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IZ Express #1,667: It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and more
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Issue 1,667: December 7, 2022
Top Stories
* It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! Flu activity is high nationwide; urge your unvaccinated patients to protect themselves now.
* Join us for a December 13 webinar on “Improving the Vaccination Experience: Accessible Vaccination for Neurodiverse People at Any Age”
* WHO: Disease name will transition from monkeypox to “mpox”
* CDC planning wastewater testing for polio in select communities
* Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,297 organizations, including three new facilities
* Spotlight: Immunize.org’s “Clinic Tools” main page is a one-stop source of practical information about vaccines
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize.org updates "Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools"
* Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials for clinicians were released during October and November
* Immunize.org posts Turkish translation of its parent handout “Immunizations for Babies: A Guide for Parents”
* Immunize.org updates two handouts for healthcare providers on the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccines
* Immunize.org updates “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” print-ready handouts
Vaccine Information Statements
* Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during October and November
Featured Resources
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Global News
* “Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations during the Pandemic: The Experience of Serbia’s Expert Committee on Immunization” published in Frontiers in Public Health
Upcoming Events
* Virtual: Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange offers webinar, “Seasonal Flu Snapshot 2022–2023 and COVID-19 Booster Recommendations,” on December 14
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Top Stories
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It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! Flu activity is high nationwide; urge your unvaccinated patients to protect themselves now.
It's National Influenza Vaccination Week ([link removed]) (NIVW)! Observed December 5–9 this year, NIVW was established by CDC in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination activities throughout the holiday season and beyond. NIVW is a great time to send reminder messages and vaccinate all those who are not yet protected. This season’s current high influenza activity makes it urgent for you, your patients, and your loved ones to be vaccinated against influenza. With three different strains of influenza circulating this season, unvaccinated people who have had influenza once this season still need to be vaccinated to protect them from the other two circulating strains.
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CDC encourages everyone to get their annual influenza vaccine—especially those with chronic medical conditions and those who are pregnant. Get the word out using CDC's 2022 NIVW Digital Media Toolkit ([link removed]) that includes social media messages, sample blurbs, a flyer/poster, and patient reminders. Use #FightFlu to join the conversation all week and tag @CDCFlu on Twitter.
Influenza Surveillance
For week 47, ending November 26, CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) reports that, nationwide, 7.5% of reported outpatient visits were due to respiratory illness that included fever plus a cough or sore throat (i.e., influenza-like illness [ILI]). This far exceeds the national baseline of 2.5%. Multiple respiratory viruses are co-circulating; the relative contribution of influenza virus infection to ILI varies by location. Sadly, 14 children died from influenza-associated causes so far during the 2022–23 season.
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Influenza Vaccination Dashboard
CDC's Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) data show that 154 million doses of influenza vaccine were distributed in the United States through November 19, 2022. Vaccination coverage for all children as of the week ending November 19, 2022, is the same as the estimate one year ago (40.0%) and 5.5 percentage points lower than the same time two years ago (40.0% compared with 45.5%).
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. “Vaccines.gov” offers VaccineFinder ([link removed]) , a service of Boston Children’s Hospital, to help people find influenza and COVID-19 vaccines for any age group. To be listed as a provider by VaccineFinder, see the information at this website ([link removed]) .
Coadministration of influenza and COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccinations when both are due is safe, recommended, and efficient. COVID-19 vaccination alone provides no protection from influenza or any other respiratory virus. To gain confidence in your approach to administering multiple intramuscular vaccinations to an adult, download Immunize.org’s printable document How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults during One Visit ([link removed]) .
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Related Links
* CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: FluView ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Influenza (Flu) ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: free educational materials and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Association of Immunization Managers: National Influenza Vaccination Week 2022 Social Media Toolkit ([link removed])
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Join us for a December 13 webinar on “Improving the Vaccination Experience: Accessible Vaccination for Neurodiverse People at Any Age”
People with autism and other developmental disabilities have lower childhood immunization rates ([link removed]) than their peers without autism, leaving them vulnerable to many vaccine-preventable diseases. The vaccination visit can be especially stressful for these families. Effective strategies exist to reduce pain and anxiety during the vaccination visit.
