Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Initiatives

Physicians and clinic staff interested in tracking viral respiratory illness trends this season, can make use of a new webpage created to offer an improved overview.
MDH launched the <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUa7R-Wup8lh40knGILLsONMGEeIMcu7EJmeAXTh_Co6jUfTVTddoxqXqjCQmf4AOwG7pXAsz9CTNMtaLwfWl3xO8zYV_esaOY6sY4Ki-8IyqPRm5En_RDcq-vsP5V76ojE0Ku7zMpVAnrLMBvKIwYyyg==&amp;c=1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw==&amp;ch=W0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUa7R-Wup8lh40knGILLsONMGEeIMcu7EJmeAXTh_Co6jUfTVTddoxqXqjCQmf4AOwG7pXAsz9CTNMtaLwfWl3xO8zYV_esaOY6sY4Ki-8IyqPRm5En_RDcq-vsP5V76ojE0Ku7zMpVAnrLMBvKIwYyyg%3D%3D%26c%3D1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw%3D%3D%26ch%3DW0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699541723208000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1K3DdIZGgorNyC24pH_lGO">Viral Respiratory Illness in Minnesota (Data &amp; Statistics) </a>page as a one-stop shop for viral respiratory disease data. The page currently has interactive data on hospitalizations due to COVID-19, influenza, and RSV for the seven-county metropolitan area (among children and adults). In the coming weeks and months, MDH will add data to provide more information on circulating viral respiratory diseases.
The full <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUa470AkWsCye1ouQoujjbTFJRBGX7P1A5GTrRhK2xI7rBB1bYEmu42iDyLTcmH0r5yG8DhFhgT_JPLn2o7jNnF7TwV3XWPByihyaXWdjX5cCDhgTof-gdGYnxzdf-pmnH1Kj2_eQOngoGufAq0MJB1Z2Y1CK45KArreUEMuu4BWkSyU1Fu1ITIa3rQ8EumOG3ilbMvr4Md20ka8oQ1C0EJ2z0kqt3YYLgKIxL28blC_i2Q_5iIkNXGMVXvRPfE-q2lWMWRV7nZKkR77C3wEjvZCfcdP81W8g_3VMi11XSFDN-mSTHREzE8Tp1GfnRBhYVht6zg8nh5uMZIrUtBppktZYVyyEYg25BkTdGBf1CSF0Jg6E5Qkb-bdj6AsfhF59KYufLW_rWNpCKzuPtsQmMZUNwiYjmwZhNoaFNDueAIPJznprPULObXLUY8E826qqe6nRrZiLPRNQq9F7d4iXW4pPYLk5zoy0ZB-a6WGKE5ChalsWWjAqJcgZ7qd4R-Y-8d8VIREUNWftsbnV5BQf-USuayy2nkL5L0Yo9X5wNDHIhJkGFlwqa7LX-WorBFgAya&amp;c=1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw==&amp;ch=W0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUa470AkWsCye1ouQoujjbTFJRBGX7P1A5GTrRhK2xI7rBB1bYEmu42iDyLTcmH0r5yG8DhFhgT_JPLn2o7jNnF7TwV3XWPByihyaXWdjX5cCDhgTof-gdGYnxzdf-pmnH1Kj2_eQOngoGufAq0MJB1Z2Y1CK45KArreUEMuu4BWkSyU1Fu1ITIa3rQ8EumOG3ilbMvr4Md20ka8oQ1C0EJ2z0kqt3YYLgKIxL28blC_i2Q_5iIkNXGMVXvRPfE-q2lWMWRV7nZKkR77C3wEjvZCfcdP81W8g_3VMi11XSFDN-mSTHREzE8Tp1GfnRBhYVht6zg8nh5uMZIrUtBppktZYVyyEYg25BkTdGBf1CSF0Jg6E5Qkb-bdj6AsfhF59KYufLW_rWNpCKzuPtsQmMZUNwiYjmwZhNoaFNDueAIPJznprPULObXLUY8E826qqe6nRrZiLPRNQq9F7d4iXW4pPYLk5zoy0ZB-a6WGKE5ChalsWWjAqJcgZ7qd4R-Y-8d8VIREUNWftsbnV5BQf-USuayy2nkL5L0Yo9X5wNDHIhJkGFlwqa7LX-WorBFgAya%26c%3D1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw%3D%3D%26ch%3DW0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699541723208000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3unyARvPcLJkHFCNB7nlWr">Weekly Influenza &amp; Respiratory Activity: Statistics</a> report (containing influenza and RSV trends) and the <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUasw_g8RFpAZNR9-8eH94yS8CZ6xh2X8BTOyCVlZdyRBBRrXwHLibLl2TSHSiVINjw4TGibQiTZd8NNdXTYL5KOjURU9nZVaE1nHTRodDwf9p1SSR4-HKKY_fnt9ARzcimJOb3-xFrU6wuKM7veRBBQw==&amp;c=1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw==&amp;ch=W0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUasw_g8RFpAZNR9-8eH94yS8CZ6xh2X8BTOyCVlZdyRBBRrXwHLibLl2TSHSiVINjw4TGibQiTZd8NNdXTYL5KOjURU9nZVaE1nHTRodDwf9p1SSR4-HKKY_fnt9ARzcimJOb3-xFrU6wuKM7veRBBQw%3D%3D%26c%3D1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw%3D%3D%26ch%3DW0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699541723208000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OK0gmRFiz3zhrMxEJ_Z-x">COVID-19 Situation Update</a> will continue to be updated weekly and there will be a link to those sites from the new page. Each page will be updated weekly on Thursday at 11 a.m.
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Webpage Provides One-Stop Look at Viral Respiratory Disease Data

