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IAC Express #1,578 - FDA revises fact sheets for Janssen COVID-19 vaccines to add GBS warning, ACIP meeting on July 22, and more
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| Subject | IAC Express #1,578 - FDA revises fact sheets for Janssen COVID-19 vaccines to add GBS warning, ACIP meeting on July 22, and more |
| Date | July 14, 2021 11:53 AM |
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Issue 1,578: July 14, 2021
Top Stories
* FDA revises fact sheets for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), adding Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) warning and revising thrombocytopenia warning
* CDC announces additional ACIP meeting on July 22
* Watch today (July 14): CDC's "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on catching up on immunizations during the pandemic; recording will be available afterward
* Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, disasters: 'Tis the season to exercise your emergency plan
* CDC and FDA issue joint statement on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses: no need yet, science will determine policy
* The 2021 edition of The Vaccine Handbook App has just been launched and is available in free iOS and Android formats, courtesy of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
* IAC Spotlight! Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on vaccine-preventable diseases, one disease at a time
* Also today (July 14): NFID’s "Updates from June 2021 ACIP Meeting" webinar; recording will be available afterward
* IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,153 organizations, including two new facilities
* IAC experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
* IAC updates its vaccine storage and handling "Emergency Response Worksheet" for addressing power failures and temperature excursions
* IAC updates its handout for parents titled “Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why,” outlining the science underpinning public confidence in today’s vaccines
Featured Resources
* Reminder: Use CDC's resources to help get the word out about catching children up on routine vaccinations
* Spread the word! IAC offers FREE “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers to those promoting vaccination in hesitant communities! Available in English and Spanish.
* "Shop IAC" on Immunize.org offers many resources: wallet-sized record cards, "Vaccines Save Lives" pins, and flu and COVID-19 buttons and stickers. Order today!
* Encourage friends by adding IAC’s “Me Vacuné…” or “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” Facebook profile photo frame
Journal Articles and Newsletters
* “Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents—United States, April 15–23, 2021” published in MMWR
* “SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a Gymnastics Facility—Oklahoma, April–May 2021” published in MMWR
* MMWR Recap: ACIP provides update on use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines after reports of myocarditis among vaccine recipients
Education and Training
* CDC announces two webinar recordings for healthcare providers who will administer COVID-19 vaccines
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
* In this 2004 PSA from the Nevada Department of Health, immunizations are deemed “priceless”
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Top Stories
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FDA revises fact sheets for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), adding Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) warning and revising thrombocytopenia warning
The FDA has posted ([link removed]) a revised Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) and a revised Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed]), for the adenovirus-vectored Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). Both fact sheets are dated July 8.
Regarding Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the revised text for recipients says: "Guillain Barré syndrome (a neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system damages nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis) has occurred in some people who have received the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. In most of these people, symptoms began within 42 days following receipt of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. The chance of having this occur is very low. You should seek medical attention right away…" if symptoms develop such as weakness or tingling sensations that spread to other parts of the body, difficulty walking, difficulty with facial movements, double vision or inability to move eyes, or difficulty with bladder control or bowel function.
Regarding thrombocytopenia-with-thrombosis syndrome, description of the risk has been changed to read: “Reporting of these blood clots and low levels of platelets has been highest in females ages 18 through 49 years.”
FDA, CDC, and other scientists are conducting further investigations ([link removed]); recommendations for the use of this vaccine have not changed.
Action steps: Update all COVID-19 EUA Fact Sheets used in your clinic to current versions. Current revision dates ([link removed]) listed on the documents: Janssen: 7/8/21, Moderna: 6/24/21, Pfizer-BioNTech: 6/25/21. Report adverse events after vaccination to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) ([link removed]).
Related Link
* FDA revision of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization ([link removed])
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CDC announces additional ACIP meeting on July 22
CDC will convene its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) ([link removed]) on July 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET). The meeting will address COVID-19 topics. At press time, the agenda has not yet been announced.
No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described at the website.
Watch the virtual ACIP meeting ([link removed]).
Related Link
* ACIP gateway page ([link removed]) for recordings and content from previous meetings, as well as information about future meetings
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Watch today (July 14): CDC's "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on catching up on immunizations during the pandemic; recording will be available afterward
Tune in today! CDC's Current Issues in Immunization Webinar ([link removed](CIIW)%20Series%2C%207%2F7%2F2021&deliveryName=USCDC_11_22-DM52368) will discuss the importance of catching up individuals on routine immunizations, today, July 14, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET).
Attendance for the live webinar is limited to 1,500 registrants, so log in early to secure a "seat." If you miss the live event, you can watch the archived version once it is posted on CDC’s website.
Related Link
* CDC's Current Issues in Immunization Webinar ([link removed]) web page
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Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, disasters: 'Tis the season to exercise your emergency plan
Severe weather, natural disasters, or power outages can create emergency conditions that can damage your valuable vaccine inventory. For this reason, every clinic that stocks vaccines needs an emergency plan for inventory protection. Every clinic in the CDC’s Vaccines For Children program (VFC) is required to have one. Follow section 7 of CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) to create an emergency plan for your clinic and then practice your plan this month. Build redundancy, flexibility, and communication into your plan.
CDC’s guide helps you consider equipment backup options, alternate storage options, and vaccine transport plans, in case of emergency. Your plan should include at least one facility that willing to receive and properly store your vaccine inventory in case it must be relocated. CDC’s guide provides detailed instructions on monitoring temperatures during a power outage and what to do once proper storage is restored. Prevent avoidable vaccine waste by training your staff on emergency procedures, including after-hours roles and responsibilities. Then run an exercise to check understanding.
