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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released the updated 2025 Immunization Schedules. The updated schedules reflect the changes approved by ACIP and the CDC on Oct. 24, 2024.
Changes or additions to the schedules include:
- New or updated recommendations for influenza, pneumococcal and the 2024-2025 formula COVID-19 vaccines.
- Updated dosing schedule for Bexsero and Trumenba for Meningococcal B vaccination.
The updated schedules are available on the health care provider webpage. The parent friendly schedules are easy to read to help patients and families better understand vaccine recommendations.
Related 2025 Recommended links:
Immunize.org updated the Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools on November third with the CDC’s recent changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. The new version links to the new recommendations, as well as the updated VIS, translations of EUA fact sheets, emergency use instructions for Pfizer and Moderna, and the MMWR index.
All COVID-19 vaccine providers should regularly review this checklist and discard outdated versions.
Related links:
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a critical opportunity to remind everyone 6 months and older that there's still time to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu this flu season by getting their annual flu vaccine if they have not already.
CDC data shows that flu vaccination coverage was lower last season, especially among certain higher risk groups, including children. When you get a flu vaccine, you reduce your risk of illness, and flu-related hospitalization if you do get sick. This week is meant to remind people that there is still time to benefit from the first and most important action in preventing flu illness and potentially serious flu complications: get a flu vaccine today. Check out CDC's NIVW toolkit for more shareable resources and content.
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 Nov. 23, ILINet sites reported 2% of visits were due to ILI. Syndromic surveillance indicated that 2% of emergency departments visits in Kansas were due to ILI. All data is subject to change.
Influenza activity across the state is currently minimal. During the week ending Nov. 23, the Kansas Health and Environment 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.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program next quarterly registration will take place January 1-15, 2024.
If you have not previously registered please contact Rachael South, 340B Program Administrator. Rachael can be reached via email or phone number 785-296-0866 to schedule a time during the registration period for assistance in completing your registration.
Register here for Rapid Syphilis Testing in Practice which will be held Dec. 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. CDT
Register here for Intensifying Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes According to Current Guidelines which will be held Dec. 5, 2024 at 11 a.m. CDT
Register here for Innovation in Tuberculosis Webinar Series: Tuberculosis (TB) and Co-morbidities (TB and HIV) which will be held Dec. 6, 2024 at noon CDT
- The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease has released their 2025-2026 Union Courses. Check out Union Courses Catalogue 2025-2026 | The Union to find free webinars and training courses.
- Heartland National Tuberculosis Center has opened registration for their Introduction to TB Nurse Case Management Online. Weekly session will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 15 through Feb. 5, 2025. Deadline to register is Dec. 23, 2025. Register here.
Check out our full trainings list.
Observed State Holidays:
- Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, Christmas
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, New Years Day
- Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Click here to view the holiday shipping calendar.
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