Immunization is one of the most effective public health prevention strategies!
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
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
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 …
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
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 …
During the 2024 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships, the ICD was honored to become a member of We the People Vax, a group of statewide Immunization coalitions and health organizations across the nation that have joined together to promote vaccines’ efficacy and safety by raising awareness of the patriotism of vaccinating through social media campaigns!
Join ChristianaCare for the 61st Annual William J. Holloway Infectious Disease Symposium Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 8:30am – 3:30pm EST at the John H. Ammon Education Center, ChristianaCare Newark 61st William J. Holloway Infectious Disease Symposium The annual symposium will award 5 CME credits to participants. Registration deadline is April 30, 2024. Costs are $95 for live attendance, and $85 for virtual attendance. Residents and trainess will get in for free. Students should contact Amy Minsker (amy.l.minsker@christianacare.org) for registration information. Register Here Agenda 8:30am-8:45am- Welcome 8:45am-9:45am- Catherine Troisi- Vaccines of Global Health Importance: What’s New on the Horizon 9:45am-10:45am- Read More …
Quality Insights and the Delaware Division of Public Health are offering an exciting opportunity for community members to contribute to improved health. The Vaccine Community Ambassador program is seeking people to share messages to strengthen vaccination rates and improve vaccine confidence. Click Here for more information. All that is required to participate is a desire to help people and improve Delawareans’ knowledge of vaccines. Any active member of your community age 18 or older can apply. A medical background is not necessary, and free training will be provided. College students and retirees are strongly encouraged to apply. Small incentive payments Read More …
“Building a Culture of Immunization Through Partnerships” 2023 marked 30 years since the Vaccines For Children Program (VFC) was signed into law. This year’s Report reflects on the more than 1 million lives saved thanks to childhood vaccines in the U.S. in the VFC era and proposes a roadmap back to a culture of immunization based on collaboration. Inside Vaccinate Your Family’s 2023 Annual Report you’ll find: A letter from CEO, Amy Pisani Celebrating 30 years of the Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program Summaries of Vaccinate Your Family’s key programs, partnerships, platforms, and policies Read the report here: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/about-us/funding/
From Katelyn Jetelina and Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD (Your Local Epidemiologist) The measles outbreak at a Florida elementary school has grown to 8 cases and counting. We have measles outbreaks all the time (although the rate is increasing due to vaccine hesitancy), but this one came with a new controversy. The Florida State Health Department released a letter with a surprising new recommendation that contradicts standard of practice guidelines for measles outbreaks in two big ways: Isolation. It stated that unvaccinated kids who were exposed to measles could continue to attend school. This is unprecedented. Those with no prior immunity Read More …
