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IAC Express: Issue 970
December 27,
2011 |
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It's a new look for IAC Express!
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CDC publishes recommendations for use of HPV4 in males
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CDC publishes recommendations for use of hepatitis B vaccine in adults with diabetes
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CDC publishes an MMWR Early Release update on current influenza A(H3N2)v transmission in five U.S. states
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IAC Express: Issue 969
December 19,
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IAC revises its parent-education handout "What if you don't immunize your child?"
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's selection of practical and clinically relevant vaccine-related journal articles
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IAC's video of the week makes the case for nurses receiving annual influenza vaccination
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IAC updates its patient-education handout "Influenza: Questions and Answers"
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HHS announces the dedication of first U.S. facility for manufacturing cell-based influenza vaccine
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IAC posts four new translations of the VIS for meningococcal vaccines
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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IAC Express: Issue 967
December 12,
2011 |
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"Dear Colleague" joint letter urges healthcare professionals to vaccinate pregnant women against influenza |
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CDC releases revised Japanese encephalitis vaccine VIS |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Subscribe to immunization-related email news services from AAP, CDC, CIDRAP, and more |
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IAC's Video of the Week focuses on influenza vaccine safety; free CME/CE credit available to video viewers |
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CDC publishes a report on U.S. influenza activity during October 2-November 26 |
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Survey results present data on influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel |
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"Keep your kids safe," IAC's new influenza handout for parents, now available in Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic |
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White paper explores school-located vaccination as a way to increase vaccine uptake |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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WHO reports on the validation of elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus in Uganda in 2011 |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Clinical Vaccinology course to be held in Chicago on March 9-11, 2012 |
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Conference on Vaccine Research to be held in Baltimore on May 7-9, 2012 |
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IAC Express: Issue 966
December 6,
2011 |
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Now's a great time to order IAC's top-quality products, especially if you need to spend year-end dollars. For greater discounts, make bulk purchases! |
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IAC Express: Issue 965
December 5,
2011 |
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CDC publishes report on recent human-to-human transmission of novel influenza A(H3N2) virus in Iowa |
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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week: CDC's collection of resources will help you get the word out |
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IAC's Video of the week offers a selection of influenza videos for National Influenza Vaccination Week |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: influenza handouts for patients and staff |
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CDC publishes report on increased measles transmission and outbreaks in Europe in 2011 |
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NCIRD publishes article that summarizes votes taken at the October ACIP meeting |
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October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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CDC develops influenza materials for refugees |
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CDC publishes report on the introduction of rotavirus vaccine in Latin America and the Caribbean during 2006-2010 |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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IAC posts Thai translation of the VIS for meningococcal vaccines |
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January 9 is the nomination deadline for the Association of Immunization Managers' 2012 Natalie J. Smith, MD, Award |
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IAC Express: Issue 964
November 28,
2011 |
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CDC releases ACIP recommendations for immunizing healthcare personnel |
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Reminder: November issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online |
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AAP News publishes article about the many children who are missing their supplemental dose of PCV 13 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Some of IAC's most popular handouts for patients are offered in several languages |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a physician recounting his and his family's first-hand experience with measles |
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Reminder: CDC's December 1 Net Conference will cover influenza and HPV vaccination and National Influenza Vaccination Week |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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IAC posts Spanish and Chinese translations of the VIS for meningococcal vaccines |
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Online newsletter describes activities planned for underserved populations during National Influenza Vaccination Week |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC Express: Issue 963
November 21, 2011 |
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Reminder: New issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online |
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Immunization Action Coalition's executive director receives national recognition from Every Child By Two |
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American Academy of Family Physicians and National Business Group on Health each endorse mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel; 25 more organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety |
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IAC renames its new declination form for parents who refuse to vaccinate their children and updates "It's Federal Law! |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's standing orders for vaccination |
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IAC's Video of the Week urges viewers to give a child a shot at life by supporting immunization |
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"Declination of Influenza Vaccination" now available in Spanish |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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Online update spreads the word about activities HHS and CDC partners plan for National Influenza Vaccination Week |
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Sign up to start receiving "Fighting Influenza," an e-newsletter from Families Fighting Flu |
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WHO issues updated position paper on meningococcal vaccines |
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Maryland's free online rabies postexposure prophylaxis course offers free CE credit |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC Express: Issue 962
November 14,
2011 |
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New: November issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online |
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Reminder: November issue of Needle Tips available online |
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CDC releases revised interim polio vaccine VIS |
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ACIP votes to recommend hepatitis B vaccination for adults age 60 years and younger with diabetes |
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MMWR provides information on herpes zoster vaccine licensure and related recommendation |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Alabama's Secretary of State's personal appeal for influenza vaccination |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find hundreds of images/photos related to vaccination and vaccine-preventable diseases |
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CDC develops new educational pieces for healthcare providers and parents |
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MMWR reports on global routine vaccination coverage |
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IAC updates "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations" and its translations |
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IAC's updated screening questionnaires for children/teens and adults now available in Spanish and seven other languages |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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CDC's December 1 Net Conference will cover influenza and HPV vaccination and National Influenza Vaccination Week |
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Save the date: 1st National Immunization Conference Online to be held March 26-28! |
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American College of Physicians to host a series of immunization-related webinars |
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CDC offers webinar on using its FluVaxView system |
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IAC posts new VIS translations for MMR and hepatitis B vaccines |
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CDC posts presentation slide sets from the October 2011 ACIP meeting |
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MMWR reports on progress toward polio eradication in Afghanistan and Pakistan |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are still available |
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IAC Express: Issue 961
November 7,
2011 |
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New: November 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online |
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Immunization Action Coalition receives major award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Third annual World Pneumonia Day is November 12 |
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2011 National Influenza Vaccination Week planned for December 4-12; be sure to submit information about your influenza immunization activities |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find up-to-date vaccine package inserts and contact information for vaccine manufacturers |
