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IZ Express #1,641: ACIP COVID-19 vaccine recs for children 6 mo–5 years, and more
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| Date | July 6, 2022 10:00 AM |
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Issue 1,641: July 6, 2022
Top Stories
* “Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years—United States, June 2022” published in MMWR
* CDC offers resources for healthcare professionals on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, including vaccine guidance and how to identify monkeypox
* Immunize.org posts Spanish translation of smallpox/monkeypox Vaccine Information Statement
* Immunize.org posts new Vaccine Information Statement for Ebola vaccine
* Immunize.org updates "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!" and "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
* Immunize.org updates two patient handouts, "Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy" and "Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination"
* Immunize.org revises “Standing Orders for Administering Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine to Children and Teens”
* Invite your colleagues to subscribe to IZ Express so they don’t miss out on immunization news!
* Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org’s companion websites
* Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during May and June
Vaccine Information Statements
* Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during May and June
Featured Resources
* CDC offers “You Call the Shots” interactive, web-based training that discusses vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination, including updated pneumococcal and meningococcal modules; CME, CNE, and CPE available
* Vaccinate Your Family launches “Their Best Shot” campaign to raise awareness of missed childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic
* Sesame Street releases “Elmo Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine” PSA, noting that vaccination is the best way to stay healthy
* NFID releases two infographics on pneumococcal disease and the vaccines for adults, as well as “Protecting Adults from Pneumococcal Disease through Vaccination” training module; CE available
* NFID offers online CME activities with resources to help decrease disparities and increase vaccination rates among adolescents and adults (#IZX18)
* Meningitis B Action Project releases 8-page meningococcal vaccination guide with algorithms for healthcare providers
Notable Publications
* “COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Availability and Vaccination Coverage among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 1, 2021–April 25, 2022” published in MMWR
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Top Stories
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“Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years—United States, June 2022” published in MMWR
CDC published Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years—United States, June 2022 ([link removed]) in the July 1 issue of MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
On June 17, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months–5 years and 6 months–4 years, respectively....
On June 18, 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued interim recommendations for the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months–5 years and for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months–4 years in the United States for prevention of COVID-19. ACIP determined that the benefits of vaccination outweigh risks for this population....
Vaccination is important for protecting children aged 6 months–5 years against COVID-19.
Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* CDC: ACIP Presentation Slides – June 17, 2022 ([link removed]) , and June 18, 2022 ([link removed])
* CDC: Vaccines & Immunizations ([link removed]) web page providing interim clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines currently approved or authorized in the United States
* CDC: At-a-Glance COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules ([link removed])
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
* Immunize.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (PDF)
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CDC offers resources for healthcare professionals on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, including vaccine guidance and how to identify monkeypox
CDC is closely tracking cases of monkeypox detected in the United States during the 2022 monkeypox outbreak ([link removed]) . Early data suggest that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men make up a high number of cases. However, anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk.
CDC urges healthcare providers in the United States to be alert for patients with a rash consistent with monkeypox regardless of their specific risk factors for monkeypox. Use the following CDC resources to familiarize yourself with this disease and how it appears.
* 2022 Monkeypox: Information for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
* Monkeypox: Signs and Symptoms ([link removed])
* Monkeypox: How it Spreads ([link removed])
* Monkeypox: Prevention ([link removed])
* Infection Prevention and Control of Monkeypox in Healthcare Settings ([link removed])
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At this time, CDC does not recommend widespread vaccination against monkeypox. However, vaccination may be recommended for some people who:
* Are in close personal contact with people who have monkeypox
* May have been exposed to the virus
* May have an increased risk of being exposed to the virus, such as people who perform laboratory testing to diagnose monkeypox
Related Links
* CDC: Monkeypox Vaccines: What You Need to Know ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine VIS ([link removed]) (PDF, English)
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Immunize.org posts Spanish translation of smallpox/monkeypox Vaccine Information Statement
Immunize.org posted a new Spanish-language translation of CDC’s Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for smallpox/monkeypox. The translation was generously donated by Multilingual Services, CDC.
* Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS ([link removed]) (PDF, Spanish)
* Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS ([link removed]) (RTF, Spanish)
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine VIS ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine VIS ([link removed]) (PDF, English)
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) main page
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Immunize.org posts new Vaccine Information Statement for Ebola vaccine
Immunize.org posted the Ebola Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) (VIS) that CDC released on June 30.
