This page provides links to ALL materials found on the Give2MenACWY website, along with a few additional links of interest. The materials are divided into sections showing whether they are mainly of interest to providers or to their patients/parents. In addition, there are sections related to adolescent immunization in general, as well as meningococcal disease and vaccine information.
Dear Colleague Letter from AAFP, AAP, ACHA, ACOG, APhA, SAHM, and IAC on the importance of providing recommended vaccines at 16 years of age
Stories from family physicians on how they used evidence-based interventions and system changes to improve adolescent immunization rates
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) position statement supporting the establishment of a 16-year-old immunization platform
Steps to improve adolescent immunization coverage
Strategies to achieve higher adolescent immunization rates
CDC official immunization schedule for children and teens
Form patients/parents fill out to help you evaluate which vaccines can be given at that day’s visit
Selection of activities and strategies to improve vaccination delivery for adolescents
Slide presentation reviewing recommendations for adolescent vaccines, including those recommended at 11–12 and 16 years of age
Summary multipage table providing succinct and clear information about ACIP-recommended vaccines
Report focusing on the rationale behind annual universal immunization schedule and barriers that negatively influence adherence to the schedule
Easy-to-follow algorithm for administering MenACWY immunization in adolescents, including spacing of doses and minimum intervals
Practical answers from CDC experts about MenACWY vaccine and its administration
Call to action to administer the recommended 2nd dose of MCV4 (MenACWY) at 16 years of age (signed by AAFP, AAP, ACHA, SAHM, CDC, and IAC)
Ready to print MenACWY-related handouts and fact sheets for healthcare professionals and the public.
Downloadable images for use in educating staff and patients about meningitis and the importance of vaccination
Fact sheet and call to action for healthcare professionals to be sure to give dose #2 of MenACWY at age 16
Official recommendations for use of meningococcal vaccines in the United States
One-page reference sheet for healthcare professionals about routine and high-risk MenACWY recommendations
Compilation of meningococcal information available on IAC website
Compilation of meningococcal vaccine information available on CDC website
Talking points for healthcare professionals
Customizable postcard to remind parents to schedule a MenACWY booster appointment for their adolescent
Standing orders template to allow eligible healthcare professionals to vaccinate children/teens who meet criteria outlined on the form
VISs explaining benefits and risks of MenACWY vaccine
Tips for building a pro-vaccination culture in your practice
Tips to help your medical practice determine your immunization rates
Checklist to help clinic staff enhance their vaccination practices and increase immunization rates
Strategies and tips to raise adolescent immunization rates in your medical setting
Simplified guide for parents and preteens/teens to help determine which vaccines are recommended for this age group
Easy-to-read chart showing recommended vaccine schedule for children and teens
Colorful one-page handout to assist providers in communicating vaccines recommended at 16-year-old visit
Description of meningococcal disease and vaccine and answers to frequently asked questions
Fact sheet for parents providing answers to frequently asked questions about meningococcal vaccines
Information for patients and parents about meningococcal disease and vaccines
Fact sheet for parents providing answers to frequently asked questions about meningococcal disease and vaccines
Easy-to-understand patient handout describing the seriousness of meningococcal disease and the value of vaccination