Related Links
* CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) (65 pages, March 2021)
* CDC’s Packing Vaccines for Transport During Emergencies ([link removed]) (Aug 2015)
* Use IAC’s Storage and Handling Materials ([link removed]) to Help Safeguard Your Valuable Vaccine Supply
* IAC’s Emergency Response Worksheet ([link removed])
* HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response: Technical Resources—Utility Failures ([link removed])
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CDC and FDA issue joint statement on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses: no need yet, science will determine policy
On July 8, CDC and FDA issued a joint statement ([link removed]) on COVID-19 vaccine boosters. The statement appears in its entirety below.
The United States is fortunate to have highly effective vaccines that are widely available for those aged 12 and up. People who are fully vaccinated are protected from severe disease and death, including from the variants currently circulating in the country such as Delta. People who are not vaccinated remain at risk. Virtually all COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are among those who are unvaccinated. We encourage Americans who have not yet been vaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and their community.
Americans who have been fully vaccinated do not need a booster shot at this time. FDA, CDC, and NIH are engaged in a science-based, rigorous process to consider whether or when a booster might be necessary. This process takes into account laboratory data, clinical trial data, and cohort data – which can include data from specific pharmaceutical companies, but does not rely on those data exclusively. We continue to review any new data as it becomes available and will keep the public informed. We are prepared for booster doses if and when the science demonstrates that they are needed.
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The 2021 edition of The Vaccine Handbook App has just been launched and is available in free iOS and Android formats, courtesy of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
The new 2021 The Vaccine Handbook App contains the 10^th edition of The Vaccine Handbook ([link removed]) by Gary Marshall, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville. The app is a comprehensive source of practical information for vaccine providers, educators, and advocates. A resource section contains numerous educational resources.
The 10th edition is full of useful information about COVID-19 vaccines, as well as updates on other new vaccines. The new ACIP vaccination schedules for 2021 are included.
The free app is formatted for iOS devices ([link removed]) (including Apple iPhones and iPads) and, for the first time, Android devices, and is sponsored by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society ([link removed]) (PIDS). The Vaccine Handbook App is fully fully searchable; allows for bookmarking, highlighting, and annotation; and contains hyperlinks to valuable online content.
The free app may be found by searching the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for The Vaccine Handbook App or by using the following QR code.
Print copies of the new 10th edition of The Vaccine Handbook can be purchased online from the publisher, Professional Communications, Inc. ([link removed]) (West Islip, NY). The cost is $39.95 each; bulk discounts are available.
Related Links
* The Vaccine Handbook App ([link removed]) in the Apple App Store
* The Vaccine Handbook App ([link removed]) in the Google Play Store
* The Vaccine Handbook ([link removed]) App flyer
* The Vaccine Handbook ordering page ([link removed])
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IAC Spotlight! Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on vaccine-preventable diseases, one disease at a time
In this week's IAC Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize.org ([link removed]) that focus on specific preventable diseases.
Our ACIP gateway page ([link removed]) links to all current ACIP vaccine recommendations as well as most documents dating back to 1991. You can access the ACIP recommendations in two ways: sorted alphabetically by diseases or chronologically by publication date.
Our VIS gateway page ([link removed]) offers 27 VISs in English. The site also offers translations in 47 other languages—from Albanian to Yiddish! We include a handy table of current VIS dates, an easy way to check that you are using the most recent versions.
Our Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) gateway page contains 36 templates and related resources for vaccines recommended for children, teens, and adults. The page links to CDC’s standing orders templates for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Our Ask the Experts ([link removed]) gateway page offers over a thousand timely questions on vaccines and vaccine administration answered by IAC experts. Topics include specific diseases and their vaccines as well as vaccine delivery guidance (e.g., administration, billing, documenting).
Our Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page leads to hundreds of free patient handouts and fact sheets for healthcare professionals. All items are ready to print, copy, and distribute widely.
Our Image Library ([link removed]) gateway page offers hundreds of photos of people affected by vaccine-preventable diseases; micrographs of viruses, bacteria, and pathology specimens; and pictures of children, teens, and adults being vaccinated. Please follow any copyright requirements noted.
Our State Laws and Mandates by Vaccine ([link removed]) gateway page contains links to vaccine-specific requirements state-by-state for daycare, K-12, and post-secondary education settings. State-specific information about exemption policies is available as well.
Our Unprotected People Stories ([link removed]) gateway page features 109 real-life accounts of people who have suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases: compelling personal testimonies, remembrances, case reports, and newspaper articles.
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ALSO TODAY (JULY 14): NFID’S "UPDATES FROM JUNE 2021 ACIP MEETING" WEBINAR; RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTERWARD
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases ([link removed]) (NFID) will host a webinar titled Updates from June 2021 ACIP Meeting ([link removed]) from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET) on July 14.
NFID medical director and ACIP liaison William Schaffner, MD, and Jessica R. MacNeil, MPH, deputy executive secretary of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), will discuss updates including current U.S. vaccination recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults.
There is no fee to participate in this activity, but pre-registration is required. One hour of CME credit will be offered upon completion.
Register for the webinar ([link removed]).
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IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,153 organizations, including two new facilities
There are now 1,153 organizations highlighted by IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]). The honor roll recognizes hospitals, long-term care facilities (LTCFs), medical practices, pharmacies, professional organizations, health departments, and other government entities that have taken a stand for patient safety by implementing mandatory influenza vaccination policies for healthcare personnel.