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View the Ebola VIS ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) main page
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Immunize.org updates "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!" and "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
Immunize.org updated two key documents to include the new Ebola Vaccine Information Statement.
* You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law! ([link removed])
* Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) ([link removed])
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Documenting Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Facts about VISs ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Instructions for Using VISs ([link removed]) web page
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Immunize.org updates two patient handouts, "Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy" and "Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination"
Immunize.org recently updated two patient handouts, one for pregnancy and one for parents of preteens/teens.
* Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy ([link removed]) , endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, was revised with updated information about COVID-19, hepatitis B, and zoster vaccines
* Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination ([link removed]) now includes several new weblinks in the Resources section and language to clarify that preteens are recommended to be vaccinated at age 11 or 12 years, but can be vaccinated earlier at age 9 or 10 years
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Pregnancy and Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page, sorted by topic
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org revises “Standing Orders for Administering Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine to Children and Teens”
Immunize.org updated its Standing Orders for Administering Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed]) document. Edits were made to highlight the following:
“If a child received 4 or more doses before their 4th birthday (e.g., in a combination vaccine), an additional dose is still necessary after the 4th birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose. This excludes people whose 4th dose was administered prior to August 6, 2009.”
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: 10 Steps to Implementing Standing Orders for Immunization in Your Practice Setting ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients & Staff ([link removed]) web page
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* Newly posted Vaccine Information Statements and their translations
* Educational materials from Immunize.org, CDC, AAP, and others
* Notices about online and in-person educational opportunities, many offering free continuing education credit
We appreciate you as a subscriber! Encourage your co-workers to subscribe to IZ Express ([link removed]) themselves so they get everything that matters to vaccinators in their own inbox each Wednesday.
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Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org’s companion websites
Immunize.org sponsors several companion websites that can help you.
Information about the National Network of Immunization Coalitions, a project of Immunize.org, can be found at www.immunizationcoalitions.org ([link removed]) . This website compiles information on more than 100 immunization coalitions and their topics of shared interest.
The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) website at www.izsummitpartners.org ([link removed]) addresses adult and influenza immunization issues to improve coverage. The NAIIS has more than 700 members, representing more than 130 public and private organizations. The NAIIS is led by members of the Summit Organizing Committee, including Immunize.org, CDC, and other federal representatives.
Vaccine Information You Need at www.vaccineinformation.org ([link removed]) was launched by Immunize.org in partnership with CDC to help inform the public. This website provides hundreds of valuable resources, including personal testimonies of suffering due to vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine-related videos and public-service announcements, and educational materials from trusted organizations.
MenACWY: You’re Not Done If You Give Just One at www.give2menacwy.org ([link removed]) supports a national campaign produced by Immunize.org and Sanofi Pasteur to improve protection from disease caused by meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y. It offers information for families and resources for providers to boost on-time delivery of both doses of the MenACWY vaccine.
65+ Flu Defense at www.influenza-defense.org ([link removed]) is a public health service produced by Immunize.org and Seqirus. The website offers tools and resources to help protect patients 65 and older, all of whom are at greater risk of influenza complications.
Related Link
* Immunize.org: Immunization Partners ([link removed]) main page
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
Journalists seek out Immunize.org experts to help explain vaccines to the public and policy makers. We help the media understand and communicate the complex work vaccinators do. Here is one of our recent citations.
* New York Times: FDA May Move toward Updating Vaccines ([link removed]) (6/28/22)
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* New York Times: FDA Says Next COVID Boosters Should Target Omicron Subvariants ([link removed]) (6/30/22)
* FDA press release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Recommends Inclusion of Omicron BA.4/5 Component for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses ([link removed]) (6/30/22)
* CNBC: Kids’ Vaccines Are ‘A Game Changer,’ Experts Say—Here’s What Else Needs to Happen to End the COVID Pandemic ([link removed]) (6/28/22)
* Nature: Fast-Evolving COVID Variants Complicate Vaccine Updates ([link removed]) (6/27/22)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during May and June
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Immunize.org’s new and updated educational materials and web pages. All Immunize.org materials are free to distribute.