Please join Immunize.org and experts from the Autism Society on December 13 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for a free, live, 1-hour webinar, Improving the Vaccination Experience: Accessible Vaccination for Neurodiverse People at Any Age ([link removed]) . In this webinar, we will learn more about the Autism Society’s practical tips ([link removed]) to improve vaccine confidence by employing strategies to reduce stress when vaccinating neurodiverse patients.
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Click the form above to register now ([link removed]) for this important educational session.
If you work in a facility where neurodiverse people receive vaccines, you will want to learn more from our speakers:
* Danielle Hall, MSW; Program Manager, Vaccine Education Initiative, Autism Society
* Allie Tasche, BEd, MSLOD; Director of National Programs, Autism Society
* Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH; President and CEO, Immunize.org
* Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH; Director for Research, Immunize.org; Quinn’s mother
After the presentation, time is reserved for your questions.
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WHO: Disease name will transition from monkeypox to “mpox”
On November 28, the World Health Organization issued a press release titled WHO Recommends New Name for Monkeypox Disease ([link removed]) . A portion of the press release appears below.
Following a series of consultations with global experts, WHO will begin using a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym for monkeypox. Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while “monkeypox” is phased out. When the outbreak of monkeypox expanded earlier this year, racist and stigmatizing language online, in other settings and in some communities was observed and reported to WHO. In several meetings, public and private, a number of individuals and countries raised concerns and asked WHO to propose a way forward to change the name.
Assigning names to new and, very exceptionally, to existing diseases is the responsibility of WHO under the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) through a consultative process which includes WHO Member States. . . .
WHO, in accordance with the ICD update process, held consultations to gather views from a range of experts, as well as countries and the general public, who were invited to submit suggestions for new names. WHO recommends the following:
* Adoption of the new synonym mpox in English for the disease.
* Mpox will become a preferred term, replacing monkeypox, after a transition period of one year. . . .
* The term “monkeypox” will remain a searchable term in ICD, to match historic information.
Related Links
* STAT: WHO to Phase Out the Name ‘Monkeypox’ for ‘Mpox’ ([link removed]) (11/28/22)
* Immunize.org: Monkeypox (mpox) ([link removed]) main page
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CDC planning wastewater testing for polio in select communities
On November 30, CDC issued a press release titled CDC Planning Wastewater Testing for Polio in Select Communities ([link removed]) . A portion of the press release appears below.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will strategically expand wastewater testing for poliovirus in select jurisdictions across the country. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) are among the first locations to explore plans to start collecting wastewater samples in specific communities for analysis at CDC’s polio laboratory. Preliminary discussions with select other state and local health departments are underway. . . .
It would not be surprising if poliovirus is detected by testing wastewater because strains of poliovirus can be shed in people’s stool without symptoms, putting unvaccinated people at risk. However, not all potential detections will be cause for concern.
Related Links
* CDC: CDC Planning Wastewater Testing for Polio in Select Communities ([link removed]) (11/30/22)
* CDC: United States Confirmed as Country with Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus ([link removed]) (9/13/22)
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Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,297 organizations, including three new facilities
Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) recognizes facilities that take a stand for patient safety by implementing policies for mandatory healthcare personnel influenza vaccination. There are now 1,297 organizations enrolled. Since November 16, 2022, Immunize.org welcomed three additional healthcare organizations.
* Spring Pediatrics, Silver Spring, MD
* Austin Public Health, Austin, TX
* UW Health, Madison, WI
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Eligibility:
* Eligible organizations: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical practices, pharmacies, professional organizations, health departments, and other government entities
* Requirements:
+ Your policy must require influenza vaccination for all staff
+ The application ([link removed]) must describe measures to prevent transmission of influenza from unvaccinated personnel to patients (e.g., masking for the entire work shift)
Related Links
* Immunize.org: List of Influenza Vaccination Honorees, all healthcare settings ([link removed]) , by state
* Immunize.org: Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Influenza Vaccination Honorees ([link removed]) by state
* Immunize.org: Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll program ([link removed]) , including:
+ Position statements ([link removed]) from professional societies and leading healthcare organizations in support of mandatory influenza vaccination
+ Application form for Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Honor Roll for Patient Safety ([link removed]) web page
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Spotlight: Immunize.org’s “Clinic Tools” main page is a one-stop source of practical information about vaccines
In this week's Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize.org that focus on specific vaccine products.
