Our weekly email newsletter, IZ Express, has been in production since 1997 and currently has more than 50,000 subscribers. Each week, it provides up-to-date information about:
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Issue 1741: February 15, 2024
RSV Vaccines
- Q: How often should the RSV vaccine be given?
- Q: Is Abrysvo RSV vaccine in the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program?
- Q: Can RSV vaccine be administered at the same time as other vaccines?
- Q: When is the best time of year to administer the RSV vaccine to an older adult?
- Q: How can I ensure that a child’s pediatrician is aware of the mother’s RSV vaccination status?
- Q: An error was made resulting in an infant receiving RSV vaccine instead of the nirsevimab RSV preventive antibody. What should be done?
RSV Preventive Antibody (Nirsevimab)
- Q: Nirsevimab isn’t a vaccine, so do I give a VIS for nirsevimab?
- Q: Is nirsevimab available through the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program?
- Q: My patient’s mother was vaccinated for RSV at 33 weeks’ gestation but delivered the baby a week later. It is now January. Does this infant need nirsevimab?
- Q: Can nirsevimab be coadministered with vaccines?
- Q: A 65-year-old adult was inadvertently administered a dose of nirsevimab preventive antibody for infants. What do we do?
- Q: A 2-week-old infant whose mother had limited prenatal care is a new patient. The mother might have had RSV vaccine, but we can’t be sure. What do we do?
- Q: When is the optimal timing for infants and toddlers to receive nirsevimab?
Issue 1740: February 14, 2024
Top Stories
- One week remains to help us evaluate our work! Take our 5-minute feedback survey.
- Immunize.org updates our entire adult vaccinations series with 1-page handouts for your patients
- February is American Heart Month; certain vaccines are especially important for people with heart disease
- 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”
- Influenza-like illness rates remain high in many parts of the country; continue to promote vaccination against respiratory illnesses
- Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 580 institutions, including four renewing honorees
- “Is Hepatitis B Screening Required before Vaccination?” Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
- Recap: Immunize.org updates two meningococcal resources for healthcare providers and patients
- Recap: “Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccines: Be Sure Your Patients Get the Correct Dose” resource updated
- Recap: Immunize.org updated these clinical resources in December and January
- Spotlight on the website
Featured Resources
- Place your order! Sturdy, laminated versions of the 2024 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org shipping now.
- Medscape offers activity for healthcare professionals on new pneumococcal vaccine guidelines for adults; CE available
- NFID shares resources for influenza and RSV vaccines, long COVID, and vaccination for people with heart disease
- Immunize.org plans to discontinue child/teen and lifetime immunization record cards, keep adult record cards
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
Issue 1739: February 8, 2024
RSV Preventive Antibody and Infants
Issue 1738: February 7, 2024
Top Stories
- Please take our brief survey about Immunize.org activities
- CDC reminds healthcare providers to stay alert for measles cases
- "Early Estimates of Updated 2023–2024 (Monovalent XBB.1.5) COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness against Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection Attributable to Co-Circulating Omicron Variants among Immunocompetent Adults—Increasing Community Access to Testing Program, United States, September 2023–January 2024" published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates two meningococcal resources for healthcare providers and patients
- “Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccines: Be Sure Your Patients Get the Correct Dose” handout updated to reflect ACIP recommendations
- Infectious Diseases Society of America podcast reviews RSV immunization strategies
- Influenza-like illness remains high in many parts of the country; continue to promote influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination
- What, if anything, should you do when an adult with documented HepB vaccination in childhood has no evidence of immunity on a routine hepatitis B screening serology? Watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
- Recap: Immunize.org launches "Ask the Experts: RSV" web section
- Recap: A fresh, new look for Immunize.org’s VaccineInformation.org website for the general public
- Recap: Immunize.org updates two 1-page patient handouts on which vaccines are recommended for adults and why adult vaccination is important
- Recap: Use Immunize.org’s recently updated “HPV Vaccine: A Guide for Adults Ages 18–26 Years” to educate patients on the importance of HPV vaccine
Featured Resources
- February is Black History Month; Immunize.org celebrates the contributions of Black Americans in vaccinology
- Place your order! Sturdy, laminated versions of the 2024 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org shipping now.