The Minnesota Department of Health Immunization Program shared the following letter with MNAAP in an effort to keep pediatricians up-to-date on the status of nirsevimab supplies:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted the Minnesota Department of  Health (MDH) that the supply of nirsevimab cannot keep up with demand. Please review MDH’s Health Alert Network (HAN) for background information and interim CDC recommendations that apply to healthcare settings with limited nirsevimab availability during the 2023–2024 RSV season <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUaVd2y4uH-KcLDiFp9B9gQe1jaRk1TTTnmtaM3Ng2Z_ROA2BOohII6Hh5FpMLF9SiWlQyPY-gHGC_KvNVeQMXXNcJxf4XvfCIktMub2hnsZW1fPB0Cfj0bnzy4nSweXGZqqMpnXyqRGG8OX1S_ZI_40g==&amp;c=1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw==&amp;ch=W0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUaVd2y4uH-KcLDiFp9B9gQe1jaRk1TTTnmtaM3Ng2Z_ROA2BOohII6Hh5FpMLF9SiWlQyPY-gHGC_KvNVeQMXXNcJxf4XvfCIktMub2hnsZW1fPB0Cfj0bnzy4nSweXGZqqMpnXyqRGG8OX1S_ZI_40g%3D%3D%26c%3D1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw%3D%3D%26ch%3DW0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699541723207000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2jI_5RWzLGmjbuvgLuq7kI">Health Advisory: Nirsevimab for RSV Prevention &#8211; Supply Issues (state.mn.us). </a>
Background
There are now two available products to protect infants from severe lower respiratory tract  infection caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV):
• RSVpreF (vaccine) recommended for pregnant people who are 32 through 36 weeks  gestation during September through January. Abrysvo is the only approved product for  pregnant people.
• Nirsevimab (monoclonal antibody) recommended for all infants aged &lt;8 months born  during or entering their first RSV season and for some infants and children 8-19 months of age at increased risk of severe disease entering their second season.
Either product, but not both, can be chosen as a protection strategy. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has not made a preference on either option.
Providers who care for pregnant persons should discuss the benefits and risks of both options,  preferably before the pregnant person reaches 32 weeks gestation. CDC’s <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUauxmMPRtDpDh25X_84zCk9ooIbF5v-sWsB0Y3z1FQ76s0w3X-qEBMgjSqleDYSOY1iy5kb0ySdi4wkZEybqZCjp1pqKQiafrsKYcPLK_ZzVIsXNMpMY08ssDmSiSYRlI5AJe2sdIR-tG-UFuN8SpNJk_jJH6H1rYTecae1t4vZk0=&amp;c=1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw==&amp;ch=W0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUauxmMPRtDpDh25X_84zCk9ooIbF5v-sWsB0Y3z1FQ76s0w3X-qEBMgjSqleDYSOY1iy5kb0ySdi4wkZEybqZCjp1pqKQiafrsKYcPLK_ZzVIsXNMpMY08ssDmSiSYRlI5AJe2sdIR-tG-UFuN8SpNJk_jJH6H1rYTecae1t4vZk0%3D%26c%3D1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw%3D%3D%26ch%3DW0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699541723208000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3d47rc-9K9etoZwi49WjZ6">Options for Infant  RSV Prevention At-a-Glance</a> may be helpful. Information on the temporary shortage of nirsevimab should be considered when determining which product is best to protect the infant.
Under the Affordable Care Act, commercial payors have one year from ACIP recommendation to cover the vaccine for their members. This means your patients will need to check with their insurance to see if they have coverage for RSVpreF as the product was just recommended for use in September. Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCPs) currently cover the product for pregnant people on their plans.
To support timely and accurate decision-making at the time of birth, please document vaccine administration or refusal in the pregnant person’s chart. If RSVpreF is administered to the pregnant person, please enter that dose into the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) in a timely manner. The MIIC forecaster/scheduler cannot predict or recommend the RSV vaccine for pregnant people because MIIC cannot track pregnancy status.
CDC recommends that all infants are protected against RSV through either maternal vaccination with RSVpreF or infant immunization with nirsevimab. Refer to the current <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUaYgg6lq9_NsXlZpl8um0dty8cn-qjgAql5DI1aCvZHOfBLML7g1gCNkE1yHrU7qZKnGPWWag3wSFOkhNthP1qM-xJ3TFEXIGby_7rLba-D4RaVTWaKWo01BO3s2HiFO8cD5tv2Q98TiwMyCfPaBMaGw==&amp;c=1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw==&amp;ch=W0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001EiCtSR1KI9vf9k8PnFzcGH-yIaV1dABz_R1L6N7qyc6TxDbKD4DpcCJy1wKGryUaYgg6lq9_NsXlZpl8um0dty8cn-qjgAql5DI1aCvZHOfBLML7g1gCNkE1yHrU7qZKnGPWWag3wSFOkhNthP1qM-xJ3TFEXIGby_7rLba-D4RaVTWaKWo01BO3s2HiFO8cD5tv2Q98TiwMyCfPaBMaGw%3D%3D%26c%3D1OrCP1x5BWTxwVBQ9Bo51A-ppVR1IjAvnmThCpBX7E4rpXimK2utFw%3D%3D%26ch%3DW0l5HrO34widOpi7UWznUCzb-OaSUzcjHaXOkySf-BBeiROZTZVXdA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1699541723208000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1CKRb2JA_RVySaodSTgf3J">RSV ACIP Vaccine  Recommendations</a> for details.

