world data confirming the protective benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in MMWR on March 29
In the March 29 issue of MMWR, CDC published a real-world study ([link removed]) confirming the protective benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. A portion of the accompanying press release ([link removed]) appears below:
A new CDC study provides strong evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections in real-world conditions among health care personnel, first responders, and other essential workers. These groups are more likely than the general population to be exposed to the virus because of their occupations....
...Results showed that following the second dose of vaccine (the recommended number of doses), risk of infection was reduced by 90 percent two or more weeks after vaccination. Following a single dose of either vaccine, the participants’ risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 was reduced by 80 percent two or more weeks after vaccination....
...This study is the first of many planned COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness studies CDC is conducting to evaluate the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines in various populations and across different outcomes, such as preventing infections, doctor’s visits, hospitalizations, or deaths. Results from these studies assist the medical and public health experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and CDC to make important vaccine policy decisions aimed at saving lives.
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Related Links
* CDC press release: CDC Real-World Study Confirms Protective Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines ([link removed]) (3/29/21)
* MMWR: Interim Estimates of Vaccine Effectiveness of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Health Care Personnel, First Responders, and Other Essential and Frontline Workers—Eight U.S. Locations, December 2020–March 2021 ([link removed]) (3/29/21); view in PDF format ([link removed]) .
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FDA authorizes 11- and 15-dose vials of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and extends temperature stability times; CDC assessing effects of changes on national vaccination program
On April 1, the FDA announced that they have ([link removed]) a new vial presentation with a range of 13 to 15 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. In parallel, the FDA authorized a maximum of 11 doses per vial in the current format, from the previously authorized 10 doses per vial. Moderna expects to begin shipping the 15-dose vials in the coming weeks.
FDA also has authorized Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to be kept at room temperature once removed from the refrigerator for 24 hours, an increase from the previous 12 hours. Additionally, a punctured vial is now useable for up to 12 hours, instead of the previous 6 hours.
These new guidelines are reflected in an updated Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) label. Updates to CDC guidance will follow.
Related Links
* FDA's press release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Makes Two Revisions to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization to Help Increase the Number of Vaccine Doses Available ([link removed]) (4/1/21)
* Moderna press release: Moderna Provides Storage Update & Announces the U.S. FDA Authorizes Up to 15-Doses Per Vial of its COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) (4/1/21)
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CDC updates their recommendations on travel for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
CDC updated its Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People ([link removed]) on April 2 to reflect the latest evidence. People fully vaccinated against COVID-19:
* May resume domestic travel and do not need to get tested before or after travel or self-quarantine after travel
* Do not need to get tested before leaving the United States (unless required by the destination) or self-quarantine after arriving back in the United States
CDC's existing guidance for people who are not fully vaccinated remains:
* Unvaccinated travelers should still get tested 1–3 days before domestic travel and again 3–5 days after travel
* They should stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel or 10 days if they don’t get tested at the conclusion of travel
* CDC discourages non-essential domestic travel by those who are not fully vaccinated
Related Links
* CDC's press release: CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People ([link removed]) (4/2/21)
* CDC's Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People ([link removed]) website
* CDC's Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People: Travel ([link removed]) gateway page
* CDC's Domestic Travel during COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's International Travel during COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
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NFID issues strategies and messaging to promote vaccine acceptance and encourage the public to follow evidence-based COVID-19 advice
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) issued COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence ([link removed]) , a report summarizing key information based on discussions at a virtual NFID roundtable with 50+ partner organizations in January. The report offers a scalable approach with strategies and messaging for COVID-19 outreach efforts to help promote vaccine acceptance and encourage the public to follow evidence-based COVID-19 prevention guidance.
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Controlling the COVID-19 pandemic requires sticking to and normalizing recommended preventive measures as well as increasing vaccine confidence. Organizations and healthcare personnel need to take steps to build trust and support preventative measures. This report offers simple communications approaches that provide clear information, address concerns, and motivate action.