Since May 19, when IAC Express last reported on the Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]), two additional healthcare organizations have been enrolled.
* Boone Health, Columbia, MO
* Wellness Pointe, Longview, TX
IAC urges qualifying healthcare organizations to complete the application page ([link removed]).
Related Links
* IAC's List of Influenza Vaccination Honorees, all healthcare settings ([link removed]), by state
* IAC's Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Influenza Vaccination Honorees ([link removed]) by state
* IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll program ([link removed]), including:
+ Position statements ([link removed]) from professional societies and leading healthcare organizations in support of mandatory influenza vaccination
+ Application form for Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed])
* IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety ([link removed]) web page
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IAC EXPERTS CALLED ON BY NEWS MEDIA
Journalists seek out IAC experts to help explain vaccines to the public and policy makers. Our goal is to help the media understand and communicate the complex work vaccinators do. Here is a selection of our recent citations.
* NBC News: COVID’s Delta Variant Is Highly Contagious. Will Vaccines Work against It? ([link removed]) (7/6/21)
* VaxCare: Flu Season Is Coming. Is Your Practice Ready? ([link removed]) (7/1/21)
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.
* Federal News Network: Listen: "A New Era of Vaccinology": Dr. Paul Offit on mRNA Technology’s Role in Vaccine Development ([link removed]) (7/8/21)
* Wall Street Journal: CDC Urges Schools to Welcome Kids Back, Vaccinated or Not ([link removed]) (7/9/21)
* New York Times: Time Is Running Out for Many Eligible U.S. Students to Get Fully Vaccinated before Schools Reopen ([link removed]) (7/7/21)
* New York Times: COVID News: Biden Calls for New Vaccination Push ([link removed]) (7/6/21)
* NPR: Listen: “Teens Ask, We Answer: What's Up with COVID Vaccines?” ([link removed]) (7/6/21)
* KOMO News: Millions of Children & Teens Missed Routine Vaccinations Because of COVID ([link removed]) (7/6/21)
* MSN: Some Quit, Others Retired: How COVID-19 Has Forever Impacted U.S. Immunization Managers ([link removed]) (7/4/21)
* Shot of Prevention: They’re Unvaccinated. So Is Your Immunocompromised Child. What Do You Do? ([link removed]) (7/2/21)
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IAC Handouts
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IAC UPDATES ITS VACCINE STORAGE AND HANDLING "EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKSHEET" FOR ADDRESSING POWER FAILURES AND TEMPERATURE EXCURSIONS
IAC recently updated its vaccine storage and handling resource titled Emergency Response Worksheet ([link removed]). The worksheet helps healthcare professionals properly deal with the aftermath of power failures and temperature excursions. Changes include a link to CDC information about COVID-19 vaccine storage issues and updated contact information for vaccine manufacturers specific to addressing temperature excursions.
Related Links
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit ([link removed])
* View all IAC print materials on vaccine handling and storage, ([link removed]) free and CDC-reviewed
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage & Handling ([link removed]) web section
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IAC UPDATES ITS HANDOUT FOR PARENTS TITLED “VACCINATIONS ARE SAFE: EXPLAINING WHY,” OUTLINING THE SCIENCE UNDERPINNING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN TODAY’S VACCINES
IAC recently updated its handout for parents and guardians titled Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why ([link removed]). This handout explains the science underpinning public confidence in today’s vaccines. Changes were made to simplify the title and to update data and references.
Related Links
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, grouped 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, sortable by title, language, date, and number
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Featured Resources
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REMINDER: USE CDC'S RESOURCES TO HELP GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT CATCHING CHILDREN UP ON ROUTINE VACCINATIONS
The pandemic disrupted routine well-child visits, leading to a decline in routine childhood vaccines. Fall is right around the corner and many children returning to schools, camps, playdates, and daycares are behind on their vaccines. The CDC offers resources to help catch children up on missed routine childhood vaccines ([link removed]). Resources include:
* An infographic that can be printed from HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed])
* Social media resources ([link removed]) for Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest
* Newsletter template language ([link removed]) that can be tailored to specific needs
* A web feature ([link removed]) that can be linked to or repurposed for website content
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Related Link
* CDC's Resources for Encouraging Routine Childhood Vaccinations ([link removed]) web page
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SPREAD THE WORD! IAC OFFERS FREE “I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE” BUTTONS AND STICKERS TO THOSE PROMOTING VACCINATION IN HESITANT COMMUNITIES! AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
Public health departments, nonprofit organizations, and clinics that provide vaccination services in communities experiencing health disparities or vaccine hesitancy can order IAC’s FREE “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) , provided with support from CDC. Available in English and Spanish, the buttons and stickers can be placed on lab coats, uniforms, jackets, lanyards, ID badges, or backpacks to show confidence in COVID-19 vaccination. Access this order form ([link removed]) to request the FREE buttons and stickers for your outreach efforts.
Buttons and stickers remain available for sale ([link removed]) to those not eligible for the CDC-funded supplies.
HHS’s We Can Do This campaign ([link removed]), supported by the Made to Save Coalition ([link removed]), encourages us to protect all eligible people. Multiple initiatives make it easier to get vaccinated against COVID-19, advancing equity, doing more vaccine education, and encouraging vaccination of everyone in your community.
