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Issue 1,645: August 3, 2022
Top Stories
* Immunize.org launches new social media program to highlight our educational resources; please like and share on your channels!
* August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with helpful resources for all ages
* Autism Society of America releases its “Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics”
* World Hepatitis Day was recognized on July 28; share Immunize.org’s resources all year long
* Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on communications
* Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
* American Academy of Pediatrics develops interactive map to explore each state’s vaccination rates and compare them with national rates
* On Voices for Vaccines’ new podcast, William Schaffner, MD, describes what’s going on with non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses
* CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases MMR vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine infographics and updates COVID-19 infographic
* Vaccine Makers Project adds new video playlist, “Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How,” featuring Stanley Plotkin, MD, and Paul Offit, MD
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
* “Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Second Booster Doses among Adults Aged ≥ 50 Years—United States, March 29, 2022–July 10, 2022” published in MMWR
* “Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact and Effectiveness through 12 Years after Vaccine Introduction in the United States, 2003 to 2018” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
Global News
* “Progress toward the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B—Worldwide, 2016–2021” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
* On-demand: CDC’s recorded webinars on principles of vaccination and general best practice guidelines, as well as other segments in “The Pink Book,” now rolling out weekly; CE available
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Top Stories
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Immunize.org launches new social media program to highlight our educational resources; please like and share on your channels!
Immunize.org launched a new social media program to highlight our educational resources. Our social media channels now feature our most popular printable resources and Ask the Experts questions, as well as announcements important to frontline vaccinators.
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Like, follow, and share Immunize.org’s social media accounts and encourage colleagues and others interested in vaccination to do likewise:
* Facebook at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* Instagram at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* LinkedIn at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* Twitter at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* YouTube at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
Each additional follower extends the reach of our work to help healthcare professionals deliver quality vaccination services to people of all ages.
Back to top (#Top)
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with helpful resources for all ages
August is National Immunization Awareness Month ([link removed]) (NIAM). This annual observance highlights efforts to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. This year, NIAM focuses our attention on the urgent need to catch up on routine visits and vaccinations that were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC’s NIAM web page includes key messages, sample social media content, and educational resources in two toolkits:
* One for reaching healthcare professionals ([link removed])
* Another for reaching parents and patients ([link removed])
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CDC encourages its partners to share these messages and resources throughout August using the hashtag #ivax2protect. Stay tuned for more resources to be released throughout the coming weeks.
Related Links
* CDC: NIAM ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Toolkit for Reaching Healthcare Professionals ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Toolkit for Reaching Parents and Patients ([link removed]) main page
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Autism Society of America releases its “Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics”
The Autism Society of America ([link removed]) released its Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics ([link removed]) , which shares helpful tips and links for vaccination providers who serve neurodiverse patients, including those with autism. Neurodiverse people may avoid vaccinations because vaccination visits can be traumatic and stressful. The guide also offers ideas that may be valuable to all patients of any age who have anxiety about vaccination visits.
[link removed] [link removed]
The Autism Society of America believes increasing vaccination rates is a crucial step towards improving the lives of people with autism, their families, and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its COVID-19: Vaccine Education Initiative ([link removed]) (VEI), the Autism Society of America is committed to increasing vaccine education, confidence, and access through grassroots efforts. The initiative offers toolkits, support groups, educational programs, online events, and more.
Related Links
* Autism Society of America ([link removed]) website
* Autism Society of America: Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Autism Society of America: COVID-19: Vaccine Education Initiative ([link removed]) main page
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World Hepatitis Day was recognized on July 28; share Immunize.org’s resources all year long
World Hepatitis Day ([link removed]) is recognized annually on July 28, the birthday of Baruch Blumberg, MD, PhD, who discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967 and two years later developed the basis for the first hepatitis B vaccine. This year’s campaign was “I Can’t Wait,” which highlighted the need to accelerate the fight against viral hepatitis and the importance of testing and treatment for people who need it. The campaign will amplify the voices of people affected by viral hepatitis, calling for immediate action and the end of stigma and discrimination.