In case you missed them during recent weeks, updates were made to these helpful materials:
Immunize.org Updated PDF Materials for Clinicians
* Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (age 19 years and older) ([link removed])
* Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization (age birth through 18 years) ([link removed])
* New! Talking with Your Patient about Contraindications and Precautions to Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
* Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed])
* Should You Be Vaccinated against Hepatitis B? ([link removed])
* Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Terms in Multiple Languages ([link removed])
* Emergency Response Worksheet ([link removed])
Immunize.org Updated Web Pages
* Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) (most recent update May 24, 2022)
Immunize.org Updated PDF Materials for Patients
* 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 with HIV infection ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men ([link removed])
* Seven translations (Arabic ([link removed]) , Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , Spanish ([link removed]) , and Vietnamese ([link removed]) ) were provided for both of these updated handouts for parents:
+ When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? ([link removed])
+ Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page to access more than 1,100 questions answered by Immunize.org experts
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page and its nine subtopics
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during May and June
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about new and updated Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) and their translations.
In June, CDC released two VISs, an updated Rabies VIS ([link removed]) and a new Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS. ([link removed])
Additionally, two handouts related to VISs were updated:
* Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) ([link removed])
* You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It's Federal Law! ([link removed])
Six new Ukrainian ([link removed]) VIS translations were added:
* Hepatitis A VIS ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B VIS ([link removed])
* MMR VIS ([link removed])
* Polio VIS ([link removed])
* Tdap VIS ([link removed])
* Varicella VIS ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages
* Immunize.org: Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) (PDF)
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) web page
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Featured Resources
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CDC offers “You Call the Shots” interactive, web-based training that discusses vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination, including updated pneumococcal and meningococcal modules; CME, CNE, and CPE available
CDC is offering a free, interactive, web-based immunization training course, You Call the Shots ([link removed]) , which consists of modules that discuss vaccine-preventable diseases and explain the latest recommendations for vaccine use. Each module provides learning opportunities, self-test practice questions, reference and resource materials, and an extensive glossary. The course is updated regularly to include the latest guidelines and recommendations in vaccine practice.
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The pneumococcal module ([link removed]) and meningococcal module ([link removed]) were both updated in June.
CME, CNE, CPE, and CEU are available upon completion of the training course.
View all of the training modules on CDC's You Call the Shots ([link removed]) web page.
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Vaccinate Your Family launches “Their Best Shot” campaign to raise awareness of missed childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) launched Their Best Shot ([link removed]) , a community campaign to raise awareness of childhood vaccinations missed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign offers parents an overview on how they can get their children up to date on their vaccines during the summer.
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VYF also offers a partner toolkit with graphics, talking points, and FAQs ([link removed]) on the COVID-19 recommendation for children younger than age 5 years. Available in English and Spanish, these materials are free for you to co-brand, repurpose, and use to advocate for COVID-19 protection.
Back to top (#Top)
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Sesame Street releases “Elmo Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine” PSA, noting that vaccination is the best way to stay healthy
Sesame Street released a public service announcement (PSA) titled Elmo Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) noting that vaccination is the best way to keep yourself and everyone around you healthy. Watch the video together with children and ask if they have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Talk about some things that might make getting a shot a little easier, such as hugging a special toy, or picking out a special bandage like Elmo’s.
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Immunize.org congratulates Elmo, Louie (his father), Big Bird, and everyone in the Sesame Street community for their ongoing commitment to disease prevention. We encourage them to sign up for v-safe ([link removed]) too!
Related Links
* Sesame Street in Communities: Elmo's Daddy Gets Vaccinated ([link removed]) (Video)
* Sesame Street in Communities: Vaccines ([link removed]) main page, with printables, videos, and activities on topics to help young children understand the basics on vaccines
* Sesame Street in Communities: Helping Children Prepare for Shots ([link removed])
* Ad Council: getvaccineanswers.org ([link removed])
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NFID releases two infographics on pneumococcal disease and the vaccines for adults, as well as “Protecting Adults from Pneumococcal Disease through Vaccination” training module; CE available
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) released two new infographics on pneumococcal disease and vaccination for adults.
* Preventing Pneumococcal Disease in Adults ([link removed])
* Pneumococcal Vaccine for U.S. Adults ([link removed])
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NFID also released a training module, Protecting Adults from Pneumococcal Disease through Vaccination ([link removed]) , based on the latest CDC recommendations. It includes practical strategies to implement pneumococcal vaccination. CE is available upon completion.
Visit the training module ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV) ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) ([link removed]) main page
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NFID offers online CME activities with resources to help decrease disparities and increase vaccination rates among adolescents and adults
The National Foundation of Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with Medscape Education, offers CME activities and accompanying resources ([link removed]) to help increase vaccination rates among adolescents and adults, and decrease vaccination disparities.
