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“Improving the Vaccination Experience: Reducing Pain and Anxiety for Children and Adults”; join Immunize.org February 28 for our webinar |
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“Early Estimates of Bivalent mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection Attributable to Omicron BA.5- and XBB/XBB.1.5-Related Sublineages among Immunocompetent Adults—Increasing Community Access to Testing Program, United States, December 2022–January 2023” published in MMWR Early Release |
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“Information for Persons Who Are Immunocompromised regarding Prevention and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Context of Currently Circulating Omicron Sublineages—United States, January 2023” published in MMWR Early Release |
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“Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 Case Incidence Rates among Residents in Nursing Homes by Up-to-Date Vaccination Status—United States, October 10, 2022–January 8, 2023” published in MMWR |
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Influenza is still active in some areas; keep vaccinating |
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CDC revises parts of its General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization |
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Spotlight: Immunize.org resources grouped by age cohorts |
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| Immunize.org Pages and Handouts |
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Immunize.org updates three standing orders templates for adult vaccination—Td/Tdap, Tdap during pregnancy, and meningococcal ACWY |
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Immunize.org updates handout titled “Leading Medical Organizations Endorse Strong School and Childcare Vaccination Requirements and Elimination of Non-medical Exemptions” |
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Immunize.org updates its patient handout “Rabies: Questions and Answers” |
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Recap: See updated Immunize.org clinician materials released in December and January |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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Immunize.org continues to expand its translations of new and updated Rabies and Polio Vaccine Information Statements. Be sure to use the latest translations! |
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Recap: Use new Vaccine Information Statements and translations released in December and January |
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| Featured Resources |
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Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals caring for older adults |
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Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage with the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations |
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| Notable Publications |
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“SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Responses to the Ancestral SARS-CoV-2 Strain and Omicron BA.1 and BA.4/BA.5 Variants in Nursing Home Residents after Receipt of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine—Ohio and Rhode Island, September–November 2022” published in MMWR |
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“Persistent COVID-19 Symptoms at 6 Months after Onset and the Role of Vaccination before or after SARS-CoV-2 Infection” published in Infectious Diseases |
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| Upcoming Events |
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Virtual: Watch February 22–24 ACIP meeting; agenda is now available |
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ACIP Recommendations
Vaccine Information Statements 