Related Links
* IAC's FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers order form ([link removed]) for public health departments, nonprofit organizations, and eligible clinics promoting vaccination
* Shop IAC ([link removed]) gateway page: All the buttons, stickers, laminated schedules, record cards, and other products offered by IAC
* HHS’s We Can Do This National Vaccination Tour ([link removed]) web page
* Vaccines.gov: COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives ([link removed]) web page
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"Shop IAC" on Immunize.org offers many resources: wallet-sized record cards, "Vaccines Save Lives" pins, and flu and COVID-19 buttons and stickers. Order today!
On the Shop IAC ([link removed]) web page, you will find many resources such as personal immunization record cards, pins for your lapel, and more! Your purchases will help IAC keep delivering free educational materials to healthcare professionals and to the public.
IAC’s three personal immunization record cards—child & teen, adult, and lifetime ([link removed])—are printed on durable rip-, smudge-, and water-proof paper. Sized to fit in a wallet when folded, the cards are brightly colored to stand out. Give these nearly indestructible personal record cards to your patients. They're sold in boxes of 250.
You too can show your support for vaccination with IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” pin ([link removed]) on your lapel. The pin makes a refined statement in hard black enamel with gold lettering and edges, measuring 1.125" x 0.75”. Order yours today to show how much you value immunizations!
Proudly wearing IAC’s "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons ([link removed]) demonstrates your support for COVID-19 vaccination and reminds those around you to protect themselves from COVID-19. (Remember, those promoting COVID-19 vaccination in hesitant communities can order for free. See above.)
Flu season is right around the corner and IAC's “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) are ready to ship! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the value of flu vaccination. And the cost is nominal.
Related Links
* IAC’s Child & Teen Immunization Record Cards ([link removed])
* IAC’s Adult Immunization Record Cards ([link removed])
* IAC's Lifetime Immunization Record Cards ([link removed])
* IAC’s “Vaccines Save Lives” Pins ([link removed])
* IAC's COVID-19 Vaccine Buttons and Stickers ([link removed])
* IAC's Flu Vaccine Buttons and Stickers ([link removed])
* IAC’s Shop IAC ([link removed]) gateway page
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ENCOURAGE FRIENDS BY ADDING IAC’S “ME VACUNÉ…” OR “I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE” FACEBOOK PROFILE PHOTO FRAME
Share your excitement about COVID-19 vaccination and inspire your friends! Add IAC's “Me Vacuné Contra el COVID-19” or "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook photo frame to liven up your profile picture!
You can obtain the frame in three ways:
* Click your profile picture, select “update picture,” and then select “add a frame.” Search for #igotmycovid19vaccine and select it.
* Accept the frame in English by clicking this link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/? selected_overlay_id=2361854253958052 ([link removed])
* Accept the frame in Spanish by clicking this link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=517990259207530
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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“Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents—United States, April 15–23, 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents—United States, April 15–23, 2021 ([link removed]) in the July 9 issue of MMWR Early Release. A portion of the summary appears below.
...In April 2021, 52% of unvaccinated adolescents aged 13–17 years and 56% of parents of unvaccinated adolescents aged 12–17 years reported intent for adolescent COVID-19 vaccination. The most common factors that would increase vaccination intent were receiving more information about adolescent COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy.
...Efforts focusing on effectively communicating the benefits and safety of COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents to the public could help increase adolescent COVID-19 vaccine confidence and vaccination coverage.
Access the MMWR Early Release article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Link
* MMWR ([link removed]) gateway page provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplement
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“SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a Gymnastics Facility—Oklahoma, April–May 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a Gymnastics Facility—Oklahoma, April–May 2021 ([link removed]) in the July 9 issue of MMWR Early Release. A portion of the summary appears below.
...The B.1.617.2 variant is highly transmissible in indoor sports settings and households, which might lead to increased attack rates. Multicomponent prevention strategies including vaccination remain important to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 among persons participating in indoor sports and their contacts.
Access the MMWR Early Release article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Link
* MMWR ([link removed]) gateway page provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplement
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MMWR Recap: ACIP provides update on use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines after reports of myocarditis among vaccine recipients
CDC recently published:
* Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine after Reports of Myocarditis among Vaccine Recipients: Update from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, June 2021 (MMWR, July 9, HTML format ([link removed]) or PDF format ([link removed]) )
Related Link
* MMWR ([link removed]) gateway page provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplement
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Education and Training
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CDC ANNOUNCES TWO WEBINAR RECORDINGS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO WILL ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINES
CDC recently announced availability of recordings for two webinars targeted toward healthcare providers administering COVID-19 vaccines. A description of each webinar is provided below.
* CDC's What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and Becoming a Vaccination Provider ([link removed]): learn how to become a COVID-19 vaccination provider and comply with requirements; continuing education credits are available (30 minutes)
* Public Health Communications Collaborative's COVID-19 Vaccination and Children: Answering Parents’ Questions ([link removed]): learn how to talk to families about vaccinating children against COVID-19 (1 hour)
Related Link
* CDC's Immunization Education and Training ([link removed]) web section
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Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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IN THIS 2004 PSA FROM THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, IMMUNIZATIONS ARE DEEMED “PRICELESS”
In this 2004 public service announcement (PSA) from the Nevada Department of Health ([link removed]), the narrator offers a spoof of the MasterCard "priceless" commercials to illustrate the invaluable nature of immunizations in protecting children against serious diseases. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH, which spans a period of more than 50 years.