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IAC's Video of the Week focuses on CDC's disease investigation teams |
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"After the Shots," IAC's popular handout for parents, now available in Spanish and six other languages |
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CDC publishes report on invasive pneumococcal disease and PCV13 coverage in selected U.S. regions during 2010-2011 |
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Congressional leaders introduce legislation to require viral hepatitis testing, treatment, and education |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Best Shot Foundation strives to get Empire State Building illuminated for World Pneumonia Day--support is needed |
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Reminder: abstracts for National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions due November 15 |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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CDC publishes report on progress India made toward polio eradication from January 2010 to September 2011 |
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IAC posts Turkish translation of VIS for meningococcal vaccine |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are still available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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CDC issues 2011 recommendations on animal rabies prevention and control |
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IAC Express: Issue 960
October 31,
2011 |
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ACIP votes to recommend HPV vaccine for all males age 11-12 years |
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CDC releases updated hepatitis A vaccine VIS |
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IAC develops declination form for parents who refuse to vaccinate their children |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC'S Influenza section offers one-stop access to vaccination information |
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IAC updates online "Ask the Experts" Q&A section related to influenza |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a teenager's account of the 34 days he was hospitalized with influenza |
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CDC and FDA issue guidance regarding patients who received influenza vaccine via jet injector |
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Vaccine Education Center offers webinar on current vaccine issues on November 2 |
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Webinar on promoting influenza vaccine uptake in culturally diverse populations to be offered November 10 |
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American Nurses Association launches campaign to increase influenza vaccination rates |
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Lancet Infectious Diseases publishes article about influenza vaccine effectiveness; public health groups respond |
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IAC posts several new VIS translations for influenza, chickenpox, and shingles vaccines |
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IAC divides its 2011-12 influenza vaccine products piece into two information sheets, one about products and one about vaccine administration |
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HHS to release leading health indicators for Healthy People 2020 on October 31 |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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National Cocooning Summit to be held in Las Vegas on March 15-16 |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are still available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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MMWR publishes report on two 2011 outbreaks of rotavirus gastroenteritis among elderly adults in Illinois retirement communities |
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Effective November 30, CDC will discontinue distributing investigational pentavalent (ABCDE) botulinum toxoid (PBT) vaccine for workers at risk for occupational exposure to botulinum serotypes A, B, C, D, and E |
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IAC Express: Issue 959
October 24,
2011 |
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MMWR publishes ACIP recommendations on Tdap vaccination of pregnant women and others with close infant contact |
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CDC releases updated meningococcal VIS |
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Congratulations! Dr. Paul Offit elected to Institute of Medicine |
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MMWR reports on change to rotavirus contraindications regarding history of intussusception |
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FDA advises healthcare professionals not to use jet injector devices to administer influenza vaccine |
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IAC releases new influenza handout: "Keep your kids safe--get them vaccinated every fall or winter" |
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IAC revises "First do no harm--protect patients by making sure all staff receive yearly influenza vaccine!" |
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Spotlight on immunize.org--IAC in the news |
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IAC revises "Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV): CDC answers your questions" |
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IAC's Video of the Week features an influenza campaign targeted to mothers |
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Vaccine Education Center and AMA release updated booklet about teen immunization |
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NFID offers new adult pneumoccocal vaccination resources |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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IAC posts 13 new VIS translations for several different vaccines |
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Minutes of the June 2011 ACIP meeting now online |
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National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions set for May 23-25 in New Orleans; abstracts due November 15 |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are still available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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IAC Express: Issue 958
October 17,
2011 |
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MMWR publishes ACIP recommendations for meningococcal conjugate vaccine for high-risk children age 9-23 months |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: quick access to AAP vaccine policy statements |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Paul Offit reviewing the movie "Contagion" |
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IAC updates four handouts, including adult and child/teen screening questionnaires, influenza vaccination declination form, and shingles Q&As |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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CDC releases new influenza resources for providers |
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Cuban American TV host Lili Estefan spearheads the American Lung Association's 2011-12 "Rostros de la gripe" Hispanic American influenza campaign |
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MMWR reports on HPV vaccination implementation in the Americas |
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Applications for NACCHO's 2012 Model Practices Awards program are due November 11 |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are still available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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IAC Express: Issue 957
October 10,
2011 |
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CDC releases updated vaccine storage and handling guide |
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IAC updates "After the Shots" to include new medication information |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: find links to blogs about vaccines and immunization topics |
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Use our flyers to promote IAC resources! |
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IAC's Video of the Week encourages teens to get vaccinated against influenza |
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New: CDC announces addition of 2011 influenza module to its "You Call the Shots" training course--free CE credit is available |
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Google's Flu Vaccine Finder can help the public find locations for influenza vaccination |
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MMWR celebrates 50 years of publishing! |
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CDC publishes three updated chapters of its vaccine-preventable diseases surveillance manual |
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Order or download immunization resources for parents, patients, and providers from CDC |
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National Influenza Vaccination Week scheduled for December 4-10 |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are still available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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September issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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2011-12 influenza vaccine VISs now available in Haitian Creole and Portuguese |
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Minnesota immunization conference to take place October 20-21; CE credit available |
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Meeting on rebuilding trust in vaccines is planned for November 21-23 in Annecy, France |
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IAC Express: Issue 956
October 3,
2011 |
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American Hospital Association endorses patient safety policies that require influenza vaccination of healthcare workers |
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American Academy of Pediatrics updates three vaccine policy statements |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: New! School-located vaccination web section |
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IAC's Video of the Week provides information on the 2011-12 influenza recommendations |
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WHO announces composition of seasonal influenza vaccine for the 2012 southern hemisphere influenza season |
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MMWR reports on progress in measles mortality reduction in India |
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United Nations Foundation launches new global vaccines campaign |
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CDC revises estimates of the public health impact of H1N1 influenza vaccination |
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New VIS translations available: Korean and Ilokano for influenza and Yiddish for varicella |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. |
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Order a supply for your workplace today!
Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch-11 influenza season |
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IAC Express: Issue 955
September 26,
2011 |
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MMWR publishes notice about FDA change to age indication for Boostrix and reviews ACIP guidance for the use of Tdap vaccine |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: stay current with media coverage about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases
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New England Journal of Medicine publishes results of CDC study on rotavirus vaccination |
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IAC revises one-page version of "After the Shots" to provide space for writing medication instructions
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IAC's Video of the Week discusses issues involved in building better vaccines
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Vaccine Education Center offers updated resources
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MMWR reports on measles outbreak started by case imported from Malaysia
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CDC releases final state-level vaccination coverage statistics for the 2010-11 influenza season
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NFID blog explores issues related to infectious diseases
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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2011-12 influenza vaccine VISs now available in Hmong and Karen
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Program on adult immunization planned for October 4 in Piscataway, NJ; view it in person or on your computer screen |
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IAC Express: Issue 954
September 22,
2011 |
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Please take our 5-minute survey about IAC activities |
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IAC Express: Issue 953
September 19,
2011 |
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Laurel Wood joins the Immunization Action Coalition as coordinator for public health |
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AAP responds to Rep. Michele Bachmann's assertion that HPV vaccine can have "very dangerous side effects" on children's health |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Arthur Caplan's challenge to Rep. Bachmann to produce her HPV "victim" |
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CDC publishes report on influenza-associated pediatric deaths in the United States from September 2010 through August 2011 |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi spearheads the American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza Campaign |
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CDC publishes an update on U.S. and worldwide influenza activity from May 22 through September 3, 2011 |
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Cervical Cancer-Free America launches publication of an email newsletter--become a subscriber today! |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: vaccine news and information web section |
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CDC updates providers about febrile seizures related to simultaneous administration of PCV13 and TIV vaccines |
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Reader alert: If you registered for VICNetwork's "What's New with the Flu?" webinar, you need to register again |
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On October 5--Orange Nose Day--share what you know about the five steps to good health |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Immunize Nevada to present CDC's "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" course in Reno on November 2-4 |
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IAC Express: Issue 952
September 12,
2011 |
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CDC publishes report on maternal and infant outcomes among severely ill pregnant and postpartum women with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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CDC publishes report in MMWR on swine-origin influenza A (H3N2) virus infection in two U.S. children in 2011 |
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IAC updates handout that explains which children need two doses of influenza vaccine during the 2011-12 influenza season |
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FREE: American College of Physicians' Adult Immunization Guide available in electronic and hard-copy formats |
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IAC's screening questionnaires for influenza vaccination now available in Spanish |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's clinic resources |
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IAC's Video of the Week discusses how taking a sexual history can protect a teen's health |
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IAC corrects confusing information it published in an IAC Express article about febrile seizures related to simultaneous administration of PCV13 and TIV vaccines |
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Every Child By Two schedules September 27 webinar on using the media to communicate vaccine messages and October 14 webinar on speaking with parents about autism |
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WHO publishes revised recommendations for yellow fever vaccination for international travelers |
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August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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CDC publishes a report on respiratory syncytial virus activity in the U.S. during July 2007-June 2011 |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Scheduled for November 12, World Pneumonia Day seeks to raise awareness of the global effects of pneumonia |
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ACIP meeting scheduled for October 25-26 in Atlanta; registration deadline is October 10 |
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2011-12 influenza vaccine VISs now available in Armenian and Farsi |
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CDC publishes report on U.S. surveillance for foodborne disease outbreaks in 2008 |
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IAC Express: Issue 951
September 6,
2011 |
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CDC publishes MMWR Early Release about recent swine-origin influenza A (H3N2) virus infections in Indiana and Pennsylvania children |
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CDC reports on vaccination coverage of children ages 19-35 months |
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IAC updates its handout on influenza vaccine products available for the U.S. 2011-12 influenza season |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides are available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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IAC's Video of the Week explores the pros and cons of physicians' refusing to see patients who decline vaccination |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Featured Resources |
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AAP releases policy statement on recommendations for influenza immunization of children and makes influenza resources available on Red Book Online |
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AAP releases an updated policy statement on recommendations for use of quadrivalent and monovalent varicella vaccines in children |
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CDC's September 15 Net Conference to focus on influenza |
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CDC publishes report on a measles outbreak in Indiana during June-July 2011 |
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CDC gives providers information for patients about febrile seizures related to simultaneous administration of PCV13 and TIV vaccines |
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CDC updates information for clinicians on influenza vaccination, vaccine safety, and antiviral medications |
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2011-12 influenza vaccine VISs now available in Amharic and Thai |
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CDC publishes report on a human rabies death in Wisconsin in 2010 |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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VICNetwork to host September 21 webinar on promoting influenza vaccination |
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Minnesota immunization conference planned for October 20-21 |
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Now's a great time to order IAC's top-quality products, especially if you need to spend fiscal year-end dollars by September 30. For greater discounts, make bulk purchases! |
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Please consider a contribution to support IAC's work |
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Institute of Medicine publishes report on vaccine safety |
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IAC updates screening questionnaires and standing orders for influenza vaccination |
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Bulk quantities of the 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Pocket Guides and PPSV Pocket Guides are available--FREE!--from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit |
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MMWR reports on adolescent vaccination rates |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a mother describing the aftermath of losing her 5-year-old son to influenza |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Central Feature Box |
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CDC publishes ACIP's 2011-12 influenza recommendations in MMWR |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare conference set for September 28-October 1 |
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Read "Ask the Experts" Q&As about healthcare personnel vaccination |
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IAC Express: Issue 947
August 22,
2011 |
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| Table of Contents |
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CDC's 2011 recommendations for prevention and control of seasonal influenza published as an MMWR Early Release |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's most popular web sections and downloads |
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CDC reports on U.S. influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel during 2010-11 influenza season |
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CDC reports on U.S. influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant women during 2010-11 influenza season |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a young mother describing the death of her infant son from pertussis |
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids & Pertussis Vaccine (Td/Tdap) to Adults" and "Skills Checklist for Immunization" |
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2011-12 VISs for influenza vaccines now in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Tagalog, Turkish, and Vietnamese |
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"CDC Features" educates parents about the importance of making sure their children are fully vaccinated for school |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch MMWR publishes information about transplant-transmitted hepatitis B virus in the United States in 2010 Two Clinical Vaccinology courses coming up--one to be held in Atlanta on November 4-6, 2011, the other in Chicago on March 9-11, 2012 |
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MMWR publishes information about transplant-transmitted hepatitis B virus in the United States in 2010 |
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Two Clinical Vaccinology courses coming up--one to be held in Atlanta on November 4-6, 2011, the other in Chicago on March 9-11, 2012 |
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IAC Express: Issue 946
August 15,
2011 |
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| Table of Contents |
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CDC website posts ACIP's provisional recommendations for use of Tdap vaccine in pregnant women
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Reminder: New issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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New: Spanish-language versions of the 2011-12 influenza vaccine VISs now available
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Spotlight on immunize.org: guide to immunize.org
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IAC posts new vaccine refrigerator and freezer temperature logs and updates existing logs
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IAC's Video of the Week presents tips for preventing errors in vaccine administration and storage and handling
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IAC updates "It's federal law! You must give your patients vaccine information statements (VISs)" |
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NACCHO policy statement supports eliminating personal-belief exemptions from immunization requirements for child care and school attendance
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Dr. Arthur Caplan makes the ethical case for mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare workers
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; HHS toolkit is loaded with resources and ideas
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IAC's "After the Shots . . ." And "When Do Children And Teens Need Vaccinations?" now available in Spanish and six other languages
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CDC reports on 2010 Louisiana rabies death after exposure to a vampire bat in Mexico
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CDC makes the Pink Book available as an e-Book
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For parents: August 18 webinar will discuss FDA's role in protecting children's health with safe, effective vaccines
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today!
