IZ Express
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
  • Notable journal articles
  • Ask the Experts special editions
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Results (63)

Issue 1160: December 23, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We offer the quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in our office. Will it protect…read more
Top Stories
Happy holidays from all of us at IAC!
FDA approves quadrivalent formulation of Fluzone Intradermal inactivated influenza vaccine
Host a screening of the new documentary about cervical cancer and HPV
Voices for Vaccines to host a call about nurse advocacy for immunization on January 13
IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Video of the Week" feature enters its seventh year of showcasing vaccine-related videos
In 2015, National Infant Immunization Week will be held April 18–25
IAC Handouts
IAC updates its handout for healthcare professionals, "Pneumococcal Vaccines—CDC answers your questions"
IAC updates four important screening checklists for contraindications and precautions to vaccination
IAC updates statistics about vaccine-preventable diseases in its "Vaccines Work!" handout
Official Releases
CDC publishes "Mission Critical—2014 Year in Review"
Report on the Global Vaccine Action Plan shows that progress on vaccination rate improvement is slowing
Featured Resources
CDC adds two new resources to its Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents suite
Trust for America's Health publishes report on the nation's ability to manage severe infectious disease threats
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles
New study finds no safety concerns with inadvertent HPV vaccination during pregnancy
CDC reports on influenza activity in the United States from September 28–December 6
CDC reports on measles transmission in an international airport
CDC publishes four articles about the Ebola epidemic in West Africa; two previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Education and Training
ACOG to sponsor January 21 webinar on Tdap vaccination in pregnancy
Archived video broadcast of the October 2014 ACIP meeting now available
Conferences and Meetings
Shot@Life invites vaccine advocates to apply to attend its 2015 Champion Summit from March 2–4

Issue 1158: December 16, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: My patient is a 14-year-old girl who has received one dose of bivalent HPV vaccine…read more
Top Stories
FDA approves the use of Gardasil 9 (Merck) 9-valent HPV vaccine in the U.S.
CDC publishes estimates of illnesses and hospitalizations averted by vaccination during the 2013–14 influenza season
IAC's Dr. L.J Tan interviewed on PBS NewsHour about influenza
IAC Spotlight! Subscribe to immunization-related email news services from CDC, AAP, VEC, and more
IAC Web Sections
"Ask the Experts" web section about pneumococcal vaccines updated
Official Releases
CDC requests public comment on proposed new VAERS form; comments must be received by January 23
Featured Resources
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles
CDC reports on global surveillance of bacterial vaccine-preventable diseases
CDC publishes two new Ebola reports as MMWR Early Releases
CDC reprints four articles about Ebola that were previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Conferences and Meetings
Abstract submission deadline for 2015 NACCHO conference is December 21
Save the date for the 2015 California Immunization Coalition Summit to be held April 26–27

Issue 1157: December 9, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: What is the acceptable volume for a single dose of immune globulin (IG) to inject into…read more
Top Stories
This is National Influenza Vaccination Week!
CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory on the potential for circulation of drifted influenza A (H3N2) viruses
CDC provides information to the press about the potential for a severe influenza season
Seasonal Health campaign supplement of December 5 issue of USA Today features articles from Families Fighting Flu, IAC, CDC, NFID
ISMP publishes two-year summary on reported vaccine administration errors; separate article highlights serious mix-ups with influenza vaccine and other drugs
CDC reports on the pertussis epidemic in California
IAC Spotlight! Thirteen more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
IAC updates "Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling"
Official Releases
WHO releases an updated guide to the prevention and control of cervical cancer
Featured Resources
CDC releases new toolkit to help employers increase influenza vaccination among long-term care healthcare personnel
Journal Articles
CDC publishes MMWR Early Release article about clinical inquiries regarding Ebola in the U.S.
November issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
Vaccine Education Center posts Dr. Paul Offit's webinar on meningococcal B vaccines, HPV9, and other topics
Watch archived webinar about the impact of non-medical exemptions

Issue 1156: December 2, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I was told that it is not recommended to give vaccines using the Z-track method…read more
Top Stories
Your donation to IAC helps us prevent disease, protect health, and educate about immunization
IAC enrolls six more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
IAC Handouts
IAC updates "Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism" handout
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts six new translations of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS
IAC posts Spanish version of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS in rich text format
Official Releases and Announcements
AAP issues new recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination of at-risk children
Featured Resources
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Education and Training
Medscape offers special report on recent ACIP recommendations related to adult vaccination

