The following documents, templates, and other resources local health departments may find helpful in their efforts in vaccination.
Inter-Provider Communication Improvement Project
In 2022, KALHD participated in an inter-provider vaccine communication provider project, hoping to improve communication between immunization providers in Kansas. The booklet below provides updated guidance on how to communicate with other vaccine providers in Kansas.
Helpful Links
2023-2024 Vaccine Schedules (2/13/2023)
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices have released the 2023-2024 immunization schedules for both adults and children. This section will continue to be updated as new schedules are released.
Current Issues in Immunization Webinar Series
Vaccine Administration
Vaccine Safety Basics Training
Administering IM and SC vaccine handout
CHILD & ADOLESCENT
2023-2024 ACIP Recommendations
Standing Order Templates (Immunization Action Coalition)
“Catch Up” Routine Immunization Recommendations
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
ADULT
2023-2024 ACIP Recommendations
Standing Order Templates (Immunization Action Coalition)
Vaccine Recommendations for Immunocompromised Individuals
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
For information regarding general COVID-19 questions and testing, please visit KALHD’s COVID-19 resources page.
Full Vaccine Schedule and Recommendations by the CDC (8/22/2022)
NOVAVAX COVID-19 RESOURCES
CDC Recommendation for EUA (7/20/2022)
What You Need to Know: Novavax (WHO)
What You Need to Know (John’s Hopkins)
Additional Resources (downloadable PDF with links)
Updated Fact Sheet for Novavax (8/19/2022)
ADULT COVID-19 INFORMATION
Interim Clinical Considerations Landing Page (CDC)
COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Chart (CDC)
Kansas Eligibility Information (2/7/22)
Guidance for Immunocompromised Individuals
Frequently Asked Questions (7/20/22 provided by WSU)
FORMS & STANDING ORDERS
Provider Reference Guide (KDHE)
TENDER AGE AND ADOLESCENT COVID-19 INFORMATION
AMA: Why Parents Should Vaccinate
EUA Fact Sheet – Pfizer
Moderna Fact Sheet – Tender Age
Fact sheet – 6-17 years Moderna
Endemic Influenza
In addition to the resources below, KALHD has published an endemic flu resource guide for health departments and other health organizations, the guide can be found here.
FEDERAL
Epidemic Monkeypox Resources
In April 2022, the CDC identified a Monkeypox strain in Europe and North America. This disease is similar to Smallpox and Chickenpox. In July 2022, the World Health Organization identified Monkeypox to a disease of concern and noted it had become an epidemic.
Kansas Laboratories Homepage: Laboratories | KDHE, KS
MMWR on Monkeypox Outbreak: Monkeypox Outbreak — Nine States, May 2022 (cdc.gov)
CDC Monkeypox Homepage: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/resources.html
World Health Organization Monkeypox Homepage: https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/monkeypox
Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine Information Statement: Vaccine Information Statement: Smallpox/Monkeypox Vaccine (JYNNEOS™): What You Need to Know (immunize.org)
Understanding Monkeypox and How Outbreaks Spread: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/understanding-monkeypox-and-how-outbreaks-spread/2022/07/06/cc541aac-fd95-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html
Monkeypox Patient Shares Diagnosis: https://abcnews.go.com/US/monkeypox-patient-shares-diagnosis-effort-combat-stigma-raise/story?id=86301933
KDHE Preparedness Document for Monkeypox
HPV Vaccination Resources
In partnership with the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Immunize Kansas Coalition, KALHD is proud to offer additional resources to LHDs about HPV vaccination. Kansas ranks as one of the lowest states on HPV vaccination uptake, so education is important.
HPV Immunization Promotion
Information provided by KAAP
Other HPV Resources
Information provided by IKC, CDC, and other organizations
“A Strong Recommendation for the HPV Vaccine with Dr. Gretchen Homan” Video
A Health Provider Call to Change
Ten Local Health Departments Share Their Strategies to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates
Additional Vaccine Resources from KALHD Partners
The following resources are provided by KALHD partners.
Honest Conversations on Vaccination Campaign (provided by the Immunize Kansas Coalition)
Protecting Kansans with Immunizations Brochure (provided by the Immunize Kansas Coalition)
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