Issue 1,507: July 29, 2020
Top Stories
IAC Handouts
Vaccine Information Statements
Featured Resources
Journal Articles and Newsletters
Education and Training
On the Lighter Side
Top Stories
CDC issues revised Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations
CDC issued revised Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations. This guidance is designed for both public and private vaccination organizations. The guidance primarily focuses on clinical considerations, including vaccine storage, handling, administration, and documentation.
The guidance is divided into four categories:
The guidance also provides information on considerations required during a respiratory pandemic, including physical distancing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and enhanced sanitation efforts.
During the next few weeks, additional materials will be added to these pages, including a supply list and additional curbside and drive-through clinic guidance.
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National HPV Vaccination Roundtable announces new resources to get adolescent vaccination back on track this summer
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable has new resources and media available in their Resource Library to help get children back on track with their vaccinations this summer. Many children have missed vaccinations due to the pandemic, and it's imperative that they catch up to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. Creative resources such as videos and infographics offer action steps for health systems to improve adolescent vaccination and address parental concerns related to the pandemic.
 
The new resources include:
- Health Systems Playlist – Six new videos, each shorter than a minute, showcasing specific actions for health plans to increase adolescent vaccination rates
- Health System Infographic – A handout that highlights six steps health systems need to take to boost adolescent vaccination rates
- Vaccination During COVID-19 – A curated gateway page with resources from national organizations to help guide decision-making and processes during the pandemic
- Parent Playlist – Twelve videos explaining to parents of adolescents why it’s important to vaccinate their child, how to access the Vaccines For Children Program, and how to access care
- Parent Infographic – A handout to share with parents that addresses four major concerns of parents about bringing adolescents in for well-child visits
Please share the Resource Library with your colleagues to help promote childhood vaccination.
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; promote vaccination with CDC resources
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts of healthcare professionals to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination.
It is critical to maintain routine vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect both individuals and communities. Routine vaccination prevents illnesses that lead to additional medical visits, hospitalizations, and further strain on the healthcare system. This year, CDC is calling on its partners to amplify these important messages when communicating with parents, pregnant women, healthcare professionals, and other adults.
CDC’s NIAM web page includes two toolkits, one for reaching healthcare professionals and the other for reaching parents and patients. Each includes key messages, sample social media content, and educational resources. CDC is encouraging its partners to share these messages and resources throughout the month of August using the hashtag #ivax2protect.
CDC will host an Instagram Q&A event for parents on August 24 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET to answer questions about the importance of maintaining routine immunization during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents can tune in and participate on CDC’s Instagram feed.
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IAC Spotlight! Our Adolescent Vaccination gateway page features a useful collection of staff and parent educational materials
IAC's Adolescent Vaccination gateway page offers many resources concerning vaccination to aid healthcare professionals in discussions with parents and patients. The left column of this gateway page has links to many IAC educational materials, essential IAC resources, and additional IAC tools.
In the right column of the gateway page, you will find more resources (e.g., clinic tools, state mandates) from partner organizations including:
To easily locate this web page from anywhere on immunize.org, go to the light blue band of tabs across the top, choose the "Clinic Tools" tab, and then select "Adolescent Vaccinations" from the drop-down menu.
The direct link is https://www.immunize.org/adolescent-vaccination/.
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Spread the word about well-child visits! Social media campaigns to support vaccination during pandemic launched by Michigan and California
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused vaccination coverage to decline, which endangers young children and those most vulnerable to disease. Vaccine-related organizations across the nation are launching social media outreach campaigns emphasizing the importance of catching up on missed doses, reminding everyone to maintain routine vaccinations, and communicating measures taken at provider offices to keep patients and families safe during well-child and vaccine visits. Here are two new noteworthy campaigns to tap into or emulate:
Understanding lack of public trust in future coronavirus vaccines: New York Times podcast The New York Times posted a new podcast on July 21, The Vaccine Trust Problem (duration 29:14), hosted by Michael Barbaro and featuring Jan Hoffman, a health reporter for the New York Times. Developing a coronavirus vaccine might be easier than persuading some people to accept it. A vaccine is being called a societal goal, yet the faster a vaccine is produced, the more skeptical people are of its safety and effectiveness. When polled, many Americans have voiced that they won't take the vaccine when it becomes available. The stakes are high when it comes to trust in public health. Should the vaccine not be effective, experts worry that it will undermine the foundation upon which our vaccine infrastructure sits. Related Links