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View the CME activities and accompanying resources ([link removed]).
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Meningitis B Action Project releases 8-page meningococcal vaccination guide with algorithms for healthcare providers
Meningitis B Action Project ([link removed]) recently published Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Algorithm (MenACWY and MenB) ([link removed]) , a comprehensive 8-page guide for use in clinical practice to support implementation of ACIP meningococcal vaccination recommendations.
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This resource was created to help healthcare providers understand the complex ACIP recommendations for both MenACWY and MenB vaccinations, including appropriate dosing and intervals. It highlights strategies to support shared clinical decision-making for MenB vaccination.
Visit the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Algorithm ([link removed]) website to view and print the document. To order copies or ask questions, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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Notable Publications
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“COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Availability and Vaccination Coverage among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 1, 2021–April 25, 2022” published in MMWR
CDC published COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Availability and Vaccination Coverage among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 1, 2021–April 25, 2022 ([link removed]) in the July 1 MMWR. An excerpt follows.
Among the five assessed active provider types, most counties had at least one pharmacy (69.1%) or public health clinic (61.3%), whereas fewer counties had at least one pediatric clinic (29.7%), family medicine clinic (29.0%), or federally qualified health center (FQHC)* (22.8%). Median county-level vaccination coverage was 14.5%.
By April 25, 2022, most U.S. counties had a pharmacy or public health clinic offering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5–11 years; fewer counties had a pediatric clinic, family medicine clinic, or federally qualified health center. The availability of each provider type was associated with higher county-level vaccination coverage among children aged 5–11 years… Ensuring broad access to COVID-19 vaccines, in addition to other strategies to address vaccination barriers, could help increase vaccination coverage among children aged 5–11.
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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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Issue 1,641: July 6, 2022
Top Stories
* “Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years—United States, June 2022” published in MMWR
* CDC offers resources for healthcare professionals on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, including vaccine guidance and how to identify monkeypox
* Immunize.org posts Spanish translation of smallpox/monkeypox Vaccine Information Statement
* Immunize.org posts new Vaccine Information Statement for Ebola vaccine
* Immunize.org updates "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!" and "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
* Immunize.org updates two patient handouts, "Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy" and "Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination"
* Immunize.org revises “Standing Orders for Administering Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine to Children and Teens”
* Invite your colleagues to subscribe to IZ Express so they don’t miss out on immunization news!
* Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org’s companion websites
* Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during May and June
Vaccine Information Statements
* Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during May and June
Featured Resources
* CDC offers “You Call the Shots” interactive, web-based training that discusses vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination, including updated pneumococcal and meningococcal modules; CME, CNE, and CPE available
* Vaccinate Your Family launches “Their Best Shot” campaign to raise awareness of missed childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic
* Sesame Street releases “Elmo Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine” PSA, noting that vaccination is the best way to stay healthy
* NFID releases two infographics on pneumococcal disease and the vaccines for adults, as well as “Protecting Adults from Pneumococcal Disease through Vaccination” training module; CE available
* NFID offers online CME activities with resources to help decrease disparities and increase vaccination rates among adolescents and adults (#IZX18)
* Meningitis B Action Project releases 8-page meningococcal vaccination guide with algorithms for healthcare providers
Notable Publications
* “COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Availability and Vaccination Coverage among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 1, 2021–April 25, 2022” published in MMWR
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Top Stories
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“Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years—United States, June 2022” published in MMWR
CDC published Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years—United States, June 2022 ([link removed]) in the July 1 issue of MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
On June 17, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months–5 years and 6 months–4 years, respectively....
On June 18, 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued interim recommendations for the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months–5 years and for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months–4 years in the United States for prevention of COVID-19. ACIP determined that the benefits of vaccination outweigh risks for this population....
Vaccination is important for protecting children aged 6 months–5 years against COVID-19.
Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* CDC: ACIP Presentation Slides – June 17, 2022 ([link removed]) , and June 18, 2022 ([link removed])
* CDC: Vaccines & Immunizations ([link removed]) web page providing interim clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines currently approved or authorized in the United States
* CDC: At-a-Glance COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules ([link removed])
* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
* Immunize.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (PDF)
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CDC offers resources for healthcare professionals on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, including vaccine guidance and how to identify monkeypox
CDC is closely tracking cases of monkeypox detected in the United States during the 2022 monkeypox outbreak ([link removed]) . Early data suggest that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men make up a high number of cases. However, anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk.