Previous PSAs featured in “From the Archives” are available when viewing this Vimeo video ([link removed]).
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Issue 1,578: July 14, 2021
Top Stories
* FDA revises fact sheets for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), adding Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) warning and revising thrombocytopenia warning
* CDC announces additional ACIP meeting on July 22
* Watch today (July 14): CDC's "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on catching up on immunizations during the pandemic; recording will be available afterward
* Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, disasters: 'Tis the season to exercise your emergency plan
* CDC and FDA issue joint statement on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses: no need yet, science will determine policy
* The 2021 edition of The Vaccine Handbook App has just been launched and is available in free iOS and Android formats, courtesy of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
* IAC Spotlight! Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on vaccine-preventable diseases, one disease at a time
* Also today (July 14): NFID’s "Updates from June 2021 ACIP Meeting" webinar; recording will be available afterward
* IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,153 organizations, including two new facilities
* IAC experts called on by news media
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
* IAC updates its vaccine storage and handling "Emergency Response Worksheet" for addressing power failures and temperature excursions
* IAC updates its handout for parents titled “Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why,” outlining the science underpinning public confidence in today’s vaccines
Featured Resources
* Reminder: Use CDC's resources to help get the word out about catching children up on routine vaccinations
* Spread the word! IAC offers FREE “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers to those promoting vaccination in hesitant communities! Available in English and Spanish.
* "Shop IAC" on Immunize.org offers many resources: wallet-sized record cards, "Vaccines Save Lives" pins, and flu and COVID-19 buttons and stickers. Order today!
* Encourage friends by adding IAC’s “Me Vacuné…” or “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” Facebook profile photo frame
Journal Articles and Newsletters
* “Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents—United States, April 15–23, 2021” published in MMWR
* “SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a Gymnastics Facility—Oklahoma, April–May 2021” published in MMWR
* MMWR Recap: ACIP provides update on use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines after reports of myocarditis among vaccine recipients
Education and Training
* CDC announces two webinar recordings for healthcare providers who will administer COVID-19 vaccines
Immunization PSAs from the Archive
* In this 2004 PSA from the Nevada Department of Health, immunizations are deemed “priceless”
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Top Stories
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FDA revises fact sheets for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), adding Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) warning and revising thrombocytopenia warning
The FDA has posted ([link removed]) a revised Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) and a revised Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers ([link removed]), for the adenovirus-vectored Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). Both fact sheets are dated July 8.
Regarding Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the revised text for recipients says: "Guillain Barré syndrome (a neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system damages nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis) has occurred in some people who have received the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. In most of these people, symptoms began within 42 days following receipt of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. The chance of having this occur is very low. You should seek medical attention right away…" if symptoms develop such as weakness or tingling sensations that spread to other parts of the body, difficulty walking, difficulty with facial movements, double vision or inability to move eyes, or difficulty with bladder control or bowel function.
Regarding thrombocytopenia-with-thrombosis syndrome, description of the risk has been changed to read: “Reporting of these blood clots and low levels of platelets has been highest in females ages 18 through 49 years.”
FDA, CDC, and other scientists are conducting further investigations ([link removed]); recommendations for the use of this vaccine have not changed.
Action steps: Update all COVID-19 EUA Fact Sheets used in your clinic to current versions. Current revision dates ([link removed]) listed on the documents: Janssen: 7/8/21, Moderna: 6/24/21, Pfizer-BioNTech: 6/25/21. Report adverse events after vaccination to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) ([link removed]).
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* FDA revision of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization ([link removed])
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CDC announces additional ACIP meeting on July 22
CDC will convene its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) ([link removed]) on July 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET). The meeting will address COVID-19 topics. At press time, the agenda has not yet been announced.
No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described at the website.
Watch the virtual ACIP meeting ([link removed]).
Related Link
* ACIP gateway page ([link removed]) for recordings and content from previous meetings, as well as information about future meetings
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Watch today (July 14): CDC's "Current Issues in Immunization Webinar" on catching up on immunizations during the pandemic; recording will be available afterward
Tune in today! CDC's Current Issues in Immunization Webinar ([link removed](CIIW)%20Series%2C%207%2F7%2F2021&deliveryName=USCDC_11_22-DM52368) will discuss the importance of catching up individuals on routine immunizations, today, July 14, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET).
Attendance for the live webinar is limited to 1,500 registrants, so log in early to secure a "seat." If you miss the live event, you can watch the archived version once it is posted on CDC’s website.
Related Link
* CDC's Current Issues in Immunization Webinar ([link removed]) web page
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Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, disasters: 'Tis the season to exercise your emergency plan
Severe weather, natural disasters, or power outages can create emergency conditions that can damage your valuable vaccine inventory. For this reason, every clinic that stocks vaccines needs an emergency plan for inventory protection. Every clinic in the CDC’s Vaccines For Children program (VFC) is required to have one. Follow section 7 of CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) to create an emergency plan for your clinic and then practice your plan this month. Build redundancy, flexibility, and communication into your plan.
CDC’s guide helps you consider equipment backup options, alternate storage options, and vaccine transport plans, in case of emergency. Your plan should include at least one facility that willing to receive and properly store your vaccine inventory in case it must be relocated. CDC’s guide provides detailed instructions on monitoring temperatures during a power outage and what to do once proper storage is restored. Prevent avoidable vaccine waste by training your staff on emergency procedures, including after-hours roles and responsibilities. Then run an exercise to check understanding.