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IAC Catalog: Stock up on IAC’s “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers for staff and patients. Last call to order IAC’s laminated 2020 U.S. immunization schedules for your exam rooms; don’t miss out—order today! Flu season is right around the corner and IAC's “FLU VACCINE” buttons and stickers are ready to ship! Their bright red color helps broadcast your important message about the value of flu vaccination. And the cost is nominal.  “FLU VACCINE” BUTTONS The button measures 1.25" across and carries a bold message! Pin it on lab coats, uniforms, other clothing, tote bags, or backpacks to show support for flu vaccine. Buttons are delivered in bags of 10 buttons per bag. Click here for pricing and ordering information for "FLU VACCINE" buttons. “FLU VACCINE” STICKERS Measuring 1.5" across and printed on Avery-brand labels, theses stickers adhere well to clothing and have an easy-peel-off back. Stickers are delivered cut individually (not on rolls)—available in bundles of 100. Click here for pricing and ordering information for “FLU VACCINE” stickers. It's your last chance to order IAC's laminated immunization schedules! IAC's laminated versions of the 2020 U.S. child/adolescent immunization schedule and the 2020 U.S. adult immunization schedule are ideal for use in any busy healthcare setting where vaccinations are given.  .  The schedules' coating can be wiped down, and they’re durable enough to stand up to a year's worth of use. Visit the Shop IAC: Laminated Schedules web page for more information on the schedules. Visit Shop IAC for additional items, including "Vaccines Save Lives" enamel pins, patient record cards, and a vaccine administration training video. Related Links
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Not-to-miss immunization articles in the news These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
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Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus information CDC, NIH, WHO, and Johns Hopkins are closely monitoring the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Be sure to check the resources below for the latest information. Stay in touch with your local and state health departments. Related Links
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IAC Handouts
IAC updates adolescent and adult versions of its summary of immunization recommendations IAC recently revised Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization (Age Birth Through 18 Years) as well as Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (Age 19 Years and Older) to incorporate recent ACIP recommendations for Tdap, HepA, HPV, pneumococcal, MenACWY, and MenB vaccines. Other changes were made to the timing of the administration of LAIV and receipt of influenza antivirals.   Related Links
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Vaccine Information Statements
CDC releases updated hepatitis A VIS
On July 28, CDC released an updated interim Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for the hepatitis A vaccine.
Access Hepatitis A VIS.
 
For both interim and final VISs, CDC encourages providers to begin using them immediately, but stocks of the previous editions may be used until exhausted.
Unfortunately, availability of translations lags after availability of English updates. Translated VISs that are out of date because an interim VIS has been issued may continue to be used, according to CDC, because there have not been significant content changes. However, the corresponding up-to-date English-language VIS must also be provided when providing an out-of-date translation.
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Featured Resources
In our “Video of the Week,” Maggie’s story reminds us that herd immunity helps protect immunocompromised children In this video from Vaccinate Your Family, Maggie (A Measles Story), a child with leukemia has been exposed to measles in her oncology clinic. Her father, a pediatrician, urges parents to vaccinate their children to protect them personally from disease and to help protect those who are unable to be vaccinated.
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The latest edition of The Vaccine Handbook (“The Purple Book”) App is now available from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society The newest update of The Vaccine Handbook App is now available from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS). The free app, formatted for Apple iPhones and iPads only, contains the complete ninth edition of The Vaccine Handbook and links to numerous valuable educational resources. Developed by Gary Marshall, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville, the app is fully searchable, with functionality that includes bookmarking, highlighting, user annotation, and links to important vaccination resources.  The free app may be found by searching the iTunes App Store for “The Vaccine Handbook App” or clicking on this link. Additional information about The Purple Book is available through the publisher, Professional Communications, Inc. (West Islip, NY) at https://pcibooks.com/books/view/49. Print copies of The Vaccine Handbook can be purchased online through the publisher's ordering page. The cost is $39.95 each; bulk discounts are available from the publisher. Related Links
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Check out Vaxopedia’s new vaccine education page on how to handle vaccine storage problems Vaxopedia is a website created in 2016 by pediatrician Vincent Iannelli, MD, to help answer parents' questions about vaccines, notably including those related to misconceptions and rumors. Vaxopedia's new gateway page, Handling Vaccine Storage Problems, offers answers to common questions relating to vaccine storage and how to deal with problems when they arise. The page contains a list of more than 25 resources on vaccine storage emergencies. Related Link
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AIM announces new Immunization Program Policy Resource Library to engage, inform, and educate policy makers The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) released the new Immunization Program Policy Resource Library, speeding access to a collection of AIM, immunization program, and partner resources. The library also links to tools for appropriately and effectively engaging with elected officials and promoting sound immunization policies.  The library's resources include these areas of interest:
If you have a resource you'd like to submit to the Immunization Program Policy Resource Library, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Related Links
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Journal Articles and Newsletters
CHOP's Vaccine Education Center publishes July issue of Vaccine Update newsletter The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) publishes a monthly immunization-focused newsletter titled Vaccine Update. The July issue includes the following articles:
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“Incidence of Meningococcal Disease before and after Implementation of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the United States,” published in JAMA
The incidence of meningococcal disease was declining prior to introduction of the vaccine. However, in this cohort study of surveillance data, the rates of decline in incidence of meningococcal disease due to serogroups C, W, and Y accelerated nearly 2-fold to 3-fold in vaccinated age groups, with greater rates of decline in states with high quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine coverage. Access the full article by creating a free account.
