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"Use of Updated COVID-19 Vaccines 2023–2024 Formula for Persons Aged ≥6 Months: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, September 2023" published in MMWR Early Release

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"Use of the Pfizer Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine during Pregnancy for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Lower Respiratory Disease in Infants: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2023" published in MMWR

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CDC releases new Immunization Information Statement (a VIS-like document) for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Preventive Antibody (nirsevimab)

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Immunize.org posts five new and updated translations of Vaccine Information Statements

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Immunize.org retires four of its resources summarizing recommendations and contraindications

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“Vaccination after COVID-19 Illness”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram

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Spotlight: Immunize.org resources focused on each vaccine-preventable disease, in photo, narrative, and Q&A formats

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Keep up with influenza this season: use CDC’s FluView and RESP-NET surveillance reports and Influenza Vaccination Dashboard, updated weekly

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Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for healthcare worker vaccination requirements now features 1,335 organizations, including one new facility

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Vaccines in the news

Immunize.org Pages and Handouts

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Immunize.org updates its “Vaccines: COVID-19” main page to reflect recommended use of the 2023–2024 formula vaccines

Notable Publications

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"High Influenza Incidence and Disease Severity among Children and Adolescents Aged <18 Years—United States, 2022–23 Season" published in MMWR

Upcoming Events

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Virtual: Watch October 25–26 ACIP meeting. Topics include immunization schedules and seven vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Virtual: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases hosts "Clinical Vaccinology Course" on November 15–17; CME and CNE available

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Issue 1718: October 11, 2023

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Top Stories

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FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023–2024 Formula) for people age 12 and older; CDC recommends use as authorized

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CDC issues updated standing order templates for 2023–2024 formula COVID-19 mRNA vaccines; standing orders for updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to follow

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“Use of the Pfizer Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine during Pregnancy for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Infants: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2023” published in MMWR Early Release

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Two studies from CDC's MMWR show RSV causes serious illness in older adults

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Many changes for fall 2023: review your COVID-19 resources with the latest version of Immunize.org’s “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”

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“Drawing up Vaccine Doses in Advance”: watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram

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Every American household can once again order four free COVID-19 tests, delivered to their residence

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Spotlight: Immunize.org resources focused on influenza vaccination

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Vaccines in the news

Featured Resources

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Moderna offers Bench2Practice, a resource center for healthcare providers to facilitate vaccination discussions with patients; registration required

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Montgomery County Immunization Coalition (Pennsylvania) releases Halloween-themed social media toolkit and other social media images and text in four languages

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NFID posts podcast episode featuring researcher Carol J. Baker, MD, on developing vaccines and antivirals and conducting clinical trials during pregnancy

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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center shares “Aluminum & Vaccines: 3 Things to Know” infographic in English and Spanish

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Voices for Vaccines releases podcast with former CDC communications chief Glen Nowak on analyzing vaccine communication

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Order Immunize.org’s child, adult, and lifetime immunization record cards—wallet-sized, designed to last!

Notable Publications

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COVID-19–Associated Hospitalizations among U.S. Adults Aged ≥65 Years—COVID-NET, 13 States, January–August 2023” published in MMWR

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“Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Status among Long-Term Care Facility Residents—United States, October 31, 2022–May 7, 2023” published in MMWR

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“Updated Guidance regarding the Risk of Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines and Recommended Evaluation and Management: A GRADE Assessment and International Consensus Approach” published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

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"Unexpected Vaginal Bleeding and COVID-19 Vaccination in Nonmenstruating Women" published in Science Advances

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“Maternal Pertussis Vaccination, Infant Immunization, and Risk of Pertussis” published in Pediatrics

Global News

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WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for prevention of malaria in children

Upcoming Events

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Virtual: Pfizer offers educational webinars “Pfizer RSV Vaccine – A New Maternal Indication” Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through October 19

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Virtual: Watch October 25–27 ACIP meeting. Topics include immunization schedules and eight vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Hybrid: Clinical Care Options hosts webinar “Ready, Set, Vaccinate! Clinical Implementation of RSV Vaccination for Older Adults” on October 26 at 7:30 p.m. (ET); CME, CNE, and CPE available

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