CDC urges healthcare providers in the United States to be alert for patients with a rash consistent with monkeypox regardless of their specific risk factors for monkeypox. Use the following CDC resources to familiarize yourself with this disease and how it appears.
* 2022 Monkeypox: Information for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
* Monkeypox: Signs and Symptoms ([link removed])
* Monkeypox: How it Spreads ([link removed])
* Monkeypox: Prevention ([link removed])
* Infection Prevention and Control of Monkeypox in Healthcare Settings ([link removed])
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At this time, CDC does not recommend widespread vaccination against monkeypox. However, vaccination may be recommended for some people who:
* Are in close personal contact with people who have monkeypox
* May have been exposed to the virus
* May have an increased risk of being exposed to the virus, such as people who perform laboratory testing to diagnose monkeypox
Related Links
* CDC: Monkeypox Vaccines: What You Need to Know ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine VIS ([link removed]) (PDF, English)
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Immunize.org posts Spanish translation of smallpox/monkeypox Vaccine Information Statement
Immunize.org posted a new Spanish-language translation of CDC’s Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for smallpox/monkeypox. The translation was generously donated by Multilingual Services, CDC.
* Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS ([link removed]) (PDF, Spanish)
* Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS ([link removed]) (RTF, Spanish)
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* Immunize.org: Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine VIS ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine VIS ([link removed]) (PDF, English)
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) main page
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Immunize.org posts new Vaccine Information Statement for Ebola vaccine
Immunize.org posted the Ebola Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) (VIS) that CDC released on June 30.
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View the Ebola VIS ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) main page
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Immunize.org updates "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!" and "Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
Immunize.org updated two key documents to include the new Ebola Vaccine Information Statement.
* You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law! ([link removed])
* Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) ([link removed])
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Documenting Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Facts about VISs ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Instructions for Using VISs ([link removed]) web page
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Immunize.org updates two patient handouts, "Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy" and "Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination"
Immunize.org recently updated two patient handouts, one for pregnancy and one for parents of preteens/teens.
* Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy ([link removed]) , endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, was revised with updated information about COVID-19, hepatitis B, and zoster vaccines
* Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination ([link removed]) now includes several new weblinks in the Resources section and language to clarify that preteens are recommended to be vaccinated at age 11 or 12 years, but can be vaccinated earlier at age 9 or 10 years
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* Immunize.org: Handouts: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Pregnancy and Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page, sorted by topic
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org revises “Standing Orders for Administering Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine to Children and Teens”
Immunize.org updated its Standing Orders for Administering Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed]) document. Edits were made to highlight the following:
“If a child received 4 or more doses before their 4th birthday (e.g., in a combination vaccine), an additional dose is still necessary after the 4th birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose. This excludes people whose 4th dose was administered prior to August 6, 2009.”
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: 10 Steps to Implementing Standing Orders for Immunization in Your Practice Setting ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Standing Orders Templates for Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients & Staff ([link removed]) web page
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IZ Express ([link removed]) , the free weekly e-newsletter produced by Immunize.org, succinctly summarizes each week’s important vaccine developments, including new and updated recommendations from CDC and the latest vaccine decisions by FDA. IZ Express also features:
* Newly posted Vaccine Information Statements and their translations
* Educational materials from Immunize.org, CDC, AAP, and others
* Notices about online and in-person educational opportunities, many offering free continuing education credit
We appreciate you as a subscriber! Encourage your co-workers to subscribe to IZ Express ([link removed]) themselves so they get everything that matters to vaccinators in their own inbox each Wednesday.
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Spotlight: Check out Immunize.org’s companion websites
Immunize.org sponsors several companion websites that can help you.
Information about the National Network of Immunization Coalitions, a project of Immunize.org, can be found at www.immunizationcoalitions.org ([link removed]) . This website compiles information on more than 100 immunization coalitions and their topics of shared interest.
The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) website at www.izsummitpartners.org ([link removed]) addresses adult and influenza immunization issues to improve coverage. The NAIIS has more than 700 members, representing more than 130 public and private organizations. The NAIIS is led by members of the Summit Organizing Committee, including Immunize.org, CDC, and other federal representatives.