MDH Shares Information Regarding Nirsevimab Supply

If you were unable to attend the AAP Webinar: Nirsevimab Implementation Strategies in Outpatient Pediatric Practices, a replay link is now available <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqCeXaBJV4Mwl_KX9szZHqULkcnXuW3b7p9Wns0yZTAfjtW0-9qfO79K9n7mr1CHDtGGyADcNFCqxeGvyHLs9xKP10DtDV5Lahla4pRulXJntEvMNNNJextboK6hKJ6vTjvx99hH63yQ1nAiTk9CMeh3eELJJEw8pEfTWuj6zKvm61netIBeTem5nQzp84e1uPJ2E_i3VFoDruj5PcJbZtmA==&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqCeXaBJV4Mwl_KX9szZHqULkcnXuW3b7p9Wns0yZTAfjtW0-9qfO79K9n7mr1CHDtGGyADcNFCqxeGvyHLs9xKP10DtDV5Lahla4pRulXJntEvMNNNJextboK6hKJ6vTjvx99hH63yQ1nAiTk9CMeh3eELJJEw8pEfTWuj6zKvm61netIBeTem5nQzp84e1uPJ2E_i3VFoDruj5PcJbZtmA%3D%3D%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2L65lzXQ0V7GC1JRJRySnq">here</a>. Below are links to the resources that were shared as well:
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<li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqq_LWdSnfBtmulTaWfkRi5JbHPVK89SqUcSkHjH-xWzX0G-YqB2UeC1VYO3X0jjCGVL-uq1wKQMO9cZNtP1JujxtpXgrzkQtFP7uYQXMs6K6DlGhk80V5IT--G-6OCSEdJPpURw1sxFZtrI7ikDTyusIQIJO03ilesl47ylIPQGI=&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqq_LWdSnfBtmulTaWfkRi5JbHPVK89SqUcSkHjH-xWzX0G-YqB2UeC1VYO3X0jjCGVL-uq1wKQMO9cZNtP1JujxtpXgrzkQtFP7uYQXMs6K6DlGhk80V5IT--G-6OCSEdJPpURw1sxFZtrI7ikDTyusIQIJO03ilesl47ylIPQGI%3D%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-TOgIJeSoeBxXTvzoWDwy">Practice Readiness Checklist</a>: Use this checklist to assess your practice’s readiness to administer nirsevimab to patients.</li>
<li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqLzoWOeclZdw_5uu6_Bfj4bUeq6y50Ovy5vd2tPzcDd2hA-2yZzL2kB2y_ZWej2qDF2YqTL4YLksHZ4dbhbt45KrHhlfTTuU8np4FLA8zFyCV6dQQAaZ1lRudClIDYUDUwni98b2ZiZwtRj5Bu0JdblHjV3qhdKlb&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqLzoWOeclZdw_5uu6_Bfj4bUeq6y50Ovy5vd2tPzcDd2hA-2yZzL2kB2y_ZWej2qDF2YqTL4YLksHZ4dbhbt45KrHhlfTTuU8np4FLA8zFyCV6dQQAaZ1lRudClIDYUDUwni98b2ZiZwtRj5Bu0JdblHjV3qhdKlb%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3jGaiHBQlJcz09V31gzmYj">Nirsevimab Implementation Guide</a>: Use this guide as you roll out nirsevimab to patients.</li>
<li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqHOC3zfyZX0Y3MR1xtRvG1n4t8q6e0obuqQo1EVU49hU6EODJG9Ng682ycu0QUrJEX9SB1sEUe01lZFAEfb25f4nZM9XN04ZeM5Fj2dRFi0IrT-g8IITcVNauV7RKbKKeCUiyNPprH2qq0Y0PFjvPuw==&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqHOC3zfyZX0Y3MR1xtRvG1n4t8q6e0obuqQo1EVU49hU6EODJG9Ng682ycu0QUrJEX9SB1sEUe01lZFAEfb25f4nZM9XN04ZeM5Fj2dRFi0IrT-g8IITcVNauV7RKbKKeCUiyNPprH2qq0Y0PFjvPuw%3D%3D%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Fg4vlgudIicQxeqFE5cvU">Nirsevimab Administration Visual Guide</a>: Use this algorithm/guide to help determine if and what dose is needed for administration.</li>
<li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqWRdhnUB4JoKXSjP47j7JiRtcS6lSBaqWHyym6ithILMaNeNtYZxBqy-QDpYSoau-k_AKasCYeDeVLt256s1l_-mYC5Z3jFHw6SjlkoMkgbZNdoWmjYvHhgi3HJs1Zkrzg6YOFTqTmPZSbo36gj-mdSqbMAt9qL23qZMuHQ2Cyac=&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqWRdhnUB4JoKXSjP47j7JiRtcS6lSBaqWHyym6ithILMaNeNtYZxBqy-QDpYSoau-k_AKasCYeDeVLt256s1l_-mYC5Z3jFHw6SjlkoMkgbZNdoWmjYvHhgi3HJs1Zkrzg6YOFTqTmPZSbo36gj-mdSqbMAt9qL23qZMuHQ2Cyac%3D%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-awUoGr0Tix6HE2MuLTjR">Immunization Information Statemen</a>t: Provide this VIS-like information to parents/caregivers when administering nirsevimab.</li>
