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| Subject | IAC Express #1474 |
| Date | January 22, 2020 1:32 PM |
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Issue 1474: January 22, 2020
-TOP STORIES-
* CDC releases 2020 version of Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
* CDC publishes article titled "Early Season Pediatric Influenza B/Victoria Virus Infections Associated with a Recently Emerged Virus Subclade—Louisiana, 2019"
* CDC reports influenza activity declined slightly but remains high; please continue vaccinating through the winter months and access CDC and IAC flu resources
* IAC enrolls three new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; three previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
* AAP News article encourages providers to educate parents about the importance of responding to census in order to help fund children’s health programs
* IAC Spotlight! IAC’s "Package Inserts & FDA Product Approvals" web page is a top destination for finding FDA information
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
-IAC HANDOUTS-
* IAC posts updated Russian translation of “Clear Answers and Smart Advice about Your Baby's Shots," by Ari Brown, MD
-FEATURED RESOURCES-
* Vaccine Education Center releases video series, Talking about Vaccines with Dr. Stanley Plotkin, answering questions about vaccines
* IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins are a great way to show you value immunization! )
* Flu season is ongoing, so make sure you have IAC's "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
* IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
-JOURNAL ARTICLES AND NEWSLETTERS-
* Pediatrics publishes “Mandatory Vaccination Policies in Europe” in its January issue
-EDUCATION AND TRAINING-
* CDC to offer January 28 webinar for clinicians on updates and recommendations for the current influenza season
-CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS-
* NFID’s 2020 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research scheduled for March 23–25 in Washington, DC; early registration rates available until January 29
* Draft agenda for February ACIP meeting now available
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-TOP STORIES-
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CDC releases 2020 version of Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) has just been updated for 2020. This 48-page guide reflects the best practices for vaccine storage and handling compiled from ACIP recommendations, product information from vaccine manufacturers, and scientific studies.
Changes in the 2020 Toolkit provide clarifying language and new definitions only, i.e., no new recommendations have been implemented. Updated language may be found on the following topics:
* Frequency of checking temperatures in vaccine storage units – Language has been added to clarify a recommendation first included in the 2018 Toolkit, when CDC recommended that storage units being monitored by a temperature monitoring device (TMD) that records min/max* temperatures needed to have the temperature checked only once each day. The 2020 update clarifies that TMDs that do not read min/max temperatures should be checked 2 times each day, at the start and end of the workday.
*A “min/max” TMD provides readings for the coolest (minimum) and warmest (maximum) temperature readings in a storage unit over a set period of time. After the readings are reviewed, the TMD is reset and the process is repeated until the next reading.
* Defrosting manual-defrost freezers – The Toolkit provides guidance that defrosting of manual-defrost freezers should take place “when the frost exceeds either 1 cm or the manufacturer’s suggested limit.”
* Adjustment of storage unit temperatures – CDC inserted language noting that storage unit temperatures should be stabilized “between 2^oC and 8^oC (36^oF and 46^oF) for a refrigerator…” Previous language also provided a suggested midpoint target of “around 5^oC (40^oF).” IAC has confirmed with CDC that, although the vaccine may be correctly stored anywhere within the stated temperature range, it is still appropriate to aim for the midpoint, i.e., “aim for 5^oC.” Therefore, this wording will be retained on IAC’s temperature monitoring logs ([link removed]) .
* Beyond Use Date – The 2020 Toolkit clarifies that, if a vaccine has no Beyond Use Date (BUD), the expiration date provided by the manufacturer should be used.
* New/updated definitions – A new definition is now included for “portable vaccine storage unit,” and the definition for “qualified container and packout” has been clarified.
Related Links
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) [link removed](PDF)
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's You Call the Shots: Storage and Handling ([link removed])
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling: Recommendations and Guidelines ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Keys to Storing and Handling Your Vaccine Supply ([link removed]) web-on-demand video
* CDC's Handling a Temperature Excursion in Your Vaccine Storage Unit ([link removed]) print resource
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) chapter from Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (“The Pink Book”)
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Handouts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web page with print materials for healthcare professionals
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CDC PUBLISHES ARTICLE TITLED "EARLY SEASON PEDIATRIC INFLUENZA B/VICTORIA VIRUS INFECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A RECENTLY EMERGED VIRUS SUBCLADE—LOUISIANA, 2019"
CDC published Early Season Pediatric Influenza B/Victoria Virus Infections Associated with a Recently Emerged Virus Subclade—Louisiana, 2019 ([link removed]) in the January 17 issue of MMWR (pages 40–43). On January 10, CDC published this same article as an MMWR Early Release. The first paragraph is reprinted below.
Multiple genetically distinct influenza B/Victoria lineage viruses have cocirculated in the United States recently, circulating sporadically during the 2018–19 season and more frequently early during the 2019–20 season. The beginning of the 2019–20 influenza season in Louisiana was unusually early and intense, with infections primarily caused by influenza B/Victoria lineage viruses. One large pediatric health care facility in New Orleans (facility A) reported 1,268 laboratory-confirmed influenza B virus infections, including 23 hospitalizations from July 31 to November 21, 2019, a time when influenza activity is typically low. During this period, Louisiana also reported one pediatric death associated with influenza B virus infection....
