Immunization News Posts
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...
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...
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