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* NFID's COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence ([link removed]) (PDF, 20 pages)
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AIM, AIRA, and STChealth announce immunization registries are not immune to COVID-19 challenges but are working as designed to support public health and patient care
The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM), American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA), and STChealth announced in a March 31 press release ([link removed]) that immunization registries are not immune to COVID-19 challenges but are succeeding nonetheless. A portion of the press release appears below.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged public health systems nationwide, including local and state immunization registry programs…While IIS programs have not been immune to challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve certainly risen to the occasion, especially given the record amount of data flowing through each IIS daily and from many different immunization partners, such as pharmacies....
...IIS programs are also sharing redacted data with the federal government, which has provided a new, nationwide view into immunization coverage. In addition, IIS in many jurisdictions are supporting their state COVID-19 data dashboards and using the data to target areas of their states with lower vaccine uptake. This important data is also used to determine where to send vaccine, where to set up mass vaccination clinics, where to focus additional provider enrollment, and more. In other words, it’s more than just shots and dates.
As the number of COVID-19 vaccinations rapidly increases (around 3 million shots are currently given each day), IIS programs are working to expand their capacity and processing power. They’ve seen slight delays in processing and some performance challenges, but the systems are working well and as designed.
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* AIM, AIRA, and STChealth press release: Immunization Registries Not Immune to COVID-19 Challenges, but Succeeding Nonetheless ([link removed]) (3/31/21)
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CDC'S NEW WEB PAGE REVIEWS INFORMATION AND TRAINING ON HOW TO ENROLL AS A COVID-19 VACCINATOR
CDC posted a new web page, How to Enroll as a Healthcare Provider ([link removed]), for providers seeking to become COVID-19 vaccinators. This web page contains the information on how to become a COVID-19 vaccinator, and the training and resources available to prepare for that role. Only healthcare professionals enrolled directly through a health practice or organization as a vaccination provider can legally store, handle, and administer COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. Healthcare personnel can play a critical role in helping to end the pandemic. Learn how you can be a part of COVID-19 vaccination efforts ([link removed]) even without being enrolled as a COVID-19 vaccination provider.
Related Links
* CDC's How to Enroll as a Healthcare Provider ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's New COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Trainings ([link removed]) (PDF with live links)
* CDC's Training and Education Resources ([link removed]) gateway page
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HHS launches the national volunteer COVID-19 Community Corps initiative as part of the "We Can Do This" campaign to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a national campaign titled We Can Do This ([link removed]) to increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines while reinforcing basic prevention measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing. Through a nationwide network of trusted messengers and consistent, fact-based messaging, the campaign helps people make informed decisions about their health and COVID-19. The effort is driven by communication science and provides tailored information for at-risk groups.
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HHS invites you to join the COVID-19 Community Corps ([link removed]) . As a member, you’ll receive timely, accurate information to share with your family, friends, and neighbors. By encouraging them to get vaccinated, you’ll help protect them and allow all of us to safely gather again. As a Corps member, you’ll get resources to help you build vaccine confidence in your community.
Join the COVID-19 Community Corps at no cost ([link removed]).
Related Links
* HHS's We Can Do This ([link removed]) campaign web page
* HHS's Campaign Resources and Toolkits ([link removed]) gateway page
* HHS's COVID-19 Community Corps ([link removed]) web page
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CDC adds type 1 diabetes to its COVID-19 list of high-risk medical conditions
CDC updated its COVID-19: People with Certain Medical Conditions ([link removed]) web page to include both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus on the recommended priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine. CDC completed an evidence review process ([link removed]) for each medical condition on the list to ensure they met the criteria for inclusion on the web page. Currently, adults of any age with the following conditions can be more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19 according to the CDC:
* Cancer
* Chronic kidney disease
* Chronic lung diseases (with examples given at the web page)
* Dementia or other neurological conditions
* Diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2)
* Down syndrome
* Heart conditions (e.g., heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, or hypertension)
* HIV infection
* Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system)
* Liver disease
* Overweight and obesity
* Pregnancy
* Sickle cell disease or thalassemia
* Smoking, current or former
* Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
* Stroke or cerebrovascular disease
* Substance use disorders
Visit CDC's COVID-19: People with Certain Medical Conditions ([link removed]) web page for more information on diseases that can make you more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19.