World Hepatitis Day 2022 is behind us, but it's important to spread hepatitis awareness, treatment, and prevention resources throughout the year. Vaccination prevents hepatitis A and hepatitis B. In addition to people with a wide range of risk factors, hepatitis A vaccination is also recommended for all children younger than age 19 years, and hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all children and adults younger than age 60 years.
[link removed]
Offer these Immunize.org resources in your practice and with your colleagues:
* Vaccines: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) main page
* Vaccines Hepatitis B ([link removed]) main page
* Handouts: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) main page
* Handouts: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) main page
* Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) web page
* Ask the Experts: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) web page
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on communications
Immunize.org offers many resources that focus on communication between healthcare personnel, patients, and caregivers.
Talking about Vaccines ([link removed]) web page provides healthcare professionals with 11 topical web pages to help them discuss vaccination with concerned parents or patients. Examples include “Adjuvants,” “Alternative Medicine,” “Autism,” “Religious Concerns,” and “Thimerosal.”
Unprotected People Stories ([link removed]) features more than 100 real-life accounts of people who suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) leads to hundreds of resources that are free to download, print, copy, and distribute widely.
Vaccine Basics: Common Questions about Vaccines ([link removed]) on Immunize.org’s public website, vaccineinformation.org, offers patients and caregivers timely, accurate, and factual information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent.
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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: How to Get Vaccinated, Tested and Treated for Monkeypox ([link removed]) (7/27/22)
* CNBC: U.S. to Release 786,000 Additional Monkeypox Vaccine Doses as Outbreak Spreads ([link removed]) (7/27/22)
* The Guardian: Does the COVID Vaccine Really Affect Your Period? Here's What Our Study Found ([link removed]) (7/27/22)
* CNN: More than 40% of Parents of Young Kids Say They Will Not Get Their Child a COVID-19 Vaccine, Survey Finds ([link removed]) (7/26/22)
* The Hill: Biden Illness Shows Importance of Vaccines, Boosters ([link removed]) (7/26/22)
* New York Post: Polio Live Oral Vaccine: Here’s Why the US Stopped Using It Years Ago ([link removed] ) (7/23/22)
* NPR: Monkeypox Explained: How to Protect Yourself and What to Watch Out For ([link removed]) (7/24/22)
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Featured Resources
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American Academy of Pediatrics develops interactive map to explore each state’s vaccination rates and compare them with national rates
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed an interactive map, Child Vaccination across America ([link removed]) . This tool allows the user to see state and national vaccination rates (including COVID-19 vaccination rates) and outbreaks when hovering over the map. Users also can learn about vaccination gaps related to insurance, race and ethnicity, poverty, and geographic area.
[link removed]
Find all of this information using theinteractive map ([link removed]) created by AAP.
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On Voices for Vaccines’ new podcast, William Schaffner, MD, describes what’s going on with non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses
Voices for Vaccines (VFV) posted a new entry in its Vax Talk podcast series, It's Not COVID ([link removed]) , featuring William Schaffner, MD. A description from the VFV web page appears below.
Providers working in clinics and hospitals have noticed something: non-COVID respiratory viruses are acting differently. Flu is lingering into June, RSV is messing with kids off-season, and summer is no barrier between us and a cold.
To find out what is happening (and okay, it might have to do with COVID) and how vaccines can help, we talked to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Dr. Bill Schaffner.
[link removed]
Voices for Vaccines is a national organization of parents and others dedicated to raising the stature of vaccination supporters. VFV invites everyone who values vaccines to become a member, use VFV tools in their own community, and get involved with VFV ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* Voices for Vaccines Tools ([link removed]) main page
* Voices for Vaccines podcast page ([link removed])
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases MMR vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine infographics and updates COVID-19 infographic
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC) offers three new/recently updated infographics for the public:
* New: MMR infographic ([link removed]) (PDF), available on VEC's A Look at Each Vaccine: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
* New: Hepatitis B infographic ([link removed]) (PDF), available on VEC's A Look at Each Vaccine: Hepatitis B Vaccine ([link removed]) [link removed] page
* Updated: COVID-19: The Disease vs the Vaccine ([link removed]) , infographic (PDF), available on VEC's A Look at Each Vaccine: COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
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Vaccine Makers Project adds new video playlist, “Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How,” featuring Stanley Plotkin, MD, and Paul Offit, MD
The Vaccine Makers Project ([link removed]) (VMP) added a new video playlist titled Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How ([link removed]) to its YouTube channel. This includes five videos featuring Stanley Plotkin, MD, inventor of the rubella vaccine, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC) ([link removed]) director, Dr. Paul Offit, MD. Their conversations describe how decades-old cell lines of fetal origin can be used today so that new abortions are not necessary to continue making vaccines that rely on these cell lines.