Vaccine Information You Need at www.vaccineinformation.org ([link removed]) was launched by Immunize.org in partnership with CDC to help inform the public. This website provides hundreds of valuable resources, including personal testimonies of suffering due to vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine-related videos and public-service announcements, and educational materials from trusted organizations.
MenACWY: You’re Not Done If You Give Just One at www.give2menacwy.org ([link removed]) supports a national campaign produced by Immunize.org and Sanofi Pasteur to improve protection from disease caused by meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y. It offers information for families and resources for providers to boost on-time delivery of both doses of the MenACWY vaccine.
65+ Flu Defense at www.influenza-defense.org ([link removed]) is a public health service produced by Immunize.org and Seqirus. The website offers tools and resources to help protect patients 65 and older, all of whom are at greater risk of influenza complications.
Related Link
* Immunize.org: Immunization Partners ([link removed]) main page
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Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
Journalists seek out Immunize.org experts to help explain vaccines to the public and policy makers. We help the media understand and communicate the complex work vaccinators do. Here is one of our recent citations.
* New York Times: FDA May Move toward Updating Vaccines ([link removed]) (6/28/22)
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* New York Times: FDA Says Next COVID Boosters Should Target Omicron Subvariants ([link removed]) (6/30/22)
* FDA press release: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Recommends Inclusion of Omicron BA.4/5 Component for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses ([link removed]) (6/30/22)
* CNBC: Kids’ Vaccines Are ‘A Game Changer,’ Experts Say—Here’s What Else Needs to Happen to End the COVID Pandemic ([link removed]) (6/28/22)
* Nature: Fast-Evolving COVID Variants Complicate Vaccine Updates ([link removed]) (6/27/22)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials and web pages for clinicians were released during May and June
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Immunize.org’s new and updated educational materials and web pages. All Immunize.org materials are free to distribute.
In case you missed them during recent weeks, updates were made to these helpful materials:
Immunize.org Updated PDF Materials for Clinicians
* Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (age 19 years and older) ([link removed])
* Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization (age birth through 18 years) ([link removed])
* New! Talking with Your Patient about Contraindications and Precautions to Influenza Vaccination ([link removed])
* Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed])
* Should You Be Vaccinated against Hepatitis B? ([link removed])
* Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Terms in Multiple Languages ([link removed])
* Emergency Response Worksheet ([link removed])
Immunize.org Updated Web Pages
* Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) (most recent update May 24, 2022)
Immunize.org Updated PDF Materials for Patients
* 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 with HIV infection ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men ([link removed])
* Seven translations (Arabic ([link removed]) , Chinese-Simplified ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , Spanish ([link removed]) , and Vietnamese ([link removed]) ) were provided for both of these updated handouts for parents:
+ When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? ([link removed])
+ Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts ([link removed]) main page to access more than 1,100 questions answered by Immunize.org experts
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page and its nine subtopics
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical list of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during May and June
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about new and updated Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) and their translations.
In June, CDC released two VISs, an updated Rabies VIS ([link removed]) and a new Smallpox/Monkeypox VIS. ([link removed])
Additionally, two handouts related to VISs were updated:
* Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) ([link removed])
* You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It's Federal Law! ([link removed])
Six new Ukrainian ([link removed]) VIS translations were added:
* Hepatitis A VIS ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B VIS ([link removed])
* MMR VIS ([link removed])
* Polio VIS ([link removed])
* Tdap VIS ([link removed])
* Varicella VIS ([link removed])
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Vaccine Information Statement ([link removed]) main page for VISs in 47 languages
* Immunize.org: Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements ([link removed]) (PDF)
* CDC: What's New with VISs ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Current VISs ([link removed]) web page
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Featured Resources
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CDC offers “You Call the Shots” interactive, web-based training that discusses vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination, including updated pneumococcal and meningococcal modules; CME, CNE, and CPE available
CDC is offering a free, interactive, web-based immunization training course, You Call the Shots ([link removed]) , which consists of modules that discuss vaccine-preventable diseases and explain the latest recommendations for vaccine use. Each module provides learning opportunities, self-test practice questions, reference and resource materials, and an extensive glossary. The course is updated regularly to include the latest guidelines and recommendations in vaccine practice.
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The pneumococcal module ([link removed]) and meningococcal module ([link removed]) were both updated in June.
CME, CNE, CPE, and CEU are available upon completion of the training course.
View all of the training modules on CDC's You Call the Shots ([link removed]) web page.