Related Links
* American Diabetes Association's How COVID-19 Impacts People with Diabetes ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with High Risk for Severe COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Evidence Used to Update the List of Underlying Medical Conditions That Increase a Person’s Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
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New initiative: Families Against COVID-19 offers resources and materials to encourage your community to get vaccinated against COVID-19
A new initiative, Families Against COVID-19 ([link removed]), supported by the Kimberly Coffey Foundation and the Emily Stillman Foundation, aims to help educate communities across the United States on the importance of vaccination against COVID-19. The initiative was started by two mothers who lost daughters to meningitis B. Their goal is to make sure no other family has to bear the kind of loss they went through due to a vaccine-preventable disease.
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The campaign’s website, FamiliesAgainstCOVID19.org ([link removed]), offers simple, easy-to-understand information on COVID-19 prevention, including the vaccine. You can download materials so you can advocate in your own community.
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IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC educational materials and web pages were released during February and March
IAC Express regularly provides readers with information about IAC’s new and updated educational materials for healthcare professionals and handouts for patients. All IAC materials are free to download, print, and distribute.
In case you missed them during recent weeks, these helpful materials were announced:
IAC’s Updated Materials for Clinicians
* Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed])
* 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])
* Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (fillable, PDF, 1 page) ([link removed])
* Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Record (non-fillable, with examples, PDF, 7 pages ([link removed]) )
* Vaccine Handling Tips ([link removed])
Updated COVID-19 Web Pages
* Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* Clinic Tools: Vaccination and COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* Handouts: COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
Other Updated Web Pages
* Ask the Experts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Ask the Experts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web page
* Ask the Experts: Scheduling Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Talking About Vaccines: Thimerosal ([link removed]) web page
* Talking About Vaccines: Alternative Medicine ([link removed]) web page
Related Links
* IAC’s Handouts ([link removed]) gateway page to see educational materials sorted by category
* IAC's Ask the Experts ([link removed]) gateway page to access more than 1,000 questions answered by IAC experts
* IAC's Clinic Tools ([link removed]) gateway page and its nine subtopics
* IAC’s VISs and Translations ([link removed]) gateway page
* IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, "Switching Sides on Vaccines," with former anti-vaccine influencer Heather Simpson
Voices for Vaccines (VFV) posted a new Vax Talk podcast: Switching Sides on Vaccines ([link removed]). A description from their web page appears below.
Don’t worry! We aren’t switching sides. Heather Simpson ([link removed]) , a former anti-vaccine influencer, already switched sides. She took a look at the science and decided she needed to vaccinate herself and her daughter.
* Visit VFV website podcast page ([link removed])
* Subscribe to Vax Talk via Apple Podcasts ([link removed]) or PodBean ([link removed])
Voices for Vaccines is a national organization of parents and others who are dedicated to raising the level of the voices of immunization supporters. VFV invites everyone who values vaccines to become a member, use VFV tools in their own community, and sign up for VFV’s free newsletter ([link removed]). Please spread the word to your friends and colleagues to join VFV!
Related Links
* Voices for Vaccines ([link removed]) website
* Voices for Vaccines Tools ([link removed]) gateway page
* JoinVoices for Vaccines ([link removed]) and receive weekly email updates
* FollowVoices for Vaccines on Facebook ([link removed])
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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:
* PolitiFact: Social Media Posts Wrongly Claim Vaccination Can Happen Only during Lockdowns ([link removed]) (4/2/21)
* Washington Post: Emergent Plant That Ruined Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Doses Had Prior FDA Violations ([link removed]) (4/1/21)
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.
