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We join healthcare organizations across the U.S. to observe National Influenza Vaccination Week this week. National Influenza Vaccination Week is recognized to encourage those six months and older to get a flu vaccine.   Last year’s ‘Tripledemic’ of respiratory diseases posed severe challenges for the healthcare system, and it is estimated that influenza virus infections …

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Per the CDC, as of August 31, 2022, there were 18,989 total confirmed Mpox cases in the U.S., a number that many officials argue is an undercount. As federal, state, and local agencies continue to undergo response and recovery efforts for COVID-19 while also facing the wildfire and hurricane seasons, devastating flooding, and heat waves, …

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There is a sizeable number of people who are unvaccinated for COVID-19 but are willing to get the shots. What can your organization do to help? An August study from HHS ASPE found that of U.S. adults who are unvaccinated for COVID-19, 44% of them may be willing to receive it. Additionally, a recent study from the COVID …

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In the first month of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, it is reported that around 13,000,000 people have received a dose; and now about 10% of the U.S population have had at least one. However, as we look closer, it becomes evident that there are underlying issues within vaccine distribution regarding accessibility and equitability. Early data …

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Phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccine distribution is coming soon – as early as this month – and there is a lot to consider as organizations prepare. Here are some tips and things to think about as you launch into vaccine planning: Tip 1: Leverage Funding for Vaccines Prepare your agency to recover costs associated with …

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