Welcome back to the monthly edition of the ICLAC Newsletter!
This Newsletter is shared on behalf of ICLAC. If you have any questions or concerns about the content, please send an email to info@immunizelac.org
Register for ICLAC's 2024 Fall Vaccine Forum!
When:
October 3, 2024 from 10am to 1pm PST
Where:
Zoom and in person at the California Endowment, Los Angeles
1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
In-person space is limited! Please register by Wednesday, September 25th.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic year! Following the California TK-12 school entry immunization requirements will keep students healthy, in school, and ready to learn. For admission purposes, transitional kindergarten (TK) is subject to the same requirements as kindergarten (K). Ensure incoming 7th graders also receive their 1 additional Tdap dose.
Reminder note for schools: The Cancer Prevention Act (Assembly Bill No. 659) requires a notification to families of 6th graders about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine recommendations; schools can use this template letter to parents ​(PDF). Additional information about California K-12 requirements can be found on California Department of Public Health’s Shots for School website.
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To close out National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the ICLAC Steering Committee shared Fall 2024 vaccination tips to stay healthy this Fall.
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WHERE TO GET VACCINATED
Visit ICLAC’s Where to Get Vaccinated page to learn which routine and recommended vaccines are needed for you or a family member, how to find a vaccination clinic near you, or how to request in-home vaccination. Information provided is for all routine and recommended vaccines throughout the lifespan, including COVID-19 and flu.
Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for All Ages
September 11, 2024, 1:00pm-3:00pm PT, LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for all ages. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured.
Click here for more information!
LA COUNTY VACCINE, COVID-19 NEWS, UPDATES & MORE
FDA Approves Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines for 2024-2025 Season
The FDA has approved and authorized updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season, which include protection against the KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2. This strain is closely related to the current main variant, KP.3.1.1, making the updated vaccine more effective against current strains.
Key points:
- A 2-month minimum interval is recommended between doses of the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 vaccines for individuals aged 5 and older.
- The ACIP recommends immediate use of the updated vaccines once available.
- Dose recommendations remain like previous guidance, with adjustments for different age groups and immunocompromised individuals.
- All 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use and should not be administered. The 2023 – 2024 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine remains authorized but is no longer available in the United States, as all doses have expired.
What to Know About the Updated COVID Vaccine for Fall, Winter 2024–25
In this Q&A, Andy Pekosz, PhD, a professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, discusses who the updated vaccine is recommended for, when to get yours, whether it’s safe to get it alongside other seasonal vaccines. Read the article here!
WEBINARS, TOWNHALLS, AND EVENTS
CDPH Immunization Biweekly Updates for Providers
Every other Friday, from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) hosts a webinar every other Friday for California providers, to provide Immunization Branch updates.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia | Current Issues in Vaccines
Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 9:00 AM PT
This program was developed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, public health personnel, community pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other professionals working in immunizations.
The Triple Threat: Respiratory Viruses
Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 04:00 PM PT
The Triple Threat webinar will give you the facts about the respiratory viruses threatening us this season and the resources available to get your community vaccinated.
Live CE Webinar: Update Your Vaccination Toolbox:
When and How to Use the Vaccine for Mpox
Tuesday, September 19, 2024, 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm PT
The webinar will include a presentation by an expert faculty, active learning engagement questions throughout, and a live question and answer session. Free continuing pharmacy education credits will be offered for the live event.
Learning from the RIZE Pneumococcal Vaccination Collaborative
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2024, 11:00 AM PT
Join RIZE Pneumococcal Best Practices Collaborative Team sharing best practices and resources to improve adult vaccination rates.
EPIC® HPV Immunization Program
Tue, Sep 10, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT
This webinar will discuss HPV-related disease prevalence in the U.S. and summarize HPV vaccination rates, nationally and in Georgia. Additionally, information will be shared on evaluating current vaccination rates in an individual practice and applying communication strategies between providers and parents that facilitate HPV vaccination.
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EPIC® Childhood Immunization Program
Wed, Sep 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM PT
In this webinar, recall the role vaccines have played in preventing diseases, discuss the importance of vaccines for children and adolescents, and summarize the most recent CDC recommendations for storage and handling of vaccines.
