Cindy Weinbaum MD MPH, Acting Executive Secretary of the ACIP, will provide an overview of the following topics that are currently on the ACIP draft agenda, to include: the policy options, evidence, and considerations for routine use of MenB vaccines in adolescents; an overview of 9-valent HPV vaccination for persons who have completed an HPV vaccination series, cost-effectiveness, as well as GRADE and proposed guidance for use of 9vHPV vaccine; and, updates to the Child/Adolescent Immunization Schedule.

Ian Branam (Health Communication Specialist, TEKsystems Inc.) from NCIRD’s health communication science office (HCSO) will discuss plans and activities for National Immunization Awareness Month and what your organization or practice can do to help promote immunizations throughout the month of August.

Jill Roark MPH, Health Communication Specialist, NCIRD HCSO will present on ideas for Beating the Back to School Rush, including ideas to help parents and clinicians to take advantage of early summer break for vaccinations.