* Nashville Public Radio: ([link removed]) ‘It’s Not a Never Thing’—Why Rural Tennesseans Are Waiting to Get the COVID Vaccine ([link removed]) [link removed](4/2/21)
* NY Times: COVID-19: Some Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Doses on Hold in U.S. after Factory Mix-Up ([link removed]) (4/1/21)
* NY Times: The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Is Said to Be Powerfully Protective in Adolescents ([link removed]) (3/31/21)
* Washington Post: Like Throwing Oil on a Fire: There’s Nothing New about Virulent Anti-vaxxers ([link removed]) (3/30/21)
* JAMA: HHS Expands Number of People Who Can Vaccinate against COVID-19 ([link removed]) (3/30/21)
* Medscape: U.S. Vaccination Campaign Gains Steam as White House Speeds Shipments ([link removed]) (3/30/21)
* CNBC: CDC Chief Warns U.S. Headed for ‘Impending Doom’ as COVID Cases Rise Again: ‘Right Now I’m Scared' ([link removed]) (3/29/21)
* Washington Post: How Long Will the Coronavirus Vaccines Protect You? Experts Weigh In ([link removed]) (3/29/21)
* Forbes: Now We Know: COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Asymptomatic Infection, Too ([link removed]) (3/29/21)
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Featured Resources
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In IAC’s “Video of the Week,” physicians adapt a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and encourage trust in healthcare professionals
In this fun "Video of the Week," ([link removed]) Vax'n 8, physicians from various specialties in Northern California, adapted a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and to convey how they've been eyewitnesses to the tragic impact of the deadly virus. They encourage viewers to trust doctors—not misleading social media posts—so people will get vaccinated and help end this pandemic.
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Visit the whole collection at the VOTW archive ([link removed]).
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VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19? LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW BY ADDING IAC’S “I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE” FACEBOOK PROFILE PHOTO FRAME!
Share your excitement about COVID-19 vaccination and inspire your friends! When you have received your COVID-19 vaccine, add IAC's new "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook photo frame to liven up your profile picture!
You can obtain the frame in two ways:
* Click your profile picture, select “update picture,” and then select “add a frame.” Search for #igotmycovid19vaccine and select it.
* Accept the frame by clicking this link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/? selected_overlay_id=2361854253958052 ([link removed])
Together we can end the COVID-19 pandemic!
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NFID’S “KEEP UP THE RATES” CAMPAIGN RESOURCES NOW INCLUDE BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH INFOGRAPHICS
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) launched a national campaign, Keep Up the Rates ([link removed]) , to encourage all individuals to receive recommended vaccines that may have been delayed during the pandemic. The multi-media campaign engages national experts and leading public health organizations to reach populations most at risk of delaying vaccinations or experiencing complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. The campaign now offers infographics in both English and Spanish.
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View all infographics in English ([link removed]) and in Spanish ([link removed]).
Related Links
* NFID's Keep Up the Rates ([link removed]) web page
* CDC's Interim Guidance for Routine and Influenza Immunization Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic ([link removed].) gateway page
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CHECK OUT THE WWW.GIVE2MENACWY.ORG WEBSITE TO ENHANCE YOUR EFFORTS AT INCREASING RATES OF MENACWY BOOSTER AND OTHER ADOLESCENT VACCINATIONS
The website www.Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) promotes the importance of adolescent vaccination and administering a booster dose of MenACWY vaccine at age 16.
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Designed for healthcare professionals, the site incorporates materials and highlights the importance of all recommended vaccines for 16-year-olds. A simplified navigation structure makes locating information a breeze.
The colorful Give2MenACWY.org website ([link removed]) is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
* Vaccinate Teens ([link removed]) – Teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving adolescent vaccination rates
* Give 2 Doses ([link removed]) – Tools to help improve second dose coverage of MenACWY
* 16-Year-Old Visit ([link removed]) – Resources to help providers and patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds
* Tools for Providers ([link removed]) – Tools to explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and improve coverage for all adolescent vaccines
* Resources ([link removed]) – This section offers print materials ([link removed]), links to organizations ([link removed]) involved in adolescent vaccination, personal stories ([link removed]) about the importance of vaccination, and additional resources ([link removed]) of interest
The site’s design categorizes materials ([link removed]) according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers or to teens or their parents.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) and enjoy browsing (and deploying) its bountiful resources, brought to you by IAC's collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur.
Related Links
* Multi-organization Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website
* Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11–18 Years of Age ([link removed])
* MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection ([link removed])
* Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say It ([link removed])
* Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Developing an Immunization Culture in Your Office ([link removed])
* Know Your Rates: Measuring Immunization Success in Your Practice ([link removed])
* You're 16: We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed])
* National Meningitis Association's The16Vaccine.org ([link removed]) website
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NOW SHIPPING! ORDER IAC’S LAMINATED VERSIONS OF CDC’S 2021 IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES TODAY!