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
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National Meningitis Association launches a new blog--Parents Who Protect
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WHO announces that the Measles Initiative has helped vaccinate more than one billion children against measles since 2001
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CDC reports on progress toward poliomyelitis eradication in Nigeria during January 2010-June 2011 |
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IAC Express: Issue 945
August 8,
2011 |
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New: July issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online
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Reminder: July issue of Needle Tips available online |
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MMWR publishes CDC's updated recommendations for use of meningococcal conjugate vaccine |
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IAC's Video of the Week features IAC Executive Director Dr. Deborah L. Wexler speaking about back-to-school vaccination |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: A to Z Index |
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FDA and manufacturers provide resources in response to advisory committees' new recommendations on safe use of acetaminophen in children |
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Journal of Infectious Diseases publishes CDC's special supplement on global progress toward measles eradication |
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July issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Landscape analysis investigates potential drivers of strong routine immunization system performance in Africa |
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IAC Express: Issue 944
August 1,
2011 |
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| Table of Contents |
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New: July 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online |
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Reminder: IAC launched a major redesign of www.immunize.org |
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New: CDC issues VISs for the two 2011-12 influenza vaccines--available in English only |
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CDC publishes errata to the General Recommendations on Immunization |
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IAC's Video of the Week features CDC's Dr. Anne Schuchat discussing ways to overcome parents' vaccine concerns |
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IAC updates its "Standing Orders for Administering Td/Tdap to Children Ages 7 Years and Older" |
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Reminder: CDC's "Immunization Update 2011" live satellite broadcast and webcast scheduled for August 4 |
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U.S. varicella deaths nearly eliminated since vaccination program began |
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NFID brief focuses on challenges and opportunities involved in protecting older adults from influenza |
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CDC reports on characteristics associated with preschool children receiving influenza vaccine in Oregon during 2006-08 |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC's "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?" now available in Turkish |
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IAC Express: Issue 943
July 25,
2011 |
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Reminder: IAC launched a major redesign of www.immunize.org |
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FDA approves the 2011-12 influenza vaccine formulation for manufacturers licensed to produce and distribute influenza vaccine in the U.S. |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a mother's account of her daughter's poor outcome from measles--wishes she had vaccinated her |
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Nominate an outstanding person for an ECBT Immunization Award--application deadline is August 15 |
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WHO publishes report on rotavirus vaccine and intussusception |
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MMWR announces the first official World Hepatitis Day will be held on July 28 |
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MMWR reports on sexual transmission of hepatitis C virus among HIV-infected men who have sex with men |
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CDC website posts presentation slide sets from the June 2011 ACIP meeting |
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New: CDC issues VIS for adenovirus vaccine |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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New Jersey Immunization Network's webinar on adolescent immunization scheduled for August 10 |
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Louisiana's Shots for Tots immunization conference set for October 27-28 in New Orleans |
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IAC Express: Issue 942
July 18,
2011 |
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Reminder: IAC launched a major redesign of www.immunize.org |
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IAC's Video of the Week focuses on unsafe injection practices; free CME/CE credit available to video viewers |
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CDC's new infection prevention guide and checklist promote safe care in outpatient settings |
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WHO issues updated position paper on rubella vaccines |
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DTaP and rotavirus vaccine VISs available in additional languages |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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MMWR reports on sexual transmission of hepatitis C virus among HIV-infected men who have sex with men |
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IAC Express: Issue 941
July 11,
2011 |
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| Table of Contents |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC launches major redesign of immunize.org |
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FDA approves Boostrix for people age 65 years and older |
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IAC updates "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?" and "Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling" |
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New: 2012 edition of the Yellow Book--CDC's travel-health guide--now available |
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IAC's Video of the Week explores the anti-vaccine movement in Australia |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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CDC offers information on changes in health insurance laws |
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"CDC Features" provides information about tetanus vaccination |
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VICNetwork to host webinar on reaching communities of color on July 27 |
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Immunize Nevada to sponsor CDC's "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" course November 2-4 in Reno |
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IAC Express: Issue 940
July 5,
2011 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: new home page and website design coming soon |
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New: Spanish-language version of the 2011 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule available from CDC |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Paul Offit discussing the history of the anti-vaccine movement |
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CDC publishes report on multiple cases of measles after exposure during air travel in Australia and New Zealand |
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Current Issues in Vaccines webinar, featuring Dr. Paul Offit, is available through August 23 |
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CDC's "Immunization Update 2011" live satellite broadcast and webcast scheduled for August 4 |
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CDC's "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 2011" course now available in web-on-demand and DVD formats |
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View a panel discussion about ACIP's decision-making process on vaccine recommendations in the context of cost-effectiveness data and a vaccine's value to society. Video is now streaming online. |
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"CDC Features" encourages parents to make sure their children are up to date on their measles (and other) vaccinations |
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June issue of CDC's Immunization Works email newsletter includes articles on global immunizations and more |
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VISs for MMRV, yellow fever, and anthrax vaccines available in additional languages |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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July 8 webinar is your chance to offer your ideas on the Division of Viral Hepatitis's national education campaign |
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CDC publishes update on worldwide outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus during July 2009-March 201 |
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IAC Express: Issue 939
June 27,
2011 |
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ACIP votes in favor of administering pertussis vaccine to pregnant women to protect infants from contracting the disease |
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Decline in vaccine-preventable diseases called one of the decade's great global public health achievements |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: information and resources to help you respond to parents about personal belief exemptions |
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IAC's Video of the Week outlines a new framework for communicating with parents about vaccine safety |
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VISs for PCV, HPV (Cervarix), and PPSV vaccines now available in additional languages |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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| 7. |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC Express: Issue 938
June 23,
2011 |
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| Table of Contents |
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Official CDC Health Advisory: High Number of Reported Measles Cases in the U.S. in 2011--Linked to Outbreaks Abroad |
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IAC Express: Issue 937
June 22,
2011 |
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Read "Ask the Experts" Q&As about measles and MMR vaccination |
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IAC Express: Issue 936
June 20,
2011 |
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MMWR reports on the settings in which U.S. adults received influenza vaccine during the 2010-11 influenza season |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Eric Courchesne discussing the latest research findings on autism |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Shingles (zoster) section offers one-stop access to vaccination information |
