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Issue 1469: December 18, 2019

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Happy holidays from all of us at IAC! We'll be back on January 8.
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WHO and CDC issue joint press release reporting more than 140,000 died from measles worldwide in 2018 and urging increased global investment in immunization and response
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CDC updates ACIP recommendations on use of anthrax vaccine in the U.S.
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Reminder: National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit soliciting nominations for its 2020 Immunization Excellence Awards
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
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Flu season is here, so make sure you have IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
Vaccine Information Statements
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Updated translations of the PPSV23 VIS are now available in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese
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IAC posts updated translations of both zoster recombinant and zoster live VISs in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese; Spanish-language RTF files also available
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Updated Turkish translations of the PPSV23, typhoid, zoster recombinant, and zoster live VISs now available
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IAC posts new and updated Karen translations of the PPSV23, zoster recombinant, and zoster live VISs
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New Hindi-language version of the Japanese encephalitis VIS now available
World News
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Democratic Republic of the Congo, experiencing world's largest measles epidemic, launches phase 2 of campaign to vaccinate 18.9 million children by end of 2019
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Pakistan, first country worldwide to introduce typhoid conjugate vaccine into its routine immunization program, vaccinates 9.4 million children against typhoid fever in Sindh province
Featured Resources
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Seasonal influenza activity in the U.S. elevated for five weeks and continues to increase. Make sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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New 16-minute personal background film about Dr. Maurice Hilleman released by the Vaccine Makers Project at VEC
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NFID's redesigned website brings together the organization's valuable information and resources for the public and healthcare professionals
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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JAMA Pediatrics study finds need for strategies to increase MMR vaccination rates among pediatric travelers to reduce measles outbreaks in the U.S.

Issue 1467: December 11, 2019

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Measles outbreak in Samoa has killed dozens of children; anti-vaccine misinformation has contributed to the low vaccination rate
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Louisiana AAP releases results of survey about state residents' attitudes on vaccines
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Dr. Deborah Wexler's VEC Technically Speaking column about ACIP's updated Tdap/Td recommendations now available on immunize.org
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IAC Spotlight! Easily find what you're looking for on immunize.org by using the blue-gray navigation tabs that run across the top of every web page
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Reminder: "Current Issues in Influenza," the webinar by IAC's chief strategy officer, Dr. L.J Tan, now archived on IAC website; slide set available upon request
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Healthcare providers: You can help the Meningitis B Action Project by completing a brief survey about MenB vaccine use in practice
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IAC enrolls four new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; nine previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
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Flu season is here, so make sure you have IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
IAC Handouts
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IAC offers updated translations of its 12 easy-to-read handouts about vaccines for parents
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IAC posts updated Spanish translation of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination"
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IAC updates its PowerPoint slide set "To Err Is Human: Not to Err Is Better! Vaccination Errors and How to Prevent Them"; use it "as is" or modify it to fit your needs
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward measles elimination worldwide in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
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CDC publishes report about progress toward measles elimination in China
Featured Resources
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Influenza season is here; check out these resources and make sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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November issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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JAMA Pediatrics publishes article about adolescents consenting to their own vaccination
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Abstracts for the 49th National Immunization Conference accepted through December 16
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Presentation slides and videos from October ACIP meeting are now available

Issue 1465: December 4, 2019

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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week; make sure all your patients are protected against flu!
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IAC Spotlight: Just in case you missed them, these IAC materials and web pages were updated during October and November
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
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Flu season is here, so make sure you have IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
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There are now 1,113 organizations enrolled in IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit soliciting nominations for its 2020 Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline is February 1
Vaccine Information Statements
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Small correction made to Japanese-language translation of the varicella VIS
World News
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WHO reports on cholera in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Reminder: Women in Government, representing the nation's women state legislators, releases new podcast titled "Don't Hesitate, Vaccinate"; IAC's Dr. Deborah Wexler among featured speakers
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Visit the California Immunization Coalition's recently updated website, ImmunizeCA.org
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Pediatrics publishes "Safety of the 9-Valent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine"
Education and Training
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CDC's NCIRD will host the third Current Issues in Immunization webinar on HPV vaccination recommendations on December 11

Issue 1463: November 27, 2019

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CDC publishes updated ACIP recommendations for the use of PCV13 and PPSV23 pneumococcal vaccines for adults age 65 and older in this week's MMWR
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CDC issues press release titled "CDC Updates EVALI Guidance for Health Care Providers as Flu Activity Increases Nationally—EVALI and Flu Symptoms Often Similar"
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Reminder! CDC's National Influenza Vaccination Week, observed December 1–7, will highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Talking about Vaccines: Responding to Parents" web page features many resources to help providers respond to parents' questions about vaccines
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
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Flu season is here, so make sure you have IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast episode titled "Protect Me Later: Alternative Vaccine Schedules"
IAC Handouts
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IAC and AIM update "Communicating the Benefits of Influenza Vaccine," a 1-page fact sheet for healthcare professionals
World News
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WHO reports on October 2019 meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Vaccinate Your Family's Shot of Prevention series features "The Vaccine Mom," Taryn Chapman, in a video blog interview titled "Flu Myth Busting"
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NFID releases new online toolkit to raise awareness of the burden of flu in adults with chronic health conditions
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Influenza season has begun; check out these resources and make sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes November issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update
Education and Training
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CDC and Medscape offer new online CE program on ACIP recommendations for prevention of influenza

Issue 1462: November 25, 2019

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Issue 1461: November 20, 2019

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National Influenza Vaccination Week, observed December 1–7, will highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond
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CDC updates its vaccine shortage web page information on hepatitis B vaccine supply
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Germany mandates measles vaccine for all schoolchildren, with high fines possible for parents who don't comply
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IAC Spotlight! Visit IAC's "Frequently Asked Questions" web page on immunize.org to find answers to your questions about IAC, its website, educational materials, and easy-to-use resources for healthcare professionals and the public
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Reminder! "Dear Colleague" call-to-action letter from AAFP, AAP, ACHA, ACOG, APhA, SAHM, and IAC stresses implementation of immunization visit at 16 years of age
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
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Flu season is here, so make sure you have IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts seven updated translations of its schedule for patients titled "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women"
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IAC and SAHM's patient handout for teens "You're 16…We Recommend These Vaccines for You!" now offered in Spanish
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress towards polio eradication in Pakistan in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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Women in Government, representing the nation's women state legislators, releases new podcast titled "Don't Hesitate, Vaccinate"; IAC's Dr. Deborah Wexler among featured speakers
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Influenza season has begun; check out these resources and make sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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November issue of AAP Immunization Initiatives Newsletter now available online
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Pediatrics publishes study on primary care physicians' HPV vaccine delivery practices, including their attitude regarding new 2-dose vaccine schedule
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CDC publishes "Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks—Worldwide, January 2018–June 2019" in this week's MMWR
Education and Training
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Reminder: Vaccine Education Center to offer Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on Tdap, influenza, and dengue vaccines on December 11
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New 6-module video CME/CE training titled "Closing Gaps in HPV Vaccination and Eliminating HPV-Related Cancers" available online
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NACCHO to host December 9 webinar on New York's Rockland County Health Department's response to the measles outbreak
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Abstracts for the National Immunization Conference accepted through December 16
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NFID inviting abstracts by December 18 for presentations at 2020 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, March 23–25 in Washington, D.C.

Issue 1460: November 19, 2019

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November 19, 2019
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
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Issue 1459: November 13, 2019

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FDA approves Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (Sanofi Pasteur) for adults 65+ years of age—will be available for 2020–21 flu season
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American Lung Association, American Diabetes Association, and American Heart Association join together to urge adults with chronic health conditions to prioritize annual flu vaccination
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Dr. Deborah Wexler's VEC Technically Speaking column about CDC's updated HPV recommendations now available on immunize.org
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"Current Issues in Influenza," the webinar by IAC's chief strategy officer, Dr. L.J Tan, now archived on IAC website; slide set available upon request
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IAC Spotlight: IAC's National Network for Immunization Coalitions website is the "go-to" place for information about 134 immunization coalitions across the U.S.
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Flu season is here, so make sure you have IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and patient stickers on hand!
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make great gifts for the holidays!
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its Declination of Influenza Vaccination form for healthcare personnel
Featured Resources
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Influenza season has begun; check out these resources and make sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Registration is open for the Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ("The Pink Book") course in Indiana, April 14–15
Conferences and Meetings
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NFID invites abstract submissions by December 18 for its 2020 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, March 23–25 in Washington, DC

Issue 1458: November 12, 2019

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Issue 1457: November 6, 2019

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CDC releases 10 updated Vaccine Information Statements
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Two new studies find that measles infection causes an extended period of immunosuppression, increasing the possibility of secondary infections
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First influenza-related pediatric deaths for 2019–20 season reported; make sure all your patients are getting vaccinated
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IAC Spotlight: Just in case you missed them, these IAC materials and web pages were updated during September and October
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It's not too late to order IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers!
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins make great gifts!
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There are now 1,109 organizations enrolled in IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "You Must Give Your Patients Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)—It's Federal Law!"
World News
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WHO reports on validation of maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Featured Resources
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Reminder: Visit IAC's recently updated website, www.Give2MenACWY.org, to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccines
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CDC updates the Hib chapter of its Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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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)

Issue 1456: October 30, 2019

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IAC provides a summary article about votes taken at October 23–24 ACIP meeting
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CDC and WHO report on routine global vaccination coverage in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
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Flu season is here, so be ready with IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons for staff and stickers for patients!
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins are selling well—and they make great gifts!
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IAC Spotlight! The "Favorites" web page, easy to click on from the top of every web page on immunize.org, brings you to 18 of the most popular web sections on IAC's website
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IAC enrolls eight new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; six previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Personal Belief Exemptions for Vaccination Put People at Risk. Examine the Evidence for Yourself" by adding more journal article links
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IAC revises "Influenza: Questions and Answers," a handout for patients, parents, and providers
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to Adults" to match the latest ACIP recommendations
Featured Resources
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Influenza season has begun; be sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes October issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update
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American Journal of Nursing publishes article titled "Countering Vaccine Misinformation"
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CDC reports on case of treatment of a vaccinia virus infection from an occupational needlestick
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center plans Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on December 11
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: 49th National Immunization Conference will be held in Atlanta on May 19–21; abstracts accepted through December 16
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Final Reminder: National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships will take place November 13–15 in Honolulu

Issue 1455: October 29, 2019

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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins are selling well!—and they make great gifts!
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Issue 1454: October 23, 2019