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* CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) (65 pages, March 2021)
* CDC’s Packing Vaccines for Transport During Emergencies ([link removed]) (Aug 2015)
* Use IAC’s Storage and Handling Materials ([link removed]) to Help Safeguard Your Valuable Vaccine Supply
* IAC’s Emergency Response Worksheet ([link removed])
* HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response: Technical Resources—Utility Failures ([link removed])
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CDC and FDA issue joint statement on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses: no need yet, science will determine policy
On July 8, CDC and FDA issued a joint statement ([link removed]) on COVID-19 vaccine boosters. The statement appears in its entirety below.
The United States is fortunate to have highly effective vaccines that are widely available for those aged 12 and up. People who are fully vaccinated are protected from severe disease and death, including from the variants currently circulating in the country such as Delta. People who are not vaccinated remain at risk. Virtually all COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are among those who are unvaccinated. We encourage Americans who have not yet been vaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and their community.
Americans who have been fully vaccinated do not need a booster shot at this time. FDA, CDC, and NIH are engaged in a science-based, rigorous process to consider whether or when a booster might be necessary. This process takes into account laboratory data, clinical trial data, and cohort data – which can include data from specific pharmaceutical companies, but does not rely on those data exclusively. We continue to review any new data as it becomes available and will keep the public informed. We are prepared for booster doses if and when the science demonstrates that they are needed.
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The 2021 edition of The Vaccine Handbook App has just been launched and is available in free iOS and Android formats, courtesy of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
The new 2021 The Vaccine Handbook App contains the 10^th edition of The Vaccine Handbook ([link removed]) by Gary Marshall, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville. The app is a comprehensive source of practical information for vaccine providers, educators, and advocates. A resource section contains numerous educational resources.
The 10th edition is full of useful information about COVID-19 vaccines, as well as updates on other new vaccines. The new ACIP vaccination schedules for 2021 are included.
The free app is formatted for iOS devices ([link removed]) (including Apple iPhones and iPads) and, for the first time, Android devices, and is sponsored by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society ([link removed]) (PIDS). The Vaccine Handbook App is fully fully searchable; allows for bookmarking, highlighting, and annotation; and contains hyperlinks to valuable online content.
The free app may be found by searching the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for The Vaccine Handbook App or by using the following QR code.
Print copies of the new 10th edition of The Vaccine Handbook can be purchased online from the publisher, Professional Communications, Inc. ([link removed]) (West Islip, NY). The cost is $39.95 each; bulk discounts are available.
Related Links
* The Vaccine Handbook App ([link removed]) in the Apple App Store
* The Vaccine Handbook App ([link removed]) in the Google Play Store
* The Vaccine Handbook ([link removed]) App flyer
* The Vaccine Handbook ordering page ([link removed])
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IAC Spotlight! Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on vaccine-preventable diseases, one disease at a time
In this week's IAC Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize.org ([link removed]) that focus on specific preventable diseases.
Our ACIP gateway page ([link removed]) links to all current ACIP vaccine recommendations as well as most documents dating back to 1991. You can access the ACIP recommendations in two ways: sorted alphabetically by diseases or chronologically by publication date.
Our VIS gateway page ([link removed]) offers 27 VISs in English. The site also offers translations in 47 other languages—from Albanian to Yiddish! We include a handy table of current VIS dates, an easy way to check that you are using the most recent versions.
Our Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) gateway page contains 36 templates and related resources for vaccines recommended for children, teens, and adults. The page links to CDC’s standing orders templates for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Our Ask the Experts ([link removed]) gateway page offers over a thousand timely questions on vaccines and vaccine administration answered by IAC experts. Topics include specific diseases and their vaccines as well as vaccine delivery guidance (e.g., administration, billing, documenting).
Our Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page leads to hundreds of free patient handouts and fact sheets for healthcare professionals. All items are ready to print, copy, and distribute widely.
Our Image Library ([link removed]) gateway page offers hundreds of photos of people affected by vaccine-preventable diseases; micrographs of viruses, bacteria, and pathology specimens; and pictures of children, teens, and adults being vaccinated. Please follow any copyright requirements noted.
Our State Laws and Mandates by Vaccine ([link removed]) gateway page contains links to vaccine-specific requirements state-by-state for daycare, K-12, and post-secondary education settings. State-specific information about exemption policies is available as well.
Our Unprotected People Stories ([link removed]) gateway page features 109 real-life accounts of people who have suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases: compelling personal testimonies, remembrances, case reports, and newspaper articles.
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ALSO TODAY (JULY 14): NFID’S "UPDATES FROM JUNE 2021 ACIP MEETING" WEBINAR; RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTERWARD
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases ([link removed]) (NFID) will host a webinar titled Updates from June 2021 ACIP Meeting ([link removed]) from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET) on July 14.
NFID medical director and ACIP liaison William Schaffner, MD, and Jessica R. MacNeil, MPH, deputy executive secretary of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), will discuss updates including current U.S. vaccination recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults.
There is no fee to participate in this activity, but pre-registration is required. One hour of CME credit will be offered upon completion.
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IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,153 organizations, including two new facilities
There are now 1,153 organizations highlighted by IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]). The honor roll recognizes hospitals, long-term care facilities (LTCFs), medical practices, pharmacies, professional organizations, health departments, and other government entities that have taken a stand for patient safety by implementing mandatory influenza vaccination policies for healthcare personnel.
Since May 19, when IAC Express last reported on the Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]), two additional healthcare organizations have been enrolled.