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Minutes of the February 2011 ACIP meeting now online |
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VISs for shingles vaccine and for Cervarix and Gardasil HPV vaccines now available in additional languages |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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CDC publishes errata to its report on vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergartners during 2009-10 |
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2011 Illinois Immunization & Communicable Disease Conference set for August 8-9 in Normal, IL |
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IAC Express: Issue 935
June 13,
2011 |
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States, major cities, and counties across the nation report recent increases in measles cases |
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Three states expand immunization requirements for school attendance |
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ASTHO brief asserts that permissive state vaccine-exemption laws contribute to increasing spread of VPDs |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: official releases from ACIP, CDC, FDA, WHO, and more |
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IAC's Video of the Week features five short clips that answer parents' basic questions about immunization |
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IAC makes major updates to "It's federal law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" |
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IAC updates its useful handout "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them" |
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Varicella and shingles vaccines should not be transported or stored at temperatures colder than -58 degrees F; do not use dry ice when transporting |
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CDC publishes interim results of state-specific U.S. influenza vaccination coverage during August 2010-February 2011 |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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IAC Express: Issue 934
June 6,
2011 |
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CDC reports on vaccination coverage and vaccination exemption rates among U.S. kindergartners during 2009-10 |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a six-part series about Dr. Paul Offit's career in vaccine research |
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IAC updates "After the Shots . . . What to do if your child has discomfort" |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Meningococcal web section offers one-stop access to vaccination information |
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CDC report summarizes U.S. influenza activity during the 2010-11 influenza season |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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2011 North Carolina Immunization Conference scheduled for August 10-12 in Greensboro, NC |
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2011 Illinois Immunization & Communicable Disease Conference set for August 8-9 in Normal, IL |
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IAC Express: Issue 933
May 31,
2011 |
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CDC reports 118 measles cases across the U.S. in 2011, the highest number of cases reported for any January-May period since 1996 |
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CDC publishes recommendations for use of a booster dose of inactivated Japanese encephalitis vaccine |
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CDC updates information on options for obtaining Japanese encephalitis vaccine for children |
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American Pharmacists Association adopts a policy mandating influenza vaccination for pharmacy personnel; four more organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: state immunization laws |
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IAC's Video of the Week drives home the importance of being adequately vaccinated against measles |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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New: CDC launches Preteen and Teen Vaccines website |
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NFID offers two online training activities on pneumococcal disease--free CE credits available |
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IAC Express: Issue 932
May 25,
2011 |
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CDC reports 118 measles cases across the U.S. in 2011, the highest number of cases reported for any January-May period since 1996 |
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IAC Express: Issue 931
May 24,
2011 |
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Now's a great time to order IAC's top-quality products, especially if you need to spend fiscal year-end dollars by June 30. For greater discounts, make bulk purchases! |
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Please consider a contribution to support IAC's work |
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IAC Express: Issue 930
May 23,
2011 |
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Decline in vaccine-preventable diseases called one of the decade's great U.S. public health achievements |
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FDA approves adenovirus type 4 and type 7 vaccine for use in military personnel ages 17 through 50 years |
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Washington state law requires parents to get information on the benefits and risks of immunization |
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IAC updates its patient-education handout "Reliable Sources of Immunization Information" |
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IAC updates the provider-education handout "Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents?" |
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IAC's Video of the Week features "Crying Baby Symphony," a light-hearted look at babies leading healthier lives because of vaccination |
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CDC offers a user-friendly child-and-teen vaccination schedule for parents |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC provides resources and vaccination information on hepatitis A and B |
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ANA confers its April 2011 Immunity Award on Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, CPNP |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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CDC's 2009 Surveillance Summary on the health status of minority communities includes information on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination |
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VISs for hepatitis B and Td/Tdap vaccines now available in Indonesian |
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IAC Express: Issue 929
May 16,
2011 |
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FDA licenses Fluzone Intradermal influenza vaccine |
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HHS releases viral hepatitis action plan |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: translations of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) |
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IAC's Video of the Week provides information on diagnosing and preventing measles |
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CDC's June 2 Net Conference will cover vaccinating people with altered immunocompetence and talking to parents about infant immunization |
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CDC publishes "Summary of Notifiable Diseases, UnitedStates, 2009" |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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CDC publishes report on tracking the progress toward global polio eradication during 2009-10 |
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VISs for MMR, varicella, polio, hepatitis B, DTaP, and Tdap/Td vaccines now available in Burmese |
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World Vaccine Congress scheduled for October 10-13 in Lyon, France |
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IAC Express: Issue 928
May 9,
2011 |
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Dr. Sharon G. Humiston joins the Immunization Action Coalition as Associate Director for Research |
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Reminder: New issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online |
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Correction: IAC posts second correction for "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens" |
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CDC issues new editions of the VISs for the HPV vaccines Gardasil and Cervarix |
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IAC revises its two most popular educational pieces, "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization" |
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CDC offers resources in response to recently reported cases of imported measles |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Measles web section offers one-stop access to vaccination information |
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Cervical Cancer-Free America launched on May 5 in Washington, DC |
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IAC's Video of the Week focuses on cervical cancer prevention and treatment |
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Now in Spanish: 2011 U.S. immunization schedules for children/teens and 2011 recommended vaccinations for babies |
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IAC updates "Don't be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling" |
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IAC's patient screening questionnaire "Are You 11 to 19 Years Old?" now available in Spanish |
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CDC's 2011 "Parent's Guide to Childhood Immunizations" and 2011 "Immunization Works" CD available for order |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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National Influenza Vaccine Summit announces recipients of its 2011 Immunization Excellence Awards |
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April issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Scheduled for May 19: State University of New York webcast on recognizing and correcting unsafe injection practices |
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VICNetwork hosts "Speak Up! The 2011 Virtual Immunization Symposium" on May 25 |
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Now available: Abstracts, slides, and recordings of presentations made at the 2011 National Immunization Conference |
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month |
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CDC reports on hepatitis C virus infection among adolescents and young adults in Massachusetts |
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Symposium on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment to be held in New York City on May 16 |
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NVHR's May 16 webinar to explore HHS's national strategy for preventing and treating viral hepatitis |
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Conference on strategies to improve screening and treatment of chronic viral hepatitis to be held June 4-5 in Atlanta |