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CDC publishes "Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates among Children in Kindergarten—United States, 2018–19 School Year" in this week's MMWR
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CDC publishes "Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months among Children Born in 2015 and 2016—National Immunization Survey—Child, United States, 2016–2018" in this week's MMWR
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Reminder! Dr. L.J Tan, IAC's chief strategy officer, will present a webinar on current issues in influenza on October 29
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It's time to order IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers!
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins are now available–they make great gifts!
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Vaccine Information Statements" (VIS) web section has VISs in up to 50 languages
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Reminder: Visit IAC's newly updated www.Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing adolescent immunization rates
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Voices for Vaccines posts new podcast on vaccine hesitancy, recorded live from Washington State Immunization Summit
World News
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WHO publishes "Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2020 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Season" in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
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WHO publishes "Antigenic and Genetic Characteristics of Zoonotic Influenza A Viruses and Development of Candidate Vaccine Viruses for Pandemic Preparedness" in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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CDC publishes "Materials for the 2019–20 Influenza Season" highlighting some of its many resources for flu season
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Influenza season has begun; be sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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NFID releases new online toolkit to help raise awareness about the risks of measles and the importance of measles vaccination
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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)
Education and Training
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CDC and Medscape offer new CE program on ACIP recommendations for prevention of Japanese encephalitis among U.S. travelers and laboratory workers
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships will take place November 13–15 in Honolulu

Issue 1453: October 16, 2019

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CDC issues report that 65% of pregnant women do not receive recommended Tdap and influenza vaccines to protect themselves and their newborns
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CDC posts 20-minute video about influenza vaccine storage and handling requirements and administration for the 2019–2020 season
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins are now available—they make great gifts!
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It's time to order IAC's new "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers!
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Register now! Dr. L.J Tan, IAC's chief strategy officer, will present webinar on current issues in influenza on October 29
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CDC publishes "Update: Influenza Activity—United States and Worldwide, May 19–September 28, 2019 and Composition of the 2020 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine" in this week's MMWR
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AAP News publishes article about why AAP recommends initiating HPV vaccination as early as age 9
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September's Technically Speaking column by IAC Executive Director Dr. Deborah Wexler discusses the joint letter from AAFP, AAP, ACHA, ACOG, APhA, SAHM, and IAC that stresses the importance of implementing an immunization visit at age 16
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's PowerPoint Slide Sets web page contains 13 presentations on a wide variety of immunization topics; available by request for your use
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Three winners of the 2019 Maurice R. Hilleman essay contest recently announced; their essays can be viewed on the Hilleman Film website
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"I Nearly Died of the Flu and It Forever Changed My Perspective on Vaccines" published on Prevention.com
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Families Fighting Flu issues three new family stories featuring adult flu survivors, Allison, Christa, and Nick
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Vaccinate Your Family posts joint letter signed by 54 organizations, urging U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to vaccinate people in custody, particularly children, against flu
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CDC publishes article about measles cases and outbreaks in the United States in 2019
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The 49th National Immunization Conference will be held in Atlanta on May 19–21; abstract submissions due December 16
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates 12 of its popular easy-to-read Q&A handouts on vaccines given to infants and children
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts 14 translations of CDC's two newly issued influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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NIH forms new collaborative influenza vaccine research network to develop more durable, broadly protective, and longer-lasting influenza vaccines
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HHS is seeking stakeholder input on the 2020 National Vaccine Plan; comments are due October 24
Featured Resources
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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)
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Influenza season has begun; be sure all your patients are getting vaccinated!
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The Washington Post creates three new videos called "The Vaccines Project" which answer common vaccine-related questions
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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The journal Vaccine publishes "Billing and Payment of Commercial and Medicaid Health Plan Adult Vaccination Claims in Michigan since the Affordable Care Act"
Education and Training
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Hepatitis B Foundation and Hep B United offer webinar on initiatives to prevent hepatitis B and liver cancer on October 21
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New Medscape CE program titled "Case-by-Case: Preventing MenB Disease in Adolescents and Young Adults" now available online
Conferences and Meetings
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Tune in to CDC's ACIP meeting October 23–24 (Wednesday and Thursday) via live webcast
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Immunize Ohio hosts 2019 Statewide Immunization Conference on November 6
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Reminder: National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships will take place November 13–15 in Honolulu

Issue 1452: October 15, 2019

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Issue 1451: October 9, 2019

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October 9, 2019
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CDC issues an MMWR Early Release about measles cases and outbreaks in the United States in 2019
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HHS announces that the United States has maintained its measles elimination status
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IAC develops new 1-page handout for policymakers that summarizes medical organizations' support of strong school and childcare vaccination requirements and elimination of non-medical exemptions
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IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins are now available–they make great gifts!
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It's time to order IAC’s new "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers!
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The 49th National Immunization Conference will be held in Atlanta on May 19–21; abstracts solicited
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Save the Date! IAC's Dr. Litjen Tan to present webinar about current issues in influenza on October 29
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IAC Spotlight! IAC’s August webinar "Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform" presented by Dr. Sharon G. Humiston is archived on IAC website; slide set and presenter's notes also available for your use
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Seven new measles cases reported to CDC in week ending October 3; total cases for 2019 increase to 1,250 across 31 states
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Voices for Vaccines' new podcast episode features Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and California legislator who worked to eliminate non-medical vaccine exemptions in the state
IAC Handouts
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IAC and SAHM update "You’re 16...We Recommend These Vaccines For You!
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IAC posts updated Spanish-language translation of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccination"
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward rubella and congenital rubella syndrome control worldwide in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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Watch and share Families Fighting Flu's powerful video about the seriousness of influenza
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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)
Education and Training
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Check out these recent archived webinars and training modules; many offer free continuing education credit!
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships will take place November 13–15 in Honolulu

Issue 1450: October 2, 2019

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NFID held annual influenza and pneumococcal news conference and CDC released 2018–19 influenza vaccine coverage data on September 26
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Kids Plus Pediatrics, a private practice in Pennsylvania, launches a new website and toolkit to aid healthcare providers and practices in fighting back against anti-vaccine social media attacks
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NBC News and The New York Times publish articles about the growing anti-vaccine movement in the U.S.
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IAC Spotlight: Just in case you missed them, these IAC materials and web pages were updated during August and September
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CDC updates job aids to assist healthcare providers in interpreting Tdap catch-up recommendations in the child and adolescent immunization schedules
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IAC’s new "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers are flying out the door! But don't worry. We’ve got you covered. Keep stocking up for flu season!
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Reminder: Visit newly updated www.Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccines
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Five healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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FDA issues news release announcing its approval of the first live, non-replicating vaccine to prevent smallpox and monkeypox
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Two new measles cases reported to CDC in week ending September 26; total cases for 2019 increase to 1,243 across 31 states
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NCQA announces new publicly reported quality measure for immunizing pregnant women
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates Turkish-language translation of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Thai-language translation of the MenACWY VIS
World News
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CDC and WHO report on worldwide progress toward poliovirus containment in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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CDC posts flu fighter profiles as part of their #WhyIFightFlu campaign, featuring members of the public describing why they fight flu and how flu has impacted their lives
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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September issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes September issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships will take place November 13–15 in Honolulu

Issue 1449: October 1, 2019

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Issue 1448: September 25, 2019

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September 25, 2019
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CDC shares tips on how to make a strong flu vaccine recommendation
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CDC study finds the number of infants hospitalized with influenza is at least double previous estimates
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In case you missed it, IAC Express special edition of Ask the Experts influenza Q&As was issued on September 13; all Ask the Experts influenza Q&As on the IAC website also updated
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HHS Secretary Azar releases statement on executive order to modernize influenza vaccine manufacturing
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Supplies of pediatric and adult hepatitis B vaccine from Merck will continue to be limited into 2020; CDC offers guidance
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IAC Spotlight! Check out all of IAC's print materials about administering vaccines
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IAC enrolls six new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; three previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Reminder: Association of Immunization Managers requests nominations of its members for outstanding leadership awards through October 7
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes 2019 National Viral Hepatitis Progress Report online
World News
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CDC publishes report on global epidemiology of diphtheria in Emerging Infectious Diseases
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WHO reports that Kenya joins Ghana and Malawi in roll-out of landmark malaria vaccine in pilot program
Featured Resources
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IAC's new FLU VACCINE buttons and stickers are flying out the door! But don't worry. We've got you covered. Keep stocking up for flu season!
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists develops infographics and text to promote prenatal influenza and Tdap vaccination
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CDC updates the diphtheria and hepatitis A chapters of its Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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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)
Education and Training
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Reminder: CDC's Current Issues in Immunization webinar titled "Influenza Update—2019–2020" is scheduled for October 2
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NFID offers webinar on vaccine safety monitoring on October 8
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships will take place November 13–15 in Honolulu

Issue 1447: September 18, 2019

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September 18, 2019
Top Stories
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CDC reports increases in cases of hepatitis A, B, and C during 2017 were mainly due to unsafe drug injections and lack of vaccine protection
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California governor signs bill toughening medical vaccine exemptions
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Hawaii adds Tdap, HPV, and MenACWY to list of immunizations required by July 2020
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IAC updates Ask the Experts: Influenza Q&A web page
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Interventions to Reduce Measles Virus Exposures in Outpatient Health Care Facilities—New York City, 2018" in this week's MMWR
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August's Technically Speaking column by IAC Executive Director Dr. Deborah Wexler is titled "Newly designed and easy to navigate—visit Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts to increase rates for MenACWY booster doses and other adolescent vaccinations"
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Package Inserts & FDA Product Approvals" web page on immunize.org is a popular destination for finding FDA-approved language for all vaccines
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No new measles cases reported to CDC in week ending September 12; total cases for 2019 remain at 1,241 across 31 states
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its educational resource "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2019–2020 Influenza Season"
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IAC revises "Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Teens" and "Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults"
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IAC updates "How to Administer Intramuscular and Intranasal Influenza Vaccines"
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IAC revises "Guide for Determining the Number of Doses of Influenza Vaccine to Give to Children Age 6 Months through 8 Years"
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IAC updates "Influenza Vaccination of People with a History of Egg Allergy"
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IAC updates "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccination" and "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination"
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Available now! Seven translations of IAC's recently updated "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens" and "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults"
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IAC posts Spanish translation of its handout "Hepatitis B Shots Are Recommended for All New Babies"
World News
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WHO and European Commission join forces to promote the benefit of vaccines
Featured Resources
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IAC's new FLU VACCINE buttons and stickers flew out the door! But don't worry. We ordered more. Stock up for flu season!
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new #justB video titled "DeWayne's Story" to empower people affected by hepatitis B, raise awareness, and end stigma
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The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians app is now available free of charge from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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September's Parents PACK newsletter from Vaccine Education Center features article clarifying the position of Pontifical Academy for Life on fetal cells and two other important stories
Education and Training
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AAP and CDC are collaborating to present a free webinar titled "2019–2020 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers" to be aired September 26
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CDC's Current Issues in Immunization webinar titled "Influenza Update–2019–2020" is scheduled for October 2
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics will conclude on September 25; "Influenza" is the topic on September 25