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Vaccinate Your Family launches “Their Best Shot” campaign to raise awareness of missed childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) launched Their Best Shot ([link removed]) , a community campaign to raise awareness of childhood vaccinations missed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign offers parents an overview on how they can get their children up to date on their vaccines during the summer.
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VYF also offers a partner toolkit with graphics, talking points, and FAQs ([link removed]) on the COVID-19 recommendation for children younger than age 5 years. Available in English and Spanish, these materials are free for you to co-brand, repurpose, and use to advocate for COVID-19 protection.
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Sesame Street releases “Elmo Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine” PSA, noting that vaccination is the best way to stay healthy
Sesame Street released a public service announcement (PSA) titled Elmo Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) noting that vaccination is the best way to keep yourself and everyone around you healthy. Watch the video together with children and ask if they have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Talk about some things that might make getting a shot a little easier, such as hugging a special toy, or picking out a special bandage like Elmo’s.
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Immunize.org congratulates Elmo, Louie (his father), Big Bird, and everyone in the Sesame Street community for their ongoing commitment to disease prevention. We encourage them to sign up for v-safe ([link removed]) too!
Related Links
* Sesame Street in Communities: Elmo's Daddy Gets Vaccinated ([link removed]) (Video)
* Sesame Street in Communities: Vaccines ([link removed]) main page, with printables, videos, and activities on topics to help young children understand the basics on vaccines
* Sesame Street in Communities: Helping Children Prepare for Shots ([link removed])
* Ad Council: getvaccineanswers.org ([link removed])
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NFID releases two infographics on pneumococcal disease and the vaccines for adults, as well as “Protecting Adults from Pneumococcal Disease through Vaccination” training module; CE available
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) released two new infographics on pneumococcal disease and vaccination for adults.
* Preventing Pneumococcal Disease in Adults ([link removed])
* Pneumococcal Vaccine for U.S. Adults ([link removed])
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NFID also released a training module, Protecting Adults from Pneumococcal Disease through Vaccination ([link removed]) , based on the latest CDC recommendations. It includes practical strategies to implement pneumococcal vaccination. CE is available upon completion.
Visit the training module ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal Vaccines ([link removed]) web page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV) ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) ([link removed]) main page
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NFID offers online CME activities with resources to help decrease disparities and increase vaccination rates among adolescents and adults
The National Foundation of Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with Medscape Education, offers CME activities and accompanying resources ([link removed]) to help increase vaccination rates among adolescents and adults, and decrease vaccination disparities.
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View the CME activities and accompanying resources ([link removed]).
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Meningitis B Action Project releases 8-page meningococcal vaccination guide with algorithms for healthcare providers
Meningitis B Action Project ([link removed]) recently published Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Algorithm (MenACWY and MenB) ([link removed]) , a comprehensive 8-page guide for use in clinical practice to support implementation of ACIP meningococcal vaccination recommendations.
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This resource was created to help healthcare providers understand the complex ACIP recommendations for both MenACWY and MenB vaccinations, including appropriate dosing and intervals. It highlights strategies to support shared clinical decision-making for MenB vaccination.
Visit the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Algorithm ([link removed]) website to view and print the document. To order copies or ask questions, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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Notable Publications
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“COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Availability and Vaccination Coverage among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 1, 2021–April 25, 2022” published in MMWR
CDC published COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Availability and Vaccination Coverage among Children Aged 5–11 Years—United States, November 1, 2021–April 25, 2022 ([link removed]) in the July 1 MMWR. An excerpt follows.
Among the five assessed active provider types, most counties had at least one pharmacy (69.1%) or public health clinic (61.3%), whereas fewer counties had at least one pediatric clinic (29.7%), family medicine clinic (29.0%), or federally qualified health center (FQHC)* (22.8%). Median county-level vaccination coverage was 14.5%.
By April 25, 2022, most U.S. counties had a pharmacy or public health clinic offering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5–11 years; fewer counties had a pediatric clinic, family medicine clinic, or federally qualified health center. The availability of each provider type was associated with higher county-level vaccination coverage among children aged 5–11 years… Ensuring broad access to COVID-19 vaccines, in addition to other strategies to address vaccination barriers, could help increase vaccination coverage among children aged 5–11.
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Access the MMWR article in HTML ([link removed]) or PDF ([link removed]) .
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* MMWR's main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly and its companion publications
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