August 1, 2014

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New Resource from Every Child By Two Available for Co-branding

In honor of National Awareness Month (NIAM), which begins today August 1st, Every Child By Two is happy to officially launch our new educational resource for families.

Designed to be online and interactive, the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases eBook includes important information on childhood diseases and the used to prevent them. The book may also be downloaded, printed and distributed - either as a whole or as individual disease pages.

Please help us promote the availability of this new online resource to both healthcare providers and the public by sharing the link to the Vaccine- Preventable Diseases eBook.

Interested in co-branding? ECBT is aware that budgets are tight for immunization programs nationwide. In the spirit of collaboration, which has been the cornerstone of our organization's mission for nearly 25 years, we would like to offer immunization coalitions and health departments the opportunity to add their logo and/or website address to this resource for local dissemination. If interested, please contact Every Child By Two for permission at [email protected].

You Asked, We Compiled Some of Our Favorite Resources ECBT conducted interviews with a number of healthcare providers in several states. Two major themes emerged: (1) Parents do not understand the seriousness of vaccine- preventable diseases (in response we created the eBook) and (2) Healthcare professionals do not have the resources readily available to address families' concerns.

It became clear to ECBT that most of the resources being requested were already created by ECBT and our partners. So, we compiled a list of some of our favorite immunization resources available to download from a number of partner websites, as well as ECBT's website and ECBT's Vaccinate Your Baby website. These resources are terrific for healthcare professionals and other immunization advocates looking to address common parental concerns and share information about vaccine-preventable diseases and current outbreaks. We hope that this list will be handy to you in your endeavors to educate the public about the importance of vaccines and the serious consequences of vaccine-preventable diseases.

 Pertussis // Materials and Outbreak Information

o Pertussis: Protect Your Loved Ones (Handout for families) o Stories of People Affected by Pertussis (Videos and written stories) o The Very People Who Love Your Baby Have the Power to Protect Him. Poster (Poster that highlights the importance of vaccinating family members to protect infants from pertussis. It can be downloaded and printed for placement in waiting rooms/exam rooms/clinics.Also available in Spanish.) o Not Vaccinated? No Kisses! Poster (A limited number of 18"x 24" posters are available from ECBT. It may also be downloaded and printed for placement in waiting or exam rooms.) o Pertussis for Pregnant Women (CDC webpage) o U.S. Mumps Outbreak (CDC webpage with links to handouts for families) o U.S. Measles Outbreak/CDC Travel Notice (CDC webpage) o Measles Fact Sheet (Handout for families) o MMR and Autism Studies (Links to the studies disproving the hypothesis that MMR vaccines cause autism.)  Impactful Stories (Risk of VPDs)

o Stories and Videos from People Affected by Vaccine- Preventable Diseases (Shot by Shot) o Stories of Victims of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Every Child By Two) o Videos of Families Affected by Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (PKIDs) o Vaccine-Preventable Disease - The Forgotten Story (A compilation of compelling stories in a beautifully photographed booklet created by Texas Children's Hospital.) o Emotional Stories of Families Affected by the Flu (Families Fighting Flu) o Stories and Videos of People Affected by Meningitis (NMA)

 Talking to Parents About Vaccine Safety o Expert Responses to Frequently-Asked Questions about Vaccine Safety (Short video clips available on the Vaccinate Your Baby website. Video transcript can also downloaded from the website.) o Strategies for Talking with Parents About Childhood Vaccines (Resource for healthcare professionals/immunization advocates.) o The Risks and Responsibilities of Not Vaccinating (Handout for parents) o Tips and Time-Savers for Talking to Parents about HPV (Resource for healthcare professionals/immunization advocates) o Understanding MMR Vaccine Safety (Handout for families) o Ensuring the Safety of Vaccines in the U.S. (Handout for families on vaccine safety systems and oversight) o Understanding Thimerosal, Mercury and Vaccine Safety (Handout for families) o CHOP Vaccine Education Center Materials for Parents (A variety of immunization materials available in English and Spanish.) o Brochure Listing Websites and Books with Reliable Vaccine Safety Information

 Take Home Materials/Online Resources for Families

o Expert Responses to Frequently-Asked Questions about Vaccine Safety(Short video clips available on the Vaccinate Your Baby website. Video transcript can also downloaded from the website.) o CHOP Vaccine Education Center Materials for Parents (A variety of immunization materials available in English and Spanish.) o Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know (Free smartphone app) o The Risks and Responsibilities of Not Vaccinating (Handout for parents) o Brochure Listing Websites and Books with Reliable Vaccine Safety Information o Parents' Guide to (A compilation of easy-to- read immunization resources for parents. Individual resources from the Guide can be printed and distributed to parents, or the Guide can be printed as a whole. Also available in Spanish) o Friends at the Zoo Coloring Book (This coloring book created for kids is also available in Spanish.) o Childhood Immunization Flier (This handout/poster was developed specifically for pregnant women). o Pertussis: Protect Your Loved Ones (Handout for families) o Understanding MMR Vaccine Safety (Handout for families) o Ensuring the Safety of Vaccines in the U.S. (Handout for families on vaccine safety systems and oversight) o Understanding Thimerosal, Mercury and Vaccine Safety (Handout for families) o Spanish Language Website - Immunization Section of AAP's healthychildren.org (Website also in English)

 Online Learning/Professional Development Resources

o Vaccines 101 and Media Training Webinar (Archived webinar and accompanying booklet that may be downloaded and printed.) o Bringing Immunity to Every Community (An online education course for nurses and other immunization advocates. CE credits for nurses available.) o Immunization Webinar for WIC Staff (Archived educational webinar created for WIC staff, but can also be useful for other healthcare professionals. The accompanying guide - Vaccines 101: Information for WIC Staff- is also available for download and printing.) o CHOP Vaccine Education Center Resources for Healthcare Professionals (A variety of resources including newsletters, webinars, etc.) o Continuing Medical Education (Links to a number of continuing medical education resources for pediatricians.) o Resources for Vaccine Clinics (Practical resources for vaccine providers including information/guidelines on vaccine administration and storage and handling.)

 Materials for Provider Offices and Communities

o Immunization PSAs and Videos o Not Vaccinated? No Kisses! Poster (A limited number of 18" x 24" posters are available to be ordered from ECBT. It may also be downloaded and printed for placement in waiting rooms/exam rooms/clinics.) o The Very People Who Love Your Baby Have the Power to Protect Him. Poster (This poster highlights the importance of vaccinating family members to protect infants from pertussis. It can be downloaded and printed for placement in waiting rooms/exam rooms/clinics.Also available in Spanish.) o Before Your Baby Arrives...Get the Facts. Vaccines Save Lives. Poster (A limited number of 18" x 24" posters are available from ECBT. It may also be downloaded and printed from the website. Perfect for OB-GYN offices/clinics looking to educate pregnant women and new moms about childhood vaccination). o Vaccines Save Lives. Get the Facts. Poster (Poster can be downloaded and printed for placement in waiting or exam rooms.) o Vaccine-Preventable Diseases are Just a Plane Ride Away. Poster (Poster can be downloaded and printed for placement in waiting or exam rooms.)

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