Issue 1446: September 13, 2019

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Influenza Vaccines
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Q: What's new in the 2019–2020 influenza vaccine recommendations?
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Q: Which influenza vaccines will be available during the 2019–2020 influenza season?
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Q: What are the differences between trivalent and quadrivalent influenza vaccines?
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Q: If quadrivalent vaccine includes one additional strain, why isn't it preferred for use over trivalent vaccine?
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Q: Which formulations of influenza vaccines (e.g., nasal spray live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), inactivated injectable high-dose, inactivated injectable standard-dose, adjuvanted inactivated injectable, and recombinant injectable) are licensed for various age groups?
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Q: We are unsure about when to start our influenza vaccination promotion, and when to ideally vaccinate our patients. Does protection from seasonal influenza vaccine decline or wane during the influenza season? Should I wait until later in the year to vaccinate my elderly or medically frail patients?
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Q: Which influenza vaccines can we give to children?
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Q: Please provide details about the use of inactivated influenza vaccines in children younger than age 3 years.
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Q: Which children younger than age 9 years will need 2 doses of influenza vaccine in this influenza season?
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Q: Do any children age 9 years and older need two total doses during an influenza season?
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Q: Can a child age 6–35 months who needs 2 doses of influenza vaccine this season receive a combination of Afluria, Fluzone, FluLaval, Fluarix, or FluMist vaccine?
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Q: If a child receives Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine (0.25 mL) at age 34 or 35 months for the first time and then returns for the second dose at age 37 months, should we give another 0.25 mL dose of Fluzone Quadrivalent or should we give the 0.5 mL dose that is indicated for age 3 years and older?
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Q: Is influenza vaccine recommended for pregnant women?
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Q: If a patient was vaccinated earlier in the influenza season and later becomes pregnant during the same season, should she be revaccinated due to her pregnancy?
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Q: Please tell me about Fluad, one of the influenza vaccines for people age 65 years and older.
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Q: Sometimes patients age 65 years and older who have received the standard-dose influenza vaccine hear about the high-dose (Fluzone High-Dose) or adjuvanted vaccine (Fluad) and want to receive that, too. Is this okay to administer?
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Q: Which healthcare personnel should be vaccinated against influenza?
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Q: What is the preferred anatomic site for administration of inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) and recombinant influenza vaccine?
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Q: For whom is inactivated influenza vaccine contraindicated?
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Q: What are the contraindications for live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV, FluMist)?
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Q: What is the latest ACIP guidance on influenza vaccination and egg allergy?
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Q: Is the Influenza Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) changing for the 2019–2020 influenza season?
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Q: When administering influenza vaccine, is giving patients a VIS mandatory or is it only "recommended"?

Issue 1445: September 11, 2019

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Top Stories
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Mayor and health officials declare end of measles outbreak in New York City
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,241 with 7 new cases reported since last week
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FDA issues statement reiterating the importance and safety of MMR vaccine
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WHO reports that United Kingdom, Albania, the Czech Republic, and Greece have lost measles elimination status for the first time since verification process began in 2012
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WHO director-general issues press release regarding Facebook's commitment to combat vaccine misinformation
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's ACIP web section on immunize.org provides links to both current and past ACIP recommendations
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Reminder: IAC's August webinar "Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform" presented by Dr. Sharon G. Humiston is archived on IAC website; slide set and presenter's notes also available for your use
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Reminder: "Dear Colleague" call-to-action letter from AAFP, AAP, ACHA, ACOG, APhA, SAHM, and IAC stresses importance of implementing immunization visit at 16 years of age
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Reminder: The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians app is now available free of charge from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
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Honolulu National Conference for Immunization Coalitions early bird registration extended to September 15; conference dates are November 13–15
Vaccine Information Statements
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Eight translations of the two new influenza VISs (injectable and intranasal), including Spanish-language RTF files, are now available from IAC
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP publishes its influenza recommendations for 2019–2020 season
Featured Resources
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IAC's new FLU VACCINE buttons and stickers flew out the door! But don't worry. We ordered more. Stock up for flu season!
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes "Impact of Public Health Interventions on Drinking Water–Associated Outbreaks of Hepatitis A—United States, 1971–2017" in this week's MMWR
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Pediatrics publishes study finding that preterm infants are less likely than full-term infants to be fully vaccinated
Education and Training
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CDC's Public Health Grand Rounds to present "Maternal Immunization: Current Status and Future Directions" on September 18
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
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Save the date! CDC's webinar "Influenza Recommendations for Children" to be held Thursday, September 26
Conferences and Meetings
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State of Michigan's 2019 fall regional immunization conferences to take place in eight cities on different dates

Issue 1443: September 4, 2019

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Top Stories
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CDC releases its "HCP Fight Flu Toolkit" and the "Digital Media Toolkit" for the 2019–20 flu season to help partners communicate about the importance of vaccination; important dates and resources are posted online
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The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook (The Purple Book) App is now available free of charge from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
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AAP News reports AAP will partner with Pinterest to fight vaccine misinformation
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August webinar by Dr. Sharon G. Humiston presenting "Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-Year-Old Platform" now available on IAC website; slide set and presenter's notes also available for your use
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Visit newly updated www.Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccines
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants—United States, September 2018–August 2019" in this week's MMWR
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,234 with 19 new cases reported since last week
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's Clinic Tools: Administering Vaccinations web page provides resources from IAC, CDC, and other organizations
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Extended deadline for early bird registration! 2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships scheduled for November 13–15 in Honolulu; register by September 15 for discount
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Two healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Voices for Vaccines releases several new podcasts in recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month; most recent episode titled "The Trivia Show!"
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
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IAC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists update their patient handout "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women"
Featured Resources
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new #justB video titled "Sura's Story" to empower people affected by hepatitis B, raise awareness, and end stigma; video available in English and Arabic
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes August issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
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August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health presents upcoming forum titled "The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter" through free live stream on September 12
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NFID offers September 12 webinar on protecting young adults from meningococcal disease
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
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The American Dental Association offers September 25 webinar for dentists titled "Say What? Science and Skills for Talking about the HPV Vaccine"

Issue 1442: August 28, 2019

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Top Stories
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CDC releases ACIP recommendations on the use of influenza vaccines for the 2019–20 influenza season
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CDC publishes "National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—United States, 2018" in this week's MMWR
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CDC publishes "Human Papillomavirus–Attributable Cancers—United States, 2012–2016" in this week's MMWR
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Infectious Disease Society of America and four additional medical societies issue policy statement in response to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol's announcement that migrant families in border detention centers will not be vaccinated against flu
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Reminder! "Dear Colleague" call-to-action letter from AAFP, AAP, ACHA, ACOG, APhA, SAHM, and IAC stresses implementation of immunization visit at 16 years of age
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,215 with 12 new cases reported since last week
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IAC Spotlight! These IAC materials and web pages were updated during July and August
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IAC enrolls six new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Association of Immunization Managers calls for nominations of its members for outstanding leadership awards; open through October 7
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Haemophilus influenzae Type B Vaccine to Children and Teens"
Vaccine Information Statements
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Reminder! CDC released new "interim" VISs for hepatitis B; influenza, inactivated or recombinant; influenza, live intranasal; MenACWY; MenB; MMR; MMRV; and varicella vaccines; as well as a "final" VIS for Japanese encephalitis vaccine
World News
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CDC publishes "Progress toward Poliomyelitis Eradication—Afghanistan, January 2018–May 2019" in this week's MMWR
Featured Resources
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CDC releases new web section and educational materials to encourage gay and bisexual men to receive hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination
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New! Brightly colored "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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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)
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center plans Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on September 18
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now

Issue 1441: August 21, 2019

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Top Stories
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CDC releases new "interim" VISs for hepatitis B; influenza, inactivated or recombinant; influenza, live intranasal; MenACWY; MenB; MMR; MMRV; and varicella vaccines; as well as a "final" VIS for Japanese encephalitis vaccine
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CDC publishes "Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices" in this week's MMWR
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Vaccinate Your Family and the entire immunization community mourn the loss of Rich Greenaway
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Award-winning documentary HILLEMAN—A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children available for free streaming in honor of the August 30 birth centennial of Dr. Maurice Hilleman, "father of modern vaccines"
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with CDC resources
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New powerful tools, quick navigation, beautiful design: Visit Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing MenACWY booster dose rates and other adolescent vaccines
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Adult Vaccination" web page is full of resources to help you vaccinate adults in your practice
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,203 with 21 new cases reported since last week
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)—It's Federal Law!"
World News
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WHO reports on yellow fever in Africa and the Americas in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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ShotByShot.org adds new infographics and Instagram features to its collection of stories about people with vaccine-preventable diseases
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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In this week's MMWR, CDC publishes two "Notes from the Field" articles on rabies outbreaks in the Dominican Republic and Haiti
Education and Training
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CDC webinar, "Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Misinformation in the Practice," to be offered August 28
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now

Issue 1440: August 14, 2019

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Top Stories
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"Dear Colleague" letter stressing importance of 16-year-old immunization visit has been signed by AAFP, AAP, ACHA, ACOG, APhA, SAHM, and IAC
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Join us TODAY, August 14, at 1:00 p.m. (ET)! Dr. Sharon G. Humiston, IAC's associate director for research, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization and the 16-year platform
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New powerful tools, quick navigation, beautiful design: Visit Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing MenACWY booster dose rates and other adolescent vaccines
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with CDC resources
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 reaches 1,182 with 10 new cases reported since last week
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July's Technically Speaking column by IAC Executive Director Dr. Deborah Wexler is titled "ACIP updates its guidance on the use of HPV, PCV13, HepA, HPV, and MenB vaccines at June 26–27 meeting"
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's Clinic Tools: Documenting Vaccinations web page provides resources from IAC, CDC, and other organizations
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Register for the 2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships by August 31 to receive the discounted rate; conference to take place November 13–15 in Honolulu
Official Releases and Announcements
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State of Florida declares a public health emergency in response to hepatitis A outbreak
World News
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WHO summarizes the 2018–2019 influenza season in the northern hemisphere in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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CDC makes its web section for parents more user-friendly
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CDC shares its new "Basics of IISs" infographic
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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)
Education and Training
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Immunize Nevada to offer August 20 webinar titled "MMR Recommendations During the 2019 U.S. Measles Outbreaks"
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American College of Physicians to offer webinar series about adult vaccination on August 23, September 12, and September 23
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Alliance for Aging Research's August 27 webinar will explore why vaccination has been a low priority item in Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, and ways to change this
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NACCHO to offer August 28 webinar about mumps in detention facilities
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CDC and Medscape offer new commentary on navigating difficult immunization conversations with parents; CE credit available
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Presentation slides and videos from June ACIP meeting are now available

