CDC Press Release: New study shows Tdap vaccination during pregnancy can prevent whooping cough in babies

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Press Release For Immediate Release Thursday, September 28, 2017 Contact: CDC Media Relations (404) 639-3286   New study shows Tdap vaccination during pregnancy can prevent whooping cough in babies  Less than half of pregnant women in the United States take advantage of vaccination A new CDC study published today in Clinical Infectious Diseases reported that vaccination with whooping cough vaccine, Tdap, during the third trimester of pregnancy prevented more than three out of four (78 percent) cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis) in babies younger than two months. However, only 49 percent of pregnant women who delivered between Read More …

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WEBINAR: Aging & the Immune System: Rethinking Vaccines for Older Adults

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET The immune system changes with age, which can leave older adults more vulnerable to infectious diseases like flu, pneumonia, and shingles.  Join experts to learn more about the changing immune system and how new research is changing the design of vaccines for older adults.  Free continuing education available. Register HERE.

WHO Vaccination and Trust Library of Sources

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The WHO Europe has prepared a Vaccination and Trust Library. This website lists many different helpful links like: Questions journalists always ask in a crisis Four steps that may erode trust Tips for spokespersons Crisis communications plan template Checklist for preparedness Checklist for communication and advocacy when introducing a new vaccine

PEDIATRICS: Adverse Vax Events Unlikely to Recur in Kids

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Read the article on MedpageToday! Adverse events to vaccinations were unlikely to recur in pediatric patients when they were immunized again, a systematic literature review found. Risk of recurrence for serious adverse events following immunization, such as anaphylaxis, seizures, or apnea in term infants, was lower than 1%, reported Joseline Guetsop Zafack, MD, of Laval University in Quebec, and colleagues.

Pediatricians Group: Hep B Vaccine Should Be Given Sooner

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Until now, the academy had recommended the vaccine be given by the baby’s first checkup. Now, the risk of infection has increased with the ongoing opioid crisis, as more moms are getting infected with hepatitis B and passing the virus on to their babies, the authors of the new guidelines explained. … “Many adults with an infection do not feel or look sick and are not even aware that they carry the virus. It is contagious and adults can [also] transmit it while caring for an infant after birth,” Barnett explained in an academy news release. Read the whole article Read More …

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Join the CDC and Lysol WHEN: Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2pm ET. What to Expect’s life-style editor Emma Bing will be chatting with the CDC’s Dr. Amanda Chon and Lysol’s Joe Rubino. The three will discuss how parents have the power to protect their children from germs that can cause serious disease. Watch it LIVE here.

Webinar: Overcoming Challenges to Providing Adult Immunizations in Healthcare Systems

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Becker’s Hospital Review invites you to attend this new webinar. WHEN: Thursday, August 31, 2017 | 10:00 – 11:00 CENTRAL TIME TOPICS: – Using data to conduct population-level assessments to determine where vaccine coverage can be improved – Getting involved with adult immunization advocates which can offer resources and support to improve adult immunization rates – Forming multidisciplinary teams of providers to champion adult immunization at your facility and actively engage in improving coverage levels Register here: http://go.beckershospitalreview.com/overcoming-challenges-to-providing-adult-immunizations-in-healthcare-systems

NIAM Week 1: Make sure you have the latest fact sheets from the CDC!

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A great resource for pediatricians and family practitioners is the vaccine fact sheet.  This is NOT a vaccine information statement, but can give parents and families information about the vaccines their children need. Make sure you have the latest factsheet: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/conversations/prevent-diseases/provider-resources-factsheets-infants.html

HPV Vaccination: Give it a Shot (or 2)

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Presented by Debbie Saslow, PhD The American Cancer Society Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm ET Topics Include: the burden of HPV disease the scientific reasons behind the recommendation to vaccinate at age 11-12 ways that providers can decrease missed vaccination opportunities. Register here!