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"Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Initiation and Completion among Adult Males in the United States," published in Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine In its July issue, Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine published Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Initiation and Completion among Adult Males in the United States. While men account for 43% of the HPV-related cancer cases, the HPV vaccination rate among adult males age 18–33 years remains low. The study estimated the initiation and completion rate of the HPV vaccine and analyzed factors associated with HPV vaccine initiation and completion among adult males. The likelihood of adult males initiating HPV vaccination increased significantly with age, having routine check-ups, and having high HPV risk behaviors. The likelihood of completing the HPV series is significantly associated with age and having high HPV risk behaviors. Findings show adult males who get routine check-ups are more likely to get the HPV vaccine. The promotion of access to health care is key to improving the current HPV vaccination rates among males. Access the full article. Back to top
Education and Training
AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations offers eight-part webinar series to begin on August 4
The American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA) will host the Select AIRA 2020 National Meeting Presentations webinar series on Tuesdays from 3:00–4:00 p.m. (ET) from August 4–September 22. This eight-part series showcases key issues affecting the immunization information system (IIS) during the pandemic. The August webinars are scheduled as follows:
CDC and NAO offer webinar on school-entry requirements for HPV vaccination on August 6
The National AHEC Organization (NAO) will present a 1-hour webinar sponsored by the CDC, at 3:00 p.m. (ET) on August 6. The webinar, School-Entry Requirements for HPV Vaccination: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, will feature Gregory Zimet, PhD. Following the webinar, participants will have a better understanding of the arguments against school-entry requirements for HPV vaccination and of the evidence indicating that school-entry requirements for HPV vaccination increase vaccine coverage. The webinar will also address challenges and obstacles to the implementation of school-entry requirements. Free continuing medical education (CME) will be offered. CE for nurses is pending. Register for the webinar. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Related Link
CDC and NAO offer HPV and anal cancer webinar on August 12
The CDC will sponsor the National AHEC Organization (NAO) webinar, HPV and Anal Cancer, scheduled for August 12 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (ET). The speakers will be radiation oncologist, Paul Romesser, MD, and Lillian Kreppel, an anal cancer patient. Free continuing education (CE) is available. Register for the webinar. Related Link
AIM offers “Increasing Flu Vaccine Confidence within African American Communities” webinar on August 18
The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) will present Increasing Flu Vaccine Confidence Within African American Communities, the second webinar in its Vaccine Confidence series, on August 18 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET). Speaker Sandra C. Quinn, PhD, will present her research related to cultural factors and demographic trends within African American communities that influence flu vaccine uptake. Laura Lee Hall, PhD, will discuss building partnerships with healthcare systems and researchers to identify ways to increase equitable flu vaccine coverage.
Gerontological Society of America offers “Understanding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza, and COVID-19: Preparing for the Fall” webinar on August 31
The Gerontological Society of America will offer Understanding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza, and COVID-19: Preparing for the Fall webinar on August 31 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (ET). Experts will answer questions about RSV and how to prepare for the fall, when influenza and COVID-19 will be circulating. The webinar will be moderated by Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, Director of the GSA National Adult Vaccination Program, and will feature Robin Jump, MD, PhD, Lindsay Kim, MD, MPH, and Helen "Keipp" Talbot, MD, MPH. Registration is free. Related Link
On the Lighter Side
In this vaccine promotion video from 2011, a nurse considers her family and finds three people who need to be protected
In this short video, It's Part of Your Job, produced by the American Nurses Association in 2011, a mother and nurse reminds us that we are all responsible for making sure our families are vaccinated. The video is part of a PSA collection curated by vaccine expert William L. Atkinson, MD, MPH.  Previous videos mentioned in “On the Lighter Side” are available when viewing this Vimeo video. Back to top
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Video of the Week
 Maggie (A Measles Story): Pediatrician Dr. Tim Jacks' daughter Maggie, diagnosed with leukemia when 2 1/2 years old, was exposed to measles in the oncology clinic. She and her infant brother, who was too young to be vaccinated, were vulnerable to getting infected. Dr. Jack urges parents to vaccinate their children to protect not only them but also others who cannot be vaccinated. (Source: Vaccinate Your Family)
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