Issue 1439: August 7, 2019

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August 7, 2019
Top Stories
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New powerful tools, quick navigation, beautiful design: Visit Give2MenACWY.org to enhance your efforts at increasing MenACWY booster dose rates and other adolescent vaccines
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 reaches 1,172 with 8 new cases reported since last week
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
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Register now! Dr. Sharon G. Humiston, IAC's associate director for research, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization and the 16-year platform on August 14 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
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New law went into effect on July 28 in Washington State which eliminates personal and philosophical exemptions to MMR vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! Just in case you missed them—these IAC materials and web pages were updated during June and July
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New! 2020 edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel ("The Yellow Book") now available online
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Four healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast episode titled "Stop the Presses! NIAM 2019"
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Ethan Lindenberger, a previously unvaccinated high school student who found out how to get vaccinated himself, presents a TED Talk titled "Why We Need to Fight Misinformation about Vaccines"
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts revised "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens" and "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults"
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IAC updates parent handout by Dr. Ari Brown titled "Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots"
Featured Resources
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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CDC's "Measles Multimedia" web page features new videos to aid healthcare providers in diagnosing measles
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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July issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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JAMA Psychiatry publishes "Association of Genetic and Environmental Factors with Autism in a 5-Country Cohort"
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Becker's Hospital Review publishes "A Roadmap to Better Population Health Management through Improved Adult Immunization"
Education and Training
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New Medscape CE program titled "Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Hepatitis A Vaccine for Persons Experiencing Homelessness" now available online
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now

Issue 1438: July 31, 2019

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Top Stories
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CDC releases "Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings"
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,164 with 16 new cases reported since last week
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The David J. Sencer CDC Museum requests items related to the study, control, and prevention of influenza or items of historical significance relating to influenza for their new show
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Register now! Dr. Sharon G. Humiston, IAC's associate director for research, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization and the 16-year platform on August 14 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
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Nominations open for the 2019 HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion Award
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Help promote the legacy of Dr. Maurice Hilleman's work by nominating him for a Google Doodle
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's Clinic Tools: Vaccine Recommendations web page provides resources from IAC and CDC to help you vaccinate your patients appropriately
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IAC enrolls 3 new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 1 previously honored institution qualifies for additional years' honors
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Tdap/Td Vaccine to Children Age 7 Years and Older"
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IAC makes minor revision to "Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records"
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IAC revises "Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Terms in Multiple Languages"
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes "World Hepatitis Day—July 28, 2019" in this week's MMWR
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USPSTF publishes recommendation on "Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women: Screening"
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio eradication in Nigeria in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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CDC's new "Can I Ask You a Question?" video series for parents features pediatricians answering questions about HPV vaccination
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University of Michigan School of Public Health releases podcast about vaccines
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order some for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes July issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center plans Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on September 18
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NASTAD to sponsor August 8 webinar titled "Hepatitis A and B Vaccination for Gay and Bisexual Men: Innovative Practices and New Resources"
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now

Issue 1437: July 24, 2019

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July 24, 2019
Top Stories
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations on use of Japanese encephalitis vaccine
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,148 with 25 new cases reported since last week
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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Mark your calendar! Dr. Sharon G. Humiston, IAC's associate director for research, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization and the 16-year platform on August 14 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
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IAC Spotlight! The Vaccine Manufacturers web page on immunize.org provides company contact information and more
IAC Handouts
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IAC's parent handout "Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism" is updated in collaboration with the Autism Science Foundation
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IAC revises its "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines"
Official Releases and Announcements
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July 28 is World Hepatitis Day
World News
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UNICEF reports that 20 million children missed receiving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2018
Featured Resources
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Critically Speaking podcast features an interview with Dr. Walt Orenstein about vaccine safety and misinformation
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New nonprofit patient assistance program offers affordable hepatitis B medications for eligible U.S. patients
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order some for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Columnist pens personal account of when diseases, not vaccines, were feared
Education and Training
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NACCHO to host August 1 webinar on "Talking About Vaccines: Lessons Learned from CDC Research with Parents and Healthcare Professionals"
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AAPCHO to sponsor July 30 webinar titled "Hepatitis B and the Opioid Epidemic: Opportunities to Increase Adult Vaccination"
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course scheduled for November 16–17 in Washington, DC

Issue 1436: July 17, 2019

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Top Stories
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CDC shares information about anticipated delayed delivery of Sanofi flu vaccine and AstraZeneca's limited supply of FluMist
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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NOTE: IAC Express summary article on the June ACIP meeting inadvertently omitted a change in the routine MenB vaccination guidance
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AAP News publishes letter to the editor from three medical experts posing the question: "When a parent requests a vaccine exemption, what will you do?"
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Mark your calendar! Dr. Sharon G. Humiston, IAC's associate director for research, will present a webinar on adolescent immunization and the 16-year platform on August 14 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Talking about Vaccines: Adjuvants and Ingredients" web page features resources to help providers answer parents' questions
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CDC calls on medical professionals to recognize symptoms and report suspected cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,123 with 14 new cases reported since last week
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast episode titled "Rotary's Polio Mission"
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its two pieces on the medical management of vaccine reactions in community settings—one pertaining to children and teens, and the other to adults
World News
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WHO reports on June 2019 meeting of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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New "Why Take the Chance" video from the Meningitis B Action Project highlights need for MenB vaccine to protect teens and college students
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order some for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center resources about fetal cells include new video and accompanying article
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Researchers find that providing parents with an educational handout before doctor's visit increases flu vaccination rates
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: 2019 Northwest Immunization Conference, sponsored by Immunize Oregon, will be held August 13–15 in Portland

Issue 1435: July 16, 2019

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Administering Vaccines
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Q: How many vaccines can be given during an office visit?
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Q: Some single dose vials contain more than the recommended dosage of the vaccine. Should we administer the recommended dose of the vaccine, or the entire contents of the vial even if it contains more than the recommended dose?
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Q: A child wiggled when we were injecting a dose of vaccine, and approximately half the dose was lost. Should we revaccinate the child? If so, when?
Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine
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Q: Who is recommended to be vaccinated against meningococcal ACWY disease?
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Q: Should college students be vaccinated against meningococcal ACWY disease?
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Q: Several healthy adult college students from outside the U.S. (ages 24 years and older) presented to our clinic. They will be living in a residence hall. None have a record of having received MenACWY. Should they receive a dose of MenACWY now?
MMR Vaccine
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Q: What are the current recommendations for the use of MMR vaccine?
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Q: For which adults are 0, 1, or 2 doses of MMR vaccine recommended to prevent measles?
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Q: Have recommendations for MMR vaccination of children or adults changed in light of the current measles outbreaks?
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Q: Do any adults need "booster" doses of MMR vaccine to prevent measles?
DTaP and Tdap Vaccines
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Q: If a dose of DTaP or Tdap is inadvertently given to a patient for whom the product is not indicated (e.g., wrong age group), how do we rectify the situation?
Pneumococcal Vaccines
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Q: For whom is PPSV23 recommended?
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Q: Rather than giving PCV13 first and waiting 8 weeks to give PPSV23 as recommended for an immunocompromised child (2 years or older) or adult patient, we inadvertently gave both vaccines at the same visit. We are looking for guidance.
Precautions and Contraindications
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Q: Do people who received chemotherapy need their vaccines repeated?
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Q: I have a healthy 5-year-old patient whose close household contact (her mother) is immunocompromised due to cancer chemotherapy. Can I administer live vaccines to the healthy child?
Travel Vaccines
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Q: When not given on the same day, is the interval between yellow fever and MMR vaccines 4 weeks (28 days) or 30 days? I have seen the yellow fever and live virus vaccine recommendations published both ways.
Vaccine Storage and Handling
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Q: What type of thermometers should be used for measuring temperatures in a vaccine storage unit? What type of thermometers should NOT be used for this purpose?
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Q: Please provide guidance for transporting our vaccine to an off-site location.
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Q: What should we do if a dose of expired vaccine is given to a patient?
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Q: Where can I get the most up-to-date information about vaccine storage and handling?
Zoster Vaccine
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Q: I am having trouble getting RZV (Shingrix) for my patients. What should I do during the shortage?
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Q: Should people who haven't had chickenpox be vaccinated with zoster vaccine?
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Q: If a person was exposed to shingles by a spouse within the last few days, is there a recommended waiting period before the exposed person can receive zoster vaccine?
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Q: Should healthcare personnel in long-term care facilities be tested to see if they have had chickenpox before taking care of someone who has received ZVL?
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Q: How should zoster vaccine be transported to an off-site clinic location?

Issue 1434: July 10, 2019

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July 10, 2019
Top Stories
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,109 with 14 new cases reported since last week
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CDC publishes "Health-Related Workplace Absenteeism Among Full-Time Workers—United States, 2017–18 Influenza Season" in this week's MMWR
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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Clarification: IAC adds more information to last week's article about change in storage temperature requirements for Vaxchora (Emergent Biosolutions) oral cholera vaccine; the product currently available still requires frozen storage
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CDC publishes new web page on MMR vaccination recommendations for international travelers and for people living in or traveling domestically to areas with ongoing measles outbreaks in the U.S.
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June's Technically Speaking column by IAC's executive director titled "Looking for New Tools and Resources to Help Increase Your Clinic's HPV Vaccination Rates? Here Are Some Great Ones!" now available on IAC's website
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IAC Spotlight! Just in case you missed them—these IAC materials and web pages were updated during May and June
World News
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CDC and WHO publish "Genetic Characterization of Measles and Rubella Viruses Detected Through Global Measles and Rubella Elimination Surveillance, 2016–2018" in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
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New study identifies causes of severe pneumonia in children from Africa and Asia
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order some for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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June issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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The Lancet publishes study showing remarkable effectiveness of HPV vaccine
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: 2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships scheduled for November 13–15 in Honolulu; register by August 31 to receive early bird rate