Access the complete MMWR article:
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* In HTML format ([link removed])
Related Links
* MMWR Weekly Report, January 17, 2019 ([link removed]) , in PDF format
* MMWR main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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CDC REPORTS INFLUENZA ACTIVITY DECLINED SLIGHTLY BUT REMAINS HIGH; PLEASE CONTINUE VACCINATING THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS AND ACCESS CDC AND IAC FLU RESOURCES
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remains high, according to CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) . Forty-eight states and Puerto Rico reported widespread activity, one state reported regional activity, while the District of Columbia and Hawaii reported local activity for the week ending January 11.
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Seven new influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported to CDC during the week ending January 11. A total of 39 influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported for the 2019–20 season.
CDC estimates that so far this season there have been at least 13 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 6,600 deaths from flu.
Visit the CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) , for details.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone six months of age and older, so please continue to vaccinate all your patients in this age range. If you don't provide influenza vaccination in your clinic, please recommend vaccination to your patients and refer them to a clinic or pharmacy that provides vaccines or to the HealthMap Vaccine Finder ([link removed]) to locate influenza vaccination services near them.
Related Links:
* CDC's Seasonal Flu web section ([link removed])
* CDC's FluView web section ([link removed])
* CDC's Free Resources related to influenza ([link removed])
* IAC's Influenza Educational Materials ([link removed]) , ([link removed]) free, and ready to print
* IAC’s Ask the Experts: Influenza ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) web page
* National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit ([link removed]) website
* The Summit Buzz: ([link removed]) Newsletter of the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS)
* Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System—IVATS: ([link removed]) a resource for healthcare settings looking to purchase influenza vaccine (made available from NAIIS)
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IAC ENROLLS THREE NEW BIRTHING INSTITUTIONS INTO ITS HEPATITIS B BIRTH DOSE HONOR ROLL; THREE PREVIOUSLY HONORED INSTITUTIONS QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL YEARS' HONORS
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is pleased to announce that three new institutions have been accepted into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) , for a total of 498 honorees. The birthing institutions are listed below with their reported hepatitis B birth dose coverage rates in parentheses.
* St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital, Kokomo, IN (95%)
* Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD (99%)
* AMITA Health GlenOaks Hospital, Glendale Heights, IL (99%)
The following two institutions are being recognized for a fourth year:
* Franciscan Health Michigan City, Michigan City, IN (94%)
* Community Hospital Anderson, Anderson, IN (99%)
The following institution is being recognized for a fifth year:
* Georgetown Community Hospital, Georgetown, KY (98%)
* Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, MA (94%)
* Mercy Health Hackley Campus, Muskegon, MI (93%)
* MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH (94%)
The following institution is being recognized for a fifth year:
* Terre Haute Regional Hospital, Terre Haute, IN (98%)
Note: Two of these institutions qualified for two 12-month periods at one time.
The Honor Roll now includes 498 birthing institutions from 44 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and an overseas U.S. military base. One hundred thirteen institutions have qualified for two years, 59 institutions have qualified three times, 29 institutions have qualified four times, 22 institutions have qualified five times, seven institutions have qualified six times, four institutions have qualified seven times, and one institution has qualified eight times.
The Honor Roll is a key part of IAC’s major initiative urging the nation’s hospitals to Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) . Hospitals and birthing centers are recognized for attaining high coverage rates for administering hepatitis B vaccine at birth and meeting specific additional criteria. The initiative urges qualifying healthcare organizations to apply for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll online ([link removed]) .
To be included in the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll, a birthing institution must have: (1) reported a coverage rate of 90 percent or greater, over a 12-month period, for administering hepatitis B vaccine before hospital discharge to all newborns, including those whose parents refuse vaccination, and (2) implemented specific written policies, procedures, and protocols to protect all newborns from hepatitis B virus infection prior to hospital discharge.
Honorees are also awarded an 8.5" x 11" color certificate suitable for framing and their acceptance is announced to IAC Express’s approximately 52,000 readers.
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Please visit the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll web page ([link removed]) that lists these institutions and their exceptional efforts to protect infants from perinatal hepatitis B transmission.
Related IAC Resources
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) web page on immunize.org ([link removed])
* Fact sheet about the birth dose honor roll: Do You Qualify for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll? If So, Apply Today. ([link removed])
* Fact sheet about the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose: Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page
* 84-page guidebook, Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns ([link removed]) , which contains a wide range of resources to help birthing institutions establish, implement, and optimize their hepatitis B vaccine birth dose policies
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B slide set ([link removed]) , includes script (43 slides)
* Strategies to Increase Enrollment in IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) (83 slides)
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AAP News article encourages providers to educate parents about the importance of responding to census in order to help fund children’s health programs
On January 7, AAP News published an article titled Chapters Making Sure All Kids Count in 2020 Census ([link removed]) . This article, from the AAP Department of Community and Chapter Affairs and Quality Improvement, describes AAP's multipronged efforts to encourage pediatricians nationwide to educate parents about the importance of responding to the U.S. census this spring. Stating that 1 million children under age 5 were not counted in the 2010 census, the article stresses that a full count is necessary because census data are used to apportion funding for many programs, including Medicaid and SNAP, that provide critical benefits to children.
Read the complete article: Chapters Making Sure All Kids Count in 2020 Census. ([link removed])
Related Link
* 2020 Census: Why It Matters for Kids! ([link removed]) a 2-minute video for sharing on social media from Texas Educators in Advocacy and Community Health Network (mentioned in the AAP News article)
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IAC SPOTLIGHT! IAC’S \"PACKAGE INSERTS & FDA PRODUCT APPROVALS\" WEB PAGE IS A TOP DESTINATION FOR FINDING FDA INFORMATION
Immunization providers around the country have given IAC feedback that the Package Inserts & FDA Product Approvals ([link removed]) web page on immunize.org is one of the most valuable resources for busy clinics that administer vaccines. This IAC web page provides direct links to the package inserts for each vaccine.