These videos explain why human cells were used to make some viral vaccines, how these cells were acquired, which vaccines are made using cell lines of fetal origin, what the Catholic Church says about this topic, and how a devastating rubella epidemic moved one scientist to develop an improved rubella vaccine.
Visit Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How ([link removed]) to learn more.
Related Links
* Vaccine Makers Project YouTube Channel ([link removed])
* CHOP's VEC: Vaccine Ingredients – Fetal Cells ([link removed]) web page
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Immunize.org's www.Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website promotes the importance of adolescent vaccination, including the recommended MenACWY vaccine booster dose at age 16. Many teens are behind on vaccines because of the pandemic, so vaccination is more important than ever.
Materials on this colorful website for healthcare professionals incorporate the 2020 ACIP meningococcal vaccine recommendations ([link removed]) and coverage statistics from CDC’s National Immunization Survey–Teen (NIS–Teen). One particularly popular resource on the site is the updated Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 through 18 Years of Age ([link removed]) .
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The website is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
* Vaccinate Teens ([link removed]) – Teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving vaccination rates
* Give 2 Doses ([link removed]) – Tools to help improve second dose coverage of MenACWY vaccine
* 16-Year-Old Visit ([link removed]) – Resources to help providers and patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds
* Tools for Providers ([link removed]) – Tools to explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and improve coverage for all adolescent vaccines
* Resources ([link removed]) – Links to print materials ([link removed]) , organizations ([link removed]) involved in adolescent vaccination, personal stories ([link removed]) about the importance of vaccination, and other resources ([link removed]) of interest
The site also categorizes materials ([link removed]) according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers, to adolescents, or to parents.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) and enjoy browsing (and deploying) its bountiful resources.
Related Links
* Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website
* Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 through 18 Years of Age ([link removed])
* MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection ([link removed])
* Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say It ([link removed])
* Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Developing an Immunization Culture in Your Office ([link removed])
* Know Your Rates: Measuring Immunization Success in Your Practice ([link removed])
* You're 16: We Recommend These Vaccines for You! ([link removed])
* 2020 ACIP meningococcal vaccine recommendations ([link removed])
* National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2020 ([link removed])
* Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed]) – signed by six medical societies
* Ask the Experts: Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed])
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Notable Publications
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“Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Second Booster Doses among Adults Aged ≥ 50 Years—United States, March 29, 2022–July 10, 2022” published in MMWR
CDC published Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Second Booster Doses among Adults Aged ≥ 50 Years—United States, March 29, 2022–July 10, 2022 ([link removed] ) on July 29 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
During March 29–July 10, 2022, approximately 16.8 million persons in the United States aged ≥50 years received a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine....
Among persons aged ≥50 years who reported homologous mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, injection site and systemic reactions were less frequent after a second booster dose than after the first booster dose. Ninety-five percent of 8,515 events reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System were nonserious....
Health care providers and patients should be aware that local and systemic reactions are expected after a second mRNA COVID-19 booster dose. Serious adverse events are uncommon.
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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“Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact and Effectiveness through 12 Years after Vaccine Introduction in the United States, 2003 to 2018” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
In the July 2022 issue, Annals of Internal Medicine published Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact and Effectiveness through 12 Years after Vaccine Introduction in the United States, 2003 to 2018 ([link removed]) . Portions of the abstract appear below.
Among sexually experienced females aged 14 to 24 years, the impact on 4vHPV-type prevalence in 2015 to 2018 was 85% overall, 90% among vaccinated females, and 74% among unvaccinated females… Vaccine effectiveness ranged from 60% to 84% during vaccine eras for females and was 51% during 2013 to 2016 for males.…
Nationally representative data show increasing impact of the vaccination program and herd protection. Vaccine effectiveness estimates will be increasingly affected by herd effects.