Issue 1433: July 3, 2019

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Top Stories
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,095 with 18 new cases reported since last week
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IAC provides a summary article about votes taken at June 26–27 ACIP meeting
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New! "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers now available for purchase from IAC
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Talking about Vaccines: Importance of Vaccines" web page features resources to help providers communicate with parents and patients about how vaccines save lives
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FDA approves change in storage temperature requirements for Vaxchora (Emergent Biosolutions) oral cholera vaccine
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Two healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its two standing orders templates for administering meningococcal ACWY vaccine—one for children and teens and the other for adults
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IAC posts updated handout for the public titled "Meningococcal: Questions and Answers"
Vaccine Information Statements
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New and updated Bengali-language VIS translations now available
World News
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WHO reports on validation of elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus in Chad
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order some for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New international study collects opinions from people in 140 countries about science and health, with a focus on vaccines
Education and Training
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NFID to summarize the June ACIP meeting in July 18 webinar
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
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Want to learn more about immunization and improve your clinical skills? Check out these archived webinars and training modules from CDC and other organizations!
Conferences and Meetings
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American Immunization Registry Association annual meeting to be held August 13–15; early registration ends July 14
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2019 Arkansas Immunization Summit to be held August 16; early registration ends July 15
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Texas Immunization Conference scheduled for October 23–25; early registration ends September 13

Issue 1432: June 26, 2019

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Top Stories
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,077 with 33 new cases reported since last week
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CDC notifies partners and providers of MMR vaccination recommendations for international travelers and for people living in or traveling domestically to areas with ongoing measles outbreaks in the U.S.
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FDA issues Public Health Alert concerning hepatitis A virus contamination of Kroger brand frozen blackberries and Costco Kirkland Signature Brand Three Berry Blend
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CDC publishes report on influenza activity in the U.S. during the 2018–19 season and the composition of the 2019–20 influenza vaccine in this week's MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! Explore IAC's "Ask the Experts" web section for answers to more than 1,000 Q&As from CDC experts about vaccine recommendations, administration, storage and handling, scheduling, and more
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Washington Post reports on a foundation that has contributed more than 3 million dollars to anti-vaccine groups in recent years
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order some for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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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)
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes June issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
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Two studies find rotavirus vaccine administration may be linked to reduction in type 1 diabetes in children
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CDC publishes "Trends in the Laboratory Detection of Rotavirus before and after Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination—United States, 2000–2018" in this week's MMWR
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Washington State Immunization Summit, hosted by WithinReach and WA State Department of Health, to take place on October 8

Issue 1431: June 19, 2019

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Top Stories
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New York State eliminates non-medical exemptions for vaccination
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,044 with 22 new cases reported since last week
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CDC reports on trends in human rabies deaths and exposures in the United States
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It's Pride Month: CDC reminds providers to vaccinate men who have sex with men against hepatitis A
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CDC publishes report about administration of expired injectable influenza vaccine
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Talking about Vaccines: Vaccine Safety" web page features information from many organizations to help providers communicate with parents and patients
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Digital marketing email service MailChimp curtails promotion of anti-vaccine misinformation
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IAC enrolls 7 new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll;13 previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates Spanish-language version of "Questions Parents Ask about Vaccinations for Babies"
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the H1N1 influenza pandemic
World News
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WHO reports on progress toward measles eradication in Pakistan in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order some for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New England Journal of Medicine publishes article about allowing adolescents to independently consent to vaccination
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Pediatrics publishes study about the decline in pediatric herpes zoster cases and the relationship to varicella vaccination
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs through September 25; register now

Issue 1430: June 12, 2019

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Top Stories
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 1,022 with 41 new cases reported since last week
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As measles cases surpass 1,000, HHS Secretary Alex Azar issues statement reinforcing commitment to vaccination as part of HHS news release
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May's Technically Speaking column by IAC executive director titled "How to Protect Children, Adults, and Healthcare Personnel from Measles" now available on IAC's website
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New York Times publishes opinion piece titled "When Defending Vaccines Gets Ugly"
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2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships scheduled for November 13–15 in Honolulu; abstract deadline has been extended to June 30
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's Immunization Partners web page features organizations that work with IAC
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Nominations for the 2020 NFID Awards to recognize leaders and heroes of public health are due July 1
World News
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CDC publishes "Progress Toward Measles Elimination—Pakistan, 2000–2018" in this week's MMWR
Featured Resources
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CDC's Resources for Health Care Providers web section offers a variety of tools on vaccine administration, safety, and more
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases "Randy's Story" to raise awareness about discrimination in the U.S. armed forces against those living with chronic hepatitis B
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order some for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Education and Training
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CDC offers webinar archive for clinicians titled "Most Measles Cases in 25 Years: Is This the End of Measles Elimination in the United States?"
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs June 5 through September 25; register now
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NFID offers June 19 webinar on managing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases
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NACCHO to offer 5-part webinar series on public health communications; first session on "Principles to Address Vaccine Resistance and Hesitancy" scheduled for June 13
Conferences and Meetings
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Tune in to CDC's ACIP meeting June 26–27 (Wednesday and Thursday) via live webcast

Issue 1429: June 5, 2019

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Top Stories
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AAP invites state and national organizations to sign on to a joint letter in support of the VACCINES Act of 2019
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 981 with 41 new cases reported since last week
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IAC Spotlight! Just in case you missed them—these IAC materials and web pages were updated during April and May
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2019 National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) presentations, posters, and award winners now available online
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Five healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast episode that features Dr. Paul Offit discussing the current measles outbreaks
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts updated handout for the public titled "Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers"
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Rotavirus Vaccine to Infants"
World News
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WHO reports on the April meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization
Featured Resources
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AAP's website offers guidance for preparing for the 2019–20 influenza season
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AAP releases new guide about using immunization information systems and two-dimensional barcode scanning
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CDC updates the diphtheria and lab support chapters of its Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedules—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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May issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs June 5 through September 25; register now

Issue 1428: May 30, 2019

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Measles and MMR Vaccination
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Q: What is the current situation with measles in the U.S.?
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Q: What are the current recommendations for the use of MMR vaccine?
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Q: What are the signs and symptoms healthcare providers should look for in diagnosing measles?
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Q: What should our clinic do if we suspect a patient has measles?
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Q: When is it appropriate to use MMR vaccine for post-exposure prophylaxis?
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Q: What is considered acceptable evidence of immunity?
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Q: For which adults are 0, 1, or 2 doses of MMR vaccine recommended to prevent measles?
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Q: Given the outbreaks of measles in the U.S., should all healthcare personnel, including those born before 1957, have 2 doses of MMR vaccine?
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Q: Would you consider healthcare personnel with 2 documented doses of MMR vaccine to be immune even if their serology for 1 or more of the antigens comes back negative?
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Q: Have recommendations for MMR vaccination of children or adults changed in light of the current outbreak?
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Q: How soon can we give the second dose of MMR vaccine to a child vaccinated at 12 months old?
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Q: If there is an outbreak in my area, can we vaccinate children younger than 12 months?
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Q: If we give a child a dose of MMR vaccine at 6 months of age because they are in a community with cases of measles, when should we give the next dose?
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Q: Do any adults need "booster" doses of MMR vaccine to prevent measles?
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Q: A patient who was born before 1957 and is not a healthcare worker wants to get the MMR vaccine before international travel. Does he need a dose of MMR?
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Q: Under what circumstances should adults be considered for testing for measles-specific antibody prior to getting vaccinated?
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Q: What are the contraindications and precautions for MMR vaccine?
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Q: We have many patients who are immunocompromised and cannot get the MMR vaccine. How should we advise our patients?
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Q: What is the recommended length of time a woman should wait after receiving rubella (MMR) vaccine before becoming pregnant?
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Q: How soon after delivery can MMR be given to the mother?
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Q: How should teenage girls and women of child-bearing age be screened for pregnancy before MMR vaccination?
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Q: If a pregnant woman inadvertently receives MMR vaccine, how should she be advised?

Issue 1427: May 29, 2019

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Maine eliminates non-medical exemptions to vaccination
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Washington State passes law to eliminate philosophical exemptions to MMR vaccination
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 940 in 26 states, with 60 new cases reported since last week
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IAC enrolls 9 new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 21 previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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IAC Spotlight: Check out the unsolicited feedback IAC receives about its work every week
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Deadline for abstracts for the National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships extended until June 30; presentations especially requested for the coalitions track
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents?"
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IAC revises "Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV13 and PPSV23) to Adults" and "Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine to Children and Teens"
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IAC revises "Standing Orders for Administering Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to Children and Teens"
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Spanish-language version of "Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen" was updated to match the English-language version
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts updated Japanese-language translations of the hepatitis B and DTaP VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO requests feedback from healthcare professionals for Draft Zero of its "Immunization Agenda 2030"
World News
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Vaccine Confidence Project provides links to news articles about the consequences of vaccine hesitancy around the world
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio eradication worldwide in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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CDC updates the measles chapter of its Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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WHO has updated its online library of vaccine safety resources contributed by organizations around the world
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Shot by Shot offers "Scotty's Story," a compelling video to promote meningococcal vaccination
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CDC offers guidance for people visiting pigs during fair season
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes May issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
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Bioethicist publishes 10 steps to consider to protect communities from further vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks
Education and Training
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Webinar titled "HPV Vaccination: Tools for Training Your Staff" scheduled for June 13
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Reminder: Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs June 5 through September 25; register now

Issue 1426: May 22, 2019

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Top Stories
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CDC issues "Dear Provider" letter with recommendations regarding adult immunization against measles in response to increase in measles cases
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 880 with 41 new cases reported since last week
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Measles Outbreaks from Imported Cases in Orthodox Jewish Communities—New York and New Jersey," 2018–2019 in this week's MMWR
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Community Outbreak of Measles—Clark County, Washington, 2019–2019" in this week's MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's newly updated "Talking about Vaccines: Autism" web page on immunize.org provides an extensive range of resources to help you respond to concerns about vaccines and autism
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts revised translation of MMR VIS in Simplified Chinese
Featured Resources
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Video on vaccines from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has generated over 4 million views since May 12
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National Public Health Information Coalition publishes article titled "These Moms Warn What Measles May Do to Your Baby"
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Immunization Techniques video on vaccine administration from the California Department of Public Health remains available online for free and as DVD
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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May's Parents PACK newsletter from Vaccine Education Center features video discussing limitations of blood tests in determining immunity
Education and Training
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Webinar on strategies for building school immunization rates, hosted by state of Washington organizations, scheduled for June 4
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Weekly CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics runs June 5 through September 25; register now
Conferences and Meetings
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Immunize Oregon to hold 2019 Northwest Immunization Conference on August 13–15 in Portland; early registration open

Issue 1425: May 15, 2019

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Top Stories
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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 839 with 75 new cases reported since last week
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Three close family members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publish an editorial decrying his promotion of vaccine misinformation
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IAC Spotlight: IAC's "Talking about Vaccines" web page about MMR vaccination has been updated
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CDC reports that hepatitis A cases have increased almost 300% from 2016–18, mostly related to widespread nationwide outbreaks among people reporting drug use or homelessness
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"Ask the Experts: Zoster (shingles)" web page recently updated
 