Immunize.org's Clinic Tools main page ([link removed]) compiles resources from Immunize.org, CDC, and other organizations containing practical, “how-to” information about providing vaccinations in a medical office or non-traditional setting. This page can be found by selecting the “Clinic Tools” tab in the middle of the blue banner atop every Immunize.org web page.
In the left-hand column, you will find links to Immunize.org’s web pages:
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Adult Vaccination ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Documenting Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Scheduling Vaccines ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Storage and Handling ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Vaccination and COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
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The right-hand column features resources from partners, including CDC’s vaccine recommendations, “General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization,” and The Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (“The Pink Book”).
Visit the Clinic Tools main page ([link removed]) on Immunize.org.
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* Washington Post: Measles Anywhere Is Trouble Everywhere. Close the Vaccine Gap Now. ([link removed]) (11/30/22)
* CNBC: Flu Hospitalizations Increase Nearly 30% as U.S. Enters Holiday Season ([link removed]) (11/28/22)
* Dayton Daily News: First Ohio Measles Outbreak in 8 Years Sends 13 Unvaccinated Kids to Hospital ([link removed]) (11/28/22)
* Medscape: 5 Things to Know about This Early Flu Season from CDC’s Lynnette Brammer, MPH ([link removed]) (11/28/22)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates "Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools"
Immunize.org revised its 4-page job aid, Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) , on December 1, to help you keep up with changes to COVID-19 vaccine guidance and resources.
Immunize.org updates Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) at least monthly, prominently indicating when it was last updated at the top of the page.
All COVID-19 vaccination providers are encouraged to review this checklist each time it is revised to be sure practices stay up to date.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Interim Clinical Considerations ([link removed]) main page summarizing use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials for clinicians were released during October and November
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Immunize.org’s new and updated educational materials for healthcare professionals and handouts for patients. 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 Materials for Clinicians
* Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (12/1/22)
* Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
* Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
* Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
* Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
* Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why ([link removed])
* Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage ([link removed])
* Vaccine Injury Compensation Programs an Effective Balance of Public Health and Personal Remedy ([link removed])
* Pre-exposure Management for Healthcare Personnel with a Documented Hepatitis B Vaccine Series Who Have Not Had Post-Vaccination Serologic Testing ([link removed])
Immunize.org Web Pages
* Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed])
Updated Printable Materials for Patients
* Immunizations for Babies – A Guide for Parents ([link removed]) , also available in 7 updated languages: Spanish ([link removed]) , Arabic ([link removed]) , Simplified Chinese ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , and Vietnamese ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0–10 Years ([link removed])
* When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? ([link removed]) , also available in 7 updated languages: Spanish ([link removed]) , Arabic ([link removed]) , Simplified Chinese ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , and Vietnamese ([link removed])
* You’re 16…We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed]) , also updated in Spanish ([link removed])
* Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination ([link removed]) , also updated in Spanish ([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 1,200 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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Immunize.org posts Turkish translation of its parent handout “Immunizations for Babies: A Guide for Parents”
Eight translations of Immunize.org’s popular handout Immunizations for Babies ([link removed]) , which incorporate recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for infants beginning at age 6 month, are now available to print and distribute. Translations include:
* Arabic ([link removed])
* Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
* French ([link removed])
* Korean ([link removed])
* Russian ([link removed])
* Spanish ([link removed])
* Turkish ([link removed])
* Vietnamese ([link removed])
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The newest translation, to Turkish, was generously donated by Betül Polatdemir, MD, Ankara, Turkey, and Nur Polatdemir Çeviak, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* 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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Immunize.org updates two handouts for healthcare providers on the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccines
Immunize.org recently updated its 2-page handout, How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections ([link removed]) , in the following ways:
* Add dengue vaccine to the list of vaccines given IM
* Expand information regarding the use of the anterolateral thigh muscle as an alternate site for IM injection in adults
* Add information on the administration of monkeypox (mpox) vaccine
* Add a new footer and QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document
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Immunize.org also updated its 1-page handout, How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections to Adults ([link removed]) , in the following ways:
* Expand information regarding the use of the anterolateral thigh muscle as an alternate site for IM injection in adults
* Add dengue vaccine to the list of vaccines given IM
* Add information on the administration of monkeypox (mpox) vaccine
* Add a new footer and QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org updates “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” print-ready handouts
Immunize.org recently updated its Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]) and Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]) handouts. Changes include:
* Linking COVID-19 vaccine information to a CDC site that provides current information on products, age parameters, and other technical information
* Adding monkeypox (mpox) and PreHevbrio vaccine information
* Also added: a new footer and QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during October and November
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) and translations of VISs.