Related Link
* Annals of Internal Medicine: Long-Term Effectiveness of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Implications for Future Reduction in Cancer ([link removed]) (July 2022)
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Global News
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“Progress toward the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B—Worldwide, 2016–2021” published in MMWR
CDC published Progress toward the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B—Worldwide, 2016–2021 ([link removed]) on July 29, 2022 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV), a leading cause of liver cancer, is targeted for global elimination....
During 2016–2020, global coverage with the third dose of hepatitis B vaccine remained between 82% and 85%, whereas timely coverage with hepatitis B birth dose increased from 37% to 43%. Coverage in 2020 was ≥90% for both the hepatitis B birth dose and the 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccine in 41% of countries. In 11 countries, prevalence of HBV surface antigen among children was ≤0.1%....
Accelerating hepatitis B birth dose introduction, increasing coverage with the third dose of hepatitis B vaccine, and monitoring programmatic and impact indicators are essential for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HBV.
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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On-demand: CDC’s recorded webinars on principles of vaccination and general best practice guidelines, as well as other segments in “The Pink Book,” now rolling out weekly; CE available
CDC continues its 19-part pre-recorded webinar series ([link removed]) to provide a chapter-by-chapter overview of the 14th edition of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ([link removed]) (also known as "The Pink Book").
The fifth webinar, on vaccine storage and handling, was released on August 2; no registration is required. Additional webinars will be released weekly, concluding on November 1, 2022.
Information and program details are available on CDC's Pink Book Webinars series ([link removed]) web page.
CME, CNE, CPE, and CEU credits are available for each event. Questions about the material can be submitted to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
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Managing Editor
John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
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Courtnay Londo, MA
Style and Copy Editor
Marian Deegan, JD
Web Edition Managers
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Issue 1,645: August 3, 2022
Top Stories
* Immunize.org launches new social media program to highlight our educational resources; please like and share on your channels!
* August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with helpful resources for all ages
* Autism Society of America releases its “Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics”
* World Hepatitis Day was recognized on July 28; share Immunize.org’s resources all year long
* Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on communications
* Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
* American Academy of Pediatrics develops interactive map to explore each state’s vaccination rates and compare them with national rates
* On Voices for Vaccines’ new podcast, William Schaffner, MD, describes what’s going on with non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses
* CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases MMR vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine infographics and updates COVID-19 infographic
* Vaccine Makers Project adds new video playlist, “Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How,” featuring Stanley Plotkin, MD, and Paul Offit, MD
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Notable Publications
* “Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Second Booster Doses among Adults Aged ≥ 50 Years—United States, March 29, 2022–July 10, 2022” published in MMWR
* “Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact and Effectiveness through 12 Years after Vaccine Introduction in the United States, 2003 to 2018” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
Global News
* “Progress toward the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B—Worldwide, 2016–2021” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
* On-demand: CDC’s recorded webinars on principles of vaccination and general best practice guidelines, as well as other segments in “The Pink Book,” now rolling out weekly; CE available
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Top Stories
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Immunize.org launches new social media program to highlight our educational resources; please like and share on your channels!
Immunize.org launched a new social media program to highlight our educational resources. Our social media channels now feature our most popular printable resources and Ask the Experts questions, as well as announcements important to frontline vaccinators.
[link removed]
Like, follow, and share Immunize.org’s social media accounts and encourage colleagues and others interested in vaccination to do likewise:
* Facebook at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* Instagram at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* LinkedIn at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* Twitter at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
* YouTube at ImmunizeOrg ([link removed])
Each additional follower extends the reach of our work to help healthcare professionals deliver quality vaccination services to people of all ages.
Back to top (#Top)
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with helpful resources for all ages
August is National Immunization Awareness Month ([link removed]) (NIAM). This annual observance highlights efforts to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. This year, NIAM focuses our attention on the urgent need to catch up on routine visits and vaccinations that were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC’s NIAM web page includes key messages, sample social media content, and educational resources in two toolkits:
* One for reaching healthcare professionals ([link removed])
* Another for reaching parents and patients ([link removed])
[link removed]
CDC encourages its partners to share these messages and resources throughout August using the hashtag #ivax2protect. Stay tuned for more resources to be released throughout the coming weeks.
