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Suggested e-mails for parents about the meningococcal booster recommendation Note: These e-mails are intended as part of a meningococcal booster immunization recall program for adolescents 16-18 years of age. You can copy these messages into your e-mail program and send to multiple parents at one time. Be sure to put the e-mail addresses in the BCC line to protect the privacy of your patients. Sample e-mail number 1: INCLUDES A LINK TO VoicesofMeningitis.org Subject: Your adolescent needs a meningococcal booster Dear Parent or Guardian: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that teens 16 years of age receive a meningococcal booster vaccination in addition to a dose at 11-12 years of age.1 According to our records, your teen is due for this booster dose. Meningococcal disease can be deadly2 Meningococcal disease is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, bacterial infection.2,3 It can potentially kill an otherwise healthy young person within 1 day after the first symptoms appear.4 To learn more about this serious disease from survivors and family members, please visit http://www.VoicesofMeningitis.org. Help protect your teen from meningococcal disease Please call our office to schedule an appointment for the booster vaccination to help protect your teen.1 Call [xxx-xxx-xxxx]. Sincerely, [Name] [Practice Name] References: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years and adults aged 19 years and older — United States, 2013. MMWR. 2013;62(suppl):1-19. 2. Tunkel AR, van de Beek D, Scheld MW. Acute meningitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2010:1189-1229. 3. Atkinson W, Wolfe S, Hamborsky J, McIntyre L, eds. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (The Pink Book). 12th ed. Washington, DC: Public Health Foundation; 2011. 4. World Health Organization (WHO). Meningococcal meningitis. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs141/en/. Accessed November 7, 2014. Sample e-mail number 2: DOES NOT INCLUDE A LINK TO VoicesofMeningitis.org Subject: Schedule an adolescent meningococcal booster today Dear Parent or Guardian: Adolescents 16-18 years of age may be due for a booster dose of meningococcal vaccine.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends this booster for adolescents in that age range.1 Here’s why: Meningococcal disease can be deadly.2 Vaccination can help protect your adolescent.3 Meningococcal disease (meningitis) can potentially kill an otherwise healthy young person within 1 day after the first symptoms appear.4 Teenagers and young adults are at increased risk of getting meningitis.5 Vaccination is an effective way to help prevent meningitis.3 Schedule a vaccination today Please call our office to schedule an appointment for the booster vaccination to help protect your teen. Call [xxx-xxx-xxxx]. Sincerely, [Name] [Practice Name] References: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years and adults aged 19 years and older — United States, 2013. MMWR. 2013;62(suppl):1-19. 2. Tunkel AR, van de Beek D, Scheld MW. Acute meningitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2010:1189-1229. 3. CDC. Meningococcal disease — prevention. MKT24447-1 1/15 http://www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/about/prevention.html. 2014. Accessed November 7, 2014. 4. World Health Organization (WHO). Meningococcal meningitis. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs141/en/. Accessed November 7, 2014. 5. Atkinson W, Wolfe S, Hamborsky J, McIntyre L, eds. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (The Pink Book). 12th ed. Washington, DC: Public Health Foundation; 2011. MKT24447-1 1/15