- It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. Lagging vaccination rate means millions more are unprotected so far this season. Encourage vaccination using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
- “Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Received an Influenza Vaccination during the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Race and Ethnicity—National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022” published in MMWR
- Influenza-like-illness activity is high in states across the country and rising nationwide. NIVW is the time to reach the unvaccinated.
- Be alert to potential for error: CDC receives reports of RSV vaccines for adults being mistakenly administered to infants
- “SARS-CoV-2 Epidemiology and COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness among Infants and Children Aged 6 Months–4 Years—New Vaccine Surveillance Network, United States, July 2022–September 2023” published in MMWR
- “The National Wastewater Surveillance System’s Centers of Excellence Contributions to Public Health Action during the Respiratory Virus Season—Four U.S. Jurisdictions, 2022–23” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates two Questions and Answers handouts
- “How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults during One Visit”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll features three renewing honorees
- Vaccines in the news
Our weekly email newsletter, IZ Express, has been in production since 1997 and currently has more than 55,000 subscribers. Each week, it provides up-to-date information about:
- New CDC vaccine recommendations
- FDA vaccine approvals
- Newly released Vaccine Information Statements
- New immunization resources
- Current events
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Issue 1728: December 5, 2023
Issue 1727: November 30, 2023
- Show your vaccination support with Immunize.org’s new “Save Lives. Immunize.” T-shirts
- Sunny Immunize.org branded mugs are the perfect gift for the immunization champion in your life
- Immunize.org’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions
Issue 1726: November 29, 2023
- Immunize.org remembers vaccine champion Rosalynn Carter
- Immunize.org posts 12 new translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs, and RSV Preventive Antibody Immunization Information Statement
- National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 4–8. Encourage vaccination now using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
- Influenza activity is high in southern states and rising nationwide. Vaccinate now.
- Immunize.org updates “Ask the Experts: HPV” web section
- “Using Enhanced Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccination: What You Need to Know”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
Issue 1725: November 28, 2023
Issue 1724: November 22, 2023
- CDC releases 2024 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens
- CDC releases 2024 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults
- Important updates about the new Immunize.org website search features
- CDC and WHO issue joint press release describing growth of global measles threat
- “Progress toward Measles Elimination—Worldwide, 2000–2022” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” to include CDC’s updated Novavax 2023–2024 Formula Standing Orders
- “A Cluster of Multi-Strain Invasive Pneumococcal Disease among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine—El Paso County, Colorado, 2022” published in MMWR
- “Fainting Related to Vaccination: What You Need to Know”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Influenza activity is increasing in most of the country; encourage vaccination before holiday gatherings!
- Vaccines in the news
- “U.S. Public Support and Opposition to Vaccination Mandates in K-12 Education in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic” published in Vaccine
- “Clinician Prompts for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: A Cluster Randomized Trial” published in Academic Pediatrics
- “mRNA SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination before vs during Pregnancy and Omicron Infection among Infants” published in Pediatrics
Issue 1723: November 15, 2023
- Immunize.org’s flagship website redesigned with new features to better serve you
- “Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption from School Vaccine Requirements among Children in Kindergarten—United States, 2022–23 School Year” published in MMWR
- “Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2023” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org posts Spanish translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs, and RSV Preventive Antibody Immunization Information Statement
- “Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Children: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- FDA licenses first vaccine to prevent disease caused by chikungunya virus
- Influenza activity is low nationally but continues to increase in most parts of the country; encourage vaccination before Thanksgiving!
