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Issue 1,638: June 15, 2022
Top Stories
* Immunize.org releases updated vaccination schedule guides for adults with risk factors for specific vaccine-preventable diseases
* FDA licenses measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Priorix, from GlaxoSmithKline on June 3; next step is ACIP discussion
* Association of Immunization Managers invites nominations for Immunization Champion Awards through June 27
* Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,284 organizations
* FDA advisory committee recommends emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax
* Influenza virus continues to circulate in parts of the country
* Spotlight! Check out staff training and in-service resources provided by Immunize.org.
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Reminder: Immunize.org releases updated print-ready recommendation summaries for adults and for children and adolescents
Featured Resources
* CDC offers “At-a-Glance COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules” resource for clinicians and the public
* ACOG Immunization Team releases Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time training initiative
* Vaccinate Your Family shares new fotonovela in both English and Spanish
* Visit Immunize.org’s “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page for the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines
* DC Health DCRx releases interactive webinar “Vaccine Communication Strategies for Healthcare Providers”; CME available
* Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
* “COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity—National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December 2020–November 2021” published in MMWR
* MMWR Recap: "Monkeypox Outbreak—Nine States, May 2022"
Global News
* “Initial Outbreak Response Activity following Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Detection—Malawi, February 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
* Virtual: Watch June 17–18 ACIP meeting
* Virtual: Watch June 22–23 ACIP meeting
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Top Stories
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Immunize.org releases updated vaccination schedule guides for adults with risk factors for specific vaccine-preventable diseases
Immunize.org recently updated one-sheet vaccination schedule guides for men who have sex with men and for adults with six chronic health conditions including HIV infection, chronic liver disease or infection, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and absent or non-functioning spleen.
COVID-19 vaccine was added to the list of vaccines needed for each of these. As appropriate, guides also now incorporate the latest recommendations for:
* Universal hepatitis B vaccination for all adults younger than age 60 and routine vaccination for some people age 60 or older
* Zoster vaccine for adults age 19 or older who have a weakened immune system
* Pneumococcal vaccination with new vaccines
* Meningococcal booster vaccination for people without a spleen
The revised guides for adults with specific risk factors are listed below. All are free to download, reproduce, distribute, and share with patients and staff.
* Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with HIV Infection ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with Chronic Liver Disease or Infection ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with Diabetes ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with Heart Disease ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with Lung Disease ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen ([link removed])
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Schedules for Patients ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Adult Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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FDA licenses measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Priorix, from GlaxoSmithKline on June 3; next step is ACIP discussion
On June 3, the FDA licensed GlaxoSmithKline's measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, live ([link removed]) , Priorix, for the prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in individuals age 12 months and older.
During its June 22–23 meeting, ACIP will consider recommendations for the use of Priorix.
Related Links
* FDA: Priorix product approval letter ([link removed]) (6/3/22)
* FDA: Priorix ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Package Inserts and FDA Product Approvals ([link removed]) main page
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Association of Immunization Managers invites nominations for Immunization Champion Awards through June 27
The Immunization Champion Award will return in 2022. Now hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers ([link removed]) (AIM), the expanded and streamlined Immunization Champion Award will honor one champion from each of the 50 U.S. states, eight U.S. territories and freely associated states, and the District of Columbia. Nominees can be recognized for their work in influenza, COVID-19, human papillomavirus across the lifespan, or routine childhood vaccination. Key weblinks include:
* The 2022 Immunization Champion Toolkit ([link removed]) – features resources to assist throughout the launch, selection, and promotion phases of the award
* The nomination packet ([link removed]) – includes important information regarding the nomination process, award criteria, and nomination submission
* Frequently asked questions ([link removed])
Participating immunization programs will call for nominations until June 27. Please address questions to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,284 organizations
Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) recognizes facilities that take a stand for patient safety by implementing policies for mandatory healthcare personnel influenza vaccination. There are now 1,284 organizations enrolled. Since April 20, 2022, when IZ Express last reported the Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) , two additional healthcare organizations have been enrolled.