In November, CDC released an update to the Smallpox/Monkeypox vaccine 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])
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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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 11–18 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])
* 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])
* CDC: 2020 ACIP Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
* CDC: National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2020 ([link removed])
* CDC: Adolescent Vaccination Coverage in the U.S. ([link removed])
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Global News
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“Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations during the Pandemic: The Experience of Serbia’s Expert Committee on Immunization” published in Frontiers in Public Health
In the November 17 issue, Frontiers in Public Health published Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations during the Pandemic: The Experience of Serbia’s Expert Committee on Immunization ([link removed]) . The senior author is Immunize.org's Lisa Jacques-Carroll. The abstract appears below.
A National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) is a multi-disciplinary body of national experts that provide evidence-based recommendations to policy-makers to assist them in making informed immunization policy and programme decisions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, NITAGs faced many challenges in making evidence-based recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines due to the rapidly evolving situation with new vaccine products available in a short time period and limited data on vaccine effectiveness. The authors reviewed the process used by Serbia's NITAG, which is called the Serbian Expert Committee on Immunization, to develop COVID-19 vaccine recommendations during the pandemic. The article examines the challenges and successes faced by the committee. Serbia's expert committee used the best available evidence to develop over forty recommendations on all aspects of COVID-19 vaccination. These expert committee recommendations facilitated the early procurement and successful roll-out of
COVID-19 vaccines, guidance for vaccination of individuals at the highest risk, and high COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the country. The availability of five COVID-19 vaccines in Serbia was an advantage for the successful roll-out but posed challenges for the expert committee. Serbia's expert committee plans to use the experience and best practices developed during the pandemic to improve and expand its work moving forward.
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange offers webinar, “Seasonal Flu Snapshot 2022–2023 and COVID-19 Booster Recommendations,” on December 14
Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange (NILE) will offer a webinar titled Seasonal Flu Snapshot 2022–2023 and COVID-19 Booster Recommendations ([link removed]) on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. (PT). This webinar will provide a snapshot and recommendations on seasonal influenza, and the latest on the COVID-19 booster recommendations.
Registration is open ([link removed]) for this webinar.
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
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Issue 1,667: December 7, 2022
Top Stories
* It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! Flu activity is high nationwide; urge your unvaccinated patients to protect themselves now.