Issue 1154: November 25, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A one-month-old was exposed for the last 6 days to chickenpox. What should…read more
Top Stories
Your donation to IAC supports our shared goal to protect everyone through immunization
Extensive collection of U.S. immunization facts and policy now available online
IAC issues correction to FluBlok age indication in last week's special "Ask the Experts" edition of IAC Express
CDC NetConference scheduled for December 3; focus will be on influenza and the workings of ACIP
National Influenza Vaccination Week begins December 7
IAC Spotlight! "Like" IAC on Facebook and "follow" IAC on Twitter!
American Association of Diabetes Educators publishes report on hepatitis B vaccination of people with diabetes
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts nine new translations of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS
Official Releases
NACCHO invites eligible local health departments to apply for funding to improve HPV vaccination rates
CDC announces the expansion of VariZIG distribution in the United States
Featured Resources
New! WHO's newsletter about reliable online vaccine safety resources
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC reports on global routine vaccination coverage
CDC reports on progress towards polio eradication in Nigeria
CDC provides update on the Ebola epidemic in West Africa
CDC reprints six articles about Ebola that were previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Education and Training
ACOG to sponsor December 3 webinar on adult immunization
National Hepatitis Training Institute at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offers online training about viral hepatitis
Conferences and Meetings
Many presentations from 2014 National Immunization Conference now available online
Presentation slides from the October ACIP meeting now available online

Issue 1153: November 19, 2014

IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1153
November 19, 2014
Influenza Vaccines
Q: Which influenza vaccines can we give to children?
Q: Does the ACIP preference for use of LAIV in children ages 2 through 8 years include children with asthma?
Q: Which children younger than age 9 years will need 2 doses of influenza vaccine in the current influenza season?
Q: I've heard there is a newer influenza vaccine that can be given to people with severe egg allergy. Is that true?
Q: A study has now been published that found that the injectable vaccine Fluzone High-Dose (Sanofi) protects people 65 years and older better than standard-dose Fluzone. Does ACIP preferentially recommend use of Fluzone High-Dose for all people age 65 years and older?
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Q: Please describe the new ACIP recommendations for the use of PCV13 vaccine along with PPSV23 vaccine in people age 65 years and older. Can we give both vaccines at the same visit?
Zoster Vaccine
Q: Is a history of genital herpes a contraindication or precaution to zoster vaccination?
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Q: In our newborn nursery, we administer hepatitis B vaccine and HBIG to all infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers (including premature newborns) within 12 hours of birth, but now I've heard that we're also supposed to administer HBIG (along with hepatitis B vaccine) to infants weighing less than 2,000 grams and born to mothers whose HBsAg status is unknown. Is this true, and if so, what is the rationale?
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Q: For hepatitis A vaccination, the recommended interval between the 2-dose series is at least 6 months. Is this the same as 24 weeks?
Polio Vaccine
Q: Please describe the new CDC interim recommendations for polio vaccination for infants, children, and adults traveling to and from countries affected by wild polio.
General Vaccine Questions
Q: Our office is small and we only store vaccine in the refrigerator of a two-compartment refrigerator/freezer. Can we use the freezer portion to store staff food?
Q: If a patient pulls away during administration of a vaccine and the needle comes out, is it okay to reintroduce the same needle and finish the injection?
Q: I know that immunosuppressed patients can receive inactivated vaccines, but not live vaccines. Will these patients who receive inactivated vaccines develop a sufficient immune response to make vaccinating them worthwhile?
Q: Is protective eyewear needed for those who administer vaccines so they can avoid blood spatter?
Q: If a patient has had an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting, is it safe for her to receive injected vaccines?