* St. Peter's Health Partners, Albany, NY
* Homeland Health Specialists, Minneapolis, MN
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Eligibility:
* Eligible organizations: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical practices, pharmacies, professional organizations, health departments, and other government entities
* Requirements:
+ Your policy must require influenza vaccination for all staff
+ The application ([link removed]) must describe measures to prevent transmission of influenza from unvaccinated personnel to patients (e.g., masking for the entire work shift)
Related Links
* Immunize.org: List of Influenza Vaccination Honorees, all healthcare settings ([link removed]) , by state
* Immunize.org: Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Influenza Vaccination Honorees ([link removed]) by state
* Immunize.org: 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])
* Immunize.org: Honor Roll for Patient Safety ([link removed]) web page
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FDA advisory committee recommends emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax
On June 7, the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC)
recommended Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in individuals 18 years of age and older. The VRBPAC meeting materials, including a recording of the live meeting, are available on the FDA website ([link removed]) . At press time, the FDA is still evaluating Novavax’s application and no timeline is available for when FDA will issue its decision concerning emergency use authorization.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is a recombinant subunit protein vaccine. It can be stored at typical vaccine refrigerator temperatures, 2°C to 8°C. The vaccine is licensed and in use in some countries, including Canada and Australia.
Related Links
* GAVI: What Is the Novavax Vaccine, and Why Does the World Need Another Type of COVID-19 Vaccine? ([link removed])
* GAVI: What Are Protein Subunit Vaccines and How Could They Be Used against COVID-19? ([link removed]) (video)
* Museum of Science, Boston: What Is Recombinant Vaccine? ([link removed]) (video)
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Influenza virus continues to circulate in parts of the country
Influenza Surveillance
For week 22, ending on June 4, CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) summary reports seasonal influenza continues to circulate in some parts of the country. The levels of outpatient visits due to acute respiratory illness remained stable and are below baseline.
CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination as long as influenza viruses are circulating.
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VaccineFinder at “Vaccines.gov”
If you don’t provide influenza vaccine at your site, refer people to sites that do vaccinate. “Vaccines.gov” is powered by VaccineFinder ([link removed]) , a service of Boston Children’s Hospital, to help people find influenza, COVID-19, and other vaccines for any age group. To be listed as a provider by VaccineFinder, see the information at this CDC website ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: FluView ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Influenza (Flu) ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Bird Flu Current Situation Summary ([link removed])
* CDC: What to Know about Bird Flu ([link removed]) poster (view in Spanish ([link removed]) )
* CDC: Avian Influenza Communication Resources ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: free educational materials and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Vaccines.gov ([link removed]) website with VaccineFinder
* Families Fighting Flu: Flu Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed]) main page
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Spotlight! Check out staff training and in-service resources provided by Immunize.org.
In this week's Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize.org that focus on staff training and in-services.
Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed]) includes an annotated list of key training, education, and reference materials for people who vaccinate or oversee vaccination clinics.
Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration ([link removed]) is a tool to help supervisors assess staff members' skills.
Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page offers a one-stop source of practical information for immunization providers. You will find "how-to" information about providing vaccinations in a medical office or non-traditional setting.
Clinic Tools: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) main page features checklists, "Do Not Unplug" signs, how to avoid errors, temperature logs, storage troubleshooting records, and more. You'll find links to CDC's storage and handling training tools, along with other partner resources.
Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page offers handouts on appropriate injection techniques, information on how to properly deliver intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, medical management of adverse reactions, summaries of vaccine recommendations, and how to use vaccines needing reconstitution.