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Guidelines for preventing disease associated with animals published in MMWR Recommendations and Reports |
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IAC Express: Issue 927
May 2,
2011 |
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New: April 2011 issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online |
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Reminder: April 2011 issue of Needle Tips available online |
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IAC updates its "Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling" and temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers in Fahrenheit and Celsius |
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IAC updates online "Ask the Experts" Q&A sections related to diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, meningococcal, hepatitis B, and combination vaccines |
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IAC updates its standing orders for administering meningococcal vaccine to children/teens and to adults |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Access the archive of IAC's "Ask the Experts" vaccine Q&As |
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IAC's "Immunizations for Babies" now available in Spanish and six other languages |
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CDC publishes surveillance summary on county-level trends in vaccination coverage among U.S. children ages 19-35 months during 1995-2008 |
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Correction: Link IAC Express gave to Pediatrics' May 2011 supplement on vaccine safety has expired; new active link now available |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a mother's account of her infant son's pertussis death |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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CDC publishes report on global rotavirus surveillance |
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Many of PKIDs' May and June webinars focus on using social media to communicate immunization information |
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Meeting on vaccines and immunotherapy for nosocomial infections is planned for September 26-28 in Annecy, France |
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IAC Express: Issue 926
April 25,
2011 |
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New: April 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online |
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FDA expands Menactra meningococcal vaccine licensure to include infants and toddlers ages 9 through 23 months |
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MMWR announces National Infant Immunization Week for April 23-30, 2011 |
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New: 12th edition of the Pink Book now available to order or download |
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AAP offers free access to Pediatrics' May 2011 supplement on vaccine safety |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's pertussis web section offers one-stop access to vaccination information |
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IAC's Video of the Week features an entertaining animated video that explains how vaccines work |
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ACOG's routine screening recommendations include information on assessing patients' immunization status |
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MMWR announces World Malaria Day for April 25 |
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CDC reports on opportunities for and challenges to malaria eradication |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Pennsylvania Immunization Conference scheduled for June 30 in Lancaster |
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IAC Express: Issue 925
April 18,
2011 |
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Reminder: IAC has posted an important correction to its educational piece for healthcare professionals: "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens" |
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CDC publishes report about a case of human rabies in Michigan in 2009 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's standing orders for vaccination |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Eleven new healthcare organizations have been added to IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety--bringing the total to more than 100! |
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IAC's Video of the Week features magicians Penn and Teller making a strong visual case for immunization |
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Use CDC's fact sheets to educate parents about the benefits and risks of vaccination |
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National Infant Immunization Week starts on Saturday, April 23--be sure to add your activities to the CDC website |
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Handout about safe injection practices is worth reviewing with your staff |
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Scheduled for April 21: State University of New York webcast on improving teen immunization rates--CE credit available |
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91 U.S. children have died from complications of influenza during the 2010-11 season--so please keep vaccinating |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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ACIP meeting scheduled for June 22-23 in Atlanta; registration deadlines are in early June |
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CDC publishes report on tracking the progress toward global polio eradication during 2009-10 |
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New Zealand National Immunisation Conference planned for August 19-20 in Rotorua; abstracts due May 10 |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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IAC Express: Issue 924
April 12,
2011 |
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IAC has posted an important correction to its educational piece for healthcare professionals: "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens" |
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IAC Express: Issue 923
April 11,
2011 |
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CDC website posts ACIP's provisional recommendations for use of Tdap vaccine among healthcare personnel
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APHA and AMDA issue position statements in support of mandating influenza vaccination for healthcare workers, joining seven other professional associations on IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety |
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society adopts position statement regarding personal belief exemption from immunization mandates |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a discussion between authors Paul Offit and Seth Mnookin on the challenges of communicating vaccine information |
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CDC issues new edition of the VIS for yellow fever vaccine |
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IAC updates its two professional educational-guidance handouts on medical management of vaccine reactions |
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CDC reports on measles imported by returning U.S. travelers ages 6-23 months during 2001-11 |
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CDC reports on a measles outbreak in Hennepin County, Minnesota, during February-March 2011 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: answers to frequently asked questions |
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IAC updates online "Ask the Experts" Q&A section related to MMR vaccine |
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Important update: CDC's April 21 Net Conference will cover ACIP's changes to the use of Tdap vaccine in adolescents and adults, as well as the general recommendations for combination vaccines |
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CDC reports on an assessment of the completeness of reporting on perinatal hepatitis B infection in the U.S. |
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Six updated IAC handouts now available in Turkish |
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Proportion of deaths from influenza and pneumonia remains higher than expected, so please keep vaccinating! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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CDC reports on an assessment of influenza-like illness surveillance at the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2009 |
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Some of PKIDs' April and May webinars on using social media are related to immunization |
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IAC Express: Issue 922
April 6,
2011 |
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Read "Ask the Experts" Q&As about common vaccination misconceptions |
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IAC Express: Issue 921
April 4,
2011 |
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All at IAC mourn the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Becky Payne |
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CDC summarizes ACIP's recent votes on Tdap vaccination of healthcare workers, booster dose of Japanese encephalitis vaccine, and more |
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American Nurses Association and eight other professional societies urge clinicians to follow CDC's new Tdap recommendations |
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HHS announces launch of a new consumer-focused immunization website--www.vaccines.gov |
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Minnesota Department of Health reports 15 confirmed cases of measles |
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IAC updates its popular provider-education handout "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations" |
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IAC updates its "Do I Need Any Vaccinations Today?" adult patient screening questionnaire" and "Vaccine Handling Tips" for proper vaccine storage |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Somali-language videos developed to educate Somali-American parents |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find information on upcoming immunization events and conferences |
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National Infant Immunization Week is April 23-30; be sure to add your activities to the CDC website |
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NCIRD announces National Immunization Conference will move to an every-other-year schedule; next conference to be held in Atlanta in 2013 |
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ACIP updates U.S. vaccine abbreviations |
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77 U.S. children have died from complications of influenza during the 2010-11 season--so please keep vaccinating! |
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March issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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CDC publishes results of 2001-2008 U.S. tetanus surveillance |