Issue 1152: November 18, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: What is the maximum number of hepatitis B vaccine doses a dialysis patient…read more
Top Stories
World Health Organization warns that progress towards the elimination of measles has stalled
IAC enrolls eight more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
IAC Spotlight! Eleven more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
IAC updates its parent handout titled "Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating"
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts additional translations of VISs for influenza vaccines in Bengali, Polish, Urdu, and Yiddish
Official Releases
CDC releases guidance for screening and caring for pregnant women with Ebola
CDC issues a new travel health notice concerning Ebola cases in Mali, and updates travel health notices about Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea
CDC publishes six articles about Ebola as MMWR Early Releases
Featured Resources
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC reports on progress towards global measles elimination
New study published on the safety of Tdap vaccine in pregnancy
CDC reports on possible eradication of wild poliovirus type 3
Education and Training
CDC's Clinician Outreach and Communication webinar on November 20 will provide important information about cervical cancer detection and prevention; free continuing education credit available
Conferences and Meetings
National Conference on Vaccine Research scheduled for April 13–15; abstract submission deadline is December 1

Issue 1151: November 11, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A 4-year-old patient came in with a rash and a low-grade fever. The first MMR…read more
Top Stories
We Are Proud to Participate in Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day!
Reminder: October issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
World Pneumonia Day is November 12
CDC releases statement about LAIV effectiveness studies and vaccination of children; ACIP and CDC have not changed the current influenza vaccination recommendations
CDC publishes "Vital Signs" report on cervical cancer; related town hall teleconference will be held on November 12
IAC Spotlight! Unprotected People Reports about vaccine-preventable diseases; powerful story about a college student's struggle with meningococcal disease
Voices for Vaccines releases online Community Immunity Toolkit
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts Indonesian translation of inactivated influenza vaccine VIS
Official Releases
CDC provides travel advice for colleges and universities regarding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Featured Resources
NFID partners with Major League Soccer to raise awareness about the prevention and treatment of influenza
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC reports on declines in pneumococcal hospitalizations of children associated with use of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines
CDC publishes article about establishment of a community care center for Ebola patients in Liberia
Conferences and Meetings
Registration deadline for February 25–26 ACIP meeting is February 2 for non-U.S. citizens and February 9 for citizens

Issue 1150: November 4, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) package insert says that in adults…read more
Top Stories
Reminder: October issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
FDA approves the use of Trumenba in the U.S. to prevent serogroup B meningococcal disease
FDA approves expanded age indication for Flublok to include all adults age 18 years and older
IAC Spotlight! Access up-to-date vaccine package inserts on immunize.org
New website for medical assistants provides immunization information and training opportunities
National Influenza Vaccination Week will be held December 7–13
IAC Handouts
IAC updates "Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers"
IAC updates its staff education materials: "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements" and "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements"
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC creates Spanish-language large print version of inactivated influenza VIS
IAC posts ten new VIS translations in the Amharic, Cambodian, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Tigrigna languages
Official Releases
CDC releases interim U.S. guidance for monitoring persons with potential Ebola virus exposure
Featured Resources
Vaccine Education Center updates its ready-to-print fact sheet on influenza
AAP releases enhanced Red Book app
Journal Articles and Newsletters
October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
CDC publishes "CDC National Health Report: Leading Causes of Morbidity and Mortality and Associated Behavioral Risk and Protective Factors—United States, 2005—2013"
CDC publishes update on Ebola outbreak in West Africa
CDC reports on progress toward polio eradication in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Education and Training
NFID offers two vaccine-related webinars in November

Issue 1149: October 28, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: The Vaccine Information Statement for inactivated influenza vaccine states that you…read more
Top Stories
New! October issue of Vaccinate Adults now online
Reminder: October issue of Needle Tips available online
CDC releases updated pediatric multi-vaccine Vaccine Information Statement
IAC Spotlight! Eight more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
CDC publishes article on the history of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
CDC publishes report on an influenza outbreak in a vaccinated population
WHO announces that Ebola vaccine trials may start as early as January
Vaccine Education Center plans November 19 Current Issues in Vaccines webinar
Join the Voices for Vaccines' November 17 conference call on influenza featuring IAC's Dr. L.J Tan
IAC Handouts
IAC updates "Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor"
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts 25 new VIS translations, including Armenian, Farsi, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Korean, Portuguese, and Tagalog
Official Releases
CDC announces active post-arrival Ebola monitoring for travelers from countries most affected by the disease
WHO publishes position paper on use of HPV vaccines
World Polio Day—October 24, 2014—announced in the MMWR
Featured Resources
Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition offers many tools to promote vaccination
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC reports on lessons learned during the polio-free certification process in the South-east Asia Region
CDC publishes article about control of Ebola in the Firestone district of Liberia
Conferences and Meetings
Texas Immunization Summit to be held in San Antonio on November 5–7

