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| Technically Speaking is a monthly column written by IAC’s Executive Director Deborah Wexler, MD. The column is featured in The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center’s (VEC's) monthly e-newsletter for healthcare professionals. Technically Speaking columns cover practical topics in immunization delivery such as needle length, vaccine administration, cold chain, and immunization schedules. |
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| Check out a recent issue of Vaccine Update for Healthcare Providers. The VEC e-newsletter keeps providers up to date on vaccine-related issues and includes reviews of recently published journal articles, media recaps, announcements about new resources, and a regularly updated calendar of events. |
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| IAC Releases Newly Updated 142-Page Book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide — available for
purchase or free download |
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November 2017 |
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is delighted to announce
the publication of its new book,
Vaccinating Adults: A
Step-by-Step Guide (Guide). This completely updated guide on adult immunization (originally
published in 2004) provides easy-to-use, practical information
covering important “how to” activities to
help you enhance your existing adult immunization services or introduce them into any clinical setting, including:
- Setting up for vaccination services
- Storing and handling vaccines
- Deciding which people should receive which vaccines
- Administering vaccines
- Documenting vaccinations (including legal issues)
- Understanding financial considerations and billing information
In addition, the Guide is filled with hundreds of web addresses
and references to help you stay up to date on the latest
immunization information, both now and in the
future.
Two options are available to obtain a copy of the updated Guide:
- Purchase a copy. A limited number of printed editions
of this 142-page book are available for purchase at
www.immunize.org/shop. The Guide’s lay-flat binding
and 10 tabbed sections make it easy to locate the information
being sought. Purchased copies are delivered in a box that
includes Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with
Infants, Children, and Adults, a 25-minute training DVD
developed by the California Department of Public Health. Also
included are several selected IAC print materials, such as the
Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration, an assessment tool
to assist in evaluating the skill level of staff who administer
vaccines.
- Download it free and print it yourself. The entire
Guide is available to download/print free of charge at
www.immunize.org/guide. The downloaded version is suitable
for double-sided printing. Options are available online to
download the entire book or selected chapters.
The development of the Guide was supported by the National
Vaccine Program Office (NVPO) and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC). Expert staff from both agencies also
provided early technical review of the content.The Guide
is a uniquely valuable resource to assist you in increasing adult
immunization rates. Be sure to get your copy today!
Related links
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ACIP Recommendations
Vaccine Information Statements 
