June Essex Metro Immunization Coalition Meeting
HPV Vaccine & Cancer Prevention
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
At this coalition meeting, Jennifer Tsui, PhD, MPH will present on recent HPV vaccine research updates and we will discuss resources available to improve HPV vaccination coverage rates in NJ. We will share the winning submissions of the Protect Me with 3+ and Step Up, Vax Up! Campus Health Awareness Campaigns.
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a member of the Essex Metro Immunization Coalition? Fill out a member form to stay up to date on all of EMIC's activities!
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National Infant Immunization Week
April 24-30, 2022
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National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. This year, in particular, it’s critical to ensure that families stay on track for children’s routine checkups and recommended vaccinations following disruptions from COVID-19.
A CDC report released in May 2020 found a troubling drop in routine childhood vaccination as a result of families staying at home. CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.
In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, EMIC partnered with early childhood education centers in the Essex Metro areas of East Orange and Newark to provide vaccine educational materials to young children and their families. To date, over 350 families have received information about early childhood vaccines through this initiative in the Essex Metro area. The Essex Metro Immunization Coalition thanks coalition members Ashley Hynes of The Leaguers, Inc. in Newark and Dr. Harriet Coleman, East Orange Early Childhood Department, in addition to Karen Johnson-LaRussa, East Orange Health Department, and Dr. Renee Baskerville for assisting with this initiative!
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Step Up, Vax Up! Submissions Open Until April 30 |
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The Step Up, Vax Up! Campus Health Awareness Campaign is here! The Step Up Vax Up campaign is a statewide initiative to promote peer-to-peer COVID-19 education through digital content creation. NJ college students can submit their creations for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Learn more at www.stepupvaxup.com and share this with a college student you know!
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NJ Immunization Conference |
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Registration is open for the 2022 Immunization Conference, ‘Immunizing Against Misinformation: Sharing Solutions’! This conference will feature national experts who will be sharing insights, tools and resources for how we can all fight against misinformation. The conference will be held virtually, on Tuesday, May 24th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Register Here.
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Communicating about Vaccines:
COVID-19 & More
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Vaccine Education Center is pleased to announce that a new online educational module is available for healthcare providers! The module can be viewed from the Vaccine Education Center’s Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals website, and viewers can opt to watch it for credit or not. Those choosing to obtain continuing education credits can do so for free.
Two-hour training divided into three parts:
o Part 1: Details the dangers of COVID-19 disease, explains the U.S. system to authorize and approve vaccines, and highlights the safety & effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
o Part 2: Explores best practices in vaccine communication.
o Part 3: Reviews the module, offers additional resources, and explains how to receive continuing education credit or a certificate of attendance.
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The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey has developed several video and print resources to educate community members about COVID-19 vaccine. Please use these resources to help increase awareness about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination in preventing serious illness.
Video resources include:
New print resources include:
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Protecting Babies at Birth: Hepatitis B Vaccine |
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The hepatitis B birth dose program provides patient education materials in English, Spanish, and Chinese on preventing hepatitis B during pregnancy and the importance of babies receiving the hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hours after birth.
For resources, please visit the NJ Department of Health Perinatal Hepatitis B website.
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