- Immunize.org’s Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for healthcare worker vaccination requirements now features a new facility
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- Recap: Immunize.org posts new standing orders templates for use of RSV vaccine during pregnancy and RSV preventive antibody for infants
- Recap: Immunize.org adds COVID-19 and RSV vaccine considerations to its popular child and adult screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy” patient handout to include RSV prevention
- “Influenza and Up-to-Date COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage among Health Care Personnel—National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2022–23 Influenza Season” published in MMWR
- “Declines in Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Health Care Personnel in Acute Care Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic—United States, 2017–2023” published in MMWR
Issue 1722: November 8, 2023
- Immunize.org is launching a redesigned website with new features to better serve you
- Immunize.org posts new standing orders templates for use of RSV vaccine during pregnancy and RSV preventive antibody for infants
- Immunize.org incorporates COVID-19 and RSV vaccine considerations in its popular child and adult screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines
- “Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Infants: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- FDA advises healthcare providers about administering correct dosage of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023–2024 Formula) to children age 6 months through 11 years
- Institute for Safe Medication Practices warns of potential for vaccine errors related to packaging; remind staff of safety steps
- “Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months among Children Born in 2019 and 2020—National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2020–2022” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates “Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy” patient handout to include RSV prevention
- Review your COVID-19 resources with the latest version of Immunize.org’s “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
- Veterans Day is November 11. Encourage more veterans to protect themselves with new Health.mil’s seasonal respiratory illness vaccine communication toolkit.
- Influenza activity is low nationally but continues to increase in most parts of the country; encourage vaccination now
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- CDC updates its website on how to implement ACIP’s shared clinical decision-making recommendations, including links to job aids for vaccinators
- CDC adds customizable frames for “Wild to Mild” social media campaign to promote influenza vaccination
- Hepatitis B Foundation releases guide for implementation of adult universal hepatitis B vaccination and screening
- NFID posts podcast episode featuring Peter Marks, PhD, MD, of the FDA
- Virtual: Children‘s Hospital of Philadelphia hosts Current Issues in Vaccines webinar titled “Making the Broadest, Longest-Lasting COVID-19 Vaccine” on December 6 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: Clinical Care Options hosts webinar “Ready, Set, Vaccinate! Clinical Implementation of RSV Vaccination for Older Adults” on December 6 at 12:30 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
Issue 1721: November 1, 2023
- Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s October 25–26 meeting, including use of pentavalent meningococcal vaccine and mpox vaccine
- CDC’s Health Alert Network advisory notifies clinicians of limited availability of nirsevimab to protect infants from RSV, issues temporary guidance to prioritize use for infants most at risk and without other options
- “Addressing Vaccination Anxiety: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals”: watch the 4-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Immunize.org’s “Ask the Experts: COVID-19” web section updated to reflect CDC recommendations and clinical considerations for use of the new 2023–2024 Formula vaccines
- CDC adapts V-safe smartphone program to monitor the safety of RSV vaccines for people age 60 years and older
- Influenza outpatient visits have increased; now is the perfect time to get vaccinated
- Vaccines in the news
- Virtual: Immunize Colorado offers webinar “What’s New with the Flu? + A Discussion and Updates on RSV” on November 9 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: NFID offers “2023 Clinical Vaccinology Course,” November 15–17; fee to register (CME, CNE available)
- Virtual: Moderna offers multiple educational sessions in November on reaching high-risk populations with COVID-19 vaccines
Issue 1720: October 25, 2023
- CDC releases new COVID-19 mRNA VIS and updated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) VIS for individuals who are pregnant or age 60 and older
- Immunize.org launches short 6-part Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series
- Immunize.org posts new Spanish translation of the popular handout “Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records”
- “Use Same Brand of MenB for All Doses”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram
- Spotlight: Immunize.org resources that focus on vaccine products and manufacturers
- Track the activity of respiratory viruses this season: use CDC’s FluView and RESP-NET surveillance reports, updated weekly
- Vaccines in the news
- Immunize.org updates screening checklists for 2023–24 influenza vaccines in English and Spanish
- Immunize.org updates patient handout titled “Influenza: Questions and Answers”
- Immunize.org updates “Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Adults”
- Recap: Immunize.org retires four of its resources summarizing recommendations and contraindications
- Recap: CDC releases new Immunization Information Statement (IIS) (a VIS-like document) for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Preventive Antibody (nirsevimab)
- Recap: Immunize.org posts five new and updated translations of VISs
- Confirm that your VISs are up to date: Immunize.org updates “You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!” and “Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)”
Issue 1719: October 18, 2023
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