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New podcast series from NPR radio affiliate explores the history of vaccine innovation and success alongside the spread of vaccine misinformation
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Influenza activity continues to decrease but 5 additional pediatric deaths still reported
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April's Technically Speaking column by IAC executive director Dr. Deborah Wexler is titled "Refresher! Use of Pneumococcal Vaccines in Infants and Children, as Well as in Children with Health Conditions"
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast episode about National Infant Immunization Week and the measles outbreak
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism. Examine the evidence!" with additional study
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IAC revises "Reliable Sources of Immunization Information: Where Parents Can Go to Find Answers!"
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IAC revises resource for healthcare professionals titled "Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor"
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes announcement about Hepatitis Awareness Month and Testing Day
World News
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WHO reports that 34,300 cases of measles were recorded in European region in the first two months of 2019, triple the number of cases in the same period last year
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Gavi announces that inactivated polio vaccine has been introduced in all countries worldwide
Featured Resources
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AAFP and STFM offer free Shots Immunizations app updated with the 2019 schedules
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Hepatitis B Foundation publishes report on the need to increase hepatitis B awareness and prevention in the nail salon workforce
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Education and Training
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Reminder: "A Strategic Response to Hepatitis A Outbreak: From the Big Picture to the Nitty Gritty" webinar to be held May 22
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CDC to host webinar on May 29 titled "Adolescent Vaccines: How Pharmacists Can Make Strong Recommendations and Referrals"
Conferences and Meetings
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Draft agenda for June ACIP meeting now available
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Reminder: Abstracts for National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships due by May 20

Issue 1424: May 8, 2019

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Top Stories
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Following the MMWR Early Release last week of an article on the increase in U.S. measles cases, CDC published the same article in the current issue of MMWR
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Total measles cases in the U.S. for 2019 climb to 764 with 60 new cases reported since last week
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CDC's measles outbreak digital toolkits with resources for healthcare providers and local/state health departments now available
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; promote hepatitis awareness and prepare for May 19, national Hepatitis Testing Day
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FDA announces approval of Dengvaxia (Sanofi Pasteur) for prevention of dengue disease in endemic regions
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IAC Spotlight! Just in case you missed them—these IAC materials and web pages were updated during March and April
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"Ask the Experts: Meningococcal ACWY" web page recently updated
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Influenza activity has continued to decrease but remains elevated; 5 additional pediatric deaths reported
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its resource for healthcare professionals titled "Don't Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration!"
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IAC updates its handout for patients titled "Vaccination for Adults without a Spleen"
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IAC revises its handout for adults titled "Vaccinations for Adults with Chronic Liver Disease or Infection"
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IAC revises its resource for healthcare professionals titled "Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Terms in Multiple Languages"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new Hindi translations of the DTaP, pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13), and typhoid VISs
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IAC posts updated Nepali and Oromo translations of the hepatitis B VIS
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Updated Amharic, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, and Oromo translations of the MenACWY VIS now available
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IAC posts new or updated Karen, Oromo, and Tigrinya translations of the DTaP VIS
World News
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UNICEF press release states 20 million children annually missed first dose of measles vaccine in past 8 years, contributing to global outbreaks
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward measles elimination in the European region, 2009–2018, in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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National Public Health Information Coalition releases new Measles Communication Resources website
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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Check out CDC's "#HowIRecommend HPV Vaccination Video Series" web page with peer-to-peer advice from nurse practitioners and other practicing clinicians on effectively recommending HPV vaccines
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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April issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes "University-Based Outbreaks of Meningococcal Disease Caused by Serogroup B, United States, 2013–2018" in the March issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Viewpoint article titled "The Physician-Scientist: Defending Vaccines and Combating Antiscience" by Dr. Peter Hotez published by The Journal of Clinical Investigation
Education and Training
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NACCHO webinar on strategic responses to hepatitis A outbreaks scheduled for May 22

Issue 1423: May 1, 2019

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Top Stories
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CDC issues an MMWR Early Release on measles cases and holds a media briefing on multi-state measles outbreak as number of cases increases
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Measles cases in the U.S. hit a new record; CDC and HHS issue statements that measles cases are now the highest since the disease was eliminated in 2000
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AAP urges tougher vaccination laws as measles cases hit new high
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FDA issues statement about MMR vaccine safety and efficacy; urges public to get timely vaccinations
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Opinion piece by former first lady Rosalynn Carter about disinformation as the new barrier to measles vaccination published in USA Today
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It's National Infant Immunization Week; CDC names Childhood Immunization Champion Award winners
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CDC states current flu season is the longest in a decade; influenza activity decreased again this week but remains elevated
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IAC Spotlight! Visit IAC's updated "Vaccines" web section for information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia creates new web section on the human immune system
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WHO issues report on vaccine safety communication
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ShotByShot.org adds "Dash's Story" to its collection of stories about people with vaccine-preventable diseases
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its popular "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization"
World News
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UNICEF launches #VaccinesWork campaign to inspire support for vaccines and highlight social norms
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WHO issues press release about landmark malaria vaccine campaign to be launched in Malawi
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UNICEF publishes article about the power of vaccines and unified efforts of doctors and parents to address the measles outbreak in Ukraine
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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Families Fighting Flu launches expanded website to inform different audiences about flu and flu vaccines
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes April issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
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Dr. Anthony Fauci and colleagues issue perspective article titled "Measles in 2019—Going Backward" in the New England Journal of Medicine
Education and Training
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CDC offers archived webinar titled "#HowIRecommend Flu Vaccine: How to Make Recommendations that Matter to Patients"
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Register now: Dr. L.J Tan, IAC's chief strategy officer, will present a webinar on the standards of adult immunization practice on May 7
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CDC offers May 29 webinar on how pharmacists can promote HPV vaccination

Issue 1422: April 24, 2019

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Total number of U.S. measles cases for 2019 climbs to 626 with 71 new cases reported since last week
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Dr. Paul Offit discusses measles and MMR vaccination in CNN interview
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Reminder! National Infant Immunization Week is April 27–May 4; many resources available to help you plan activities
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CDC publishes report on the number of cases of high-grade cervical lesions diagnosed among women; reduction in cases demonstrates impact of the HPV vaccination program
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Influenza activity decreased again this week but remains elevated; CDC reports an estimate of up to 57,300 influenza-related deaths so far this season
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IAC Spotlight! The "Favorites" tab at the top of every page on immunize.org brings you to 18 of the most popular web sections on IAC's website
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IAC enrolls 6 new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 11 previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Available now! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
World News
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WHO reports that measles cases increased 300% in the first three months of 2019 compared to the first three months of 2018
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World Immunization Week is the last week of April; read about heroic efforts around the world to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center updates its "Vaccines and Autism: What You Should Know" Q&A sheet
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Education and Training
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"There's an App for That: Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates" webinar scheduled for May 21

Issue 1421: April 17, 2019

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Total U.S. measles cases for 2019 climb to 555 this week with 90 new cases reported since last week; CDC issues important measles outbreak information to its partners
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New York City's health commissioner declares measles emergency, requiring vaccinations in parts of Brooklyn
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Talking About Vaccines: Religious Concerns" web page contains a wide variety of resources to help you answer questions from parents and patients who have religious concerns about immunization
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Vaxopedia website releases new post titled "Which Measles Records Will We Break This Year?"
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Reminder! National Infant Immunization Week is April 27–May 4; many resources available to help you plan activities
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Influenza activity decreased this week but remains elevated; CDC reports an estimate of up to 50,900 influenza-related deaths so far this season
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Five healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; promote hepatitis awareness by using #HepAware19
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Join the Meningitis B Action Project in a Day of Action against Meningitis B on April 24
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast episode titled "Ethan Lindenberger, the Internet, and Teen Advocacy"
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Polio worker killed in Mohmand, Pakistan; reports of other workers killed
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Available now! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): Questions and Answers" handout
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IAC updates its patient handout, "Vaccines Work!"
Official Releases and Announcements
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NIH issues news release announcing the first-in-human trial of a universal influenza vaccine candidate
World News
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Sudan launches large-scale vaccination campaign to immunize over 11 million children against measles and polio
Featured Resources
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Acute Hepatitis A Virus Infection Among Previously Vaccinated Persons with HIV Infection: Implications for Postexposure Prophylaxis—Tennessee, 2018" in this week's MMWR
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Hepatitis A Outbreak Associated with Drug Use and Homelessness—West Virginia, 2018" in this week's MMWR
Education and Training
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NACCHO and partner organizations offer May 1 webinar on perinatal hepatitis B prevention
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration open for June 26–27, 2019 ACIP meeting
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2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships scheduled for November 13–15 in Honolulu; presentation and poster abstract deadline is May 20

Issue 1420: April 10, 2019

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Total U.S. measles cases for 2019 climb to 555 this week with 90 new cases reported since last week; CDC issues important measles outbreak information to its partners
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New York City's health commissioner declares measles emergency, requiring vaccinations in parts of Brooklyn
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Talking About Vaccines: Religious Concerns" web page contains a wide variety of resources to help you answer questions from parents and patients who have religious concerns about immunization
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Vaxopedia website releases new post titled "Which Measles Records Will We Break This Year?"
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Reminder! National Infant Immunization Week is April 27–May 4; many resources available to help you plan activities
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Influenza activity decreased this week but remains elevated; CDC reports an estimate of up to 50,900 influenza-related deaths so far this season
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Five healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; promote hepatitis awareness by using #HepAware19
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Join the Meningitis B Action Project in a Day of Action against Meningitis B on April 24
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast episode titled "Ethan Lindenberger, the Internet, and Teen Advocacy"
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Polio worker killed in Mohmand, Pakistan; reports of other workers killed
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Available now! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): Questions and Answers" handout
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IAC updates its patient handout, "Vaccines Work!"
Official Releases and Announcements
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NIH issues news release announcing the first-in-human trial of a universal influenza vaccine candidate
World News
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Sudan launches large-scale vaccination campaign to immunize over 11 million children against measles and polio
Featured Resources
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Acute Hepatitis A Virus Infection Among Previously Vaccinated Persons with HIV Infection: Implications for Postexposure Prophylaxis—Tennessee, 2018" in this week's MMWR
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Hepatitis A Outbreak Associated with Drug Use and Homelessness—West Virginia, 2018" in this week's MMWR
Education and Training
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NACCHO and partner organizations offer May 1 webinar on perinatal hepatitis B prevention
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration open for June 26–27, 2019 ACIP meeting
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2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships scheduled for November 13–15 in Honolulu; presentation and poster abstract deadline is May 20