Check this page out and see how easy it is to access the current information for any vaccine! The direct link is www.immunize.org/fda.
Related Link
* Package Inserts & FDA Product Approvals ([link removed]) web page
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NOT-TO-MISS IMMUNIZATION ARTICLES IN THE NEWS
Two articles that appeared in the media recently are particularly compelling in conveying the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* CNN: Flu Leaves a 4-year-old Girl Blind in Iowa ([link removed]) (1/11/20)
* New York Times: You Are Unvaccinated and Got Sick. These Are Your Odds, ([link removed]) by Dr. Peter J. Hotez (1/9/20)
* Pew Research Center's Fact Tank: More Americans Now See "Very High" Preventive Health Benefits from Measles Vaccine ([link removed]) (1/7/20)
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-IAC HANDOUTS-
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IAC POSTS UPDATED RUSSIAN TRANSLATION OF “CLEAR ANSWERS AND SMART ADVICE ABOUT YOUR BABY'S SHOTS,” BY ARI BROWN, MD
IAC recently posted an updated Russian translation of its handout for parents titled Clear Answers and Smart Advice about Your Baby's Shots ([link removed]) ,[link removed] Ari Brown, MD. This version now matches the English-language version that was revised in August 2019. IAC thanks Health Net of California for their generous donation of this translation.
* Russian-language version ([link removed])
* English-language version ([link removed])
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts for Patients & Staff ([link removed]) web section
* View all IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print resources
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-FEATURED RESOURCES-
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Vaccine Education Center releases new video series, Talking about Vaccines with Dr. Stanley Plotkin, answering questions about vaccines
The Vaccine Education Center ([link removed]) (VEC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has released a new video series titled Talking about Vaccines with Dr. Stanley Plotkin ([link removed]) . Dr. Plotkin, who pioneered the use of fetal cells to develop the rubella vaccine, is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania.
Available on YouTube, this series consists of six 1- to 2-minute videos. Each of the videos features Dr. Plotkin responding to one of the following questions:
* What is an adjuvant and why are they used in vaccines? ([link removed])
* How can we still use a fetal cell line from the 1960s to make vaccines today? ([link removed])
* How is a vaccine processed by the body when it is given as a shot? ([link removed])
* What does it mean if a vaccine trial is double-blinded? ([link removed])
* How do clinical trials work? ([link removed])
* What does the FDA monitor during vaccine clinical trials? ([link removed])
Access the entire series on itsYouTube playlist page. ([link removed])
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Please share these videos by Dr. Plotkin widely via websites, social media, and other communication channels.
In 2009, Dr. Plotkin was chosen to receive NFID's Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement. To read about some of Dr. Plotkin's accomplishments, view the NFID summary for this award ([link removed]) .
Related Link
* VEC's Medical History Pictures video: Stanley Plotkin: Pioneering the Use of Fetal Cells to Make Rubella Vaccine ([link removed])
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IAC'S ELEGANTLY DESIGNED "VACCINES SAVE LIVES" BLACK ENAMEL PINS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SHOW YOU VALUE IMMUNIZATION!
IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” pin ([link removed]) on hard black enamel with gold lettering and edges makes a meaningful gift for people who care about immunization.
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The pin is a stick-through-post variety with the back end covered by a round rubber cap that holds the pin securely. A gold metal spring-lock clasp is also provided. The pin makes a refined statement, measuring 1.125" x 0.75".
Wear these pins on clothing, ([link removed]) uniforms, lab coats, tote bags, and backpacks to show that you value vaccines!
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Click here for "Vaccines Save Lives" pins pricing and ordering information. ([link removed])
Visit Shop IAC for additional items ([link removed]) , including "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video.
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FLU SEASON IS ONGOING, SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE IAC'S "FLU VACCINE" BUTTONS FOR STAFF AND PATIENT STICKERS ON HAND!
IAC's “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) are ready to ship! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the need for flu vaccination. And the cost is nominal.
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“FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS
The button measures 1.25" across and carries a bold message! Pin on lab coats, uniforms, other clothing, tote bags, or backpacks to show support for flu vaccine.
Buttons are delivered in bags of 10 buttons per bag.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for "FLU VACCINE" buttons ([link removed]) .
“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS
Measuring 1.5" across and printed on Avery labels, theses stickers adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off back.
Stickers are delivered to you cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for “FLU VACCINE” stickers. ([link removed])
Visit Shop IAC for additional items ([link removed]) , including "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video.
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
In late 2017, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) announced the publication of its book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide) ([link removed]) .
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This completely updated "how to" guide on adult immunization provides easy-to-use, practical information covering essential adult immunization activities. It helps vaccine providers enhance their existing adult immunization services or introduce them into any clinical setting. Topics include:
* setting up for vaccination services,
* storing and handling vaccines,
* deciding which people should receive which vaccines,
* administering vaccines,
* documenting vaccinations (including legal issues), and
* understanding financial considerations and billing information.
In addition, the Guide is filled with hundreds of web addresses and references to help providers stay up to date on the latest immunization information, both now and in the future.
The Guide is available to download/print either by chapter or in its entirety free of charge at www.immunize.org/guide. The downloaded version is suitable for double-sided printing. The National Vaccine Program Office and CDC both supported the development of the Guide and provided early technical review.
