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August 24, 2021Call to Action to Boost Low Adult Immunization Rates in the US
August 23, 2021 Dear Colleague, Vaccinations are critical components of routine healthcare for adults. They provide protection against severe illness, disability, and death from 15 different infectious diseases such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, herpes zoster (shingles), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HPV-related cancers, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). The enormous impact of COVID-19 vaccines on reducing […]
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December 4, 2020AVAC Member Launches New Educational Website on COVID Vaccine
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), an AVAC member, announced the launch of a new educational website, COVID Vaccine Facts. The goal of the website is to address frequent questions about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine development, with a specific focus on educating both providers and the general public in the US. On the website, which is […]
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February 4, 2020CDC Releases 2020 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule
Adult Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group
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January 31, 2020CDC Releases Calendar of Vaccine-Related Events and Meetings
Find a calendar of events and meetings related to vaccines and immunizations at this link from the CDC.
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April 23, 2019AIRA Releases Series of One-Pagers on the Importance of IIS
American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA) created a series of one-sheet resources to communicate the role and value of immunization information systems (IIS) for use by the IIS community. Check out the resources below: IIS One-Sheets 4 Ways AIRA Supports the IIS Community EHR and IIS (Infographic) How IIS Support a Patient’s Journey (Infographic) Value of […]
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April 9, 2019NFID Develops Free Downloadable Resources on the Importance of Annual Flu Vaccination for Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions
Do You Know the Dangers of Flu among Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions? Influenza (flu) is a contagious and potentially deadly virus that can result in serious complications for individuals living with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, even when chronic conditions are well-controlled.
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July 25, 2018AVAC Releases Fact Sheet on Immunization Infrastructure
Issue Brief: Immunization Infrastructure Immunization infrastructure is the backbone of federal, state, and local public health efforts. Infrastructure elements include vaccine purchase; storage; handling and safety; provider and community education and outreach; immunization information systems (IIS) or registries; disease surveillance; and outbreak response. These elements promote disease prevention and mitigate the potential widespread consequences of […]
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June 8, 2018Hep B United Releases Fact Sheet on the Importance of Hep B Vaccines During the Opioid Epidemic
HepB United Fact Sheet: Hepatitis B and the Opioid Epidemic
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March 22, 2017AVAC Releases New Fact Sheet on Financial Barriers to Adult Immunization
Immunizations are a cornerstone of our nation’s disease prevention efforts and have demonstrated a long track record of success as a cost-effective means of reducing disease burden and saving lives. This fact sheet provides information on what Congress and the Administration can do to reduce financial barriers to adult immunization and improve adult vaccination rates. […]
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March 22, 2007New AVAC Fact Sheet Details Health and Economic Benefits of Adult Immunization
As recently as the mid-20th century, conditions such as polio, measles, rubella and diphtheria were still common, striking thousands ill and taking the lives of hundreds more. The development of safe and effective vaccines has revolutionized medicine and turned once prevalent conditions into mostly a distant memory. The key to maintaining and building on these […]
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