* Boone Health, Columbia, MO
* Wellness Pointe, Longview, TX
IAC urges qualifying healthcare organizations to complete the application page ([link removed]).
Related Links
* IAC's List of Influenza Vaccination Honorees, all healthcare settings ([link removed]), by state
* IAC's Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Influenza Vaccination Honorees ([link removed]) by state
* IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll program ([link removed]), including:
+ Position statements ([link removed]) from professional societies and leading healthcare organizations in support of mandatory influenza vaccination
+ Application form for Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed])
* IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety ([link removed]) web page
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IAC EXPERTS CALLED ON BY NEWS MEDIA
Journalists seek out IAC experts to help explain vaccines to the public and policy makers. Our goal is to help the media understand and communicate the complex work vaccinators do. Here is a selection of our recent citations.
* NBC News: COVID’s Delta Variant Is Highly Contagious. Will Vaccines Work against It? ([link removed]) (7/6/21)
* VaxCare: Flu Season Is Coming. Is Your Practice Ready? ([link removed]) (7/1/21)
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.
* Federal News Network: Listen: "A New Era of Vaccinology": Dr. Paul Offit on mRNA Technology’s Role in Vaccine Development ([link removed]) (7/8/21)
* Wall Street Journal: CDC Urges Schools to Welcome Kids Back, Vaccinated or Not ([link removed]) (7/9/21)
* New York Times: Time Is Running Out for Many Eligible U.S. Students to Get Fully Vaccinated before Schools Reopen ([link removed]) (7/7/21)
* New York Times: COVID News: Biden Calls for New Vaccination Push ([link removed]) (7/6/21)
* NPR: Listen: “Teens Ask, We Answer: What's Up with COVID Vaccines?” ([link removed]) (7/6/21)
* KOMO News: Millions of Children & Teens Missed Routine Vaccinations Because of COVID ([link removed]) (7/6/21)
* MSN: Some Quit, Others Retired: How COVID-19 Has Forever Impacted U.S. Immunization Managers ([link removed]) (7/4/21)
* Shot of Prevention: They’re Unvaccinated. So Is Your Immunocompromised Child. What Do You Do? ([link removed]) (7/2/21)
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IAC Handouts
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IAC UPDATES ITS VACCINE STORAGE AND HANDLING "EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKSHEET" FOR ADDRESSING POWER FAILURES AND TEMPERATURE EXCURSIONS
IAC recently updated its vaccine storage and handling resource titled Emergency Response Worksheet ([link removed]). The worksheet helps healthcare professionals properly deal with the aftermath of power failures and temperature excursions. Changes include a link to CDC information about COVID-19 vaccine storage issues and updated contact information for vaccine manufacturers specific to addressing temperature excursions.
Related Links
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit ([link removed])
* View all IAC print materials on vaccine handling and storage, ([link removed]) free and CDC-reviewed
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage & Handling ([link removed]) web section
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IAC UPDATES ITS HANDOUT FOR PARENTS TITLED “VACCINATIONS ARE SAFE: EXPLAINING WHY,” OUTLINING THE SCIENCE UNDERPINNING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN TODAY’S VACCINES
IAC recently updated its handout for parents and guardians titled Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why ([link removed]). This handout explains the science underpinning public confidence in today’s vaccines. Changes were made to simplify the title and to update data and references.
Related Links
* IAC’s Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) gateway page, grouped 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, sortable by title, language, date, and number
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REMINDER: USE CDC'S RESOURCES TO HELP GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT CATCHING CHILDREN UP ON ROUTINE VACCINATIONS
The pandemic disrupted routine well-child visits, leading to a decline in routine childhood vaccines. Fall is right around the corner and many children returning to schools, camps, playdates, and daycares are behind on their vaccines. The CDC offers resources to help catch children up on missed routine childhood vaccines ([link removed]). Resources include:
* An infographic that can be printed from HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed])
* Social media resources ([link removed]) for Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest
* Newsletter template language ([link removed]) that can be tailored to specific needs
* A web feature ([link removed]) that can be linked to or repurposed for website content
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* CDC's Resources for Encouraging Routine Childhood Vaccinations ([link removed]) web page
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SPREAD THE WORD! IAC OFFERS FREE “I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE” BUTTONS AND STICKERS TO THOSE PROMOTING VACCINATION IN HESITANT COMMUNITIES! AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
Public health departments, nonprofit organizations, and clinics that provide vaccination services in communities experiencing health disparities or vaccine hesitancy can order IAC’s FREE “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) , provided with support from CDC. Available in English and Spanish, the buttons and stickers can be placed on lab coats, uniforms, jackets, lanyards, ID badges, or backpacks to show confidence in COVID-19 vaccination. Access this order form ([link removed]) to request the FREE buttons and stickers for your outreach efforts.
Buttons and stickers remain available for sale ([link removed]) to those not eligible for the CDC-funded supplies.
HHS’s We Can Do This campaign ([link removed]), supported by the Made to Save Coalition ([link removed]), encourages us to protect all eligible people. Multiple initiatives make it easier to get vaccinated against COVID-19, advancing equity, doing more vaccine education, and encouraging vaccination of everyone in your community.
