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Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, McKesson will temporarily suspend all Vaccines for Children (VFC) orders for the state of Kansas due to the current extreme weather conditions. This precaution is being implemented to ensure the safety and integrity of vaccine shipments during this period.
McKesson is providing frequent updates on the status of shipping orders, and the Kansas Immunization Program (KIP) will notify providers as soon as orders can be delivered again.
For any questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Immunization Nurse or email us for assistance.
Thank you for your understanding and for your continued dedication to protecting the health of Kansans!
Immunize.org is a trusted source for vaccination education materials. They recently updated several clinical resources, so be sure to update your toolkit by replacing outdated forms with the latest versions.
Two comprehensive handouts on administering vaccines.
Three excellent resources for both parents and providers navigating conversations with those that are vaccine hesitant.
Don’t forget to bookmark these links and include them in your vaccine education toolkit!
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Join the Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE) at North Dakota State University for a webinar titled “HPV Infection: Immunizing for Cancer Prevention.” This webinar will be held on Jan. 29, 2025, at noon Central Time.
The webinar will be presented by Dr. Tracie Newman, a board-certified pediatrician with a background in public health. She is the Medical Director of CIRE and an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Public Health at North Dakota State University.
During the webinar, Dr. Newman will examine HPV epidemiology and pathology, discuss HPV vaccine data, recommendations, and HPV vaccine communication strategies.
Free continuing education credit is available with this presentation.
Register Now!
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 October 12th, ILINet sites reported 7% of visits were due to ILI. Syndromic surveillance indicated that 8% 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 January 4th, the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories reported one positive influenza A/H3 specimen. 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.
Register here for Mayo's Innovations in Tuberculosis: Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Diagnostics and Treatment which will be held Jan. 16, 2025 at noon CDT
Register here for Hatian Newcomers: Considerations for Perinatal and Reproductive Health which will be held Jan. 21, 2025 at noon CDT
Register here for Dating Apps & Sexual Health Care which will be held Jan. 22, 2025 at noon CDT
Check out our full trainings list.
Observed State Holidays:
- Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
View the holiday shipping calendar.
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