The Guide is a uniquely valuable resource to assist providers in increasing adult immunization rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
Related Links
* See Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed]) and all its content ([link removed])
* Free download of entire Guide (10.6 MB PDF) ([link removed])
* View the Table of Contents and individual chapters in PDF format:
– Table of Contents ([link removed])
– Step 1: Getting Started ([link removed])
– Step 2: Setting Up for Vaccination Services ([link removed])
– Step 3: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed])
– Step 4: Deciding Whom to Vaccinate ([link removed])
– Step 5: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
– Step 6: Documentation and Related Issues ([link removed])
– Step 7A: Financial Considerations ([link removed])
– Step 7B: How to Bill for Adult Immunizations ([link removed])
* Promotional flyer for Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed])
* IAC’s educational materials (handouts) on adult immunization ([link removed])
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-JOURNAL ARTICLES AND NEWSLETTERS-
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Pediatrics publishes “Mandatory Vaccination Policies in Europe” in its January issue
In its January issue, Pediatrics (the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics) published a study titled Mandatory Vaccination Policies in Europe ([link removed]) , by O.M. Vaz et al. The abstract's "Conclusions" section is reprinted below.
Conclusions: Mandatory vaccination and the magnitude of fines were associated with higher vaccination coverage. Moreover, mandatory vaccination was associated with lower measles incidence for countries with mandatory vaccination without nonmedical exemptions. These findings can inform legislative policies aimed at increasing vaccination coverage.
Related Links
* View the video abstract of this article ([link removed]) on the Pediatrics website
* Pediatrics: Commentary: Vaccination Policies and Disease Incidence across the Pond: Implications for the United States ([link removed]) , by S. O'Leary et al. (1/13/20)
* AAP Journals Blog: Lessons We Can Learn from Mandatory Vaccine Policies in Europe ([link removed]) , by Lewis First, MD, MS, Editor in Chief, Pediatrics (1/16/20)
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CDC TO OFFER JANUARY 28 WEBINAR FOR CLINICIANS ON UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CURRENT INFLUENZA SEASON
CDC will offer a Clinical Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) webinar on January 28 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET) titled 2019–2020 Influenza Season Update and Recommendations for Clinicians ([link removed]) . The presenters, both from the Influenza Division of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, will be Angela J.P. Campbell, MD, MPH, and Alicia P. Budd, MPH. During this COCA Call, clinicians will learn about current 2019–2020 influenza activity and CDC’s recommendations for healthcare providers, including influenza vaccination and the appropriate use of antiviral medications.
Access more information about this webinar regarding registration, CE credits, and learning objectives: 2019–2020 Influenza Season Update and Recommendations for Clinicians ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
Related Link
* COCA ([link removed]) web section
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-CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS-
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NFID’S 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON VACCINOLOGY RESEARCH SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 23–25 IN WASHINGTON, DC; EARLY REGISTRATION RATES AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 29
The 2020 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research ([link removed]) will take place on March 23–25 in Washington, DC. The conference, sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, will bring together more than 300 researchers from around the world. The detailed schedule ([link removed]) [link removed] now online.
Access information about registration and the registration link. ([link removed]) An early registration rate is available until January 29.
View the 2020 conference website ([link removed]) for additional information about the conference.
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Draft agenda for February ACIP meeting now available
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold its next meeting on February 26–27 in Atlanta. The draft agenda ([link removed]) is now available online.
The registration deadline for in-person attendance is January 29 for non-U.S. citizens and February 3 for U.S. citizens. Registration and meeting location information is available on CDC's ACIP Meeting Information ([link removed]) web page. Registration is not required to watch the meeting via webcast or listen to the proceedings via phone. Instructions for tuning in to the February meeting via live webcast will be posted when they become available.
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* ACIP Meeting Information ([link removed]) ([link removed]) web page
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Video of the Week
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The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health presents a 1-hour program on measles in which four panel members present their perspectives on measles outbreaks in this country and others. They discuss factors, especially vaccine hesitancy and mistrust, that drove the recent U.S. measles outbreak and policies that can help prevent future outbreaks.