Issue 1148: October 21, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A nurse had a leftover drawn-up syringe of influenza vaccine taken from a multi-dose vial. Can we use the vaccine the next day?…read more
Top Stories
Reminder: October issue of Needle Tips is now available online
"Dear Colleague" letter urges healthcare professionals to recommend influenza and Tdap vaccines to their pregnant patients
CDC reports on vaccination coverage among children in kindergarten during the 2013–14 school year
IAC enrolls eight more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
CDC develops a new, faster lab test for enterovirus D68 and releases new resources for parents about EV-D68
CDC announces new initiatives to protect healthcare personnel in the U.S. from Ebola
Three articles about Ebola republished in this week's MMWR
IAC Spotlight! One-stop access to more than 50 educational handouts related to adult vaccination for patients and staff
IAC Handouts
IAC updates sample standing orders for administering pneumococcal vaccines to adults
Featured Resources
CDC updates its easy-to-read adult immunization schedule
California Department of Public Health updates parent fact sheet about vaccine concerns
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
WHO publishes article about development of possible vaccines for pandemic preparedness
Education and Training
Hep B United to offer video chat about hepatitis B virus screening on October 29
New Medscape resources released to help providers discuss HPV vaccination with parents; CME credit available
CDC Expert Commentary on Medscape provides information about using antiviral drugs for influenza
Conferences and Meetings
Meeting on vaccination ecosystem is planned for January 19–21 in Annecy, France

Issue 1147: October 14, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have a 2-month-old child with a cast for hip dysplasia that completely covers the entire…read more
Top Stories
New! October issue of Needle Tips is now available online
American Liver Foundation endorses IAC's Give Birth to the End of Hep B campaign
IAC enrolls eight more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
Translational Neurodegeneration retracts its article about MMR leading to autism
IAC Spotlight! Eleven new videos added to the vaccineinformation.org video library; our searchable collection now numbers more than 165 videos about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of immunization
CDC confirms Ebola diagnosis in healthcare worker who provided care for the Dallas index patient
Enhanced Ebola screening to start at five U.S. airports
CDC publishes report about assessment of Ebola disease, healthcare infrastructure, and preparedness in Liberia
CDC NetConference scheduled for October 23; focus will be on adult immunization, including new pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for adults age 65 years and older
CDC updates influenza module in its "You Call the Shots" training course
IAC Handouts
New IAC resource for healthcare professionals: "Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know"
IAC updates sample standing orders for administering polio vaccine to children and teens
IAC updates "Influenza: Questions and Answers"
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts Haitian Creole and Portuguese translations of the 2014–15 influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
WHO announces composition of seasonal influenza vaccine for the 2015 southern hemisphere influenza season
October 19–25 is International Infection Prevention Week
Featured Resources
Michigan Department of Community Health offers new adolescent vaccination resources
CDC updates its interactive adolescent immunization scheduler
CDC updates online adolescent and adult vaccine quiz: "What Vaccines Do You Need?"
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC publishes report on acute neurologic disease of unknown etiology in Colorado children; same article previously published as an MMWR Early Release
CDC publishes report on cases of acute flaccid paralysis with anterior myelitis in California; same article previously published as an MMWR Early Release

Issue 1146: October 7, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have a 24-year-old patient who received influenza vaccine in Colombia, South…read more
Top Stories
CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory to help healthcare professionals evaluate patients for possible Ebola disease
CDC publishes three MMWR articles about the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa
CDC publishes MMWR Early Release article about acute neurologic illness of unknown etiology in Colorado children
CDC publishes MMWR Early Release article on cases of acute flaccid paralysis with anterior myelitis in California
CDC reports on influenza activity from May 18 through September 20
IAC Spotlight! Nine more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
Voices for Vaccines hosts call featuring three moms who were formerly vaccine hesitant on October 14
IAC Handouts
IAC updates "Personal belief exemptions for vaccination put people at risk"
IAC updates "First Do No Harm: Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policies for Healthcare Personnel Help Protect Patients"
Vaccine Information Statements
CDC releases supplemental information for healthcare providers to accompany the 2014–15 influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
World Pneumonia Day is scheduled for November 12
Featured Resources
AAP to release new Red Book Online on October 9
Just Released: On Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula Biss
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC reports on typhoid fever surveillance and vaccination in the South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions in MMWR
Conferences and Meetings
Slides and audio recording now online for the August 2014 special ACIP meeting

