Vaccine Update Newsletter: October 2024
Vaccine Resources: Communication Videos, Immunization Discussion Guides, and VIEW-hub
Find out about a new four-part pediatric vaccination video series, vaccine discussion guides, and an interactive platform for reviewing global vaccine use and impact.
On the Bookshelf — Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report
A group of experts on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic share their experiences and findings to help improve our collective effort during any future similar event that might occur. See what they observed.
Technically Speaking — Hidden in Plain Sight: Standing Orders Templates Help Sort Even the Most Complicated Vaccine Recommendations
See how the use of standing orders can help guide clinicians through complicated vaccination recommendations.
In the Journals: National Rates of Vaccination for Kindergartners Decreasing
Recent data highlights a worrisome trend in childhood vaccination rates. Check out the findings.
News & Views: Communicating with Patients about Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies
Review the science behind measuring hepatitis B antibody titers and find tips for communicating with patients about the importance of this testing and the process.
From the Media: Pertussis Cases on the Rise
Cases of pertussis were five-fold greater the week of Oct. 19, 2024, than the same time last year. Find out why this is happening and what can be done.