IZ Express
Our weekly email newsletter, IZ Express, has been in production since 1997 and currently has more than 55,000 subscribers. Each week, it provides up-to-date information about:
  • New CDC vaccine recommendations
  • FDA vaccine approvals
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Issue 1545: January 20, 2021

Top Stories
CDC now offers eight translations of "Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines" on their "What to Expect at Your Appointment…" web page
IAC offers a collection of its new COVID-19 vaccine resources for healthcare personnel
"Learning from Errors with the New COVID-19 Vaccines" published by Institute for Safe Medication Practices
COVID-19 vaccines should not be withheld from pregnant or lactating individuals who meet criteria for vaccination, recommends ACOG
"Allergic Reactions including Anaphylaxis after Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, December 14–23, 2020" published in MMWR
HHS releases new HPV vaccination campaign for young adults ages 18–26 years
Two additional universities require flu vaccination for staff and students. Do you know of more?
Flu activity remains unusually low, but don't take chances; make sure all of your patients get vaccinated against influenza
IAC experts called on by news media
Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
Reminder: IAC publishes "COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines – What Clinic Personnel Need to Know," a side-by-side comparison of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Featured Resources
Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
In IAC's "Video of the Week," Dr. Anthony Fauci and leaders of healthcare organizations answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine logistics
It's still flu season! Order bright red "FLU VACCINE" buttons and stickers today!
IAC's "History through Film" web page features public television documentary about 30 years of IAC titled "Protecting Health: Saving Lives." Please share.
Education and Training
Ad Council and COVID Collaborative will host a briefing on their COVID-19 vaccine education campaign on January 21
NACCHO offers webinar titled "Understanding Diverse Communities to Support Equitable and Informed COVID-19 Vaccination Decision-Making" on January 21
NACCHO will host webinar titled "Increasing Vaccination Coverage among Racial and Ethnic Groups: Lessons Learned from CDC's REACH Program" on January 26
NILE offers webinar titled "The Vaccine Mom Presents: Parents and Vaccines – The Roles Emotional Decision Making and Rejection of Science Play in Vaccine Hesitancy" on January 27
On the Lighter Side
In this enlightening 1981 PSA from HHS, Miss Indian America explains that infectious diseases are dangers that have plagued Native Americans for centuries

Issue 1544: January 13, 2021

Top Stories
"Allergic Reactions including Anaphylaxis after Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine—United States, December 14–23, 2020" published in MMWR
Don't get it wrong! Schedule COVID-19 vaccine dose #2 at 21 or 28 days, not sooner, say CDC and FDA
IAC launches "Vaccines: COVID-19" web page, directing you to the most important resources from CDC and others
Reminder! Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page answers your questions about COVID-19 vaccines
HHS announces $22 billion in funding to support expanded COVID-19 testing and vaccination
HHS releases national strategic plan to address viral hepatitis in the U.S.
Voices for Vaccines releases new podcast, interviewing Stanley Plotkin on common COVID-19 vaccine questions
"Use of Ebola Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2020" published in MMWR
IAC experts called on by news media
Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
Vaccine Information Statements
IAC posts revised French translation of the MMRV Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
IAC Handouts
New! IAC publishes "COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines – What Clinic Personnel Need to Know," a side-by-side comparison of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
IAC updates "Decision to Not Vaccinate My Child – Declination Form"
Featured Resources
CHOP's Vaccine Education Center releases English- and Spanish-language versions of their COVID-19 mRNA Q&As
In IAC's "Video of the Week," CDC's Dr. Amanda Cohn explains how ACIP advises CDC on use of vaccines
Use IAC's expanded "Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" to catch up people who fell behind
Newly updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
Great for workplace recognitions! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins show how much you value vaccination.
Check out IAC's new website Mass-Vaccination-Resources.org to find resources to help set up your mass vaccination clinics—new resources added!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
"A Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination" published in Pediatric Quality and Safety
"Population Mortality and Laws Encouraging Vaccination for Hospital Workers" published in Annals of Internal Medicine
Education and Training
Moderna scientists will offer two webinars regarding mRNA COVID-19 vaccination on January 14 and 19
On the Lighter Side
In this cute 1998 PSA from Nevada Health Division, a baby's toys inform her that she can get the chickenpox vaccine

Issue 1543: January 6, 2021

Top Stories
Happy New Year! Urge your co-workers to subscribe to IAC Express to stay up to date on what's new with vaccines each week!
CDC updates interim clinical considerations for use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
MMWR Recap: CDC publishes recommendations for Moderna's mRNA vaccine and phased allocation for COVID-19 vaccines on January 1
IAC launches new COVID-19 vaccine web page making it easy to find important resources from CDC and others
New! Ask the Experts: COVID-19 web page created to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines
CDC updates web pages featuring practical materials for administration, storage, and handling of each authorized COVID-19 vaccine
CDC adds more ready-to-use materials to its COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Medical Centers, Clinics, and Clinicians
IAC Spotlight! These updated IAC staff and patient educational materials, Ask the Experts Q&As, and VIS translations were released during November and December
While flu activity remains lower than usual for the 2020–21 season, it is still important to make sure all your patients get vaccinated against influenza
IAC experts called on by news media
Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news
IAC Handouts
IAC updates Spanish translation of parent handout titled "Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating"
Featured Resources
In IAC's "Video of the Week" from Families Fighting Flu, young Caroline urges her grandparents to get their flu vaccine
Check out the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to enhance your efforts at increasing rates of MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Journal Articles and Newsletters
CDC publishes December issue of Immunization Works newsletter; subscribe for monthly immunization information
Education and Training
CDC launches three web-on-demand CE modules for healthcare providers who will administer COVID-19 vaccines
On the Lighter Side
In this adorable 2006 PSA from Every Child by Two, former first lady Rosalynn Carter reminds parents of the advantages of having their children participate in an immunization registry

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