Related Links
* CDC: NIAM ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Toolkit for Reaching Healthcare Professionals ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Toolkit for Reaching Parents and Patients ([link removed]) main page
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Autism Society of America releases its “Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics”
The Autism Society of America ([link removed]) released its Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics ([link removed]) , which shares helpful tips and links for vaccination providers who serve neurodiverse patients, including those with autism. Neurodiverse people may avoid vaccinations because vaccination visits can be traumatic and stressful. The guide also offers ideas that may be valuable to all patients of any age who have anxiety about vaccination visits.
[link removed] [link removed]
The Autism Society of America believes increasing vaccination rates is a crucial step towards improving the lives of people with autism, their families, and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its COVID-19: Vaccine Education Initiative ([link removed]) (VEI), the Autism Society of America is committed to increasing vaccine education, confidence, and access through grassroots efforts. The initiative offers toolkits, support groups, educational programs, online events, and more.
Related Links
* Autism Society of America ([link removed]) website
* Autism Society of America: Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Autism Society of America: COVID-19: Vaccine Education Initiative ([link removed]) main page
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World Hepatitis Day was recognized on July 28; share Immunize.org’s resources all year long
World Hepatitis Day ([link removed]) is recognized annually on July 28, the birthday of Baruch Blumberg, MD, PhD, who discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967 and two years later developed the basis for the first hepatitis B vaccine. This year’s campaign was “I Can’t Wait,” which highlighted the need to accelerate the fight against viral hepatitis and the importance of testing and treatment for people who need it. The campaign will amplify the voices of people affected by viral hepatitis, calling for immediate action and the end of stigma and discrimination.
World Hepatitis Day 2022 is behind us, but it's important to spread hepatitis awareness, treatment, and prevention resources throughout the year. Vaccination prevents hepatitis A and hepatitis B. In addition to people with a wide range of risk factors, hepatitis A vaccination is also recommended for all children younger than age 19 years, and hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all children and adults younger than age 60 years.
[link removed]
Offer these Immunize.org resources in your practice and with your colleagues:
* Vaccines: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) main page
* Vaccines Hepatitis B ([link removed]) main page
* Handouts: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) main page
* Handouts: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) main page
* Ask the Experts: Hepatitis A ([link removed]) web page
* Ask the Experts: Hepatitis B ([link removed]) web page
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Spotlight: Review of resources at Immunize.org focused on communications
Immunize.org offers many resources that focus on communication between healthcare personnel, patients, and caregivers.
Talking about Vaccines ([link removed]) web page provides healthcare professionals with 11 topical web pages to help them discuss vaccination with concerned parents or patients. Examples include “Adjuvants,” “Alternative Medicine,” “Autism,” “Religious Concerns,” and “Thimerosal.”
Unprotected People Stories ([link removed]) features more than 100 real-life accounts of people who suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) leads to hundreds of resources that are free to download, print, copy, and distribute widely.
Vaccine Basics: Common Questions about Vaccines ([link removed]) on Immunize.org’s public website, vaccineinformation.org, offers patients and caregivers timely, accurate, and factual information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent.
------------------------------------------------------------
Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* New York Times: How to Get Vaccinated, Tested and Treated for Monkeypox ([link removed]) (7/27/22)
* CNBC: U.S. to Release 786,000 Additional Monkeypox Vaccine Doses as Outbreak Spreads ([link removed]) (7/27/22)
* The Guardian: Does the COVID Vaccine Really Affect Your Period? Here's What Our Study Found ([link removed]) (7/27/22)
* CNN: More than 40% of Parents of Young Kids Say They Will Not Get Their Child a COVID-19 Vaccine, Survey Finds ([link removed]) (7/26/22)
* The Hill: Biden Illness Shows Importance of Vaccines, Boosters ([link removed]) (7/26/22)
* New York Post: Polio Live Oral Vaccine: Here’s Why the US Stopped Using It Years Ago ([link removed] ) (7/23/22)
* NPR: Monkeypox Explained: How to Protect Yourself and What to Watch Out For ([link removed]) (7/24/22)
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Featured Resources
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American Academy of Pediatrics develops interactive map to explore each state’s vaccination rates and compare them with national rates
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed an interactive map, Child Vaccination across America ([link removed]) . This tool allows the user to see state and national vaccination rates (including COVID-19 vaccination rates) and outbreaks when hovering over the map. Users also can learn about vaccination gaps related to insurance, race and ethnicity, poverty, and geographic area.