* Join us for a December 13 webinar on “Improving the Vaccination Experience: Accessible Vaccination for Neurodiverse People at Any Age”
* WHO: Disease name will transition from monkeypox to “mpox”
* CDC planning wastewater testing for polio in select communities
* Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,297 organizations, including three new facilities
* Spotlight: Immunize.org’s “Clinic Tools” main page is a one-stop source of practical information about vaccines
* Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
* Immunize.org updates "Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools"
* Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials for clinicians were released during October and November
* Immunize.org posts Turkish translation of its parent handout “Immunizations for Babies: A Guide for Parents”
* Immunize.org updates two handouts for healthcare providers on the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccines
* Immunize.org updates “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” print-ready handouts
Vaccine Information Statements
* Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during October and November
Featured Resources
* Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Global News
* “Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations during the Pandemic: The Experience of Serbia’s Expert Committee on Immunization” published in Frontiers in Public Health
Upcoming Events
* Virtual: Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange offers webinar, “Seasonal Flu Snapshot 2022–2023 and COVID-19 Booster Recommendations,” on December 14
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Top Stories
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It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! Flu activity is high nationwide; urge your unvaccinated patients to protect themselves now.
It's National Influenza Vaccination Week ([link removed]) (NIVW)! Observed December 5–9 this year, NIVW was established by CDC in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination activities throughout the holiday season and beyond. NIVW is a great time to send reminder messages and vaccinate all those who are not yet protected. This season’s current high influenza activity makes it urgent for you, your patients, and your loved ones to be vaccinated against influenza. With three different strains of influenza circulating this season, unvaccinated people who have had influenza once this season still need to be vaccinated to protect them from the other two circulating strains.
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CDC encourages everyone to get their annual influenza vaccine—especially those with chronic medical conditions and those who are pregnant. Get the word out using CDC's 2022 NIVW Digital Media Toolkit ([link removed]) that includes social media messages, sample blurbs, a flyer/poster, and patient reminders. Use #FightFlu to join the conversation all week and tag @CDCFlu on Twitter.
Influenza Surveillance
For week 47, ending November 26, CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) reports that, nationwide, 7.5% of reported outpatient visits were due to respiratory illness that included fever plus a cough or sore throat (i.e., influenza-like illness [ILI]). This far exceeds the national baseline of 2.5%. Multiple respiratory viruses are co-circulating; the relative contribution of influenza virus infection to ILI varies by location. Sadly, 14 children died from influenza-associated causes so far during the 2022–23 season.
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Influenza Vaccination Dashboard
CDC's Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) data show that 154 million doses of influenza vaccine were distributed in the United States through November 19, 2022. Vaccination coverage for all children as of the week ending November 19, 2022, is the same as the estimate one year ago (40.0%) and 5.5 percentage points lower than the same time two years ago (40.0% compared with 45.5%).
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. “Vaccines.gov” offers VaccineFinder ([link removed]) , a service of Boston Children’s Hospital, to help people find influenza and COVID-19 vaccines for any age group. To be listed as a provider by VaccineFinder, see the information at this website ([link removed]) .
Coadministration of influenza and COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccinations when both are due is safe, recommended, and efficient. COVID-19 vaccination alone provides no protection from influenza or any other respiratory virus. To gain confidence in your approach to administering multiple intramuscular vaccinations to an adult, download Immunize.org’s printable document How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults during One Visit ([link removed]) .
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Related Links
* CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: FluView ([link removed]) main page
* CDC: Influenza (Flu) ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: free educational materials and patient handouts related to influenza ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: Influenza ([link removed]) main page
* Association of Immunization Managers: National Influenza Vaccination Week 2022 Social Media Toolkit ([link removed])
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Join us for a December 13 webinar on “Improving the Vaccination Experience: Accessible Vaccination for Neurodiverse People at Any Age”
People with autism and other developmental disabilities have lower childhood immunization rates ([link removed]) than their peers without autism, leaving them vulnerable to many vaccine-preventable diseases. The vaccination visit can be especially stressful for these families. Effective strategies exist to reduce pain and anxiety during the vaccination visit.
Please join Immunize.org and experts from the Autism Society on December 13 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for a free, live, 1-hour webinar, Improving the Vaccination Experience: Accessible Vaccination for Neurodiverse People at Any Age ([link removed]) . In this webinar, we will learn more about the Autism Society’s practical tips ([link removed]) to improve vaccine confidence by employing strategies to reduce stress when vaccinating neurodiverse patients.
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Click the form above to register now ([link removed]) for this important educational session.