Visit the VOTW archive ([link removed])
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A Step-by-Step Guide
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Patient Record Cards
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Record cards for patients -- child & teen ([link removed]) , adult ([link removed]) , and lifetime ([link removed]) -- are printed on durable paper and sized to fit in a wallet when folded
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DVD: Immunization Techniques
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Every practice should have this award winning, "how-to" training video
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Protect Newborns Guidebook
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Comprehensive guide Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns ([link removed])
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Editorial Information
Editor
Deborah L. Wexler, MD (mailto:[email protected])
Associate Editors
Carolyn Bridges, MD, MPH (mailto:[email protected])
Sharon Humiston, MD, MPH (mailto:[email protected])
Consulting Editors
Taryn Chapman, MS (mailto:[email protected])
Marian Deegan, JD (mailto:[email protected])
Courtnay Londo, MA (mailto:[email protected])
Jane Myers, MA, EdM (mailto:[email protected])
Assistant Managing Editor
Liv Augusta Anderson, MPP (mailto:[email protected])
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Abbreviations
AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
ACIP: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
IAC: Immunization Action Coalition
MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
NCIRD: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
VIS: Vaccine Information Statement
WHO: World Health Organization
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Issue 1474: January 22, 2020
-TOP STORIES-
* CDC releases 2020 version of Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
* CDC publishes article titled "Early Season Pediatric Influenza B/Victoria Virus Infections Associated with a Recently Emerged Virus Subclade—Louisiana, 2019"
* CDC reports influenza activity declined slightly but remains high; please continue vaccinating through the winter months and access CDC and IAC flu resources
* IAC enrolls three new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; three previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
* AAP News article encourages providers to educate parents about the importance of responding to census in order to help fund children’s health programs
* IAC Spotlight! IAC’s "Package Inserts & FDA Product Approvals" web page is a top destination for finding FDA information
* Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
-IAC HANDOUTS-
* IAC posts updated Russian translation of “Clear Answers and Smart Advice about Your Baby's Shots," by Ari Brown, MD
-FEATURED RESOURCES-
* Vaccine Education Center releases video series, Talking about Vaccines with Dr. Stanley Plotkin, answering questions about vaccines
* IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins are a great way to show you value immunization! )
* Flu season is ongoing, so make sure you have IAC's "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
* IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
-JOURNAL ARTICLES AND NEWSLETTERS-
* Pediatrics publishes “Mandatory Vaccination Policies in Europe” in its January issue
-EDUCATION AND TRAINING-
* CDC to offer January 28 webinar for clinicians on updates and recommendations for the current influenza season
-CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS-
* NFID’s 2020 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research scheduled for March 23–25 in Washington, DC; early registration rates available until January 29
* Draft agenda for February ACIP meeting now available
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CDC releases 2020 version of Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) has just been updated for 2020. This 48-page guide reflects the best practices for vaccine storage and handling compiled from ACIP recommendations, product information from vaccine manufacturers, and scientific studies.
Changes in the 2020 Toolkit provide clarifying language and new definitions only, i.e., no new recommendations have been implemented. Updated language may be found on the following topics:
* Frequency of checking temperatures in vaccine storage units – Language has been added to clarify a recommendation first included in the 2018 Toolkit, when CDC recommended that storage units being monitored by a temperature monitoring device (TMD) that records min/max* temperatures needed to have the temperature checked only once each day. The 2020 update clarifies that TMDs that do not read min/max temperatures should be checked 2 times each day, at the start and end of the workday.
*A “min/max” TMD provides readings for the coolest (minimum) and warmest (maximum) temperature readings in a storage unit over a set period of time. After the readings are reviewed, the TMD is reset and the process is repeated until the next reading.
* Defrosting manual-defrost freezers – The Toolkit provides guidance that defrosting of manual-defrost freezers should take place “when the frost exceeds either 1 cm or the manufacturer’s suggested limit.”
* Adjustment of storage unit temperatures – CDC inserted language noting that storage unit temperatures should be stabilized “between 2^oC and 8^oC (36^oF and 46^oF) for a refrigerator…” Previous language also provided a suggested midpoint target of “around 5^oC (40^oF).” IAC has confirmed with CDC that, although the vaccine may be correctly stored anywhere within the stated temperature range, it is still appropriate to aim for the midpoint, i.e., “aim for 5^oC.” Therefore, this wording will be retained on IAC’s temperature monitoring logs ([link removed]) .
* Beyond Use Date – The 2020 Toolkit clarifies that, if a vaccine has no Beyond Use Date (BUD), the expiration date provided by the manufacturer should be used.
* New/updated definitions – A new definition is now included for “portable vaccine storage unit,” and the definition for “qualified container and packout” has been clarified.
Related Links
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) [link removed](PDF)
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's You Call the Shots: Storage and Handling ([link removed])
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling: Recommendations and Guidelines ([link removed]) web section
* CDC's Keys to Storing and Handling Your Vaccine Supply ([link removed]) web-on-demand video
* CDC's Handling a Temperature Excursion in Your Vaccine Storage Unit ([link removed]) print resource
* CDC's Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) chapter from Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (“The Pink Book”)
* IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web page
* IAC's Handouts: Storage and Handling ([link removed]) web page with print materials for healthcare professionals
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CDC PUBLISHES ARTICLE TITLED "EARLY SEASON PEDIATRIC INFLUENZA B/VICTORIA VIRUS INFECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A RECENTLY EMERGED VIRUS SUBCLADE—LOUISIANA, 2019"
CDC published Early Season Pediatric Influenza B/Victoria Virus Infections Associated with a Recently Emerged Virus Subclade—Louisiana, 2019 ([link removed]) in the January 17 issue of MMWR (pages 40–43). On January 10, CDC published this same article as an MMWR Early Release. The first paragraph is reprinted below.
Multiple genetically distinct influenza B/Victoria lineage viruses have cocirculated in the United States recently, circulating sporadically during the 2018–19 season and more frequently early during the 2019–20 season. The beginning of the 2019–20 influenza season in Louisiana was unusually early and intense, with infections primarily caused by influenza B/Victoria lineage viruses. One large pediatric health care facility in New Orleans (facility A) reported 1,268 laboratory-confirmed influenza B virus infections, including 23 hospitalizations from July 31 to November 21, 2019, a time when influenza activity is typically low. During this period, Louisiana also reported one pediatric death associated with influenza B virus infection....
Access the complete MMWR article:
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Related Links
* MMWR Weekly Report, January 17, 2019 ([link removed]) , in PDF format
* MMWR main page ([link removed]) provides access to MMWR Weekly, MMWR Recommendations and Reports, MMWR Surveillance Summaries, and MMWR Supplements
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CDC REPORTS INFLUENZA ACTIVITY DECLINED SLIGHTLY BUT REMAINS HIGH; PLEASE CONTINUE VACCINATING THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS AND ACCESS CDC AND IAC FLU RESOURCES
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remains high, according to CDC's Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) . Forty-eight states and Puerto Rico reported widespread activity, one state reported regional activity, while the District of Columbia and Hawaii reported local activity for the week ending January 11.
