Educational Opportunities
Title: Partisan Divides and How to Improve Vaccination Rates
Date: September 1, 2021, 3:00pm ET to 4:00pm ET
Brian Castrucci, DrPH, MA, President and chief executive officer of the de Beaumont Foundation, will discuss how partisan divides may be affecting herd immunity, and how to achieve the best public health outcomes.
Brian is an award-winning epidemiologist with ten years of experience working in state and local health departments. Brian brings a unique perspective to the philanthropic sector that allows him to implement visionary and practical initiatives and partnerships and bring together research and practice to improve public health.
Brian has published more than seventy articles in the areas of public health systems and services research, maternal and child health, health promotion, and chronic disease prevention. His recent work has focused on the public health needs of large cities, the need for better data systems, and public health system improvements.
CME, CNE, and Pharmacy Continuing Education will be offered.
Title: COVID-19 Community Healthcare Worker Outreach and Education Program
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 7pm ET
Tune in for a presentation for medical professionals, including discussion on:
- COVID-19 State of Affairs
- Slowing the Spread
- Identification of Infection
- Treatment for Patients
Title: Bringing It All Together For An Inclusive Drive-Through Vaccination Effort
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
, 12-12:30pm ET; 1:15-1:45pm ET; 3:15-3:45pm ET
Sanofi Pasteur is excited to offer you and your practice the opportunity to participate in a series of LIVE national broadcasts on influenza prevention. Each 30-minute presentation will feature subject matter experts discussing recent findings from the literature on influenza disease. Q&A will be offered following the presentation.
After this broadcast series, you will be able to:
- Review important elements of a drive-through vaccination process
- Determine measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the drive-through vaccination process
- Describe financial monitoring and documentation processes necessary for operational effectiveness
Immunization Resources
Trust the Facts. Get the Vax Resources
Find below these fantastic resources promoting Covid-19 vaccination, including a cadre of animated videos in 12 languages!
Trust the Facts. Get the Fax.
In addition, you can find posters and fliers in the link below.
MA Health Promotion Clearinghouse.
CDC Health Alert Network sends notice of the urgent need to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage
On July 27, the CDC
Health Alert Network (HAN) issued an advisory to notify public health practitioners and clinicians about the urgent need to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage across the United States, particularly in regions where current coverage is low. Increased coverage will help to prevent surges in new infections that could increase COVID-19 related morbidity and mortality, overwhelm healthcare capacity, and widen existing COVID-19-related health disparities. In addition to vaccination, in areas with substantial and high transmission, CDC recommends that fully vaccinated individuals wear a mask in public indoor settings to help prevent the spread of Delta and protect others.
To sign up for Health Alert Network email updates, go to the
CDC News & Updates web page, enter your email address, and click ‘Register.’
Related Link
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Join CDC and other partners in educating and bringing awareness to the importance of getting caught up on healthcare appointments and routine vaccinations. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some families and individuals missed their routine checkups and vaccinations. With children going back to school and adults going back to the workplace, it is now more important than ever for everyone to get back on track with routine vaccinations.
Resources are available to help you encourage routinely recommended vaccines for a variety of audiences.
In addition, for those who are eligible, resources to aid conversations and inform individuals about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination are available.
Covid-19 Delta Variant Talking Points and Infographics
Last week, the CDC released its Delta Variant update. Please see the announcement and attachments for infographics and talking points to assist your communication efforts!
CDC Partner Packet - Delta Variant
Delta Variant: Should I Be Concerned?
Delta Variant: Do I Need To Wear A Mask?
Delta Variant: Are Vaccines Effective?
Delta Variant: What Should Communities Do?
Delta Variant: What Should Schools Do?
VEC Animation: How the mRNA Vaccine Works
Find here the latest resource from VEC,
an animation that shows how the mRNA vaccine works!
The animation is available on the Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) YouTube Channel. It can also be accessed from the VEC homepage (
vaccine.chop.edu) and on
COVIDVaccineAnswers.org.
MDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Website for Providers
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has updated its
COVID-19 Vaccine website for providers. Here you will find information about prioritization, storage, handling, and other relevant information related to vaccination efforts. You also will find:
- Detailed guidance for healthcare providers and organizations
- Answers to frequently asked questions by providers
- Links to CDC and FDA resources
MDPH recommends checking the website frequently in order to stay up to date with the latest information.
Link to most recent Immunization MMWRs
Updates include:
Click
here to view all recent MMWRs!