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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1–4 copies: $7.50 each
5–19 copies: $5.50 each
20–99 copies: $4.50 each
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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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Education and Training
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AUCD, ASTHO, and NACCHO host new webinars in COVID-19 Vaccination and Reaching People with Disabilities series; watch on April 7 and 8
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), and National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) will host two new webinars in their COVID-19 Vaccination and Reaching People with Disabilities (PWD) ([link removed]?) series. The two webinars include:
* Communication: Promising Practices for Reducing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Disseminating Accessible Message ([link removed]) s at 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) today, April 7
* Prioritization: Promising Practices for Educating Others about the Importance of Disability Prioritizing in State Vaccination Plans ([link removed]) at 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) on April 8
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INDIANA IMMUNIZATION COALITION HOSTS WEBINAR, “THE IMPERATIVE FOR ADOLESCENT VACCINATION IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19,” ON APRIL 13; CE AVAILABLE
The Indiana Immunization Coalition will host a webinar titled The Imperative for Adolescent Vaccination in the Context of COVID-19 ([link removed]) from 3:00–4:00 p.m. (ET) on April 13. With the approval of COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents on the horizon, this creates some important considerations for keeping teens up to date on their other recommended vaccines. Presenters will discuss the issues surrounding catching up teens on missed vaccines, administering the COVID-19 vaccine, and factors regarding the timing of these vaccines. Presenters include Judy Klein, founder of Unity Consortium, and Gregory Zimet, PhD, HSPP, professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. CME, CNE, and CPE will be offered.
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NFID, NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER PARTNERS HOST “COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS: REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS TO PROMOTE VACCINE ACCEPTANCE” WEBINAR ON APRIL 29
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), National Medical Association, American College Health Association, and Business Group on Health will hold a webinar titled Covid-19 Communications: Real-World Insights to Promote Vaccine Acceptance ([link removed]) at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on April 29. Experts will share practical strategies and real-world insights to reach key audiences, including communities of color, employees, and college students. The discussion will focus on strategies for implementing the communications framework outlined in the NFID report, COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Acceptance
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* Patricia A. Stinchfield, MS, CPNP, president-elect, NFID
* Oliver T. Brooks, MD, immediate past president, National Medical Association
* Michael J. Huey, MD, interim chief executive officer, American College Health Association
* Brenna Shebel, vice president, Business Group on Health
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Conferences and Meetings
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26TH ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS ADULT IMMUNIZATION CONFERENCE TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON APRIL 13; CE AVAILABLE
The 26th annual Massachusetts Adult Immunization Conference ([link removed]) will be held virtually from 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. (ET) on April 13. Organized by the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC), this event aims to increase vaccination rates for the ACIP-recommended immunizations for adults. This conference will provide an opportunity to receive the most updated information on routine adult immunization, including the COVID-19 vaccine, hear from leading experts in the field, and offer networking and discussion opportunities with leading immunization experts and colleagues.
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Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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=IN THIS SWEET PSA FROM CHILDREN’S ACTION NETWORK IN 1998, WE ARE REMINDED THAT YOUNG CHILDREN ARE NOT FULLY PROTECTED UNLESS THEY ARE VACCINATED FROM BIRTH=
In this sweet 1998 public service announcement ([link removed] ) (PSA) from the Children's Action Network, babies dressed for photos remind parents that they do everything they can to protect their babies, but unless they're vaccinated from birth they aren't fully protected. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.
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Previous PSAs featured in “Immunization PSAs from the Archives” are available when viewing this Vimeo video ([link removed] ).
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Video of the Week
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"My Shot"—A COVID Vaccine Adaptation: Vax'n 8, a group of physicians from various specialties in Northern California, adapted a Hamilton song to enlighten people about COVID-19 vaccines and to convey how they've been eyewitnesses to the tragic impact of the deadly virus. They encourage viewers to trust doctors—not misleading social media posts—so people will get vaccinated and help end this pandemic.
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Editorial Information
Editor
Deborah L. Wexler, MD (mailto:[email protected])
Associate Editors
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