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* CNN: FDA Advisers Support Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Authorization ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* Science: As Monkeypox Threat Grows, Scientists Debate Best Vaccine Strategy ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* The Atlantic: Don’t Wait to Get Your Kid Vaccinated ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* Scientific American: How to Compare COVID Deaths for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated People ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* AXIOS DC: D.C. Urges Vaccines for Schoolchildren ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* ABC (Australia): COVID mRNA Vaccines Can Be Quickly Updated for New Variants. So, Where’s My Omicron Booster? ([link removed]) (6/5/22)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Reminder: Immunize.org releases updated print-ready recommendation summaries for adults and for children and adolescents
On June 6, Immunize.org released updates to two of its most popular print-ready resources:
* Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization (Age Birth through 18) ([link removed])
* Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (Age 19 Years and Older) ([link removed])
Edits were made to be consistent with the 2022 recommended schedules published by CDC.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: ACIP Recommendations: Vaccine Index ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Featured Resources
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CDC offers “At-a-Glance COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules” resource for clinicians and the public
CDC offers At-a-Glance: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules ([link removed]) , a resource that can be used to determine how many total COVID-19 vaccine doses are recommended based on which vaccine was used for the primary series, as well as the person’s age and immune status. The schedule does not include clinical details that are necessary for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
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Related Links
* CDC: Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Approved or Authorized in the United States ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine: Interim COVID-19 Immunization Schedule for Ages 5 Years and Older ([link removed]) (6/1/22)
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page
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ACOG Immunization Team releases Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time training initiative
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ([link removed]) (ACOG) is offering a new training initiative, Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time ([link removed]) , a six-part online training series to learn more about the importance of increasing patients' vaccine confidence and demand, as well as techniques to apply in practices. The modules in the series include:
* Introduction to ACOG’s COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Training ([link removed])
* COVID-19 Landscape: Data and Recommendations ([link removed])
* Confident Conversations: Exploring Evidence-Based Strategies ([link removed])
* Confident Conversations: Leading Effective Vaccine Conversations ([link removed])
* Confident Conversations: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation ([link removed])
* Confident Conversations: Leading by Example ([link removed])
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Access the training modules on ACOG's Vaccine Confidence Training ([link removed]) web page. You must create a free account to access the training modules.
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Vaccinate Your Family shares new fotonovela in both English and Spanish
Vaccinate Your Family ([link removed]) and partner, Día de la Mujer Latina ([link removed]) , created a fotonovela answering common questions and concerns about vaccines during pregnancy. A fotonovela is a short graphic novel with a social message illustrated with photographs, art, and text; this is a popular form of media in Latin American culture. The fotonovela can be accessed in both English ([link removed]) and Spanish
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Visit Immunize.org’s “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page for the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines
Bookmark Immunize.org’s Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page for quick access to links to key COVID-19 vaccine resource pages from Immunize.org, CDC, and other partners.
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As policies for COVID-19 vaccines are updated and new CDC materials are released, Immunize.org’s Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page and resources will continue to be updated.
Back to top (#Top)
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DC Health DCRx releases interactive webinar “Vaccine Communication Strategies for Healthcare Providers”; CME available
DC Health DCRx released its online, interactive webinar Vaccine Communication Strategies for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) . This module, which features Immunize.org’s Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, will introduce learners to the basics of vaccine hesitancy and to improving communication with parents and adult patients in clinical settings.
This module is approved for one hour of continuing education for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and physicians (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit).
Register for the webinar ([link removed]) .
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Download Immunize.org’s free 142-page book on adult vaccination to help build your program and train your team: Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide) ([link removed]) .
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This thorough "how to" guide on adult vaccination provides easy-to-use, practical information covering all essential activities. It helps vaccine providers enhance their existing adult vaccination services or introduce them into any clinical setting.
The Guide is available to download/print either by chapter or in its entirety free at www.immunize.org/guide ([link removed]) . The National Vaccine Program Office and CDC both supported the development of the Guide and provided early technical review.
The Guide is a valuable resource to assist providers in increasing adult vaccination rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
Please note: this guide was produced in 2017, before the COVID-19 era, and reflects the recommendations of that time.