<li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqs6qbokNLA6sOVc0765Vs6G2QqYyoJXWxA7l1RNnho07MZapfhLX-UGKE4ld_MS6pU7r4zrkLkdpg_r04S7N1KMBWaldl1EbDNf1a8WDS72TP4GwIGFBm5dCdvil_vYJvVl0gelDHlJQq5ZPh0Fmcl57RwkaKrIInyQZbCmIu4qWhMuK7USolJVZr4xr-b1ZCUAX86EZr_20=&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqs6qbokNLA6sOVc0765Vs6G2QqYyoJXWxA7l1RNnho07MZapfhLX-UGKE4ld_MS6pU7r4zrkLkdpg_r04S7N1KMBWaldl1EbDNf1a8WDS72TP4GwIGFBm5dCdvil_vYJvVl0gelDHlJQq5ZPh0Fmcl57RwkaKrIInyQZbCmIu4qWhMuK7USolJVZr4xr-b1ZCUAX86EZr_20%3D%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ZBzGMjephO3ge32wEIDKs">Coding Guidance</a>: Find information about the CPT codes for nirsevimab and its administration, including coding vignettes.</li>
<li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqxEojsfE2pdLOk7V_d-_iIGPdQhSotkQAyLEXFFSdIDsKucpgbIv3NVkE9Ys63TDs1RUzVt-TXFXlT1mrM25FAT6IQV4DojqmHR6T0KqndrKzBh412_WQAldfz7CID9cZpLAlwLsRB-M2Qx6sPmAjrtoqV4nIXQRxxij4B4KrBX8RJfpq_uhkMSa-BXsZ6MxA8dzRfV53es8xBZDjHYr-UQ==&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqxEojsfE2pdLOk7V_d-_iIGPdQhSotkQAyLEXFFSdIDsKucpgbIv3NVkE9Ys63TDs1RUzVt-TXFXlT1mrM25FAT6IQV4DojqmHR6T0KqndrKzBh412_WQAldfz7CID9cZpLAlwLsRB-M2Qx6sPmAjrtoqV4nIXQRxxij4B4KrBX8RJfpq_uhkMSa-BXsZ6MxA8dzRfV53es8xBZDjHYr-UQ%3D%3D%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0aTkAS5nJX48OSjl1K_Pju">Nirsevimab FAQs</a>: Find answers to common questions about nirsevimab and administering it to patients. This page also includes a link to submit unanswered questions.</li>
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AAP News Article, “<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqURwTt6iRv_IzBLRSdWEgnXP5cfMdAGWSJxgyM-UUPivyQbaKzPic2oCRKE3HVw4EpgbLkdsOB1uJmr0Y3Ndyy3TCLwwTlMt9xMzPEr5SdQptquU7Sgz2Fft7zSmTXKrO3tRN7l4CPBGpptowV5GDIcLJdjcnLAOs0IN_0akufZ5DSuKibY0GuBbxBG44_NBzg740T6qXyLc2tYdEHAzGtg==&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiqURwTt6iRv_IzBLRSdWEgnXP5cfMdAGWSJxgyM-UUPivyQbaKzPic2oCRKE3HVw4EpgbLkdsOB1uJmr0Y3Ndyy3TCLwwTlMt9xMzPEr5SdQptquU7Sgz2Fft7zSmTXKrO3tRN7l4CPBGpptowV5GDIcLJdjcnLAOs0IN_0akufZ5DSuKibY0GuBbxBG44_NBzg740T6qXyLc2tYdEHAzGtg%3D%3D%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MFjealicJVNjAUu1WQiBJ">Supply issues plague nirsevimab ordering</a>” (October 17, 2023)
AAP Chapter Immunization Representative: To locate your state’s CIR, please submit an inquiry to the <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiql-31agLNX1jwofyEjXQ2p5_kZKEbOV7cGaAe8ikY1sML2H0J6UFjVPgPkgCXKqpa5N8bv335Uhhzz6D7MpvzAiDvnfw5S86p_-4TxzDZn1BxCM5h8dGPlSpiQDtG4yehaXN5pRaP9fU=&amp;c=spcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ==&amp;ch=34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001Sh6_atdxglG5B9JP7c1M3ZFDWHovOYHhTyDGcZSiUhKqXpxYgLntigej8WteVEiql-31agLNX1jwofyEjXQ2p5_kZKEbOV7cGaAe8ikY1sML2H0J6UFjVPgPkgCXKqpa5N8bv335Uhhzz6D7MpvzAiDvnfw5S86p_-4TxzDZn1BxCM5h8dGPlSpiQDtG4yehaXN5pRaP9fU%3D%26c%3DspcFgfr7o-ko2MighpvUxu2LV39Aopy6AYFS9J6lqI545fQlFxxRpQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D34Fut_4e2HlasK6IVyO6RZ5Xxsd6V5ntr07mGaeSVtUXeAutrLwfjA%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698157358437000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GWtL3EzLk5cGCfA5Yn0i7">Immunization FAQ Submission Form</a>