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CDC posts live meeting archive of the February ACIP meeting |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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"Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2010" available in hard copy and electronic formats |
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April is STD Awareness Month; young people urged to get tested |
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MMWR publishes report on 2009-10 measles outbreaks in Africa and progress toward measles pre-elimination goal |
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April is Autism Awareness Month |
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Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course scheduled for September 27-28 in Tacoma |
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Reminder: Minnesota Coalition for Adult Immunization's 20th annual conference to be held April 8 |
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IAC Express: Issue 920
March 28,
2011 |
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FDA expands Zostavax vaccine age indications to include adults ages 50 through 59 years |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: handy "Quick Links" |
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IAC's Video of the Week reminds nurses and the public to keep their immunizations up to date |
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IAC updates "Meningococcal: Questions & Answers" |
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The Vaccine Education Center's "Parents PACK" website and newsletter give parents up-to-the minute information about vaccines |
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CDC's April 21 Net Conference will cover general recommendations for combination vaccines |
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Proportion of deaths from influenza and pneumonia remains higher than expected, so please keep vaccinating! |
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World TB Day was observed on March 24; U.S. did not meet the national goal of eliminating TB by 2010 |
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CDC reports on U.S. trends in tuberculosis in 2010 |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Iowa Immunization Conference planned for June 8-9 in Des Moines |
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West Virginia Immunization Summit scheduled for June 9-10 in Charleston, WV |
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IAC Express: Issue 919
March 21,
2011 |
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"Vaccines and Your Child"--a new book to help parents separate fact from fiction |
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Webinar on addressing parents' concerns about vaccines now available for viewing online |
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MMWR publishes erratum related to the recommended schedule for people ages 7-18 years |
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IAC develops new handout that can help individuals understand decisions in the Omnibus Autism Proceeding |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find hundreds of images/photos related to vaccination and vaccine-preventable diseases |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Paul Offit discussing the BMJ disclosure of Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent research |
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CDC offers user-friendly childhood vaccination schedule for parents |
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Comments solicited on draft federal report about adult immunization |
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CDC website posts presentation slide sets from the February ACIP meeting |
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IAC updates "Hib: Questions and Answers" and "Polio: Questions and Answers" |
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CDC corrects Binational Immunization Resource |
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CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis offers new posters |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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MMWR reports on progress toward interrupting wild poliovirus circulation in countries with reestablished transmission |
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MMWR reports on polio outbreak in Republic of the Congo |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Minnesota Coalition for Adult Immunization's 20th annual conference to be held April 8 |
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2011 Ohio Immunization Conference scheduled for May 13 in Cleveland |
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IAC Express: Issue 918
March 16,
2011 |
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IAC's popular laminated versions of the 2011 U.S. child/teen and adult immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your workplace today! |
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Now's a great time to place an order for the newly updated Immunization Techniques DVD and IAC's personal patient record cards! For greater discounts, make bulk purchases! |
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IAC Express: Issue 917
March 14,
2011 |
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U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of vaccine manufacturers |
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IAC updates three immunization schedules for the public--one about babies, one about children and teens, and a third about 11-19-year-olds |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find links to local and state immunization coalitions |
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National Infant Immunization Week to be observed April 23-30; CDC offers resources |
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CDC publishes best practices on the use of PCR testing for pertussis diagnosis |
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IAC's Video of the Week offers training on obtaining specimens for pertussis testing |
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New report from Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota explores ways to improve the immunization rates of Minnesota's children and teens |
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CDC offers the 2011 immunization schedules in new formats |
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5 more U.S. children died from complications of influenza the first week of March, so please keep vaccinating! |
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MMWR reports on two cases of Japanese encephalitis in children in the United States |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC corrects information in its article about the mobile devices for which "Shots 2011" software is currently available |
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IAC Express: Issue 916
March 7,
2011 |
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The Joint Commission's Tdap monograph seeks to increase Tdap vaccination among adults and adolescents |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: wealth of information on immunization topics |
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IAC's Video of the Week gives kids tips on avoiding influenza |
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55 U.S. children have died from complications of influenza during the 2010-11 season--so please keep vaccinating! |
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IAC updates "Hepatitis A: Questions & Answers" |
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New York Times' learning blog offers teachers a lesson plan on the history and biology of vaccines |
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Reminder: March 11 is the deadline for regular-priced registration for the National Immunization Conference |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Epidemiology in Action course set for May 16-27 at Emory University in Atlanta |
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MMWR publishes errata to varicella and hepatitis case counts published in the MMWR of January 7, 2011 |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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IAC corrects information in its article about the mobile devices for which "Shots 2011" software is currently available |
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IAC Express: Issue 915
February 28,
2011 |
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IAC's Video of the Week outlines steps the public can take to protect against influenza |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Unprotected People Reports provide more than 100 vaccine-preventable disease accounts |
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Free "Shots 2011" software for mobile devices is now available for the new adult and child, teen, and catch-up immunization schedules |
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WHO recommends influenza vaccine composition for the 2011-12 northern hemisphere influenza season |
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Influenza is present in all 50 states, so please keep vaccinating! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Minutes of the October 2010 ACIP meeting now online |
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IAC Express: Issue 914
February 22,
2011 |
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services releases National Vaccine Plan |
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New handout for parents about vaccine safety now available |
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MMWR reports on deaths from acute HBV infection associated with assisted blood glucose monitoring |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Dr. Paul Offit on The Colbert Report |
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IAC updates staff-education resources on vaccine contraindications and precautions |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: top resources for communicating with parents about vaccines |
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CDC Health Advisory Network notifies healthcare professionals about best practices for using PCR for diagnosing pertussis |
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CDC releases training videos on pertussis specimen collection |
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MMWR publishes report on U.S. influenza activity from December 12, 2010 to February 5, 2011 |
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CDC offers new patient education materials related to hepatitis B |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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MMWR reports on potential transmission of viral hepatitis via stored blood vessels |
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Reminder: NFID's Annual Conference on Vaccine Research to be held May 16-18 in Baltimore |
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California Immunization Coalition Summit scheduled for April 18 in Los Angeles |
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Virginia's Vaccine Update Conference to be held on May 6 in Richmond |
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IAC Express: Issue 913
February 14,
2011 |
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New: 2011 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Ages 0 Through 18 Years now available |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: "Immunization Schedules" web section offers quick access to child, teen, and adult guidance for 2011 |