Related Links
* Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed]) main page, permitting download of entire Guide (142 pages, PDF) ([link removed])
* View the table of contents and individual chapters (PDF):
+ Table of Contents ([link removed])
+ Step 1: Getting Started ([link removed])
+ Step 2: Setting Up for Vaccination Services ([link removed])
+ Step 3: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed])
+ Step 4: Deciding Whom to Vaccinate ([link removed])
+ Step 5: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
+ Step 6: Documentation and Related Issues ([link removed])
+ Step 7A: Financial Considerations ([link removed])
+ Step 7B: How to Bill for Adult Immunizations ([link removed])
* Immunize.org’s educational materials (handouts) on adult immunization ([link removed])
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Notable Publications
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“COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity—National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December 2020–November 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity—National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December 2020–November 2021 ([link removed]) on June 10 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
Racial and ethnic minority groups have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination is effective in preventing COVID-19 infection and severe illness, and equitable vaccine administration can reduce COVID-19–related disparities....
Asian and non-Hispanic White adults had the highest COVID-19 vaccination coverage by the end of April 2021. By the end of November 2021, disparities in vaccination coverage for some racial and ethnic groups narrowed, and coverage was similar for non-Hispanic Black (78.2%), Hispanic (81.3%), Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (75.7%), and non-Hispanic White (78.7%) adults....
Equitable access to and receipt of COVID-19 vaccination, including booster doses, is critical to reducing racial and ethnic disparities in vaccination.
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Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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MMWR Recap: "Monkeypox Outbreak—Nine States, May 2022"
CDC recently published an article first distributed as an MMWR Early Release. The article was recently corrected.
* Monkeypox Outbreak—Nine States, May 2022 (MMWR, June 10, HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) )
Related Link
* MMWR ([link removed]) main page provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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Global News
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“Initial Outbreak Response Activity following Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Detection—Malawi, February 2022” published in MMWR
CDC published Initial Outbreak Response Activity following Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Detection—Malawi, February 2022 ([link removed]) on June 10 in MMWR.
In summary, upon detection of a wild poliovirus type 1 case in Malawi in February 2022, the Malawi Ministry of Health (MOH) immediately declared an emergency. The MOH, along with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners, planned and implemented enhanced acute flaccid paralysis surveillance as well as multiple rounds of supplementary immunization activities (SIA) to protect millions of children. Additionally, GPEI engaged with MOHs in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia to increase their preparedness for potential cross-border spread of the virus by enhancing surveillance and conducting subnational SIAs.
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Until polio is eradicated worldwide, all countries must maintain high vaccination coverage, be vigilant, and be prepared to respond.
Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Watch June 17–18 ACIP meeting
CDC will convene its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ([link removed]) (ACIP) on June 17 from 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (ET) and June 18, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ET). The agenda will include discussions on the pediatric use of COVID-19 vaccines.
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No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described at the website.
Related Links
* ACIP main page ([link removed]) for access to webcast, agendas
* ACIP Meeting Information ([link removed]) for presentation slides, content from previous meetings, and information about future meetings
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Virtual: Watch June 22–23 ACIP meeting
CDC will convene its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ([link removed]) (ACIP) on June 22 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (ET) and June 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (ET). The agenda will include discussions on influenza vaccines, pneumococcal vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccine, MMR vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, and chikungunya vaccine. Votes on influenza vaccines, pneumococcal vaccine, and MMR vaccine recommendations are scheduled.
No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described at the website.
Related Links
* ACIP main page ([link removed]) for access to webcast, agendas
* ACIP Meeting Information ([link removed]) for presentation slides, content from previous meetings, and information about future meetings
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
Editorial Information
Editor-in-Chief
Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
Managing Editor
John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
Associate Editor
Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Writer/Publication Coordinator
Taryn Chapman, MS
Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
Web Edition Managers
Arkady Shakhnovich
Jermaine Royes
Contributing Writer
Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Robin VanOss
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Issue 1,638: June 15, 2022
Top Stories
* Immunize.org releases updated vaccination schedule guides for adults with risk factors for specific vaccine-preventable diseases
* FDA licenses measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Priorix, from GlaxoSmithKline on June 3; next step is ACIP discussion
* Association of Immunization Managers invites nominations for Immunization Champion Awards through June 27
* Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,284 organizations
* FDA advisory committee recommends emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax
* Influenza virus continues to circulate in parts of the country
* Spotlight! Check out staff training and in-service resources provided by Immunize.org.
