Save the Date: 2024 Immunization Summit
Save the Date! The 2024 Immunization Summit will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 12:30 – 5:30 pm.
Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States
June 25, 2024. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities and the public of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections in the United States in 2024. Read more
RSV Guidance Updated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its RSV vaccine guidance for seniors for this upcoming respiratory viral season, saying the new recommendations are meant to simplify decision-making for patients and clinicians. The new guidance recommends that everyone over the age of 75 get the RSV vaccine, as well as anyone aged 60 to 74 who is “at increased risk of severe RSV.” Read more
AREXVY approved for use in individuals aged 50-59 years at risk for RSV-causing lower respiratory tract disease
FDA approves AREXVY (GSK) for use in individuals aged 50-59 at increased risk for lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV. Read more
Delaware Division of Public Health notifies of rise in pertussis cases in New Castle County
DOVER, DEL. (June 14, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is currently investigating a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in New Castle County. Pertussis is a serious respiratory illness that can lead to severe health complications including pneumonia, syncope (passing out), seizures, apnea (stopping breathing) and death, particularly in very young children. It begins with cold-like symptoms and develops into a bad cough. Coughing spells can be severe, and sometimes the individual might suffer from gagging or vomiting as a result. Some people also may have a high-pitched “whoop” after they cough, which is how the disease Read More …
Study: Epidemic outcomes following government responses to COVID-19
New study looks at the government responses to COVID-19 (i.e., lockdowns, closing schools) to determine the extent to which these responses were associated with changes in COVID-19 outcomes. Read the full study here
FDA Updates Advice to 2024-2025 COVID-19 Formula
Based on the totality of the evidence, on June 6, 2024, FDA initially advised the manufacturers of the licensed and authorized COVID-19 vaccines that the COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 Formula) for use in the United States beginning in fall 2024 should be monovalent JN.1 vaccines. FDA has continued to monitor the circulating strains of SARS-CoV-2. Based on the most current available data, along with the recent rise in cases of COVID-19 in areas of the country, the agency has further determined that the preferred JN.1-lineage for the COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 Formula) is the KP.2 strain, if feasible. Read more
Moderna Receives U.S. FDA Approval for RSV Vaccine mRESVIA(R)
May 31, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2024 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved mRESVIA (mRNA-1345), an mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, to protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV infection. The approval was granted under a breakthrough therapy designation and marks the second approved mRNA product from Moderna. “The FDA approval of our second product, mRESVIA, builds on the strength and versatility of our mRNA platform,” said Stéphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer of Moderna. “mRESVIA protects older adults Read More …
May Quarterly Meeting
Join us online for the May Quarterly Meeting of the Immunization Coalition! Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Register in advance for this meeting: https://delamed-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfumurTooGtLTdMIoosUzAGbolsMZAVZZ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Agenda 2023-2024 Flu Season End of Season Update COVID-19 Update Delaware Status School Health Division of Public Health School Survey Emerging Infectious Disease Global Update U.S. Measles Update Avian/Bovine/Human Influenza Update Partner Updates Pfizer – Maternal RSV Vaccines Moderna – RSV Vaccine Update
Immunization Champion Award
Call for Nominations! Today marks the launch of the nomination period for the Immunization Champion Award! We look forward to receiving your nominations and selecting a 2024 Immunization Champion for Delaware. The Immunization Champion Award is a national award program hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and honors individuals going above and beyond to foster and/or promote immunization in their communities. Access the nomination form here. Nominations will be accepted until May 10, 2024. Please share this email with your networks. Instructions for Nomination Individuals can be recognized for their work in childhood, adolescent, or adult vaccines. Who Read More …