[link removed]
Find all of this information using theinteractive map ([link removed]) created by AAP.
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On Voices for Vaccines’ new podcast, William Schaffner, MD, describes what’s going on with non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses
Voices for Vaccines (VFV) posted a new entry in its Vax Talk podcast series, It's Not COVID ([link removed]) , featuring William Schaffner, MD. A description from the VFV web page appears below.
Providers working in clinics and hospitals have noticed something: non-COVID respiratory viruses are acting differently. Flu is lingering into June, RSV is messing with kids off-season, and summer is no barrier between us and a cold.
To find out what is happening (and okay, it might have to do with COVID) and how vaccines can help, we talked to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Dr. Bill Schaffner.
[link removed]
Voices for Vaccines is a national organization of parents and others dedicated to raising the stature of vaccination supporters. VFV invites everyone who values vaccines to become a member, use VFV tools in their own community, and get involved with VFV ([link removed]) .
Related Links
* Voices for Vaccines Tools ([link removed]) main page
* Voices for Vaccines podcast page ([link removed])
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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases MMR vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine infographics and updates COVID-19 infographic
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC) offers three new/recently updated infographics for the public:
* New: MMR infographic ([link removed]) (PDF), available on VEC's A Look at Each Vaccine: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
* New: Hepatitis B infographic ([link removed]) (PDF), available on VEC's A Look at Each Vaccine: Hepatitis B Vaccine ([link removed]) [link removed] page
* Updated: COVID-19: The Disease vs the Vaccine ([link removed]) , infographic (PDF), available on VEC's A Look at Each Vaccine: COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) web page
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Vaccine Makers Project adds new video playlist, “Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How,” featuring Stanley Plotkin, MD, and Paul Offit, MD
The Vaccine Makers Project ([link removed]) (VMP) added a new video playlist titled Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How ([link removed]) to its YouTube channel. This includes five videos featuring Stanley Plotkin, MD, inventor of the rubella vaccine, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC) ([link removed]) director, Dr. Paul Offit, MD. Their conversations describe how decades-old cell lines of fetal origin can be used today so that new abortions are not necessary to continue making vaccines that rely on these cell lines.
These videos explain why human cells were used to make some viral vaccines, how these cells were acquired, which vaccines are made using cell lines of fetal origin, what the Catholic Church says about this topic, and how a devastating rubella epidemic moved one scientist to develop an improved rubella vaccine.
Visit Fetal Cells and Vaccines: The Why and How ([link removed]) to learn more.
Related Links
* Vaccine Makers Project YouTube Channel ([link removed])
* CHOP's VEC: Vaccine Ingredients – Fetal Cells ([link removed]) web page
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Immunize.org's www.Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website promotes the importance of adolescent vaccination, including the recommended MenACWY vaccine booster dose at age 16. Many teens are behind on vaccines because of the pandemic, so vaccination is more important than ever.
Materials on this colorful website for healthcare professionals incorporate the 2020 ACIP meningococcal vaccine recommendations ([link removed]) and coverage statistics from CDC’s National Immunization Survey–Teen (NIS–Teen). One particularly popular resource on the site is the updated Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 through 18 Years of Age ([link removed]) .
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The website is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
* Vaccinate Teens ([link removed]) – Teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving vaccination rates
* Give 2 Doses ([link removed]) – Tools to help improve second dose coverage of MenACWY vaccine
* 16-Year-Old Visit ([link removed]) – Resources to help providers and patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds
* Tools for Providers ([link removed]) – Tools to explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and improve coverage for all adolescent vaccines
* Resources ([link removed]) – Links to print materials ([link removed]) , organizations ([link removed]) involved in adolescent vaccination, personal stories ([link removed]) about the importance of vaccination, and other resources ([link removed]) of interest
The site also categorizes materials ([link removed]) according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers, to adolescents, or to parents.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) and enjoy browsing (and deploying) its bountiful resources.