If you work in a facility where neurodiverse people receive vaccines, you will want to learn more from our speakers:
* Danielle Hall, MSW; Program Manager, Vaccine Education Initiative, Autism Society
* Allie Tasche, BEd, MSLOD; Director of National Programs, Autism Society
* Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH; President and CEO, Immunize.org
* Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH; Director for Research, Immunize.org; Quinn’s mother
After the presentation, time is reserved for your questions.
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WHO: Disease name will transition from monkeypox to “mpox”
On November 28, the World Health Organization issued a press release titled WHO Recommends New Name for Monkeypox Disease ([link removed]) . A portion of the press release appears below.
Following a series of consultations with global experts, WHO will begin using a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym for monkeypox. Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while “monkeypox” is phased out. When the outbreak of monkeypox expanded earlier this year, racist and stigmatizing language online, in other settings and in some communities was observed and reported to WHO. In several meetings, public and private, a number of individuals and countries raised concerns and asked WHO to propose a way forward to change the name.
Assigning names to new and, very exceptionally, to existing diseases is the responsibility of WHO under the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) through a consultative process which includes WHO Member States. . . .
WHO, in accordance with the ICD update process, held consultations to gather views from a range of experts, as well as countries and the general public, who were invited to submit suggestions for new names. WHO recommends the following:
* Adoption of the new synonym mpox in English for the disease.
* Mpox will become a preferred term, replacing monkeypox, after a transition period of one year. . . .
* The term “monkeypox” will remain a searchable term in ICD, to match historic information.
Related Links
* STAT: WHO to Phase Out the Name ‘Monkeypox’ for ‘Mpox’ ([link removed]) (11/28/22)
* Immunize.org: Monkeypox (mpox) ([link removed]) main page
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CDC planning wastewater testing for polio in select communities
On November 30, CDC issued a press release titled CDC Planning Wastewater Testing for Polio in Select Communities ([link removed]) . A portion of the press release appears below.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will strategically expand wastewater testing for poliovirus in select jurisdictions across the country. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) are among the first locations to explore plans to start collecting wastewater samples in specific communities for analysis at CDC’s polio laboratory. Preliminary discussions with select other state and local health departments are underway. . . .
It would not be surprising if poliovirus is detected by testing wastewater because strains of poliovirus can be shed in people’s stool without symptoms, putting unvaccinated people at risk. However, not all potential detections will be cause for concern.
Related Links
* CDC: CDC Planning Wastewater Testing for Polio in Select Communities ([link removed]) (11/30/22)
* CDC: United States Confirmed as Country with Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus ([link removed]) (9/13/22)
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Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination now features 1,297 organizations, including three new facilities
Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed]) recognizes facilities that take a stand for patient safety by implementing policies for mandatory healthcare personnel influenza vaccination. There are now 1,297 organizations enrolled. Since November 16, 2022, Immunize.org welcomed three additional healthcare organizations.
* Spring Pediatrics, Silver Spring, MD
* Austin Public Health, Austin, TX
* UW Health, Madison, WI
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Eligibility:
* Eligible organizations: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical practices, pharmacies, professional organizations, health departments, and other government entities
* Requirements:
+ Your policy must require influenza vaccination for all staff
+ The application ([link removed]) must describe measures to prevent transmission of influenza from unvaccinated personnel to patients (e.g., masking for the entire work shift)
Related Links
* Immunize.org: List of Influenza Vaccination Honorees, all healthcare settings ([link removed]) , by state
* Immunize.org: Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Influenza Vaccination Honorees ([link removed]) by state
* Immunize.org: Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll program ([link removed]) , including:
+ Position statements ([link removed]) from professional societies and leading healthcare organizations in support of mandatory influenza vaccination
+ Application form for Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Honor Roll for Patient Safety ([link removed]) web page
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Spotlight: Immunize.org’s “Clinic Tools” main page is a one-stop source of practical information about vaccines
In this week's Spotlight, we summarize resources at Immunize.org that focus on specific vaccine products.