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Reminder: Immunize.org releases updated print-ready recommendation summaries for adults and for children and adolescents
Featured Resources
* CDC offers “At-a-Glance COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules” resource for clinicians and the public
* ACOG Immunization Team releases Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time training initiative
* Vaccinate Your Family shares new fotonovela in both English and Spanish
* Visit Immunize.org’s “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page for the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines
* DC Health DCRx releases interactive webinar “Vaccine Communication Strategies for Healthcare Providers”; CME available
* Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Notable Publications
* “COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity—National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December 2020–November 2021” published in MMWR
* MMWR Recap: "Monkeypox Outbreak—Nine States, May 2022"
Global News
* “Initial Outbreak Response Activity following Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Detection—Malawi, February 2022” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
* Virtual: Watch June 17–18 ACIP meeting
* Virtual: Watch June 22–23 ACIP meeting
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Top Stories
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Immunize.org releases updated vaccination schedule guides for adults with risk factors for specific vaccine-preventable diseases
Immunize.org recently updated one-sheet vaccination schedule guides for men who have sex with men and for adults with six chronic health conditions including HIV infection, chronic liver disease or infection, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and absent or non-functioning spleen.
COVID-19 vaccine was added to the list of vaccines needed for each of these. As appropriate, guides also now incorporate the latest recommendations for:
* Universal hepatitis B vaccination for all adults younger than age 60 and routine vaccination for some people age 60 or older
* Zoster vaccine for adults age 19 or older who have a weakened immune system
* Pneumococcal vaccination with new vaccines
* Meningococcal booster vaccination for people without a spleen
The revised guides for adults with specific risk factors are listed below. All are free to download, reproduce, distribute, and share with patients and staff.
* Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with HIV Infection ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with Chronic Liver Disease or Infection ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with Diabetes ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with Heart Disease ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults with Lung Disease ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen ([link removed])
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Schedules for Patients ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Adult Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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FDA licenses measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Priorix, from GlaxoSmithKline on June 3; next step is ACIP discussion
On June 3, the FDA licensed GlaxoSmithKline's measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, live ([link removed]) , Priorix, for the prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in individuals age 12 months and older.
During its June 22–23 meeting, ACIP will consider recommendations for the use of Priorix.
Related Links
* FDA: Priorix product approval letter ([link removed]) (6/3/22)
* FDA: Priorix ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Package Inserts and FDA Product Approvals ([link removed]) main page
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Association of Immunization Managers invites nominations for Immunization Champion Awards through June 27
The Immunization Champion Award will return in 2022. Now hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers ([link removed]) (AIM), the expanded and streamlined Immunization Champion Award will honor one champion from each of the 50 U.S. states, eight U.S. territories and freely associated states, and the District of Columbia. Nominees can be recognized for their work in influenza, COVID-19, human papillomavirus across the lifespan, or routine childhood vaccination. Key weblinks include:
* The 2022 Immunization Champion Toolkit ([link removed]) – features resources to assist throughout the launch, selection, and promotion phases of the award
* The nomination packet ([link removed]) – includes important information regarding the nomination process, award criteria, and nomination submission
* Frequently asked questions ([link removed])
Participating immunization programs will call for nominations until June 27. Please address questions to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,284 organizations
Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) recognizes facilities that take a stand for patient safety by implementing policies for mandatory healthcare personnel influenza vaccination. There are now 1,284 organizations enrolled. Since April 20, 2022, when IZ Express last reported the Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) , two additional healthcare organizations have been enrolled.
