Immunization News Posts
Protecting Yourself and Your Patients: Preventing Influenza in the COVID-19 Era
Influenza can be associated with serious illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths, especially in people with certain chronic medical conditions, such as those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at any stage, including patients on dialysis and kidney transplant...
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...
Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions – Updated by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions for the 2020 – 2021 Season. Access it here. While it’s not possible to say with certainty what will happen in the fall and winter, CDC believes it’s likely...
The Importance of Vaccinations for All Ages
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. To commemorate NIAM, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed toolkits with key messages, sample social media, graphics and educational...
Upcoming Flu Season: Resources and Frequently Asked Questions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions document for the 2020 - 2021 Season. Access it here. It is National Immunization Awareness Month. An opportunity to educate and offer guidance on benefits...
Influenza: A National Health Priority. As Healthcare Professionals, Let’s Lead by Example.
Preventing influenza infections is a national health priority, particularly among geriatric and adults with frailty who reside in post-acute and long-term care settings. Older adults account for more than 70% of deaths from influenza, a reflection of decreased vaccine...
Healthcare Professionals Play a Key Role In Vaccination Education
Healthcare professionals play a key role in educating our communities about the importance of vaccination. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is right around the corner. NIAM month [August] provides the opportunity to raise awareness and encourage everyone...
Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Immunization Action Coalition has a list of guidance documents and resources to avoid decreases in immunization rates during COVID-19. Access the Immunization Resource Repository. These resources are intended for use by healthcare settings, state and local health...
Five Ways to Increase Disease Prevention Among Men
In honor of Men’s Health Month, we would like to share activities and resources to promote the importance of preventive health care in maintaining optimal health and ensuring early detection. Listed below are 5 ways to increase disease prevention. 1. Annual Wellness...
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