Immunize.org's Clinic Tools main page ([link removed]) compiles resources from Immunize.org, CDC, and other organizations containing practical, “how-to” information about providing vaccinations in a medical office or non-traditional setting. This page can be found by selecting the “Clinic Tools” tab in the middle of the blue banner atop every Immunize.org web page.
In the left-hand column, you will find links to Immunize.org’s web pages:
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Adolescent Vaccination ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Adult Vaccination ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Documenting Vaccinations ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Scheduling Vaccines ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Storage and Handling ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Vaccination and COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Immunize.org: Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
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The right-hand column features resources from partners, including CDC’s vaccine recommendations, “General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization,” and The Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (“The Pink Book”).
Visit the Clinic Tools main page ([link removed]) on Immunize.org.
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Vaccines in the news
These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* Washington Post: Measles Anywhere Is Trouble Everywhere. Close the Vaccine Gap Now. ([link removed]) (11/30/22)
* CNBC: Flu Hospitalizations Increase Nearly 30% as U.S. Enters Holiday Season ([link removed]) (11/28/22)
* Dayton Daily News: First Ohio Measles Outbreak in 8 Years Sends 13 Unvaccinated Kids to Hospital ([link removed]) (11/28/22)
* Medscape: 5 Things to Know about This Early Flu Season from CDC’s Lynnette Brammer, MPH ([link removed]) (11/28/22)
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Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
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Immunize.org updates "Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools"
Immunize.org revised its 4-page job aid, Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) , on December 1, to help you keep up with changes to COVID-19 vaccine guidance and resources.
Immunize.org updates Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) at least monthly, prominently indicating when it was last updated at the top of the page.
All COVID-19 vaccination providers are encouraged to review this checklist each time it is revised to be sure practices stay up to date.
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (PDF)
* Immunize.org: Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: COVID-19 ([link removed]) web page
* CDC: Interim Clinical Considerations ([link removed]) main page summarizing use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States
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Recap: These updated Immunize.org educational materials for clinicians were released during October and November
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Immunize.org’s new and updated educational materials for healthcare professionals and handouts for patients. 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 Materials for Clinicians
* Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools ([link removed]) (12/1/22)
* Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Adults ([link removed])
* Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
* Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Children and Teens ([link removed])
* Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals ([link removed])
* Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why ([link removed])
* Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage ([link removed])
* Vaccine Injury Compensation Programs an Effective Balance of Public Health and Personal Remedy ([link removed])
* Pre-exposure Management for Healthcare Personnel with a Documented Hepatitis B Vaccine Series Who Have Not Had Post-Vaccination Serologic Testing ([link removed])
Immunize.org Web Pages
* Vaccines: COVID-19 ([link removed])
Updated Printable Materials for Patients
* Immunizations for Babies – A Guide for Parents ([link removed]) , also available in 7 updated languages: Spanish ([link removed]) , Arabic ([link removed]) , Simplified Chinese ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , and Vietnamese ([link removed])
* Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0–10 Years ([link removed])
* When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? ([link removed]) , also available in 7 updated languages: Spanish ([link removed]) , Arabic ([link removed]) , Simplified Chinese ([link removed]) , French ([link removed]) , Korean ([link removed]) , Russian ([link removed]) , and Vietnamese ([link removed])
* You’re 16…We Recommend These Vaccines for You ([link removed]) , also updated in Spanish ([link removed])
* Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination ([link removed]) , also updated in Spanish ([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 1,200 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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Immunize.org posts Turkish translation of its parent handout “Immunizations for Babies: A Guide for Parents”
Eight translations of Immunize.org’s popular handout Immunizations for Babies ([link removed]) , which incorporate recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for infants beginning at age 6 month, are now available to print and distribute. Translations include:
* Arabic ([link removed])
* Chinese-Simplified ([link removed])
* French ([link removed])
* Korean ([link removed])
* Russian ([link removed])
* Spanish ([link removed])
* Turkish ([link removed])
* Vietnamese ([link removed])
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The newest translation, to Turkish, was generously donated by Betül Polatdemir, MD, Ankara, Turkey, and Nur Polatdemir Çeviak, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Related Links
* Immunize.org: Parent Handouts ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts ([link removed]) main page to see educational materials sorted by category