* St. Peter's Health Partners, Albany, NY
* Homeland Health Specialists, Minneapolis, MN
[link removed]
Eligibility:
* Eligible organizations: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical practices, pharmacies, professional organizations, health departments, and other government entities
* Requirements:
+ Your policy must require influenza vaccination for all staff
+ The application ([link removed]) must describe measures to prevent transmission of influenza from unvaccinated personnel to patients (e.g., masking for the entire work shift)
Related Links
* Immunize.org: List of Influenza Vaccination Honorees, all healthcare settings ([link removed]) , by state
* Immunize.org: Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Influenza Vaccination Honorees ([link removed]) by state
* Immunize.org: 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])
* Immunize.org: Honor Roll for Patient Safety ([link removed]) web page
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FDA advisory committee recommends emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax
On June 7, the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC)
recommended Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in individuals 18 years of age and older. The VRBPAC meeting materials, including a recording of the live meeting, are available on the FDA website ([link removed]) . At press time, the FDA is still evaluating Novavax’s application and no timeline is available for when FDA will issue its decision concerning emergency use authorization.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is a recombinant subunit protein vaccine. It can be stored at typical vaccine refrigerator temperatures, 2°C to 8°C. The vaccine is licensed and in use in some countries, including Canada and Australia.
Related Links
* GAVI: What Is the Novavax Vaccine, and Why Does the World Need Another Type of COVID-19 Vaccine? ([link removed])
* GAVI: What Are Protein Subunit Vaccines and How Could They Be Used against COVID-19? ([link removed]) (video)
* Museum of Science, Boston: What Is Recombinant Vaccine? ([link removed]) (video)
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Influenza virus continues to circulate in parts of the country
Influenza Surveillance
For week 22, ending on June 4, CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) summary reports seasonal influenza continues to circulate in some parts of the country. The levels of outpatient visits due to acute respiratory illness remained stable and are below baseline.
CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination as long as influenza viruses are circulating.
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VaccineFinder at “Vaccines.gov”
If you don’t provide influenza vaccine at your site, refer people to sites that do vaccinate. “Vaccines.gov” is powered by VaccineFinder ([link removed]) , a service of Boston Children’s Hospital, to help people find influenza, COVID-19, and other vaccines for any age group. To be listed as a provider by VaccineFinder, see the information at this CDC website ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: FluView ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Influenza (Flu) ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Bird Flu Current Situation Summary ([link removed])
* CDC: What to Know about Bird Flu ([link removed]) poster (view in Spanish ([link removed]) )
* CDC: Avian Influenza Communication Resources ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: free educational materials and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Vaccines.gov ([link removed]) website with VaccineFinder
* Families Fighting Flu: Flu Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed]) main page
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Spotlight! Check out staff training and in-service resources provided by Immunize.org.
In this week's Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize.org that focus on staff training and in-services.
Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed]) includes an annotated list of key training, education, and reference materials for people who vaccinate or oversee vaccination clinics.
Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration ([link removed]) is a tool to help supervisors assess staff members' skills.
Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page offers a one-stop source of practical information for immunization providers. You will find "how-to" information about providing vaccinations in a medical office or non-traditional setting.
Clinic Tools: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) main page features checklists, "Do Not Unplug" signs, how to avoid errors, temperature logs, storage troubleshooting records, and more. You'll find links to CDC's storage and handling training tools, along with other partner resources.
Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page offers handouts on appropriate injection techniques, information on how to properly deliver intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, medical management of adverse reactions, summaries of vaccine recommendations, and how to use vaccines needing reconstitution.