Replay Link Available for Nirsevimab Implementation Webinar

The recent tragic news in Minnesota that <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012VVuDtn17Y1Dg_SZXEIPGLkaehMwuNBh7WktBmZQQHNbMQZs5sN4tbnl2MyVnJwdH9drxlntk3sjgVdRhIrIKUHO4peIwlBJgJ3ZHQvzbsihYcz1ONSrVXW6eVu0xSpRbbgeeu8mscFvdy27J4s2w2pQ2pEb8FXW-KgiXlqDRz4xhvqwkaxgZkCiGInpEVxtGor5RYYbZYAXuhmCJEXUySRAdBDkv8Xiwgs-GhTIJITxCrXoEDoKx_zvWRW1YbTLdLNETpqNUcg6A3YIisn5NT4kWNthKuOq3uadLyJ2W-I=&amp;c=T8S1M1qaC1JblWla1dwxkyJhWIfhzKw9aTL8b11WvEHtO6WaJptuJw==&amp;ch=paVVyKEyn0b2vlgFe8S-kmyVIraiZ4eT9S8oSXV7DsZ4uANNMmlHIQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D0012VVuDtn17Y1Dg_SZXEIPGLkaehMwuNBh7WktBmZQQHNbMQZs5sN4tbnl2MyVnJwdH9drxlntk3sjgVdRhIrIKUHO4peIwlBJgJ3ZHQvzbsihYcz1ONSrVXW6eVu0xSpRbbgeeu8mscFvdy27J4s2w2pQ2pEb8FXW-KgiXlqDRz4xhvqwkaxgZkCiGInpEVxtGor5RYYbZYAXuhmCJEXUySRAdBDkv8Xiwgs-GhTIJITxCrXoEDoKx_zvWRW1YbTLdLNETpqNUcg6A3YIisn5NT4kWNthKuOq3uadLyJ2W-I%3D%26c%3DT8S1M1qaC1JblWla1dwxkyJhWIfhzKw9aTL8b11WvEHtO6WaJptuJw%3D%3D%26ch%3DpaVVyKEyn0b2vlgFe8S-kmyVIraiZ4eT9S8oSXV7DsZ4uANNMmlHIQ%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692108799005000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1dxToHWnS7_8dOuT9carWu">two young lives </a>were lost in separate <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012VVuDtn17Y1Dg_SZXEIPGLkaehMwuNBh7WktBmZQQHNbMQZs5sN4tbnl2MyVnJwdra2cVP-R86Hn70o8WTsmPGVUs-GuNr0zmdXHlwNL01CBiYfew4Q0Sbv5xkieZdLoSrakXoEcy7kjsG2d16s3Gp4pdXXFdDFwdQdl2bPiiZVHpKpwXvhbe2E_4zzkpJBsr_5t1tvvuFgOh4DIwc7ikvozq01vy9PqoNXCfwcPGXnWEqQwBPBjih1ARnfkK41k1kHtfn-pUPrhVx6wLZzQw27lVqC5jYktb00o8FCxSIitiDP4vy_FVK5BCIiBTQ4m92duncp4jFvsJ0esMa5T4Q==&amp;c=T8S1M1qaC1JblWla1dwxkyJhWIfhzKw9aTL8b11WvEHtO6WaJptuJw==&amp;ch=paVVyKEyn0b2vlgFe8S-kmyVIraiZ4eT9S8oSXV7DsZ4uANNMmlHIQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D0012VVuDtn17Y1Dg_SZXEIPGLkaehMwuNBh7WktBmZQQHNbMQZs5sN4tbnl2MyVnJwdra2cVP-R86Hn70o8WTsmPGVUs-GuNr0zmdXHlwNL01CBiYfew4Q0Sbv5xkieZdLoSrakXoEcy7kjsG2d16s3Gp4pdXXFdDFwdQdl2bPiiZVHpKpwXvhbe2E_4zzkpJBsr_5t1tvvuFgOh4DIwc7ikvozq01vy9PqoNXCfwcPGXnWEqQwBPBjih1ARnfkK41k1kHtfn-pUPrhVx6wLZzQw27lVqC5jYktb00o8FCxSIitiDP4vy_FVK5BCIiBTQ4m92duncp4jFvsJ0esMa5T4Q%3D%3D%26c%3DT8S1M1qaC1JblWla1dwxkyJhWIfhzKw9aTL8b11WvEHtO6WaJptuJw%3D%3D%26ch%3DpaVVyKEyn0b2vlgFe8S-kmyVIraiZ4eT9S8oSXV7DsZ4uANNMmlHIQ%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692108799005000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1v48Dx1YlrU80NruYA7xD1">accidental firearm deaths</a> underscores the importance of discussing safety with patients and families. MNAAP has long advocated for firearm violence prevention measures, and while some progress is being made at the legislative level, much of the prevention and awareness begins at home.
The American Academy of Pediatrics&#8217; website <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012VVuDtn17Y1Dg_SZXEIPGLkaehMwuNBh7WktBmZQQHNbMQZs5sN4tbnl2MyVnJwdeXrBl5uFfFmbCEiXndkis8DtiM5efUUJitCOITzhXrtvaPuF1YK-7KNB8v_Q5lD2lFlHpGa5MDZqc8TKmgx0sExxC8kyX9fj8qxPZADoQ2gjGbW6CQQ41VeegcNeG0y_doKWY4P0NMy0DUxdzzXUkbKFT-foG-Zw6WX9PESEa-KdVqN-K_nwkSyiyLGVPHR5&amp;c=T8S1M1qaC1JblWla1dwxkyJhWIfhzKw9aTL8b11WvEHtO6WaJptuJw==&amp;ch=paVVyKEyn0b2vlgFe8S-kmyVIraiZ4eT9S8oSXV7DsZ4uANNMmlHIQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D0012VVuDtn17Y1Dg_SZXEIPGLkaehMwuNBh7WktBmZQQHNbMQZs5sN4tbnl2MyVnJwdeXrBl5uFfFmbCEiXndkis8DtiM5efUUJitCOITzhXrtvaPuF1YK-7KNB8v_Q5lD2lFlHpGa5MDZqc8TKmgx0sExxC8kyX9fj8qxPZADoQ2gjGbW6CQQ41VeegcNeG0y_doKWY4P0NMy0DUxdzzXUkbKFT-foG-Zw6WX9PESEa-KdVqN-K_nwkSyiyLGVPHR5%26c%3DT8S1M1qaC1JblWla1dwxkyJhWIfhzKw9aTL8b11WvEHtO6WaJptuJw%3D%3D%26ch%3DpaVVyKEyn0b2vlgFe8S-kmyVIraiZ4eT9S8oSXV7DsZ4uANNMmlHIQ%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692108799006000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_F_cmC_KmdMdVS-MoE6wu">HealthyChildren.org</a> has extensive resources for families to learn more about the safe storage of firearms, how to keep kids safe at home and in other people&#8217;s homes, and how to discuss firearm violence with children.
Additionally, MNAAP offers the recorded webinar, &#8220;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012VVuDtn17Y1Dg_SZXEIPGLkaehMwuNBh7WktBmZQQHNbMQZs5sN4tbnl2MyVnJwdY6YJpacsRm4cvGgPtfmWL8_yZvReS4EMqAQH5dk5hIeQ7C8UW2ZHksxapMZp1v0FelFOXpCbHjwP-1RRN6LvXQ==&amp;c=T8S1M1qaC1JblWla1dwxkyJhWIfhzKw9aTL8b11WvEHtO6WaJptuJw==&amp;ch=paVVyKEyn0b2vlgFe8S-kmyVIraiZ4eT9S8oSXV7DsZ4uANNMmlHIQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D0012VVuDtn17Y1Dg_SZXEIPGLkaehMwuNBh7WktBmZQQHNbMQZs5sN4tbnl2MyVnJwdY6YJpacsRm4cvGgPtfmWL8_yZvReS4EMqAQH5dk5hIeQ7C8UW2ZHksxapMZp1v0FelFOXpCbHjwP-1RRN6LvXQ%3D%3D%26c%3DT8S1M1qaC1JblWla1dwxkyJhWIfhzKw9aTL8b11WvEHtO6WaJptuJw%3D%3D%26ch%3DpaVVyKEyn0b2vlgFe8S-kmyVIraiZ4eT9S8oSXV7DsZ4uANNMmlHIQ%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692108799006000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1j9USpAcWSzQ-LA_uoOwPR">Firearm Violence Prevention: Counseling Parents about Safe Gun Storage Practices at the Practice Level</a>&#8221; which was presented by Andrew Kiragu, MD, FAAP, Sheldon Berkowitz, MD, FAAP, and Gretchen Karstens, MD, FAAP in January 2020.