* 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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Immunize.org updates two handouts for healthcare providers on the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccines
Immunize.org recently updated its 2-page handout, How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections ([link removed]) , in the following ways:
* Add dengue vaccine to the list of vaccines given IM
* Expand information regarding the use of the anterolateral thigh muscle as an alternate site for IM injection in adults
* Add information on the administration of monkeypox (mpox) vaccine
* Add a new footer and QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document
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Immunize.org also updated its 1-page handout, How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections to Adults ([link removed]) , in the following ways:
* Expand information regarding the use of the anterolateral thigh muscle as an alternate site for IM injection in adults
* Add dengue vaccine to the list of vaccines given IM
* Add information on the administration of monkeypox (mpox) vaccine
* Add a new footer and QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Immunize.org updates “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” print-ready handouts
Immunize.org recently updated its Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]) and Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size ([link removed]) handouts. Changes include:
* Linking COVID-19 vaccine information to a CDC site that provides current information on products, age parameters, and other technical information
* Adding monkeypox (mpox) and PreHevbrio vaccine information
* Also added: a new footer and QR code linking users to the PDF of the current document
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Related Links
* Immunize.org: Handouts: Administering Vaccines ([link removed]) main page
* Immunize.org: Handouts for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) main page, where you can sort materials by topic, vaccine, or language
* Immunize.org: Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 230 ready-to-print staff educational materials and patient handouts
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Vaccine Information Statements
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Recap: These new VISs and VIS translations were released during October and November
IZ Express regularly provides readers with information about Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) and translations of VISs.
In November, CDC released an update to the Smallpox/Monkeypox vaccine 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])
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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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 11–18 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])
* 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])
* CDC: 2020 ACIP Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations ([link removed])
* CDC: National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2020 ([link removed])
* CDC: Adolescent Vaccination Coverage in the U.S. ([link removed])
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Global News
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“Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations during the Pandemic: The Experience of Serbia’s Expert Committee on Immunization” published in Frontiers in Public Health
In the November 17 issue, Frontiers in Public Health published Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations during the Pandemic: The Experience of Serbia’s Expert Committee on Immunization ([link removed]) . The senior author is Immunize.org's Lisa Jacques-Carroll. The abstract appears below.
A National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) is a multi-disciplinary body of national experts that provide evidence-based recommendations to policy-makers to assist them in making informed immunization policy and programme decisions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, NITAGs faced many challenges in making evidence-based recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines due to the rapidly evolving situation with new vaccine products available in a short time period and limited data on vaccine effectiveness. The authors reviewed the process used by Serbia's NITAG, which is called the Serbian Expert Committee on Immunization, to develop COVID-19 vaccine recommendations during the pandemic. The article examines the challenges and successes faced by the committee. Serbia's expert committee used the best available evidence to develop over forty recommendations on all aspects of COVID-19 vaccination. These expert committee recommendations facilitated the early procurement and successful roll-out of
COVID-19 vaccines, guidance for vaccination of individuals at the highest risk, and high COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the country. The availability of five COVID-19 vaccines in Serbia was an advantage for the successful roll-out but posed challenges for the expert committee. Serbia's expert committee plans to use the experience and best practices developed during the pandemic to improve and expand its work moving forward.
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Upcoming Events
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Virtual: Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange offers webinar, “Seasonal Flu Snapshot 2022–2023 and COVID-19 Booster Recommendations,” on December 14
Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange (NILE) will offer a webinar titled Seasonal Flu Snapshot 2022–2023 and COVID-19 Booster Recommendations ([link removed]) on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. (PT). This webinar will provide a snapshot and recommendations on seasonal influenza, and the latest on the COVID-19 booster recommendations.
Registration is open ([link removed]) for this webinar.
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For more upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events ([link removed]) .
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Editor-in-Chief
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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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Laurel H. Wood, MPA
Technical Reviewer
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