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Seven new influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported to CDC during the week ending January 11. A total of 39 influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported for the 2019–20 season.
CDC estimates that so far this season there have been at least 13 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 6,600 deaths from flu.
Visit the CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView ([link removed]) , for details.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone six months of age and older, so please continue to vaccinate all your patients in this age range. If you don't provide influenza vaccination in your clinic, please recommend vaccination to your patients and refer them to a clinic or pharmacy that provides vaccines or to the HealthMap Vaccine Finder ([link removed]) to locate influenza vaccination services near them.
Related Links:
* CDC's Seasonal Flu web section ([link removed])
* CDC's FluView web section ([link removed])
* CDC's Free Resources related to influenza ([link removed])
* IAC's Influenza Educational Materials ([link removed]) , ([link removed]) free, and ready to print
* IAC’s Ask the Experts: Influenza ([link removed]) web page
* IAC’s Vaccines: Influenza ([link removed]) web page
* National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit ([link removed]) website
* The Summit Buzz: ([link removed]) Newsletter of the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS)
* Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System—IVATS: ([link removed]) a resource for healthcare settings looking to purchase influenza vaccine (made available from NAIIS)
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IAC ENROLLS THREE NEW BIRTHING INSTITUTIONS INTO ITS HEPATITIS B BIRTH DOSE HONOR ROLL; THREE PREVIOUSLY HONORED INSTITUTIONS QUALIFY FOR ADDITIONAL YEARS' HONORS
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is pleased to announce that three new institutions have been accepted into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) , for a total of 498 honorees. The birthing institutions are listed below with their reported hepatitis B birth dose coverage rates in parentheses.
* St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital, Kokomo, IN (95%)
* Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD (99%)
* AMITA Health GlenOaks Hospital, Glendale Heights, IL (99%)
The following two institutions are being recognized for a fourth year:
* Franciscan Health Michigan City, Michigan City, IN (94%)
* Community Hospital Anderson, Anderson, IN (99%)
The following institution is being recognized for a fifth year:
* Georgetown Community Hospital, Georgetown, KY (98%)
* Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, MA (94%)
* Mercy Health Hackley Campus, Muskegon, MI (93%)
* MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH (94%)
The following institution is being recognized for a fifth year:
* Terre Haute Regional Hospital, Terre Haute, IN (98%)
Note: Two of these institutions qualified for two 12-month periods at one time.
The Honor Roll now includes 498 birthing institutions from 44 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and an overseas U.S. military base. One hundred thirteen institutions have qualified for two years, 59 institutions have qualified three times, 29 institutions have qualified four times, 22 institutions have qualified five times, seven institutions have qualified six times, four institutions have qualified seven times, and one institution has qualified eight times.
The Honor Roll is a key part of IAC’s major initiative urging the nation’s hospitals to Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) . Hospitals and birthing centers are recognized for attaining high coverage rates for administering hepatitis B vaccine at birth and meeting specific additional criteria. The initiative urges qualifying healthcare organizations to apply for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll online ([link removed]) .
To be included in the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll, a birthing institution must have: (1) reported a coverage rate of 90 percent or greater, over a 12-month period, for administering hepatitis B vaccine before hospital discharge to all newborns, including those whose parents refuse vaccination, and (2) implemented specific written policies, procedures, and protocols to protect all newborns from hepatitis B virus infection prior to hospital discharge.
Honorees are also awarded an 8.5" x 11" color certificate suitable for framing and their acceptance is announced to IAC Express’s approximately 52,000 readers.
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Please visit the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll web page ([link removed]) that lists these institutions and their exceptional efforts to protect infants from perinatal hepatitis B transmission.
Related IAC Resources
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed]) web page on immunize.org ([link removed])
* Fact sheet about the birth dose honor roll: Do You Qualify for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll? If So, Apply Today. ([link removed])
* Fact sheet about the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose: Give Birth to the End of Hep B ([link removed])
* Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) web page
* 84-page guidebook, Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns ([link removed]) , which contains a wide range of resources to help birthing institutions establish, implement, and optimize their hepatitis B vaccine birth dose policies
* Give Birth to the End of Hep B slide set ([link removed]) , includes script (43 slides)
* Strategies to Increase Enrollment in IAC's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll ([link removed]) (83 slides)
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AAP News article encourages providers to educate parents about the importance of responding to census in order to help fund children’s health programs
On January 7, AAP News published an article titled Chapters Making Sure All Kids Count in 2020 Census ([link removed]) . This article, from the AAP Department of Community and Chapter Affairs and Quality Improvement, describes AAP's multipronged efforts to encourage pediatricians nationwide to educate parents about the importance of responding to the U.S. census this spring. Stating that 1 million children under age 5 were not counted in the 2010 census, the article stresses that a full count is necessary because census data are used to apportion funding for many programs, including Medicaid and SNAP, that provide critical benefits to children.
Read the complete article: Chapters Making Sure All Kids Count in 2020 Census. ([link removed])
Related Link
* 2020 Census: Why It Matters for Kids! ([link removed]) a 2-minute video for sharing on social media from Texas Educators in Advocacy and Community Health Network (mentioned in the AAP News article)
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IAC SPOTLIGHT! IAC’S \"PACKAGE INSERTS & FDA PRODUCT APPROVALS\" WEB PAGE IS A TOP DESTINATION FOR FINDING FDA INFORMATION
Immunization providers around the country have given IAC feedback that the Package Inserts & FDA Product Approvals ([link removed]) web page on immunize.org is one of the most valuable resources for busy clinics that administer vaccines. This IAC web page provides direct links to the package inserts for each vaccine.