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Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology issues position paper in support of mandating influenza vaccination for healthcare workers |
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IAC's Video of the Week features Bill Gates narrating "Vaccines Save Lives" |
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CDC corrects and reposts the 11" x 17" version of the 2011 U.S. recommended adult immunization schedule |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Rotavirus vaccine VIS now available in Thai |
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Check out PKIDs' March and April webinars on using social media |
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IAC Express: Issue 912
February 7,
2011 |
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New: 2011 U.S. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule is now available |
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FDA expands Menveo vaccine age indications to 2-55 years |
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CDC launches new herpes zoster web section |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: reminder to use IAC'S newly developed handouts and staff education materials |
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IAC's Video of the Week features a hockey-themed immunization public service announcement |
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IAC updates "Hepatitis A and B Vaccines: Be sure your patient gets the correct dose!" and "Vaccines with Diluents: How to use them" |
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IAC's "Vaccinations for adults: You're NEVER too old for immunizations" now available in Spanish and nine other translations |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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IAC Express: Issue 911
January 31,
2011 |
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CDC issues new "General Recommendations on Immunization: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices" |
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CDC issues updated recommendations for use of meningococcal conjugate vaccines |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: quick access to ACIP recommendations |
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IAC's Video of the Week explains how the GAVI Alliance's finance mechanisms raise funds to provide immunization services |
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi pledge $100 million to purchase and deliver childhood vaccines to Pakistan and Afghanistan |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Register for the 2011 National Immunization Conference by February 18 to get the early-bird rate |
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MMWR publishes report on a case of diphtheria-like illness in Idaho in 2010 |
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Rotavirus vaccine VIS now available in Karen language |
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WHO publishes the December 2010 meeting report of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety |
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RWorld Vaccine Congress scheduled for April 11-14 in Washington, DC |
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IAC Express: Issue 910
January 24,
2011 |
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Reminder: New issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online |
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British Medical Journal wraps up a special series that exposes Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent research |
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Salon retracts Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s report linking thimerosal to childhood neurological disorders |
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FDA and CDC issue update on Fluzone influenza vaccine and VAERS reports of febrile seizures in children |
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MMWR publishes CDC's recommendations for antiviral treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza infections |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's most popular handouts for patients offered in 12 languages |
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IAC's Video of the Week teaches children how to protect themselves from influenza |
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Rotavirus vaccine VIS now available in Spanish |
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Studies in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal's special supplement show rotavirus vaccines significantly reduce severe and fatal diarrhea in young children |
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National Influenza Vaccine Summit is accepting nominations for its 2011 Immunization Excellence Awards through March 1 |
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IAC updates its "Notification of Vaccination Letter" |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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MMWR publishes report on self-reported cases of influenza-like illness in the U.S. during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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February 25 is the nomination deadline for the 2011 Natalie J. Smith, MD, Award |
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VICNetwork hosts January 27 webinar on using storytelling to communicate the importance of vaccination |
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IAC Express: Issue 909
January 18,
2011 |
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New: January 2011 issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online |
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Reminder: January 2011 issue of Needle Tips available online |
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MMWR publishes ACIP's updated recommendations for the use of Tdap vaccine |
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Check it out: IAC develops a timely new web page--"The Fraud Behind the MMR Scare" |
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Wall Street Journal publishes Dr. Paul A. Offit's editorial on Andrew Wakefield's failed 1998 study |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: More on Vaccinate Adults, including back issues and magazine viewer option |
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IAC's Video of the Week explores the future of immunization |
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IAC updates two of its most popular handouts, "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations" and "Vaccinations for Adults: You're NEVER too old to get immunized!" |
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IAC website posts an updated version of All Star Pediatrics' "Sample Vaccine Policy Statement" |
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IAC updates two of its standing orders for administering vaccines to adults |
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CDC's February 3 Net Conference to cover the recommended 2011 U.S. immunization schedules for children and adults |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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MMWR reports on the costs a county health department incurred in responding to a school-based pertussis outbreak in Omaha in 2008 |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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CDC's 2011 report on U.S. health disparities and inequalities includes a section on influenza vaccination coverage during 2000-2010 |
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CDC website posts interim guidance on the use of influenza antiviral agents during the 2010-11 influenza season |
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MMWR reports on progress made in immunization information systems in the U.S. during 2009 |
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MMWR publishes errata to CDC's "Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010" |
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Operation Immunization conference scheduled for April 12 in Greensburg, PA |
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IAC Express: Issue 908
January 10,
2011 |
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| Table of Contents |
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New: January 2011 issue of Needle Tips is now online |
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British Medical Journal publishes article that exposes Wakefield paper as fraudulent |
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IAC's Video of the Week features new CNN interview about vaccines and autism
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Just published: Dr. Paul A. Offit's new book, "Deadly Choices: How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All" |
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FDA approves Gardasil for prevention of anal cancer |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: More on Needle Tips, including back issues and the magazine viewer option |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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IAC updates "Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Terms in Multiple Languages |
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Free: Influenza posters and a DVD available for order from CDC |
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American Lung Association releases report on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates |
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MMWR reports on public health response to rabid dog in animal shelter |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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Nominate a nurse for an ANA Immunity Award |
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ACIP meeting scheduled for February 23-24 in Atlanta; registration deadlines are in early February |
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Check out PKIDs' January and February webinars on using social media |
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Reminder: Clinical Vaccinology Course set for March 4-6 in Chicag |
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Vaccine World Summit India scheduled for March 1-3 in New Delhi |
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IAC Express: Issue 907
January 3,
2011 |
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IAC revises its two most popular handouts, "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization" |
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IAC updates standing orders for administering Td/Tdap to adults and to children ages 7 and older |
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IAC's Video of the Week features personal accounts of women who have struggled with HPV and cervical cance |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating! |
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Award-winning DVD! "Immunization Techniques: Best Practices with Infants, Children, and Adults"--from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch |
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MMWR publishes report on U.S. influenza activity during October-December 2010 |
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Six VISs now available in Nepali |
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