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Current Issue: Table of Contents
Issue 1791: December 11, 2024
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Top Stories
- CDC adds Heplisav-B vaccine as an option during pregnancy: “Updated Recommendation for Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years—United States, 2024” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates all “Ask the Experts” content on meningococcal and COVID-19 vaccines
- “Rollout of Nirsevimab to Protect Infants and Young Children During the Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season—New York City, 2023–2024” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” and companion version focused on adults
- Immunize.org updates two patient handouts on reliable sources of immunization information and a parent’s guide to HPV vaccine
- Immunize.org updates “Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents?”
- Immunize.org updates "Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools"
- PBS offers free streaming of Shot in the Arm documentary on vaccine hesitancy
- Influenza-like-illness activity advances in 13 jurisdictions. Encourage the unvaccinated to act as the holidays approach.
- “May Influenza Vaccines Be Given at the Same Time as Other Vaccines, Including COVID-19 Vaccines?” Watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
Vaccine Information Statements
Featured Resources
- Recap: CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens
- Recap: CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults
- NFID posts podcast featuring Reed V. Tuckson, MD, on building trust and bridging gaps
- Mighty handy! Immunize.org offers adult and lifetime handheld immunization record cards you can provide your patients.
Upcoming Events
- Virtual: North Dakota State University hosts webinar titled “Change the Conversation: Motivational Interviewing and Vaccine Hesitancy” on December 16 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) and December 19 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit available
- Virtual: Questions about our website? Register for the next Immunize.org Website Office Hours on January 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or January 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Previously recorded sessions available online.
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Editorial Information
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Editor-in-ChiefKelly L. Moore, MD, MPH
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Managing EditorJohn D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD
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Associate EditorSharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
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Writer/Publication CoordinatorTaryn Chapman, MS
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Contributing WriterLaurel H. Wood, MPA
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Technical ReviewerKayla Ohlde