Talk with Families About Safe Firearm Storage

Join MNAAP and the American Cancer Society (ACS) on Thursday, June 22, from 12 &#8211; 1 p.m. for a webinar focused on ways to increase HPV vaccination rates. According to vaccination coverage information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 65.7 percent of Minnesota teens were up-to-date on their HPV vaccinations in 2021. The HPV vaccine can prevent more than 90 percent of 6 HPV cancers when given at the recommended ages. CME credit is available for this webinar.
This webinar will be presented by Dr. Garrett Jones, chair of the MNAAP Immunization Work Group, and Matt Flory, associate director of state partnerships at ACS.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and MN Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this “other” (internet live then enduring) activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Click <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HX99CRL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D0018oS8eNq6jzFHPL44zh6QOxyr-SiEL19JU4dY166aLGaUPJlFZGmN_rZ4pm-FcSInTbsFdFqtzTOWd5ergRtFVqMw55cG6fp_wpXWxqBxBUujvASEQsbwlgXWxm6Cgn7Q_vQuw_F7A8SRpRVkTN0cI3aqaLAvI9LLnh59k86pAIY%3D%26c%3DdisqCSNDBws7knCwxK6MkzguVWPN-UNWDWKfANem2L293A61JwrVJQ%3D%3D%26ch%3DPabJKQELEcKRUo_-gjkn4wrhiaxPGUraOLTa6LaM4UScGMkywBh61A%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1686148520190000&amp;usg=AOvVaw13B8AeQlX7AeZWatlkib-u">here</a> to register.

June 22 Webinar: Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates

Join the MNAAP Early Childhood Work Group for its next lunch and learn presentation on&nbsp;Wednesday, May 24 from 12:15 &#8211; 1 p.m.&nbsp;You&nbsp;do not&nbsp;need to be a member of the Early Childhood Work Group to attend. All MNAAP members are welcome!



Dianne Haulcy, president and CEO of The Family Partnership, will present information and data about how children develop racial bias from birth. Participants will learn strategies and language to analyze their own implict bias and work through how to respond to real world scenarios of young child and the issues of racial bias.



Haulcy has 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector with experience directing&nbsp;five early childhood programs and many other housing and human services programs all&nbsp;serving inner-city, low-income, ethnically diverse populations. She has worked on early&nbsp;childhood policy for the City of Minneapolis, and overseen financial&nbsp;support&nbsp;to parents at Think Small and The Family Partnership. She is also currently the host of a podcast focused&nbsp;on how to talk to very young children about race and racism called Early Risers sponsored by&nbsp;Little Moments Count and Minnesota Public Radio.



Use this link to join the lunch and learn on May 24: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7703657035﻿" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7703657035 (opens in a new tab)">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7703657035</a>

May 24 | Lunch and Learn Focuses on Early Childhood and Racial Bias

Suicide prevention and firearm violence prevention are among the top concerns and areas of interest for MNAAP pediatricians, according to the results of last year’s member survey. An upcoming project through a coalition that includes the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) and Protect Minnesota offers pediatricians an opportunity to examine the role that firearms play in suicides.



The coalition has brought together physician groups and community stakeholders from across Minnesota, and together, they are working to raise their voices on firearm safety.



As part of these efforts, the coalition is planning to conduct physician interviews, to learn more about the experience of physicians in counseling patients about gun safety, and learn about the barriers they might be facing.