Issue 1419: April 3, 2019

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Available now! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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CDC issues Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory due to the widespread continuation of influenza along with an increase in influenza A(H3N2) activity
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Influenza remains widespread; CDC reports an estimate of up to 46,800 influenza-related deaths so far this season
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National Infant Immunization Week, celebrating its 25th anniversary, to be held April 27–May 4; newly launched 2019 digital media toolkit available now
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73 more cases of measles reported by CDC this week, bringing the reported total of U.S. measles cases this year to 387, which surpasses the 12-month total for 2018
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New York's Rockland County declares state of emergency for measles and bars unvaccinated children and teens from public places
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health issues health alert following mumps outbreak of 106 cases at Temple University; Temple holds large-scale campaign to vaccinate students
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IAC Spotlight! Visit IAC's newly updated Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) web section for VISs in up to 50 languages, as well as information about their use
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts revised "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens" and "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults"
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IAC updates "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines" and "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines in Adults"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC updates Thai translation of the DTaP VIS
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IAC posts new Punjabi translation of the PPSV VIS
World News
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WHO publishes "Addendum to the 'Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2019–2020 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season'" in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Vaxopedia website releases new post titled "Who's Who in the Anti-Vaccine Movement—2019 Edition"
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GW Public Health Online posts resources with visuals on the history of measles in the U.S. and on the development of vaccines
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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March issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes March issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
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CDC publishes "Imported Toxin-Producing Cutaneous Diphtheria—Minnesota, Washington, and New Mexico, 2015–2018" in this week's MMWR
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The journal Vaccine publishes "It's Not All about Autism: The Emerging Landscape of Anti-Vaccination Sentiment on Facebook"

Issue 1418: March 27, 2019

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Available now! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today! Bulk purchase prices available.
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CDC issues a Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory due to widespread outbreaks of hepatitis A among people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness
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Elimination of non-medical vaccine exemptions ranked the top priority at AAP's Annual Leadership Forum
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CDC director and other officials write New York Times opinion piece titled "This Is the Truth About Vaccines"
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New York Times Opinion releases a short video titled "Fool House Rock: How Measles Is Making a Comeback"
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AMA writes Facebook, Pinterest, Amazon, Google, YouTube, and Twitter executives about their management of misleading anti-vaccine content
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Influenza remains widespread; CDC reports 8 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S.
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AAP News reports AAP will have no flu vaccine preference in 2019–20 season
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Ask the Experts Q&A web page titled Storage and Handling recently updated
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IAC Spotlight! Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC enrolls 5 new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 13 honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes final recommendations for the composition of influenza virus vaccines for the 2019–20 northern hemisphere influenza season
World News
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Italy reinstates law for mandatory vaccination for schoolchildren; parents who don't vaccinate are subject to fines and many children not allowed to attend school
Featured Resources
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CDC launches third video in its new animated video series for parents, "How Vaccines Work"
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ACOG offers new toolkit: Optimizing Immunization Programs in Obstetric-Gynecologic Practices
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Jimmy Kimmel Live segment from 2015 on the anti-vaccine movement still packs a punch
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Jezebel investigates questionable financial practices of autism "charity" Generation Rescue
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Policies for Action publishes article on the recent measles outbreaks and state exemption rates and policies
Education and Training
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Reminder: Vaccine Education Center's Current Issues in Vaccines webinar scheduled for April 3
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"Preventing HPV Cancers through Health Systems: A Tale from Three Systems" webinar scheduled for April 10
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NFID offers April 25 webinar on improving healthcare personnel immunization rates
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Webinar about affordable ways to improve HPV vaccination quality set for April 30

Issue 1417: March 21, 2019

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Issue 1416: March 20, 2019

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Available now! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2019 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2019 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order them for your exam rooms today!
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CDC's latest update on 2019 U.S. measles cases shows preliminary estimate of 228 cases across 12 states as of March 7
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Influenza remains widespread; CDC reports an estimate of up to 35,500 influenza-related deaths so far this season
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Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast episode on updates from the February ACIP meeting and March 5 U.S. Senate HELP committee hearing on vaccine-preventable outbreaks
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises handout for parents titled "Questions Parents Ask about Vaccinations for Babies"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts new Hindi translations of the Hib, polio, and rotavirus VISs
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IAC updates Burmese translations of the DTaP and MenACWY VISs
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IAC posts corrected Nepali translations of seven VISs
World News
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WHO releases "Global Influenza Strategy for 2019–2030"
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WHO publishes report on the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision and its impact in 2018 in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia "Vaccine Safety References" web section now easier to find
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Journal of Pediatrics publishes assessment of state-specific HPV vaccination among male adolescents in relation to provider recommendation
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March's Parents PACK newsletter from Vaccine Education Center includes tips for talking about vaccines when you disagree with a relative
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CDC publishes "Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Venezuela as a Regional Public Health Threat in the Americas" in the April issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Education and Training
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CDC offers webinar titled "HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know" on Thursday, March 21 as part of its Prevention Works webinar series
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APHA Men's Health Caucus to host webinar titled "Perceptions of HPV Prevention in Men and Boys" on March 28

Issue 1415: March 13, 2019

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U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) holds hearing: "Vaccines Save Lives: What Is Driving Preventable Disease Outbreaks?"
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U.S. Representative Adam Schiff (California) receives official responses from Facebook and Google regarding his letter about anti-vaccine misinformation
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AAP president urges tech companies to combat vaccine misinformation online
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Facebook taking steps to stop vaccine misinformation
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Dr. Paul Offit responds to measles outbreaks with opinion piece titled "Facebook, Twitter are blocking dangerous antivaccine posts. It's about time."
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A nationwide cohort study published in Annals of Internal Medicine finds MMR vaccine is not linked to autism; adds to body of evidence confirming MMR vaccine safety
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IAC Spotlight! Find a comprehensive range of valuable measles information and ready-to-print materials for patients and staff on IAC's website
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's presidents highlight facts on vaccine safety in light of measles outbreaks
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February's Technically Speaking column by IAC executive director Dr. Deborah Wexler is titled "Questions about Proper Vaccine Storage and Handling? CDC's Redesigned Toolkit Has Answers!"
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Tetanus in an Unvaccinated Child—Oregon, 2017" in this week's MMWR
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Influenza remains widespread; CDC reports 8 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S.
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine to Adults"
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IAC updates "Supplies You May Need at an Immunization Clinic"
World News
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UNICEF warns that global surge of measles cases is a growing threat to children
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CDC and WHO publish "Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks—Democratic Republic of the Congo and Horn of Africa, 2017–2018" in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Featured Resources
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Education and Training
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Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition to offer March 20 webinar on hepatitis B in immigrant populations

Issue 1414: March 6, 2019

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CDC requests healthcare providers' help in containing measles outbreaks; 159 measles cases from 10 states reported
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CDC's Travelers' Health Update publishes information for clinicians and the public about measles prevention during international travel
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CDC publishes report on measles outbreak in era of stricter immunization requirements in California
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Influenza remains widespread; CDC reports 15 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S.
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IAC provides a summary article about votes taken at February 26–27 ACIP meeting
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IAC Spotlight! IAC creates separate web page for its print materials related to vaccine contraindications and precautions
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Ask the Experts Q&A web page titled Vaccine Administration recently updated
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Pinterest, YouTube, and Amazon make changes to counter vaccine misinformation
Vaccine Information Statements
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New or updated Bengali, Haitian Creole, Italian, Polish, Urdu, and Yiddish translations of the DTaP and MenACWY VISs now available
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IAC posts Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean translations of the rotavirus VIS
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IAC posts Indonesian-language version of the hepatitis B VIS
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward hepatitis B control, including perinatal transmission, in the Western Pacific Region
Featured Resources
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CDC updates its job aids that help providers properly catch up children who are behind schedule with PCV13, Hib, DTaP, and Tdap
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Reminder: "65+ Flu Defense" website features information and resources for healthcare professionals serving adults age 65 and older
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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February issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes February issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
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Clinical Infectious Diseases publishes article titled "Principal Controversies in Vaccine Safety in the United States"
Education and Training
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CDC to offer March 13 webinar about the changes in the 2019 child/teen and adult immunization schedules
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National Infant Immunization Week scheduled for April 27–May 4; CDC to offer related planning webinar on March 12
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Vaccine Education Center plans Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on April 3
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NACCHO and Hep B United to offer 3-part webinar series on local strategies to eliminate hepatitis B; first session scheduled for March 20

Issue 1413: February 27, 2019

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Measles outbreak continues in five states; 64 cases confirmed in Washington State
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Influenza remains widespread across the nation; CDC reports 19,100 deaths so far this season so keep vaccinating your patients
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Clinic Tools: Vaccine Storage and Handling" web page provides resources from IAC and CDC to help ensure you're doing everything you can to safeguard your vaccine supply
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The 16 Vaccine campaign from the National Meningitis Association highlights the importance of the second dose of MenACWY at the 16-year-old checkup
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CDC issues clinical guidance for providers during the Recombivax HB vaccine shortage
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February is American Heart Month; patients with heart disease are at high risk of influenza complications
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Six healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit soliciting nominations for its 2019 Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline extended to March 1
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "After the Shots…What to Do if Your Child Has Discomfort"
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IAC updates its Spanish translation of "Keep Your Kids Safe—Get Them Vaccinated Every Fall or Winter!"
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IAC updates its Spanish translation of "Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis A?"
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IAC updates its Spanish translation of "Protect Yourself from Whooping Cough...Get Vaccinated!"
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes "Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2019–2020 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season"
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WHO publishes position paper on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in infants and children in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine creates new web page titled "Vaccines Are Safe"
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CDC launches second video in its new animated video series for parents, "How Vaccines Work"
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Vaxopedia website releases new post titled "A Legislative Guide to Advocating for Stronger Vaccine Laws"
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Hepatitis B Foundation releases new #justB video titled "Heng's Story" to empower people affected by hepatitis B, raise awareness, and end stigma
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine publishes study about Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries and predictors of vaccine receipt
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Vaccine publishes study about provider time and costs to vaccinate adult patients
Education and Training
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NFID offers webinar on March 19 at noon on updates from the February ACIP meeting
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AAP hosts webinar titled "Spring 2019 HPV Vaccination Update: Supporting Your Office Efforts" scheduled for March 26
Conferences and Meetings
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Wyoming Immunization Conference to be held May 21–22 in Casper
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2019 Iowa Immunization Summit to be held June 19–20 in Altoona; "Pink Book" training scheduled for the first day