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
Issue 1737: January 31, 2024
Top Stories
- Immunize.org launches "Ask the Experts: RSV" web section
- A fresh, new look for Immunize.org’s VaccineInformation.org website for the general public
- CDC reminds vaccine providers that seasonal administration of maternal RSV vaccine should cease January 31 in most of the continental United States
- Immunize.org updates two one-page patient handouts on which vaccines are recommended for adults and why adult vaccination is important
- January is Cervical Health Awareness Month; use Immunize.org’s recently updated “HPV Vaccine: A Guide for Adults Ages 18–26 Years” to educate patients on the importance of HPV vaccine
- CDC expands V-safe program to monitor current COVID-19 vaccines
- Influenza-like illness remains high in many parts of the country; continue to promote influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination
- "Which People Who Work in Healthcare Settings Need Hepatitis B Vaccine?" Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Immunize.org's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for healthcare worker vaccination requirements welcomes two new facilities
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
Featured Resources
- Use CDC’s job aids to help staff prevent errors in RSV vaccine and preventive antibody administration
- Place your order! Sturdy, laminated versions of the 2024 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org ship in a few days.
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
Issue 1736: January 24, 2024
Top Stories
- Immunize.org posts updated standing orders template and quick reference for use of any recommended pneumococcal vaccine in children and teens
- Coming soon! Immunize.org is launching a redesigned VaccineInformation.org website for the public.
- January is Cervical Health Awareness Month; use Immunize.org’s “Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Questions and Answers” to educate patients on the importance of HPV vaccine
- Influenza-like illness remains high in many parts of the country; continue to promote influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination
- Immunize.org updates “Should You Be Vaccinated against Hepatitis B? A Screening Questionnaire for Adults”
- Immunize.org updates its “Vaccine History Timeline” web page to include recent vaccine-related advances
- “Nurse’s hepatitis B surface antibody was positive, but is now negative: does she need another HepB vaccine?” Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
Featured Resources
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Place your order! Sturdy, laminated versions of the 2024 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org ship by early February.
- Flash Facts: Vaccines & Immunization—2024 now available for purchase as print or e-book
- Organizing a new vaccination program? Use Immunize.org’s Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—free to download by chapter or in its entirety.
Issue 1735: January 17, 2024
Top Stories
- 2024 U.S. recommended immunization schedules for children and teens and for adults published in MMWR with articles detailing changes
- Place your order! Sturdy, laminated versions of the 2024 U.S. immunization schedules from Immunize.org ship by early February.
- Newly updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- CDC releases survey results on nirsevimab acceptance among pregnant people on the Weekly RSV Vaccination Dashboard
- Immunize.org updates “Standing Orders for Administering Nirsevimab RSV Preventive Antibody to Infants” to follow original ACIP recommendations
- January is Cervical Health Awareness Month; promote the importance of HPV vaccination
- Review your COVID-19 resources with the latest Immunize.org “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
- Influenza-like illness is high from coast to coast; encourage influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination now
- “Hepatitis B Infection Diagnosed after Vaccination”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube
- IZ Express keeps 55,000+ readers up to date on what’s new in vaccines each week; invite your colleagues to subscribe!
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
Issue 1734: January 10, 2024
Top Stories
- Supply issues eased: CDC resumes routine recommendations for nirsevimab to protect infants and high-risk toddlers from severe RSV
- Immunize.org launches its “Clinical Resources: Improving the Vaccination Experience” web page
- CMS offers additional Medicare payments for certain in-home vaccinations
- FDA, CDC, and vaccine experts refute Florida Surgeon General’s claims on mRNA COVID-19 vaccination
- Spotlight: Use Immunize.org’s Vaccines & VISs tab to access the Vaccines A-Z menu to reach vaccine-specific summary pages for 34 vaccine-preventable diseases
- Influenza-like illness is high in most states. Encourage influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination now.