Check this page out and see how easy it is to access the current information for any vaccine! The direct link is www.immunize.org/fda.
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NOT-TO-MISS IMMUNIZATION ARTICLES IN THE NEWS
Two articles that appeared in the media recently are particularly compelling in conveying the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
* CNN: Flu Leaves a 4-year-old Girl Blind in Iowa ([link removed]) (1/11/20)
* New York Times: You Are Unvaccinated and Got Sick. These Are Your Odds, ([link removed]) by Dr. Peter J. Hotez (1/9/20)
* Pew Research Center's Fact Tank: More Americans Now See "Very High" Preventive Health Benefits from Measles Vaccine ([link removed]) (1/7/20)
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IAC POSTS UPDATED RUSSIAN TRANSLATION OF “CLEAR ANSWERS AND SMART ADVICE ABOUT YOUR BABY'S SHOTS,” BY ARI BROWN, MD
IAC recently posted an updated Russian translation of its handout for parents titled Clear Answers and Smart Advice about Your Baby's Shots ([link removed]) ,[link removed] Ari Brown, MD. This version now matches the English-language version that was revised in August 2019. IAC thanks Health Net of California for their generous donation of this translation.
* Russian-language version ([link removed])
* English-language version ([link removed])
Related Links
* IAC's Handouts for Patients & Staff ([link removed]) web section
* View all IAC Educational Materials for Patients and Staff ([link removed]) —an alphabetical listing of more than 300 ready-to-print resources
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Vaccine Education Center releases new video series, Talking about Vaccines with Dr. Stanley Plotkin, answering questions about vaccines
The Vaccine Education Center ([link removed]) (VEC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has released a new video series titled Talking about Vaccines with Dr. Stanley Plotkin ([link removed]) . Dr. Plotkin, who pioneered the use of fetal cells to develop the rubella vaccine, is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania.
Available on YouTube, this series consists of six 1- to 2-minute videos. Each of the videos features Dr. Plotkin responding to one of the following questions:
* What is an adjuvant and why are they used in vaccines? ([link removed])
* How can we still use a fetal cell line from the 1960s to make vaccines today? ([link removed])
* How is a vaccine processed by the body when it is given as a shot? ([link removed])
* What does it mean if a vaccine trial is double-blinded? ([link removed])
* How do clinical trials work? ([link removed])
* What does the FDA monitor during vaccine clinical trials? ([link removed])
Access the entire series on itsYouTube playlist page. ([link removed])
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Please share these videos by Dr. Plotkin widely via websites, social media, and other communication channels.
In 2009, Dr. Plotkin was chosen to receive NFID's Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement. To read about some of Dr. Plotkin's accomplishments, view the NFID summary for this award ([link removed]) .
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* VEC's Medical History Pictures video: Stanley Plotkin: Pioneering the Use of Fetal Cells to Make Rubella Vaccine ([link removed])
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IAC'S ELEGANTLY DESIGNED "VACCINES SAVE LIVES" BLACK ENAMEL PINS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SHOW YOU VALUE IMMUNIZATION!
IAC’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” pin ([link removed]) on hard black enamel with gold lettering and edges makes a meaningful gift for people who care about immunization.
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The pin is a stick-through-post variety with the back end covered by a round rubber cap that holds the pin securely. A gold metal spring-lock clasp is also provided. The pin makes a refined statement, measuring 1.125" x 0.75".
Wear these pins on clothing, ([link removed]) uniforms, lab coats, tote bags, and backpacks to show that you value vaccines!
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Visit Shop IAC for additional items ([link removed]) , including "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video.
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FLU SEASON IS ONGOING, SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE IAC'S "FLU VACCINE" BUTTONS FOR STAFF AND PATIENT STICKERS ON HAND!
IAC's “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers ([link removed]) are ready to ship! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the need for flu vaccination. And the cost is nominal.
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“FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS
The button measures 1.25" across and carries a bold message! Pin on lab coats, uniforms, other clothing, tote bags, or backpacks to show support for flu vaccine.
Buttons are delivered in bags of 10 buttons per bag.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for "FLU VACCINE" buttons ([link removed]) .
“FLU VACCINE” STICKERS
Measuring 1.5" across and printed on Avery labels, theses stickers adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off back.
Stickers are delivered to you cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100.
Click here for pricing and ordering information for “FLU VACCINE” stickers. ([link removed])
Visit Shop IAC for additional items ([link removed]) , including "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video.
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IAC's comprehensive Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide is available for free download either by chapter or in its entirety (142 pages)
In late 2017, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) announced the publication of its book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Guide) ([link removed]) .
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This completely updated "how to" guide on adult immunization provides easy-to-use, practical information covering essential adult immunization activities. It helps vaccine providers enhance their existing adult immunization services or introduce them into any clinical setting. Topics include:
* setting up for vaccination services,
* storing and handling vaccines,
* deciding which people should receive which vaccines,
* administering vaccines,
* documenting vaccinations (including legal issues), and
* understanding financial considerations and billing information.
In addition, the Guide is filled with hundreds of web addresses and references to help providers stay up to date on the latest immunization information, both now and in the future.
