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The 2024 Kansas Immunization Conference is coming up fast. Don’t miss out! If you haven’t registered yet there is still time. We have so many great speakers and topics to help you keep your communities healthy!
To register and view the full agenda with session descriptions, go to Kansas Immunization Conference.
We are so excited to see you in Wichita!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their parent-friendly vaccine schedules for 2024. They are available in both English and Spanish. These simple schedules are a great resource when talking to a parent about their child’s immunizations.
Schedules
We are excited for the launch of the nomination period for the Immunization Champion Award! The award is a national award program hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers and honors individuals going above and beyond to foster or promote immunization in their communities.
Access the nomination form here. Nominations will be accepted until May 28, 2024.
Review Instructions for Nomination.
Based on feedback from COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipate that COVID-19 vaccine for all age groups will continue to be available for provider orders until the end of the 2023-2024 season. However, as manufacturers prepare for the 2024-2025 season, we anticipate changes in the availability of specific products and brands through CDC’s programs and the commercial market.
Check Product Availability.
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 April 26, 2024, 118 cases have been linked to this outbreak with cases from Shawnee, Jefferson, Jackson, Osage, Clay, Wyandotte, 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 April 16, 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 April 20, ILINet sites reported that 1.5% of visits were due to ILI. Syndromic surveillance indicated that 2.2% of emergency department visits in Kansas were due to ILI.
All data is subject to change. During the week ending April 20, 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.
Just in time for Hepatitis Awareness month (May), CDC released the 2024 Viral Hepatitis National Progress Report. Hepatitis A virus has shown a national decline in estimated cases for the 3rd consecutive year. Hepatitis B has not meet annual target goals for reducing deaths overall and among non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islanders.
Per CDC “Continued efforts are needed to implement CDC’s expanded hepatitis B vaccination recommendations and hepatitis B screening and testing recommendations among adults, improve appropriate testing and linkage to care, and reduce hepatitis B-related health disparities.”
Hepatitis C has shown an estimated decline in new infections for the first time in a decade. However, the numbers are still high and did not meet 2022 goals. Check out 2024 Viral Hepatitis National Progress Report Overview for full report. Please check out Hepatitis Awareness Month | CDC for updates on training and materials for this month!
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