National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017 – 2020
Join the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy for a webinar on the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017 – 2020. Read the Action Plan here. Register for the Webinar here.
Evidence Based Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
As part of AHEC’s mission to provide education, they are promoting an archived webinar from late January. “The Immunity Community: Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy.” Register here: http://nao-ntc.adobeconnect.com/immunitycommarchive/event/registration.html Upon registration, you may view the hour long webinar at your convenience.
State of Immunion
Every Child By Two (ECBT) has launched the State of the ImmUnion initiative to examine how strong our defenses truly are against vaccine-preventable diseases and what we can do, as public health advocates and legislators, to make our ImmUnion stronger and more resilient in the face of emerging health threats. In this report, ECBT highlights the successes of vaccines, the economic and societal savings incurred from vaccines, challenges facing the public health system and key areas of focus to achieve optimal protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more about the vaccination rates in your state and what can be done to Read More …
Vaccines Save Lives: 350 Groups Sign a Letter to President Trump
More than 350 medical, professional, and advocacy organizations (including the ICD!) signed a letter to President Trump expressing UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT for the safety of vaccines. The 28-page letter cites and abstracts more than 40 studies on vaccine safety and effectiveness. Read the letter here.
2017 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award Program Launched!
CDC and the CDC Foundation are happy to announce that the nomination materials for the 2017 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award are ready! The CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award is an annual award that recognizes individuals who make a significant contribution toward improving public health through their work in childhood immunization. Each year, the CDC Childhood Immunization Champion honors up to one person from each of the 50 U.S. states, 8 U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia. Find out more here: Immunization Champion Award Nominations are due February 3, 2017!
Delaware Gets High Scores in Our Vaccination Efforts!
From the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, October 7, 2016 Among all the dates, DE ranks 3rd for MMR, DTaP and 2 doses of MMR. And 12th for non-medical exemptions. See articles below. Vaccination Coverage Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2015–16 School Year Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19–35 Months — United States, 2015
Why Immunize Your Child? Questions and Answers from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Why does my child need to be immunized? Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years. They are safe and they work. In fact, serious side effects are no more common than those from other types of medication such as antibiotics and fever reducers and pain relievers. Vaccinations have reduced the number of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 90%! Yet many parents still question their safety because of misinformation they’ve received. That’s why it’s important to turn to a reliable and trusted source, including your child’s doctor, for information. The following are answers to common Read More …
Researchers say to conquer cancer you need to stop it before it becomes cancer
A greater emphasis on immune-based prevention should be central to new efforts like the federal Cancer Moonshot program, headed by Vice President Joe Biden, cancer researchers from across the United States write. Continued here… Source: ScienceDaily
Mucosa forms special immunological memory
If a vaccine is to protect the intestines and other mucous membranes in the body, it also needs to be given through the mucosa, for example as a nasal spray or a liquid that is drunk. The mucosa forms a unique immunological antibody memory that does not occur if the vaccine is given by injection, a new study shows. Read more… Source: ScienceDaily
Antibody discovery could help create improved flu vaccines
Investigators report that they have discovered a type of immune antibody that can rapidly evolve to neutralize a wide array of influenza virus strains – including those the body hasn’t yet encountered. Read here…. Source: ScienceDaily