- “Which Adults Need Hepatitis B Vaccine?”: watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
- Immunize.org updates its “Vaccine Storage Emergency Response Worksheet” for addressing power failures and temperature excursions
- Immunize.org updates “Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0–10 Years” to incorporate RSV preventive antibody
- Immunize.org updates LAIV considerations on its popular child and teen screening checklist for contraindications to vaccines
- Immunize.org launches its “Vaccines: Chikungunya” main page to include package insert and FDA vaccine approval information
- Immunize.org updates its “Sample Vaccine Policy Statement,” a template for medical practices to adapt and explain their pro-vaccine policy statement
- Recap: Immunize.org updated these clinical resources in November and December
Vaccine Information Statements
Notable Publications
- “Nirsevimab for Prevention of Hospitalizations Due to RSV in Infants” published in New England Journal of Medicine
- “Coverage with Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Updated COVID-19 Vaccines among Nursing Home Residents—National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, December 2023” published in MMWR
- “Influenza, Updated COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Coverage among Adults—United States, Fall 2023” published in MMWR
Upcoming Events
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Strategies for Improving HPV Vaccination Rates” on January 18 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CME credit available
- Virtual: The International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Diseases hosts webinar titled “RSV Vaccination in the Elderly Population” on January 24 at 8:30 a.m. (ET)
Issue 1733: December 20, 2023
Top Stories
- CDC’s Health Alert Network advisory urges clinicians to increase use of immunizations and therapeutics for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV
- Immunize.org updates its staff training resource “Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration”
- Immunize.org updates two patient handouts: “Immunizations for Babies: A Guide for Parents” and “Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Questions and Answers”
- 16th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships seeks nominations for 2024 recognition awards; deadline is February 9
- High and rising influenza-like illness rates support urgent need to vaccinate now
- “Why Should Healthcare Professionals Focus on Vaccinating All Adults against Hepatitis B Now?”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
- Recap: Immunize.org posts translations in 11 additional languages for COVID-19 and RSV VISs, and RSV Preventive Antibody Immunization Information Statement
- Recap: Immunize.org updates parent handout “When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?” to include RSV preventive antibody
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults during One Visit”
- Recognize talented team members with Immunize.org’s “Save Lives. Immunize.” branded T-shirts and pins
Vaccine Information Statements
Notable Publications
- “What U.S. Obstetricians Need to Know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus” published in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- “Motivational Interviewing for Maternal Immunizations: Intervention Development” published in Vaccine
- “Maternal Varicella Antibodies in Children Aged Less than One Year: Assessment of Antibody Decay” published in PLoS ONE
- “Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness against Influenza-A-Associated Emergency Department, Urgent Care, and Hospitalization Encounters among U.S. Adults, 2022–2023” published in Journal of Infectious Diseases
- “Maternal Vaccine Effectiveness against Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits in Infants” published in JAMA Pediatrics
Issue 1732: December 15, 2023
Special Edition: CDC Health Advisory
Issue 1731: December 14, 2023
Donate to Immunize.org - Our Year-End Appeal
Issue 1730: December 13, 2023
Top Stories
- “Use of Inactivated Polio Vaccine among U.S. Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2023” published in MMWR
- “Polio Vaccination of Adults”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram
- Immunize.org posts 11 additional translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs, and RSV Preventive Antibody Immunization Information Statement
- CDC releases Tick-Borne Encephalitis VIS
- 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”
- Influenza-like illness is high or increasing in many states. Encourage vaccination now.
- Immunize.org updates parent handout “When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?” to include RSV preventive antibody
- Immunize.org updates “How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults during One Visit”
- Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
- CDC expands V-safe program to monitor RSV vaccine safety among pregnant people and older adults
- NFID posts podcast featuring Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, on how to counter anti-science rhetoric and build vaccine confidence
- North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education posts archived recording of webinar on new products to prevent RSV
Upcoming Events
Issue 1729: December 6, 2023
Top Stories
- It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. Lagging vaccination rate means millions more are unprotected so far this season. Encourage vaccination using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
- “Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Received an Influenza Vaccination during the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Race and Ethnicity—National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022” published in MMWR
- Influenza-like-illness activity is high in states across the country and rising nationwide. NIVW is the time to reach the unvaccinated.
- Be alert to potential for error: CDC receives reports of RSV vaccines for adults being mistakenly administered to infants
- “SARS-CoV-2 Epidemiology and COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness among Infants and Children Aged 6 Months–4 Years—New Vaccine Surveillance Network, United States, July 2022–September 2023” published in MMWR
- “The National Wastewater Surveillance System’s Centers of Excellence Contributions to Public Health Action during the Respiratory Virus Season—Four U.S. Jurisdictions, 2022–23” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates two Questions and Answers handouts
- “How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults during One Visit”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll features three renewing honorees
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
Vaccine Information Statements
Featured Resources
Notable Publications
Issue 1728: December 5, 2023
Donate to Immunize.org - Our Year-End Appeal
Issue 1727: November 30, 2023
Shop Immunize.org
- Show your vaccination support with Immunize.org’s new “Save Lives. Immunize.” T-shirts
- Sunny Immunize.org branded mugs are the perfect gift for the immunization champion in your life
- Immunize.org’s elegantly designed “Vaccines Save Lives” black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions
Issue 1726: November 29, 2023
Top Stories
- Immunize.org remembers vaccine champion Rosalynn Carter
- Immunize.org posts 12 new translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs, and RSV Preventive Antibody Immunization Information Statement
- National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 4–8. Encourage vaccination now using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
- Influenza activity is high in southern states and rising nationwide. Vaccinate now.