The Guide is available to download/print either by chapter or in its entirety free of charge at www.immunize.org/guide. The downloaded version is suitable for double-sided printing. The National Vaccine Program Office and CDC both supported the development of the Guide and provided early technical review.
The Guide is a uniquely valuable resource to assist providers in increasing adult immunization rates. Be sure to get a copy today!
Related Links
* See Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed]) and all its content ([link removed])
* Free download of entire Guide (10.6 MB PDF) ([link removed])
* View the Table of Contents and individual chapters in PDF format:
– Table of Contents ([link removed])
– Step 1: Getting Started ([link removed])
– Step 2: Setting Up for Vaccination Services ([link removed])
– Step 3: Vaccine Storage and Handling ([link removed])
– Step 4: Deciding Whom to Vaccinate ([link removed])
– Step 5: Administering Vaccines ([link removed])
– Step 6: Documentation and Related Issues ([link removed])
– Step 7A: Financial Considerations ([link removed])
– Step 7B: How to Bill for Adult Immunizations ([link removed])
* Promotional flyer for Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide ([link removed])
* IAC’s educational materials (handouts) on adult immunization ([link removed])
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Pediatrics publishes “Mandatory Vaccination Policies in Europe” in its January issue
In its January issue, Pediatrics (the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics) published a study titled Mandatory Vaccination Policies in Europe ([link removed]) , by O.M. Vaz et al. The abstract's "Conclusions" section is reprinted below.
Conclusions: Mandatory vaccination and the magnitude of fines were associated with higher vaccination coverage. Moreover, mandatory vaccination was associated with lower measles incidence for countries with mandatory vaccination without nonmedical exemptions. These findings can inform legislative policies aimed at increasing vaccination coverage.
Related Links
* View the video abstract of this article ([link removed]) on the Pediatrics website
* Pediatrics: Commentary: Vaccination Policies and Disease Incidence across the Pond: Implications for the United States ([link removed]) , by S. O'Leary et al. (1/13/20)
* AAP Journals Blog: Lessons We Can Learn from Mandatory Vaccine Policies in Europe ([link removed]) , by Lewis First, MD, MS, Editor in Chief, Pediatrics (1/16/20)
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CDC TO OFFER JANUARY 28 WEBINAR FOR CLINICIANS ON UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CURRENT INFLUENZA SEASON
CDC will offer a Clinical Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) webinar on January 28 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET) titled 2019–2020 Influenza Season Update and Recommendations for Clinicians ([link removed]) . The presenters, both from the Influenza Division of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, will be Angela J.P. Campbell, MD, MPH, and Alicia P. Budd, MPH. During this COCA Call, clinicians will learn about current 2019–2020 influenza activity and CDC’s recommendations for healthcare providers, including influenza vaccination and the appropriate use of antiviral medications.
Access more information about this webinar regarding registration, CE credits, and learning objectives: 2019–2020 Influenza Season Update and Recommendations for Clinicians ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
Related Link
* COCA ([link removed]) web section
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NFID’S 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON VACCINOLOGY RESEARCH SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 23–25 IN WASHINGTON, DC; EARLY REGISTRATION RATES AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 29
The 2020 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research ([link removed]) will take place on March 23–25 in Washington, DC. The conference, sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, will bring together more than 300 researchers from around the world. The detailed schedule ([link removed]) [link removed] now online.
Access information about registration and the registration link. ([link removed]) An early registration rate is available until January 29.
View the 2020 conference website ([link removed]) for additional information about the conference.
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Draft agenda for February ACIP meeting now available
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold its next meeting on February 26–27 in Atlanta. The draft agenda ([link removed]) is now available online.
The registration deadline for in-person attendance is January 29 for non-U.S. citizens and February 3 for U.S. citizens. Registration and meeting location information is available on CDC's ACIP Meeting Information ([link removed]) web page. Registration is not required to watch the meeting via webcast or listen to the proceedings via phone. Instructions for tuning in to the February meeting via live webcast will be posted when they become available.
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Video of the Week
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The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health presents a 1-hour program on measles in which four panel members present their perspectives on measles outbreaks in this country and others. They discuss factors, especially vaccine hesitancy and mistrust, that drove the recent U.S. measles outbreak and policies that can help prevent future outbreaks.
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Read Dr. Wexler's column for the Vaccine Education Center's monthly newsletter, Vaccine Update
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Vaccinating Adults:
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Patient Record Cards
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Record cards for patients -- child & teen ([link removed]) , adult ([link removed]) , and lifetime ([link removed]) -- are printed on durable paper and sized to fit in a wallet when folded
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DVD: Immunization Techniques
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Every practice should have this award winning, "how-to" training video
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Protect Newborns Guidebook
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Comprehensive guide Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns ([link removed])
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Editorial Information
Editor
Deborah L. Wexler, MD (mailto:[email protected])
Associate Editors
Carolyn Bridges, MD, MPH (mailto:[email protected])
Sharon Humiston, MD, MPH (mailto:[email protected])
Consulting Editors
Taryn Chapman, MS (mailto:[email protected])
Marian Deegan, JD (mailto:[email protected])
Courtnay Londo, MA (mailto:[email protected])
Jane Myers, MA, EdM (mailto:[email protected])
Assistant Managing Editor
Liv Augusta Anderson, MPP (mailto:[email protected])
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Abbreviations
AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
ACIP: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
IAC: Immunization Action Coalition
MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
NCIRD: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
VIS: Vaccine Information Statement
WHO: World Health Organization
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About IAC Express
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