Issue 1145: September 30, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can we give Tdap and RhoGam (anti-Rho[D] immune globulin) at the same prenatal…read more
Top Stories
CDC publishes report on Tdap vaccination of pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid
Wall Street Journal features editorial by Dr. Paul Offit about the epidemic of misguided vaccine distrust
National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit offers up-to-date information about adult immunization
IAC Spotlight! Refer parents and patients to www.vaccineinformation.org, IAC's website for the public
CDC publishes updated preparedness and response framework for influenza pandemics
CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory to provide awareness of an acute neurologic syndrome with focal limb weakness in children; CDC is seeking information about other similar neurologic illnesses in all states
IAC Handouts
IAC updates its screening checklists for contraindications and precautions to vaccination for children/teens and adults
IAC updates "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens" and "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adult Patients"
"Keep your kids safe—get them vaccinated every fall or winter!" now available in Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish
Official Releases and Announcements
AAP releases updated recommendations on the use of influenza vaccines in 2014–2015
CDC announces September 28 as World Rabies Day
ACOG releases updated committee opinion on influenza vaccination in pregnancy
Featured Resources
CDC develops new resources to help healthcare professionals and the public understand the new pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for adults
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
September issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
CDC publishes an MMWR Supplement about estimating the future number of Ebola cases
New England Journal of Medicine publishes a collection of articles and resources on the Ebola outbreak

Issue 1144: September 24, 2014

IAC Express Special Edition - Shop IAC: Issue 1144
September 24, 2014
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Issue 1143: September 23, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: If the top of a single dose vial of diluent or vaccine is popped off and not used, is there a …read more
Top Stories
CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for use of PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines in adults age 65 and older
CDC reports on influenza vaccination coverage of healthcare personnel during 2013–14 influenza season
CDC reports on influenza vaccination coverage of pregnant women during 2013–14 influenza season
CDC publishes data on influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel in acute care hospitals
CDC posts final 2013–14 influenza vaccination coverage estimates
NFID releases summary of September 18 news conference on influenza and pneumococcal disease
CDC publishes "Summary of Notifiable Diseases—United States, 2012"
Reminder: October 15 is deadline to apply to host the 2016 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions
Study about the etiologies of seizures around the time of vaccination published in Pediatrics
IAC Spotlight! Visit IAC's collection of practical and clinically relevant journal articles on vaccination
IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; one previously honored institution qualifies for a second year
PBS's NOVA "Vaccines—Calling the Shots" is now available for viewing online
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts thirteen additional translations of the 2014–15 influenza VISs
Error corrected in recently released Arabic translations of IIV and LAIV influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
CDC details its global influenza work in new annual report
Featured Resources
Texas Children's Hospital develops compelling video to promote influenza vaccination
CDC releases updated toolkit for businesses to help promote influenza vaccination
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help you vaccinate your patients
Conferences and Meetings
Agenda for October ACIP meeting available; follow the meeting online if you are unable to attend

Issue 1142: September 16, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Our 23-year-old patient has been accepted to a physician assistant program that …read more
Top Stories
CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory to provide awareness of enterovirus D68 as a possible cause of acute unexplained respiratory illness, and to provide guidance to state health departments and healthcare providers
CDC reports on a measles outbreak in an unvaccinated family and a potentially associated international traveler in Florida
Last call! Regular registration rate for National Immunization Conference extended until September 22
IAC Spotlight! Sixteen more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
NFID news conference on influenza and pneumococcal disease scheduled for September 18
CDC releases HPV vaccination data from 2011 NIS-Teen: nearly half of females age 13–17 years had not received their recommended first dose of HPV vaccine in 2011
Share your influenza prevention activities and ideas on CDC's influenza partner website
Help CDC by completing a survey about National Immunization Awareness Month
To help answer potential questions generated by September 11 Dr. Oz Show, access collected resources for healthcare professionals on the safety of thimerosal in vaccines
IAC Handouts
IAC updates "Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size" and "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
"Declination of Influenza Vaccination" now available in Spanish
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts sixteen new translations of the 2014–15 influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
CDC's 2012 Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report is now available
Featured Resources
HealthMap Vaccine Finder lets the public find provider locations that administer adult vaccinations; now is a good time for providers to list their vaccination services on HealthMap
CDC launches the second phase of the "Know Hepatitis B" campaign
Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
CDC publishes an assessment of varicella surveillance and outbreak control practices
CDC reports on measles outbreak in a Micronesian community in King County, Washington
Education and Training
Hep B United to present a webinar on hepatitis B for healthcare professionals on September 30