- Immunize.org updates “Ask the Experts: HPV” web section
- “Using Enhanced Screening Checklists for Contraindications to Vaccination: What You Need to Know”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
Issue 1725: November 28, 2023
Donate to Immunize.org - Our Year-End Appeal
Issue 1724: November 22, 2023
Top Stories
- CDC releases 2024 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens
- CDC releases 2024 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults
- Important updates about the new Immunize.org website search features
- CDC and WHO issue joint press release describing growth of global measles threat
- “Progress toward Measles Elimination—Worldwide, 2000–2022” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools” to include CDC’s updated Novavax 2023–2024 Formula Standing Orders
- “A Cluster of Multi-Strain Invasive Pneumococcal Disease among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine—El Paso County, Colorado, 2022” published in MMWR
- “Fainting Related to Vaccination: What You Need to Know”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Influenza activity is increasing in most of the country; encourage vaccination before holiday gatherings!
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
Notable Publications
- “U.S. Public Support and Opposition to Vaccination Mandates in K-12 Education in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic” published in Vaccine
- “Clinician Prompts for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: A Cluster Randomized Trial” published in Academic Pediatrics
- “mRNA SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination before vs during Pregnancy and Omicron Infection among Infants” published in Pediatrics
Upcoming Events
Issue 1723: November 15, 2023
Top Stories
- Immunize.org’s flagship website redesigned with new features to better serve you
- “Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption from School Vaccine Requirements among Children in Kindergarten—United States, 2022–23 School Year” published in MMWR
- “Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2023” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org posts Spanish translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs, and RSV Preventive Antibody Immunization Information Statement
- “Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Children: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- FDA licenses first vaccine to prevent disease caused by chikungunya virus
- Influenza activity is low nationally but continues to increase in most parts of the country; encourage vaccination before Thanksgiving!
- Immunize.org’s Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for healthcare worker vaccination requirements now features a new facility
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
- Recap: Immunize.org posts new standing orders templates for use of RSV vaccine during pregnancy and RSV preventive antibody for infants
- Recap: Immunize.org adds COVID-19 and RSV vaccine considerations to its popular child and adult screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy” patient handout to include RSV prevention
Notable Publications
- “Influenza and Up-to-Date COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage among Health Care Personnel—National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2022–23 Influenza Season” published in MMWR
- “Declines in Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Health Care Personnel in Acute Care Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic—United States, 2017–2023” published in MMWR
Issue 1722: November 8, 2023
Top Stories
- Immunize.org is launching a redesigned website with new features to better serve you
- Immunize.org posts new standing orders templates for use of RSV vaccine during pregnancy and RSV preventive antibody for infants
- Immunize.org incorporates COVID-19 and RSV vaccine considerations in its popular child and adult screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines
- “Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Infants: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- FDA advises healthcare providers about administering correct dosage of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023–2024 Formula) to children age 6 months through 11 years
- Institute for Safe Medication Practices warns of potential for vaccine errors related to packaging; remind staff of safety steps
- “Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months among Children Born in 2019 and 2020—National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2020–2022” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates “Vaccinations Needed during Pregnancy” patient handout to include RSV prevention
- Review your COVID-19 resources with the latest version of Immunize.org’s “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
- Veterans Day is November 11. Encourage more veterans to protect themselves with new Health.mil’s seasonal respiratory illness vaccine communication toolkit.