Related Links
* Give2MenACWY.org ([link removed]) website
* Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 through 18 Years of Age ([link removed])
* MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection ([link removed])
* Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say It ([link removed])
* Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates ([link removed])
* Developing an Immunization Culture in Your Office ([link removed])
* Know Your Rates: Measuring Immunization Success in Your Practice ([link removed])
* You're 16: We Recommend These Vaccines for You! ([link removed])
* 2020 ACIP meningococcal vaccine recommendations ([link removed])
* National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2020 ([link removed])
* Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations ([link removed]) – signed by six medical societies
* Ask the Experts: Meningococcal ACWY ([link removed])
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Notable Publications
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“Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Second Booster Doses among Adults Aged ≥ 50 Years—United States, March 29, 2022–July 10, 2022” published in MMWR
CDC published Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Second Booster Doses among Adults Aged ≥ 50 Years—United States, March 29, 2022–July 10, 2022 ([link removed] ) on July 29 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
During March 29–July 10, 2022, approximately 16.8 million persons in the United States aged ≥50 years received a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine....
Among persons aged ≥50 years who reported homologous mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, injection site and systemic reactions were less frequent after a second booster dose than after the first booster dose. Ninety-five percent of 8,515 events reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System were nonserious....
Health care providers and patients should be aware that local and systemic reactions are expected after a second mRNA COVID-19 booster dose. Serious adverse events are uncommon.
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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“Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact and Effectiveness through 12 Years after Vaccine Introduction in the United States, 2003 to 2018” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
In the July 2022 issue, Annals of Internal Medicine published Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact and Effectiveness through 12 Years after Vaccine Introduction in the United States, 2003 to 2018 ([link removed]) . Portions of the abstract appear below.
Among sexually experienced females aged 14 to 24 years, the impact on 4vHPV-type prevalence in 2015 to 2018 was 85% overall, 90% among vaccinated females, and 74% among unvaccinated females… Vaccine effectiveness ranged from 60% to 84% during vaccine eras for females and was 51% during 2013 to 2016 for males.…
Nationally representative data show increasing impact of the vaccination program and herd protection. Vaccine effectiveness estimates will be increasingly affected by herd effects.
Related Link
* Annals of Internal Medicine: Long-Term Effectiveness of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Implications for Future Reduction in Cancer ([link removed]) (July 2022)
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Global News
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“Progress toward the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B—Worldwide, 2016–2021” published in MMWR
CDC published Progress toward the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B—Worldwide, 2016–2021 ([link removed]) on July 29, 2022 in MMWR. A portion of the summary appears below.
Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV), a leading cause of liver cancer, is targeted for global elimination....
During 2016–2020, global coverage with the third dose of hepatitis B vaccine remained between 82% and 85%, whereas timely coverage with hepatitis B birth dose increased from 37% to 43%. Coverage in 2020 was ≥90% for both the hepatitis B birth dose and the 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccine in 41% of countries. In 11 countries, prevalence of HBV surface antigen among children was ≤0.1%....
Accelerating hepatitis B birth dose introduction, increasing coverage with the third dose of hepatitis B vaccine, and monitoring programmatic and impact indicators are essential for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HBV.
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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On-demand: CDC’s recorded webinars on principles of vaccination and general best practice guidelines, as well as other segments in “The Pink Book,” now rolling out weekly; CE available
CDC continues its 19-part pre-recorded webinar series ([link removed]) to provide a chapter-by-chapter overview of the 14th edition of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ([link removed]) (also known as "The Pink Book").
The fifth webinar, on vaccine storage and handling, was released on August 2; no registration is required. Additional webinars will be released weekly, concluding on November 1, 2022.
Information and program details are available on CDC's Pink Book Webinars series ([link removed]) web page.
CME, CNE, CPE, and CEU credits are available for each event. Questions about the material can be submitted to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
Editorial Information
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Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
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John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
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Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
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Courtnay Londo, MA
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Marian Deegan, JD
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Arkady Shakhnovich
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Laurel H. Wood, MPA
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Robin VanOss
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