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Parental trust in vaccination experts has significantly declined. With so many conflicting sources and misinformation spreading, it can be difficult for parents to know whom to trust and what information is accurate.
Immunize.org launched a new educational website, Let’s Get Real About Vaccines, to provide credible information about routine pediatric vaccines for both caregivers and healthcare providers.
The website content was researched and reviewed by medical, public health, and communications experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the content is accurate.
Most parents want their children protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. Let’s Get Real uses stories to convey important facts and explains the science behind immunizations, by using easy to understand language and graphics to debunk misinformation.
The website is available in English and Spanish containing information on:
- Vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.
- Vaccine science and safety.
- Separating facts from fiction.
The healthcare provider page offers helpful resources and tools to support conversations with parents about routine childhood vaccines.
Immunize.org supports healthcare providers by providing credible, trustworthy information. Be sure to subscribe to the weekly IZ Express to stay up to date on the latest vaccine news and updates.
Summer may be in full swing, but the back-to-school season is right around the corner. Now is the time to begin preparing for the annual surge in demand for school-required vaccinations.
Immunizations play a vital role in protecting students of all ages, supporting not only individual health but also the well-being of schools and communities.
With measles cases increasing in Kansas, ensuring timely vaccination is more important than ever to prevent the spread of disease.
As a Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider, we encourage you to review your current vaccine inventory and place orders for additional doses of routine back-to-school vaccines. Early preparation will help ensure you have the supply needed to meet increased demand and avoid delays in immunization services.
To aid in planning, KSWebIZ offers a fantastic tool: the Doses Administered report. This report provides valuable data on the number of vaccines administered at your site, which can help you assess current stock levels and plan for additional doses.
To access the Doses Administered report in KSWebIZ:
- Log into KSWebIZ.
- On the left side of the screen, find and click the Reports tab.
- Scroll down and locate the Patient Management section.
- Click on the Patient Details with Services report.
By reviewing this report, you can ensure you have the accurate information needed to make informed decisions about vaccine ordering.
Let’s work together to keep Kansas kids healthy and ready to learn.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact your Regional Immunization Nurse or email kdhe.vaccine@ks.gov. For help with accessing KSWebIZ reports, reach out to the KSWebIZ team at KDHE.ImmunizationRegistry@ks.gov or call 877-296-0464.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications, but it’s also preventable. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) offers a dedicated webpage with up-to-date information on measles, including symptoms, prevention, vaccination, and outbreak dashboard. Whether you're a healthcare provider, parent, or simply want to stay informed, visit kdhe.ks.gov/1501/Measles to access helpful resources and guidance on protecting yourself and your community.
Beginning Aug. 1, 2025, Kansas providers enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, may begin ordering Nirsevimab, the monoclonal antibody recommended by the CDC to protect infants and some young children from severe illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This preventive dose is intended for seasonal administration from October through March.
To help your team prepare for ordering and administration, please refer to the CDC's current clinical guidance for infants and young children.
Important Ordering Information:
- Orders open Aug. 1, 2025, in KSWebIZ.
- The CDC is allocating doses to Kansas in phases. New supply will arrive every two weeks.
- To ensure fair and appropriate distribution, providers may receive fewer doses than requested if large quantities are ordered.
- Please order only the doses needed for your eligible population. Over-ordering may result in expired or wasted doses, which impacts the entire program’s availability and sustainability.
This product is an important tool in protecting the most vulnerable Kansans during RSV season. By ordering responsibly and in alignment with clinical need, you are helping ensure access and equity across the state.
If you have questions, please contact your Regional Immunization Nurse or email kdhe.vaccine@ks.gov.
Thank you for your continued partnership in safeguarding the health of Kansas children.
New tuberculosis (TB) education materials are now available on the TB webpage, under the resources tab. These updated resources provide important information about TB prevention, testing, and treatment, and are designed to support individuals, families, and healthcare providers. To better serve our diverse communities, the materials are available in multiple languages.
TB Education for Patients in Multiple Languages
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