In addition,&nbsp;the coalition is planning to conduct pilot projects at 4-5 clinics in rural Minnesota. The coalition will provide trigger locks and messaging for the physicians – to assist in conversations about gun safety, and suicide prevention with patients.&nbsp;&nbsp;



If you are interested in participating in a physician interview, or you know of a rural clinic that might be interested in participating in the pilot project,&nbsp;please use the links below to provide your name and email, and staff from the MMA will be in contact with you.



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeInG6btSvRjTrQmxDLJVRCGSy4ztED8vYccqpWo7Oh4S3JFA/viewform" target="_blank">Minnesota Firearm Safety and Suicide Prevention Coalition &#8211; Physician Interviews: Interest Form</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScalIfmZ63woE6TwMHMAWoe0S21fG988qcJyW13g_nd9W99VA/viewform">Minnesota Firearm Safety and Suicide Prevention Coalition &#8211; Pilot Project: Rural Clinic Interest Form</a></li></ul>

Coalition to Examine Suicide Prevention Through Physician Interviews, Pilot Projects

MNAAP is seeking clinics to participate in a MOC4 quality improvement project aimed at improving documentation and administration of depression screening and referral of teens who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBQI+. Up to 25 MOC4 credits are available for participating physicians.



According to Minnesota Community Measurement, half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition among young people, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQI+ youth. But many young people&nbsp;are never&nbsp;treated&nbsp;&#8211; or not until they&#8217;re in crisis.&nbsp;



This MOC4 module seeks to improve adolescent mental health screening rates at adolescent and young adult clinic visits using the HEDIS and Minnesota Community Measurement measures, as well as by integrating feedback from BIPOC and LGBTQI+ youth into the development of more culturally sensitive/relevant screening tools. Each participating clinic receives $4,000 to support QI-related activities.



The project runs from May through August. For more information, contact MNAAP Executive Director&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bauer@mnaap.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jeff Bauer.</a>

Earn 25 MOC4 Credits Through Adolescent Mental Health Screening and Referral Project

Two separate weeks coming up in April offer the opportunity to increase attention and focus on the importance of immunizations.



April 3 to 7 is Adolescent Immunization Action Week. The week encourages action to ensure adolescents are up to date on well visits and immunizations. For more information, tools, and resources to participate visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ugyLHztrZf2Nc-kiWpoksJ2_4sC1cN793kOxeSnUpucYopdOUHy_blHkBL0-WpZ4-GFuemA5zE1niRzuAu9J5KI-nDIGxLPjfLxda-XCoKH_D_FtTgBWOoLMSH6QwXhh-p_RgHHJYMR47oEQDZ1DqaYw9fvRKzvPtTgTvePjsdI=&amp;c=nJqWcPlyfe1KPc_ugSTr0FTxuXEttbC2Z94BVBT4PJHy692vIOPRPg==&amp;ch=8FNwYMTZ8tpGaib_jVnMeN68KX8JepLdE-a9F6R10R3z3KJX5gZdLg==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2023.</a>&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ugyLHztrZf2Nc-kiWpoksJ2_4sC1cN793kOxeSnUpucYopdOUHy_bm3LyrjjnmxQuF4ZvQjLPjRERJGHBUIHtsHHg8fQR9M1vtjmCTVDgmCEtoqcHSwI0oUxJmDAcOOIsmYxprjANcSQlgll5Q7GnWrOq1os3ToI8wzGfYMaQdlLGG7Q7crzIfIfu5dppeoTVBrMk3Py_fE=&amp;c=nJqWcPlyfe1KPc_ugSTr0FTxuXEttbC2Z94BVBT4PJHy692vIOPRPg==&amp;ch=8FNwYMTZ8tpGaib_jVnMeN68KX8JepLdE-a9F6R10R3z3KJX5gZdLg==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">We Vax Teens: For Health Care Providers Serving Adolescents</a>&nbsp;for resources on improving on-time HPV vaccination along with other routinely recommended vaccines.



National Infant Immunization Week is April 24 to 30. The purpose of the week is to highlight the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ugyLHztrZf2Nc-kiWpoksJ2_4sC1cN793kOxeSnUpucYopdOUHy_blHkBL0-WpZ423LPVB5apbXulaqXTbnLGNRozkpQw04BMWswgOOpgGJIX5Z0ApRpfgMnIuJDlxwyLNGZkeVj-EN1mVPc5jfU7JfJ9_djz6ODEsveZt7aQ0qpgAHzjZyYYUxVEn9S1rUDH2j4Bgd7P5E=&amp;c=nJqWcPlyfe1KPc_ugSTr0FTxuXEttbC2Z94BVBT4PJHy692vIOPRPg==&amp;ch=8FNwYMTZ8tpGaib_jVnMeN68KX8JepLdE-a9F6R10R3z3KJX5gZdLg==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)</a>&nbsp;and for key messages, a digital media toolkit and more the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ugyLHztrZf2Nc-kiWpoksJ2_4sC1cN793kOxeSnUpucYopdOUHy_blHkBL0-WpZ4eFOIKzawUlFTMZxMHeWbY7DjOcD7G2b6URpXsbkWEj3qqh74VQAvbowCp0kyGhcLRQbJomLTrNT5Bjn22nD1gGyC9KB3bMp8guuF9-P3ffHaLe-HJQV0Q6FPDfm-63Nm&amp;c=nJqWcPlyfe1KPc_ugSTr0FTxuXEttbC2Z94BVBT4PJHy692vIOPRPg==&amp;ch=8FNwYMTZ8tpGaib_jVnMeN68KX8JepLdE-a9F6R10R3z3KJX5gZdLg==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CDC: National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).</a>

