Immunization News Posts
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations – You CAN Administer Them on the Same Day
Flu season is right around the corner. Flu season typically peaks between December and February because of the colder weather and change in human behavior. Health experts are urging everyone to get a Flu vaccine this year. Due to low influenza levels last year, the...
It is Flu Season: Access the Latest Flu Vaccine Resources
Every year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) takes action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers to help keep you updated on the latest influenza (flu) vaccine resources from the Department of Health and Human...
Healthcare Professionals: The Most Trusted Source of Vaccine Information
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts of healthcare professionals to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all...
Forgone Care During the Pandemic
According to a recent CMS survey, many Medicare beneficiaries reported forgoing non-COVID-19 care, such as regular check-ups, medical screenings and other vaccinations, such as influenza and pneumococcal. While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused healthcare providers to...
The More People Vaccinated; The More People Protected
December 6-12 marks National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), an annual observance to remind everyone that there’s still time to get your flu vaccine if you haven’t already. Flu activity is still low, but it may increase as we head into the winter. There are many...
We All Have a Role In Protecting Each Other #NIVW
Every December, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) observes National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to highlight the importance of influenza vaccination. We can all do our part to help raise awareness about flu risks and encourage everyone to...
CDC Webinar [Monday, December 7] – Flu Vaccination Through Late Fall and Winter: It’s Not Too Late!
Monday, December 7, 2020 from 1 - 2 pm CT During the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be important for all individuals, especially those at...
CDC Webinar [December 7] – Flu Vaccination Through Late Fall and Winter: It’s Not Too Late!
CDC Webinar – Flu Vaccination Through Late Fall and Winter: It’s Not Too Late! Monday, December 7, 2020 from 1 - 2 pm CT During the...
SARS-CoV-2: Virology to Vaccine – What YOU Need to Know Webinar
Scientists and medical experts are racing to develop a vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). As some vaccine candidates are nearing the end of Phase III clinical trials, healthcare professionals are left with many questions. How were COVID-19 vaccines developed so...
Influenza Vaccination Data Reporting for Long-Term Care Facilities
Flu season is here and that means we all need to take the necessary precautions to make sure we stay healthy. The National Healthcare Safety Network offers two new features for long-term care facilities to track weekly influenza vaccination data beginning with the...
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