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* CNN: FDA Advisers Support Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Authorization ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* Science: As Monkeypox Threat Grows, Scientists Debate Best Vaccine Strategy ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* The Atlantic: Don’t Wait to Get Your Kid Vaccinated ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* Scientific American: How to Compare COVID Deaths for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated People ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* AXIOS DC: D.C. Urges Vaccines for Schoolchildren ([link removed]) (6/7/22)
* ABC (Australia): COVID mRNA Vaccines Can Be Quickly Updated for New Variants. So, Where’s My Omicron Booster? ([link removed]) (6/5/22)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Reminder: Immunize.org releases updated print-ready recommendation summaries for adults and for children and adolescents
On June 6, Immunize.org released updates to two of its most popular print-ready resources:
* Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization (Age Birth through 18) ([link removed])
* Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (Age 19 Years and Older) ([link removed])
Edits were made to be consistent with the 2022 recommended schedules published by CDC.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: ACIP Recommendations: Vaccine Index ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Featured Resources
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CDC offers “At-a-Glance COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules” resource for clinicians and the public
CDC offers At-a-Glance: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules ([link removed]) , a resource that can be used to determine how many total COVID-19 vaccine doses are recommended based on which vaccine was used for the primary series, as well as the person’s age and immune status. The schedule does not include clinical details that are necessary for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
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Related Links
* CDC: Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Approved or Authorized in the United States ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine: Interim COVID-19 Immunization Schedule for Ages 5 Years and Older ([link removed]) (6/1/22)
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page
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ACOG Immunization Team releases Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time training initiative
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ([link removed]) (ACOG) is offering a new training initiative, Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time ([link removed]) , a six-part online training series to learn more about the importance of increasing patients' vaccine confidence and demand, as well as techniques to apply in practices. The modules in the series include:
* Introduction to ACOG’s COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Training ([link removed])
* COVID-19 Landscape: Data and Recommendations ([link removed])
* Confident Conversations: Exploring Evidence-Based Strategies ([link removed])
* Confident Conversations: Leading Effective Vaccine Conversations ([link removed])
* Confident Conversations: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation ([link removed])
* Confident Conversations: Leading by Example ([link removed])
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Access the training modules on ACOG's Vaccine Confidence Training ([link removed]) web page. You must create a free account to access the training modules.
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Vaccinate Your Family shares new fotonovela in both English and Spanish
Vaccinate Your Family ([link removed]) and partner, Día de la Mujer Latina ([link removed]) , created a fotonovela answering common questions and concerns about vaccines during pregnancy. A fotonovela is a short graphic novel with a social message illustrated with photographs, art, and text; this is a popular form of media in Latin American culture. The fotonovela can be accessed in both English ([link removed]) and Spanish
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Visit Immunize.org’s “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page for the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines
Bookmark Immunize.org’s Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page for quick access to links to key COVID-19 vaccine resource pages from Immunize.org, CDC, and other partners.
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As policies for COVID-19 vaccines are updated and new CDC materials are released, Immunize.org’s Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page and resources will continue to be updated.
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DC Health DCRx releases interactive webinar “Vaccine Communication Strategies for Healthcare Providers”; CME available
DC Health DCRx released its online, interactive webinar Vaccine Communication Strategies for Healthcare Providers ([link removed]) . This module, which features Immunize.org’s Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, will introduce learners to the basics of vaccine hesitancy and to improving communication with parents and adult patients in clinical settings.
This module is approved for one hour of continuing education for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and physicians (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit).
Register for the webinar ([link removed]) .
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Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Download Immunize.org’s free 142-page book on adult vaccination to help build your program and train your team: Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide) ([link removed]) .
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This thorough "how to" guide on adult vaccination provides easy-to-use, practical information covering all essential activities. It helps vaccine providers enhance their existing adult vaccination services or introduce them into any clinical setting.
The Guide is available to download/print either by chapter or in its entirety free at www.immunize.org/guide ([link removed]) . The National Vaccine Program Office and CDC both supported the development of the Guide and provided early technical review.
The Guide is a valuable resource to assist providers in increasing adult vaccination rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
Please note: this guide was produced in 2017, before the COVID-19 era, and reflects the recommendations of that time.