Issue 1141: September 9, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can someone with hepatitis C receive zoster vaccine? The prescribing information indicates…read more
Top Stories
New! Spanish-language translations of the 2014–15 influenza vaccine Vaccine Information Statements now available
CDC publishes report on expired live attenuated influenza vaccine being administered
Reminder: PBS's NOVA program to air documentary on vaccines on September 10
IAC Spotlight! Visit "What's New at IAC" to find just-released handouts and translations of Vaccine Information Statements
PKIDs launches Value of Vaccination movement
IAC Handouts
IAC updates six influenza staff resources, including screening checklists, sample standing orders, a guide for patients with egg allergy, and an algorithm for determining the number of vaccine doses needed by children
IAC's parent handout "Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases...make sure your child is protected!" now available in Russian
Official Releases and Announcements
WHO issues roadmap for international response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa
Featured Resources
ACOG releases HPV vaccination toolkit for physicians who provide healthcare to women
Michigan Department of Community Health releases updated toolkit of influenza vaccination resources for colleges and universities
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC publishes article about fatal meningococcal disease in a laboratory worker
Conferences and Meetings
Minnesota Department of Health immunization conference to be held October 27–28

Issue 1140: September 2, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: My office recently changed HPV vaccine brands from Gardasil to Cervarix. We have…read more
Top Stories
ACIP publishes compendium of recommendations for the use of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines
CDC publishes report on 2013 national, state, and local vaccination coverage among children age 19–35 months
IAC Spotlight! Access IAC's collection of PowerPoint presentations from IAC, CDC, and other trusted sources
CDC releases statement regarding its 2004 Pediatrics study on MMR vaccination and autism
IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
Reminder: PBS's NOVA program to air documentary on vaccines on September 10
IAC Handouts
IAC updates two popular influenza staff resources: "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2014–2015 Influenza Season" and "Declination of Influenza Vaccination"
IAC updates its handout for parents titled "Keep your kids safe—get them vaccinated every fall or winter!"
IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
Official Releases and Announcements
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists release Call to Action on HPV vaccination
Featured Resources
New CDC resources help educate adults with chronic health conditions about vaccination
IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC publishes report on assessment of rabies exposure risk among U.S. Air Force basic trainees
CDC publishes information about the risks of polio outbreaks in polio-free countries

Issue 1139: August 26, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We have a patient with a severe allergy to vancomycin who wants to… read more
Top Stories
CDC publishes update on the recommendations for the use of zoster vaccine
FDA approves use of a needle-free injection system for use with Afluria and issues updated communication to healthcare professionals on use of jet injectors for inactivated influenza vaccine
New York Times features editorial by Dr. Paul Offit about HPV vaccination discussions with parents of preteens
CDC reports on vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis in an immigrant child
IAC Spotlight! Ten more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
CDC publishes information on the closure of the varicella-zoster virus-containing vaccines pregnancy registry
Reminder: Vaccine Education Center's Current Issues in Vaccines webinar scheduled for September 10
Join the Voices for Vaccines' September 16 conference call featuring Dorit Reiss: What Can the Law Do About Immunization Rates?
IAC Web Sections
IAC updates its Combination Vaccines "Ask the Experts" web section
Featured Resources
IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles
Important findings from two studies on HPV vaccination published online in Pediatrics on August 18
Education and Training
CDC adds HPV module to its "You Call the Shots" training course
Reminder: Clinical Vaccinology course to be held in Houston on November 7–9

