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Here at the Kansas Immunization Program, we love Immunize.org and the resources they provide! Their entire series of one-page guides to vaccine recommendations for adults was recently updated and here are some examples.
Links to the full list of these valuable resources can be found here.
IKC meetings and Immunization Webinar
TB Educational Opportunities
The KDHE COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard has a new look and functionality. This dashboard provides statewide and county level data on COVID-19 vaccine coverage for Kansans. The updated design includes data for original pandemic strain, bivalent, and 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine formulas. The dashboard provides data for each vaccine formula at the state and county level as well as more data by demographics such as, coverage rates by age, race and ethnicity.
View the full dashboard.
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) plays a critical role in the US vaccine safety monitoring system. Everyone is encouraged to submit a report for anything that occurs following vaccination. Healthcare providers are required by law to report the events listed in the VAERS Table of Reportable Events. VAERS serves as a safety signaling system to identify events that are potentially connected to the administration of a vaccine. Reporting an event to VARES is not documentation that the vaccine caused the event. VAERS also serves as the monitoring system for administration errors and is used to identify common administration errors. The VAERS administration error data is also used to make changes in vaccine labeling and provide clarification on scheduling to prevent future errors.
Remember to report any and all potential adverse events and administration errors to VAERS to play your vital role in ensuring vaccine safety.
Hepatitis A – SHAWNEE COUNTY: The Shawnee County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) identified a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A that began in July 2022. As of March 14, 2024, 108 cases have been linked to this outbreak with cases from Shawnee, Jefferson, Jackson, Osage, and Douglas counties. Most cases are among people who use drugs (injection and non-injection), and some report experiencing unstable housing or being unhoused. Other cases have been reported among participants of an adult daycare center as well as a long-term care facility. Some cases have been among patients who report no risk factors. The last onset of illness was March 3, 2024. Vaccination and testing efforts are underway at various locations that serve high risk persons.
The Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet) sites monitor patients for influenza-like illness (ILI), which is defined as symptoms of a fever (> 100⁰F) and the presence of a cough and/or sore throat. During the week ending March 9, ILINet sites reported that 3.1% of visits were due to ILI. Syndromic surveillance indicated that 6.1% of emergency department visits in Kansas were due to ILI.
All data is subject to change. During the week ending March 9, the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories reported no positive influenza specimens.
As a reminder, outbreaks of any disease are reportable and should be reported to the epidemiology hotline at (877) 427-7317. Stay updated on influenza activity on our dashboard
Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Doxycycline is often prescribed for treatment of sexually transmitted infections. The link below provides additional links to CDC/Mayo Clinic guidance as well as important patient-care considerations if you are using or planning to use Doxy as a treatment regimen. Read more.
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