Related Links
* Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed]) main page, permitting download of entire Guide (142 pages, PDF) ([link removed])
* View the table of contents and individual chapters (PDF):
+ Table of Contents ([link removed])
+ Step 1: Getting Started ([link removed])
+ Step 2: Setting Up for Vaccination Services ([link removed])
+ Step 3: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed])
+ Step 4: Deciding Whom to Vaccinate ([link removed])
+ Step 5: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
+ Step 6: Documentation and Related Issues ([link removed])
+ Step 7A: Financial Considerations ([link removed])
+ Step 7B: How to Bill for Adult Immunizations ([link removed])
* Immunize.org’s educational materials (handouts) on adult immunization ([link removed])
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Notable Publications
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“COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity—National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December 2020–November 2021” published in MMWR
CDC published COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity—National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December 2020–November 2021 ([link removed]) on June 10 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
Racial and ethnic minority groups have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination is effective in preventing COVID-19 infection and severe illness, and equitable vaccine administration can reduce COVID-19–related disparities....
Asian and non-Hispanic White adults had the highest COVID-19 vaccination coverage by the end of April 2021. By the end of November 2021, disparities in vaccination coverage for some racial and ethnic groups narrowed, and coverage was similar for non-Hispanic Black (78.2%), Hispanic (81.3%), Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (75.7%), and non-Hispanic White (78.7%) adults....
Equitable access to and receipt of COVID-19 vaccination, including booster doses, is critical to reducing racial and ethnic disparities in vaccination.
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Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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MMWR Recap: "Monkeypox Outbreak—Nine States, May 2022"
CDC recently published an article first distributed as an MMWR Early Release. The article was recently corrected.
* Monkeypox Outbreak—Nine States, May 2022 (MMWR, June 10, HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) )
Related Link
* MMWR ([link removed]) main page provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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Global News
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“Initial Outbreak Response Activity following Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Detection—Malawi, February 2022” published in MMWR
CDC published Initial Outbreak Response Activity following Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Detection—Malawi, February 2022 ([link removed]) on June 10 in MMWR.
In summary, upon detection of a wild poliovirus type 1 case in Malawi in February 2022, the Malawi Ministry of Health (MOH) immediately declared an emergency. The MOH, along with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners, planned and implemented enhanced acute flaccid paralysis surveillance as well as multiple rounds of supplementary immunization activities (SIA) to protect millions of children. Additionally, GPEI engaged with MOHs in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia to increase their preparedness for potential cross-border spread of the virus by enhancing surveillance and conducting subnational SIAs.
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Until polio is eradicated worldwide, all countries must maintain high vaccination coverage, be vigilant, and be prepared to respond.
Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Watch June 17–18 ACIP meeting
CDC will convene its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ([link removed]) (ACIP) on June 17 from 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (ET) and June 18, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ET). The agenda will include discussions on the pediatric use of COVID-19 vaccines.
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No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described at the website.
Related Links
* ACIP main page ([link removed]) for access to webcast, agendas
* ACIP Meeting Information ([link removed]) for presentation slides, content from previous meetings, and information about future meetings
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Virtual: Watch June 22–23 ACIP meeting
CDC will convene its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ([link removed]) (ACIP) on June 22 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (ET) and June 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (ET). The agenda will include discussions on influenza vaccines, pneumococcal vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccine, MMR vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, and chikungunya vaccine. Votes on influenza vaccines, pneumococcal vaccine, and MMR vaccine recommendations are scheduled.
No registration is required to watch webcasts of live ACIP meetings or listen via telephone. Opportunities for public comment are described at the website.
Related Links
* ACIP main page ([link removed]) for access to webcast, agendas
* ACIP Meeting Information ([link removed]) for presentation slides, content from previous meetings, and information about future meetings
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
Editorial Information
Editor-in-Chief
Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
Managing Editor
John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
Associate Editor
Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Writer/Publication Coordinator
Taryn Chapman, MS
Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
Web Edition Managers
Arkady Shakhnovich
Jermaine Royes
Contributing Writer
Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
Robin VanOss
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