- Influenza activity is low nationally but continues to increase in most parts of the country; encourage vaccination now
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
- CDC updates its website on how to implement ACIP’s shared clinical decision-making recommendations, including links to job aids for vaccinators
- CDC adds customizable frames for “Wild to Mild” social media campaign to promote influenza vaccination
- Hepatitis B Foundation releases guide for implementation of adult universal hepatitis B vaccination and screening
- NFID posts podcast episode featuring Peter Marks, PhD, MD, of the FDA
Upcoming Events
- Virtual: Children‘s Hospital of Philadelphia hosts Current Issues in Vaccines webinar titled “Making the Broadest, Longest-Lasting COVID-19 Vaccine” on December 6 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: Clinical Care Options hosts webinar “Ready, Set, Vaccinate! Clinical Implementation of RSV Vaccination for Older Adults” on December 6 at 12:30 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
Issue 1721: November 1, 2023
Top Stories
- Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s October 25–26 meeting, including use of pentavalent meningococcal vaccine and mpox vaccine
- CDC’s Health Alert Network advisory notifies clinicians of limited availability of nirsevimab to protect infants from RSV, issues temporary guidance to prioritize use for infants most at risk and without other options
- “Addressing Vaccination Anxiety: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals”: watch the 4-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Immunize.org’s “Ask the Experts: COVID-19” web section updated to reflect CDC recommendations and clinical considerations for use of the new 2023–2024 Formula vaccines
- CDC adapts V-safe smartphone program to monitor the safety of RSV vaccines for people age 60 years and older
- Influenza outpatient visits have increased; now is the perfect time to get vaccinated
- Vaccines in the news
Upcoming Events
- Virtual: Immunize Colorado offers webinar “What’s New with the Flu? + A Discussion and Updates on RSV” on November 9 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: NFID offers “2023 Clinical Vaccinology Course,” November 15–17; fee to register (CME, CNE available)
- Virtual: Moderna offers multiple educational sessions in November on reaching high-risk populations with COVID-19 vaccines
Issue 1720: October 25, 2023
Top Stories
- CDC releases new COVID-19 mRNA VIS and updated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) VIS for individuals who are pregnant or age 60 and older
- Immunize.org launches short 6-part Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series
- Immunize.org posts new Spanish translation of the popular handout “Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records”
- “Use Same Brand of MenB for All Doses”: watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram
- Spotlight: Immunize.org resources that focus on vaccine products and manufacturers
- Track the activity of respiratory viruses this season: use CDC’s FluView and RESP-NET surveillance reports, updated weekly
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Pages and Handouts
- Immunize.org updates screening checklists for 2023–24 influenza vaccines in English and Spanish
- Immunize.org updates patient handout titled “Influenza: Questions and Answers”
- Immunize.org updates “Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Adults”
- Recap: Immunize.org retires four of its resources summarizing recommendations and contraindications
Vaccine Information Statements
- Recap: CDC releases new Immunization Information Statement (IIS) (a VIS-like document) for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Preventive Antibody (nirsevimab)
- Recap: Immunize.org posts five new and updated translations of VISs
- Confirm that your VISs are up to date: Immunize.org updates “You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!” and “Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)”
Upcoming Events
Issue 1719: October 18, 2023
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Issue 1710: August 29, 2023
| Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions about Vaccine Storage and Handling, Polio, and Meningococcal Vaccines | ||||||
| As an additional service to IZ Express readers, we periodically publish special editions such as this one, providing you with new and updated Ask the Experts questions and answers from Immunize.org’s experts. This issue includes 4 Q&As about vaccine storage and handling, 3 Q&As about polio vaccination, and 4 Q&As about meningococcal vaccination.
You can find all of these questions and answers, plus more than a thousand others about vaccines and vaccine administration, on our "Ask the Experts" gateway page at www.immunize.org/askexperts. Immunize.org's team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH. |
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Issue 1699: June 23, 2023
| Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions about Rabies Vaccines and Scheduling or Documenting Vaccinations | ||||||
| As an additional service to IZ Express readers, we periodically publish special editions such as this one, providing you with new and updated
Ask the Experts questions and answers from Immunize.org's experts. This issue includes 5 Q&As about rabies vaccination, and 6 Q&As about scheduling or documenting vaccinations. You can find all of these Q&As and more than a thousand other Q&As about vaccines and vaccine administration on our "Ask the Experts" main page at www.immunize.org/askexperts. Immunize.org's team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH. |
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Issue 1689: April 25, 2023
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Issue 1685: April 4, 2023
| Ask the Experts: As seen on social media | ||||||
| Immunize.org now regularly features both written and short video versions of clinical questions and answers (Q&As) from our popular Ask the Experts section on our social media channels: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This issue introduces you to three of our new Ask the Experts videos, plus a selection of 7 Q&As recently shared on social media. Follow Immunize.org on your preferred social media channels for posts that make it easier for you to improve your vaccination practices a little every day. Because COVID-19 vaccination recommendations and clinical guidance are updated frequently, Immunize.org reminds our readers to regularly visit CDC’s web page: Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States. You can also find these Q&As and more than a thousand other Q&As about vaccines and vaccine administration on our “Ask the Experts” main page at www.immunize.org/askexperts. Immunize.org’s team of experts includes Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH (team lead), Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, and Iyabode Beysolow, MD, MPH. |
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Issue 1679: February 23, 2023
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