Issue 1412: February 20, 2019

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ACIP publishes recommendations for the use of hepatitis A vaccine for people experiencing homelessness
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CDC provides update on influenza activity in the United States through February 2; influenza remains widespread so keep vaccinating your patients
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CDC publishes interim estimates of the 2018–19 influenza vaccine effectiveness
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The 25th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Week is in April
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IAC Spotlight! Invite your colleagues to sign up for IAC Express with the new easy-to-access link on the top of every web page
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CDC publishes study about university-based outbreaks of meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B
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IAC enrolls 13 new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 19 previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Voices for Vaccines releases two podcasts: one about HPV vaccination and a second about a new conspiracy theory
Official Releases and Announcements
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HHS proposes new rules to improve the interoperability of health information
World News
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Measles killed 72 children and adults in WHO's European Region in 2018
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WHO reports on meetings of two influenza working groups in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Reminder: New "65+ Flu Defense" website features information and resources for healthcare professionals serving adults age 65 and older
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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February's Parents PACK newsletter from the Vaccine Education Center includes article on the importance of understanding the latest scientific information in its historical context
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CDC publishes study of the 2017–18 influenza season severity in Minnesota and Utah
Conferences and Meetings
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Tune in to CDC's ACIP meeting February 27–28 (Wednesday and Thursday) via live webcast
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American Immunization Registry Association 2019 meeting to be held August 13–15 in Indianapolis

Issue 1411: February 13, 2019

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February 13, 2019
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MMWR publishes "ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger—U.S., 2019"
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MMWR publishes "ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older—U.S., 2019"
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CDC redesigns its "Immunization Schedules" web section to provide easier access to information and schedule-related resources
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Measles outbreak continues in Washington State; 53 cases confirmed
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U.S. Surgeon General featured in video on the importance of getting vaccinated to protect yourself and others against measles
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Dr. Paul Offit responds to measles outbreaks with Medscape commentary titled "Measles: Will It Take a Death to Get Kids Vaccinated?"
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Influenza remains widespread; CDC reports 4 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S.
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IAC Spotlight! Six new "Handouts" categories developed, making IAC's ready-to-print educational materials even easier to locate
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Vaccinate Your Family releases special report on the state of our nation's "ImmUnion" and shares it with members of Congress
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January's Technically Speaking column by IAC executive director Dr. Deborah Wexler is titled "Want to Avoid Vaccination Errors? These Print Materials and Slide Sets Will Help You!"
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Nominations deadline for the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit Excellence Awards is February 15
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its patient handout titled "Vaccines Work: CDC Statistics Demonstrate Dramatic Declines in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases"
Official Releases and Announcements
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American Pharmacists Association issues revised guidelines for pharmacy-based immunization advocacy and administration
Featured Resources
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American College of Physicians presents videos providing an overview of the 2019 adult vaccine recommendations
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC and WHO report on vaccine-derived poliovirus in Papua, New Guinea, in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Record, respectively
Education and Training
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CDC web page provides recent updates to "The Pink Book" chapters and appendices
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MMWR and Medscape offer free continuing education activity titled "Update: Recommendations of the ACIP for Use of Hepatitis A Vaccine for Postexposure Prophylaxis and for Preexposure Prophylaxis for International Travel"
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Immunize Nevada hosts webinar titled "Social Networking for Disease Prevention" scheduled for February 20; CEU available
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HepB United offers webinar on February 21 titled "Hepatitis B: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions—Focus on Transmission and Prevention"
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: 2019 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, April 3–5 in Baltimore; agenda and schedule available

Issue 1410: February 6, 2019

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2019 U.S. recommended immunization schedules for children and adolescents as well as for adults now available on CDC's website
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Influenza now widespread in 45 states; CDC reports 2 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S., bringing total to 24
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State of Washington measles outbreak grows, with 49 cases confirmed; number of measles cases rises to 130 in Rockland County, New York
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CDC publishes report on postlicensure safety surveillance of recombinant zoster vaccine
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Clinic Tools: Screening for Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions" web page provides resources from IAC and CDC to help you assess if it is safe to vaccinate your patient at that day's visit
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AAP invites all immunizers to join its Community of Immunizers Listserv and to subscribe to the AAP Immunization Initiatives Newsletter
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its popular handout for parents titled "After the Shots: What to Do If Your Child Has Discomfort"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts updated Japanese translation of the Meningococcal ACWY VIS
Featured Resources
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New AAP video promotes "HPV Vaccine: Same Way, Same Day," its role-play simulation app that helps providers introduce HPV vaccine and address parents' concerns
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes "Notes from the Field: Mumps Outbreak in a Recently Vaccinated Population—Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, August–December, 2017" in this week's MMWR
Education and Training
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Today! NFID offers webinar on February 6 at noon on strategies for increasing adult vaccination rates
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New email course for learning about immunization information systems available from Public Health Informatics Institute
Conferences and Meetings
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Draft agenda for February ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1409: February 4, 2019

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HPV Vaccine
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Q: Please describe the HPV vaccines available in the United States.
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Q: What are the recommendations for use of HPV vaccine?
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Q: If a 30-year-old female patient insists that she wants to receive HPV vaccine, can I give it to her?
Hepatitis A Vaccines
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Q: Who is recommended to receive hepatitis A vaccine?
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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?
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Q: What are the recommendations for postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for hepatitis A?
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Q: ACIP now recommends routine hepatitis A vaccination for people experiencing homelessness. Can you provide a definition of "experiencing homelessness"?
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Q: To complete a 21-year-old patient's hepatitis A vaccine series, how many adult doses should I give if the patient received a single dose of pediatric hepatitis A vaccine 5 years ago?
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Q: Which travelers are recommended to receive hepatitis A vaccine?
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Q: What are the hepatitis A vaccination recommendations for vaccination of travelers to protect them from HAV infection?
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Q: Can Twinrix (HepA-HepB; GSK) be used for people planning international travel?
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Q: How should hepatitis A vaccine be stored?
Varicella Vaccine
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Q: Can varicella vaccine be used as postexposure prophylaxis for a 9-month-old who was exposed to herpes zoster?
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Q: A 10-year-old girl came to our immunization clinic, and the nurse noted crusted lesions on her arms and legs. The parent said the child had chickenpox a week earlier. The girl was not ill, so we administered the vaccines she needed. But now I wonder if her recent case of chickenpox might interfere with her immune response to vaccines.
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Q: How should varicella vaccine be stored in my clinic?
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Q: I was told by a coworker that varicella vaccine can be stored at refrigerator temperature for up to three days and still be used. Is this true?
Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin
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Q: What is varicella zoster immune globulin (VZIG)?
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Q: In what circumstances should I consider giving VZIG?
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Q: Which groups of patients are eligible for VZIG?
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Q: What is the recommended dosage of VZIG?
Zoster Vaccines
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Q: How are zoster vaccines administered?
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Q: A patient was inadvertently given RZV by the subcutaneous rather than the intramuscular route. Does the dose need to be repeated?
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Q: When reconstituted, the volume of ZVL is 0.65 mL. Should 0.65 mL or 0.5 mL be administered to the patient?
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Q: When reconstituted, the volume of RZV is more than 0.5 mL. Should the entire volume of reconstituted vaccine be administered or just 0.5 mL as indicated in the package insert?
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Q: We inadvertently gave ZVL rather than RZV. Can the dose of ZVL be counted as the first dose of the RZV series?
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Q: While giving a dose of RZV (Shingrix), the syringe came loose from the needle and part of the dose was lost. Will the patient be protected with this partial dose or does it need to be repeated?
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Q: My medical assistant inadvertently administered a 0.5 mL dose of the RZV (Shingrix) diluent only. The dose did not contain any antigen. When can we administer a properly reconstituted dose?
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Q: Several doses (antigen and diluent) of RZV were mistakenly stored in our office freezer. One of these doses was administered to a patient. Is this dose valid and if not, when can it be repeated?

Issue 1408: January 30, 2019

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Top Stories
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State of Washington health officials and governor declare public health emergency due to measles outbreak in Vancouver, WA, and Portland, OR, area; 35 cases confirmed
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CDC releases updated version of its Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
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FDA approves use of the 0.5 mL dose of Sanofi's Fluzone Quadrivalent influenza vaccine to include children age 6 through 35 months
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's ACIP web section on immunize.org provides links to ACIP recommendations from 1991 to the present as well as other valuable information
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IAC enrolls 3 new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; 22 previously honored institutions qualify for additional years' honors
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Reminder: Nominations for CDC's Childhood Immunization Champion Awards due by February 8
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Reminder: Watch this unique series of six online training sessions to help you implement standing orders protocols for adult immunization in your healthcare setting
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes list of "Ten Threats to Global Health in 2019": vaccine hesitancy makes the list
World News
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WHO publishes report from the December meeting of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety in this week's Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Influenza remains widespread; CDC reports 3 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S.
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AAP posts information to guide providers in prebooking pediatric influenza vaccine for the 2019–20 flu season
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia publishes January issue of its newsletter Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals
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New York Times publishes opinion piece titled "How to Inoculate Against Anti-Vaxxers"
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Vaccine publishes study about parents' lack of awareness of meningococcal B vaccines and impact on vaccine use
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Pediatrics publishes study of HPV vaccine effectiveness and herd protection in young women
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MMWR publishes graph of the percentage of adults who had an influenza vaccination in the past 12 months, by gender and asthma status
Education and Training
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CDC to offer February 7 webinar on cholera vaccines and travelers
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CDC to offer webinar titled "Perspectives on Oropharyngeal Cancer" on February 13; discussion includes importance of HPV vaccination to prevent this cancer

Issue 1407: January 23, 2019

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Top Stories
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FDA has approved expanded use of Sanofi's Adacel Tdap vaccine for repeat dose
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CDC reports 3 additional pediatric deaths from influenza in the U.S., bringing total to 19; keep vaccinating your patients
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IAC Spotlight! Discover how to find what's new and updated on immunize.org
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Eleven healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards; submissions due by February 8
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National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit soliciting nominations for its 2019 Immunization Excellence Awards
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Which Vaccines Do I Need Today?," a checklist for adult patients to help with assessing their immunization needs
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IAC revises its easy-to-read Q&A handout for adult patients titled "Protect Yourself from Whooping Cough ... Get Vaccinated!"
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IAC updates parent piece, "Hepatitis B Shots Are Recommended for All New Babies"
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IAC reformats "Rotavirus: Questions and Answers"
World News
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CDC reports on typhoid fever outbreak in Zimbabwe
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Drones start delivering vaccines to remote areas in the world
Featured Resources
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CDC launches first video in its new animated video series for parents, "How Vaccines Work"
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NFID shares 30-second video, "Don't Be a Dreaded Spreader," that encourages influenza vaccination
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Washington State Department of Health releases second edition of its educational manual for health promoters and community health workers, The Importance of Adult Immunizations; available in English and Spanish
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IAC's 142-page book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide, describes how to implement adult vaccination services in your healthcare setting and provides a review for staff who already vaccinate adults; IAC Guide available for free download
Education and Training
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CDC to sponsor January 29 webinar for clinicians about the 2018–19 influenza season and recommendations

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