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Occasionally, Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers may find they have vaccine stock that is close to expiring. If a provider finds that they have vaccine stock that is close to expiring and will not be used by the expiration date, short-dated vaccine can be transferred to another VFC provider to avoid vaccine wastage.
The Kansas Immunization Program (KIP) maintains a list of publicly funded vaccines available for redistribution. The list can be found on the KIP website at Vaccine Redistribution | KDHE, KS.
Learn more about the redistribution process.
Finding handouts and educational resources translated into multiple languages is priceless. Immunize.org recently launched a new Translations web page that provides quick access to every translated resource on their website. The documents are available in 48 languages.
The languages are listed alphabetically in a simple table. Click on “VISs” or “Clinical Resources” next to the desired language to view all available documents in that category.
By providing patients vaccine information in their preferred language, it benefits the patient by meeting their educational needs and reduces the language barrier. Go check it out today!
Looking for online trainings with free CE’s? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other partners are offering several quality trainings.
- With the recurrence of measles across the U.S., it is more important than ever to emphasize vaccination. This MMR Training from CDC Train will cover the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and immunization recommendations.
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Motivational Interviewing Training provides clinicians the core components and how it can be used to talk with patients, improve their relationships, and motivate them to make behavioral changes that promote healthy and safe outcomes.
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Infodemiology training will cover the growing challenge of misinformation and disinformation in public health. This training will discuss the science of how information spreads and how to address it.
Register today and earn free continuing education credits!
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. It serves as a safety signaling system to identify events that are potentially connected to the administration of a vaccine.
Reporting an event to VAERS is not documentation that the vaccine caused the event, it also serves as the monitoring system to identify common administration errors. The 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 June 17, 2024, 122 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 May 26, 2024. Vaccination and testing efforts are underway at various locations that serve high risk persons.
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