Issue 1138: August 19, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Would you include obstructive sleep apnea as chronic pulmonary… read more
Top Stories
CDC publishes 2014–15 influenza vaccination recommendations in MMWR
New! CDC issues VISs for the 2014–15 influenza vaccines—stay tuned for translations
ACIP votes to recommend a dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in addition to pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) for all adults age 65 years and older
IAC corrects table in its new handout: "DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age"
IAC Spotlight! Use IAC’s new series of educational handouts about recommended vaccines for children and adults
Idaho and California experience significant pertussis outbreaks
IAC Handouts
IAC updates "Vaccinations for Adults…You're never too old to get immunized!"
IAC updates "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
Featured Resources
CDC offers new hepatitis B PSAs directed toward Asian Pacific Islanders
IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!

Issue 1137: August 12, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A 16-year-old has a written record of receiving two doses of DTaP at 2 and 5… read more
Top Stories
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency
IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
IAC Spotlight! Seven more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
Training modules on how to assess the need for adult immunization now available on Medscape
Applications now open to host the 2016 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions; deadline is October 1
IAC Handouts
New! "Zoster Vaccine: CDC Answers Your Questions" features commonly asked Q&As
New! IAC develops "catch-up" guidance table for DTaP, Tdap, and Td vaccination in patients who have fallen behind schedule
IAC updates "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?"
IAC updates "Do I Need Any Vaccines Today?," a screening questionnaire for adult immunization
IAC redesigns "All kids need hepatitis B shots!"
IAC updates translations of the one-page version of "After the Shots ... What to do if your child has discomfort"
Official Releases and Announcements
WHO publishes health requirements for travelers to Saudi Arabia for the 2014 Hajj and Umra seasons in Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER)
WHO publishes information about cholera in WER
Featured Resources
Every Child By Two's "Daily Clips" has a new look—subscribe today
IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
MMWR reports on receipt of recommended clinical preventive services by adults and includes vaccination
Conferences and Meetings
Immunize Georgia Conference scheduled for September 11

Issue 1136: August 5, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: What are the CDC guidelines regarding use of multiple dose vaccine vials?… read more
Top Stories
It's National Immunization Awareness Month; learn about many new resources
IAC enrolls the 101st birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; comprehensive slide set now available
CDC reports on an outbreak of pertussis in a school and religious community in Florida
Agenda for August ACIP meeting available; follow the meeting online
Reminder: Registration open for the 2014 National Immunization Conference
Merck discontinues production of Comvax vaccine (Hib-HepB)
IAC Spotlight! Immunization resources for your clinic or medical setting from IAC, CDC, and other trusted sources
Invisible Threat documentary available for online viewing; Los Angeles Times features article about the film's production
IAC Web Sections
IAC updates its Hepatitis B "Ask the Experts" web section
Official Releases and Announcements
AAP releases updated recommendations on the use of meningococcal vaccines
WHO publishes guidance on the choice of pertussis vaccines
Featured Resources
HealthMap Vaccine Finder lets the public find provider locations that administer adult vaccinations; now is a good time for providers to list their vaccination services on HealthMap
Minnesota Department of Health develops new video for healthcare professionals on HPV vaccine communication
IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board updates its website
Journal Articles and Newsletters
July issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Public Health Reports details contributions of HHS toward global immunization
Education and Training
VICNetwork webinar about influenza scheduled for August 13
Public Health Vaccinology course set for September 3–4 in Atlanta
Conferences and Meetings
Archived video broadcast of the June 2014 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1135: July 29, 2014

Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We have a 10-year-old getting renal dialysis. The nephrologist will be starting her on… read more
Top Stories
CDC reports on adolescent vaccination coverage rates in 2013
CDC publishes information on HPV vaccination coverage among adolescents and postlicensure safety monitoring
IAC Spotlight! Nine more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
Celebrate World Hepatitis Day with national leaders via live streaming
CDC publishes article about World Hepatitis Day—July 28, 2014
Clarification of statement about MMR vaccine recommendations for international travel
IAC Handouts
IAC updates "Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling!"
IAC redesigns one-page version of "After the Shots ... What to do if your child has discomfort"
Featured Resources
IAC's website offers links to books on immunization for both adults and children
IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC publishes article about WHO Global Rotavirus Surveillance Network