Related Links
* IAC's FREE "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons and stickers order form ([link removed]) for public health departments, nonprofit organizations, and eligible clinics promoting vaccination
* Shop IAC ([link removed]) gateway page: All the buttons, stickers, laminated schedules, record cards, and other products offered by IAC
* HHS’s We Can Do This National Vaccination Tour ([link removed]) web page
* Vaccines.gov: COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives ([link removed]) web page
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"Shop IAC" on Immunize.org offers many resources: wallet-sized record cards, "Vaccines Save Lives" pins, and flu and COVID-19 buttons and stickers. Order today!
On the Shop IAC ([link removed]) web page, you will find many resources such as personal immunization record cards, pins for your lapel, and more! Your purchases will help IAC keep delivering free educational materials to healthcare professionals and to the public.
IAC’s three personal immunization record cards—child & teen, adult, and lifetime ([link removed])—are printed on durable rip-, smudge-, and water-proof paper. Sized to fit in a wallet when folded, the cards are brightly colored to stand out. Give these nearly indestructible personal record cards to your patients. They're sold in boxes of 250.
You too can show your support for vaccination with IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” pin ([link removed]) on your lapel. The pin makes a refined statement in hard black enamel with gold lettering and edges, measuring 1.125" x 0.75”. Order yours today to show how much you value immunizations!
Proudly wearing IAC’s "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" buttons ([link removed]) demonstrates your support for COVID-19 vaccination and reminds those around you to protect themselves from COVID-19. (Remember, those promoting COVID-19 vaccination in hesitant communities can order for free. See above.)
Flu season is right around the corner and IAC's “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) are ready to ship! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the value of flu vaccination. And the cost is nominal.
Related Links
* IAC’s Child & Teen Immunization Record Cards ([link removed])
* IAC’s Adult Immunization Record Cards ([link removed])
* IAC's Lifetime Immunization Record Cards ([link removed])
* IAC’s “Vaccines Save Lives” Pins ([link removed])
* IAC's COVID-19 Vaccine Buttons and Stickers ([link removed])
* IAC's Flu Vaccine Buttons and Stickers ([link removed])
* IAC’s Shop IAC ([link removed]) gateway page
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ENCOURAGE FRIENDS BY ADDING IAC’S “ME VACUNÉ…” OR “I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE” FACEBOOK PROFILE PHOTO FRAME
Share your excitement about COVID-19 vaccination and inspire your friends! Add IAC's “Me Vacuné Contra el COVID-19” or "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine" Facebook photo frame to liven up your profile picture!
You can obtain the frame in three ways:
* Click your profile picture, select “update picture,” and then select “add a frame.” Search for #igotmycovid19vaccine and select it.
* Accept the frame in English by clicking this link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/? selected_overlay_id=2361854253958052 ([link removed])
* Accept the frame in Spanish by clicking this link: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=517990259207530
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
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“Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents—United States, April 15–23, 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents—United States, April 15–23, 2021 ([link removed]) in the July 9 issue of MMWR Early Release. A portion of the summary appears below.
...In April 2021, 52% of unvaccinated adolescents aged 13–17 years and 56% of parents of unvaccinated adolescents aged 12–17 years reported intent for adolescent COVID-19 vaccination. The most common factors that would increase vaccination intent were receiving more information about adolescent COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy.
...Efforts focusing on effectively communicating the benefits and safety of COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents to the public could help increase adolescent COVID-19 vaccine confidence and vaccination coverage.
Access the MMWR Early Release article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
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* MMWR ([link removed]) gateway page provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplement
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“SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a Gymnastics Facility—Oklahoma, April–May 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a Gymnastics Facility—Oklahoma, April–May 2021 ([link removed]) in the July 9 issue of MMWR Early Release. A portion of the summary appears below.
...The B.1.617.2 variant is highly transmissible in indoor sports settings and households, which might lead to increased attack rates. Multicomponent prevention strategies including vaccination remain important to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 among persons participating in indoor sports and their contacts.
Access the MMWR Early Release article in HTML format ([link removed]) or in PDF format ([link removed]).
Related Link
* MMWR ([link removed]) gateway page provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplement
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MMWR Recap: ACIP provides update on use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines after reports of myocarditis among vaccine recipients
CDC recently published:
* Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine after Reports of Myocarditis among Vaccine Recipients: Update from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, June 2021 (MMWR, July 9, HTML format ([link removed]) or PDF format ([link removed]) )
Related Link
* MMWR ([link removed]) gateway page provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplement
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Education and Training
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CDC ANNOUNCES TWO WEBINAR RECORDINGS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO WILL ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINES
CDC recently announced availability of recordings for two webinars targeted toward healthcare providers administering COVID-19 vaccines. A description of each webinar is provided below.
* CDC's What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and Becoming a Vaccination Provider ([link removed]): learn how to become a COVID-19 vaccination provider and comply with requirements; continuing education credits are available (30 minutes)
* Public Health Communications Collaborative's COVID-19 Vaccination and Children: Answering Parents’ Questions ([link removed]): learn how to talk to families about vaccinating children against COVID-19 (1 hour)
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* CDC's Immunization Education and Training ([link removed]) web section
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Immunization PSAs from the Archive
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IN THIS 2004 PSA FROM THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, IMMUNIZATIONS ARE DEEMED “PRICELESS”
In this 2004 public service announcement (PSA) from the Nevada Department of Health ([link removed]), the narrator offers a spoof of the MasterCard "priceless" commercials to illustrate the invaluable nature of immunizations in protecting children against serious diseases. This PSA is part of a collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH, which spans a period of more than 50 years.
Previous PSAs featured in “From the Archives” are available when viewing this Vimeo video ([link removed]).
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