Immunization Awareness Weeks Offer Opportunity to Encourage Vaccination

Registration is now open for a free series of webinars hosted by the American Academy of Pediatrics aimed at addressing misinformation. The series takes place on several dates in April. The AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25&nbsp;AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Topics covered include:



COVID Vaccination Disinformation 101: Understanding the Ecosystem



Participants will learn about disinformation distribution, how to&nbsp;identify the core bad actors and networks spreading disinformation, and the best practices for responding to disinformation online.&nbsp;The&nbsp;webinar takes&nbsp;place&nbsp;on April 4, 2023, from 10 -11:15 a.m. (CDT).&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kSTLO1YMwYTudSgdTRwExrm0xXkFK61XajdJ62VMFiro44JEz7X_0mwFEx0Exlfcv8NjskA9OpdG1apNRCjx16zyvO6ATgssW0vLrhORlGBJ28x7MBBesKwLD9TMm5O0veDllhEPzqYv8HP-CkWez91EXv982wGUWu1jIFBBiMvtgCWsBPWXVYSa0YvKmdoZgRit9D6ni2E=&amp;c=Plymbp4eZrBiEBRLWGCdINMC4q-gB4CT1OA-NPPd0F-GxmnotKbeMQ==&amp;ch=UUB81pn-VWh7uJ0koVmCYrylqiHBBiH752EKVKus23ytiNO6i7hBpg==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a>.



Learn How to Identify and Respond to COVID Disinformation Threats in Social Media



The webinar will go over different types of responses to different types of threats and participants will practice with realistic scenarios.



The same course takes place&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kSTLO1YMwYTudSgdTRwExrm0xXkFK61XajdJ62VMFiro44JEz7X_0mwFEx0ExlfcaldmSeErRl-4cx_vMjpP1OHP9EV8QmSdEoBjpFbxa345CRBnDT_4BNcUd1cL4sHUKGuYoK5c_AcnqwfMr9KtDJXIjfiRvpOgGFhoZ3K_phzlePhtVN6QPvf5P0aH2zmWQgkHxmdyDEg=&amp;c=Plymbp4eZrBiEBRLWGCdINMC4q-gB4CT1OA-NPPd0F-GxmnotKbeMQ==&amp;ch=UUB81pn-VWh7uJ0koVmCYrylqiHBBiH752EKVKus23ytiNO6i7hBpg==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">April 11</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kSTLO1YMwYTudSgdTRwExrm0xXkFK61XajdJ62VMFiro44JEz7X_0mwFEx0ExlfcHVqSF_CTWnoXLwDhT-OTab8b1f1ohoV4UZrEdIfFW-LTKLh9Rb_0hjbeYnPDzuqC6HXEdxLiMKwOE687XGJ7GJ2GcyIFOpJo6SCXFXtL1jFn79KQhEwRAtVCh22WuddD1zl2bX2n3F0=&amp;c=Plymbp4eZrBiEBRLWGCdINMC4q-gB4CT1OA-NPPd0F-GxmnotKbeMQ==&amp;ch=UUB81pn-VWh7uJ0koVmCYrylqiHBBiH752EKVKus23ytiNO6i7hBpg==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">April 18, 2023</a>,&nbsp;from 10 -11:15 a.m. (CDT)&nbsp;to allow for smaller groups. Click the preferred date above to learn more.



Countering COVID Vaccination Disinformation in Hispanic and Latino Communities



Participants will learn how to understand the interconnected community factor, how bad actors specifically target these communities, and how pediatricians can counter disinformation. 



The&nbsp;webinar takes&nbsp;place&nbsp;on April 25, 2023, from 10 – 11:15 a.m.&nbsp;(CDT)&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kSTLO1YMwYTudSgdTRwExrm0xXkFK61XajdJ62VMFiro44JEz7X_0mwFEx0ExlfccoGMDV_c_7vH-E9J5OUdtChsW7_xicy1Q0cxIsl-prhmw08NMl13r6XZ3906R5Tn9Wm2QAvM3as4S-9-5oqRcIPOcHw9ESREnBKOTdjkI495IHKbGMSedlQIZs7drjO0kcNGEL3zB6Y=&amp;c=Plymbp4eZrBiEBRLWGCdINMC4q-gB4CT1OA-NPPd0F-GxmnotKbeMQ==&amp;ch=UUB81pn-VWh7uJ0koVmCYrylqiHBBiH752EKVKus23ytiNO6i7hBpg==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a>.

AAP Offers COVID Misinformation Webinar Series

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is seeking a board certified/board eligible outpatient Pediatric Physician to join our busy and growing primary care clinic practice. Grand Itasca is a fully integrated multi-specialty clinic and hospital located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Pediatric Physician

Partners in Pediatrics, Ltd. is seeking a full time BC/BE Pediatrician. The standard work week for a full-time pediatrician is 4 days a week plus a rotation of nights and weekends. Night and weekend shifts are shared equally among all providers. The salary package is competitive. You will have paid time off (PTO) and be given a CME allowance as well as CME days to further your medical education. We offer health, dental, disability and life insurance. You will also be eligible for a lucrative profit sharing 401(k). For inquiries, please contact our recruiting leads, Dr. Lisa Irvin at lirvin@pipstop.com and Dr. Megan Camerino at mcarmerino@pipstop.com

BC/BE Pediatrician

We’re excited to announce an opening for a Communications Manager at the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP). This part-time, remote role is a unique opportunity for a communications professional with at least five years of experience, who is passionate about advancing child health through advocacy, education, and special projects.

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