The next EMIC meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 6, from 2:00-3:30 PM. We will be discussing updates to maternal immunizations, including RSV, COVID-19, and flu vaccines.

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The September 20th meeting minutes can be viewed here and a link to the meeting recording from Dr. Jalloh's presentation can be viewed here.

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!



The monoclonal antibody nirsevimab received FDA approval on July 17. This will impact neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season, as well as children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to RSV in their second season.

You can view the recorded on-demand Q & A session on RSV Monoclonal Antibody presented by EMIC and the Partnership on 8/15 here.

There are several upcoming events in October from our partners:



• Saturday September 30th Nutley Health Department Accessible Vaccine Clinic

Commissioner John V. Kelly III & the Nutley Health Department

In partnership with

Autism Society, White Oak Pharmacy & Essex Metro Immunization Coalition

would like to invite all Nutley residents & all who work in or go to school in Nutley to attend the following Influenza (Flu) clinic:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

10am – 1pm

Parks & Rec Building @ 44 Park Ave, Nutley (enter gymnasium door)

Influenza Vaccines are available for persons who are insured, uninsured, underinsured, neurotypical and neurodiverse; ages 3 years and up.

We are excited to provide education and hands on tools to assist persons with disabilities through their vaccine experience.

Accessibility Vaccine kits available while supplies last.

• October 12 at 12 PM Vamos A Hablar Sobre El VPH Con El Doctor Abraham Aragones

• October 10 Vaccines for Children Kickoff Event Watsessing Park in Bloomfield 2-6 PM

• Join the NJ Influenza Action Group! More information available here.

New Resources from the NJ Department of Health for discussing vaccines with parents are available:

Vaccine Information Toolkit for Parents/Guardians NEW! 6/2023

• Introduction Letter
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Keeping Your Children Calm During Vaccine Appointments
• Spotting Vaccine Misinformation
• Tips for Staying Up to Date 
• Locations to Access Vaccines (2.5 x 3.5 Palm Card)

Source: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/vpdp.shtml

Closing the Gaps: Effective Strategies to Increase Immunization Rates Traveling Program

This program will provide practitioners with insights and strategies to address gaps in vaccine coverage rates. It will explore current immunization rates and disparities, as well as the reason behind vaccine hesitance. This presentation will also discuss communication techniques and practical tips providers can use to boost immunization rates. This program offers 1.0 Nursing Contact Hour. For more information about scheduling this program at your site, contact Melisa Hart at mhart@pmch.org.

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 24 hours after birth.

Have 15 minutes? Check out this short video as part of the Partnership's "15 minutes or Less" professional education on demand library discussing how to recommend hepatitis B vaccine to expecting families.

For resources, please visit the NJ Department of Health Perinatal Hepatitis B website.