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IAC Express: Issue 994
May 15,
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New: May 2012 issue of Needle Tips is now online
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CDC publishes guidance for vaccinating children during the 2012 Pentacel and Daptacel shortage |
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CDC's "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 2012" course now in web-on-demand format |
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IAC updates standing orders for administering HPV and Tdap/Td vaccines to adults |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts newly updated VIS for MMR vaccine in seven languages
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CDC makes minor wording change in its recently published VIS for MMR vaccine |
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CDC publishes information about ACIP's new framework for developing immunization recommendations |
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Reminder: National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions planned for May 23–25 in New Orleans |
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IAC Express: Issue 993
May 8,
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New: IAC's "Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records" contains often-requested information |
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National Influenza Vaccine Summit announces recipients of its 2012 Immunization Excellence Awards
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's Featured Resources |
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IAC updates "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" |
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IAC posts six new VIS translations in Karen |
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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Measles & Rubella Initiative releases strategic plan to reduce measles and rubella deaths in 2012–2020 |
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CDC publishes report on fatal case of human rabies in a U.S. Army soldier in New York in 2011 |
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April issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes report on comparison of meningococcal disease surveillance systems during 2005–08
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| Education and Training |
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New: CDC announces addition of HPV module to its "You Call the Shots" training course—free CE credit is available |
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ACIP meeting scheduled for June 20–21 in Atlanta; registration deadline is June 6 |
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American Immunization Registry Association to meet in St. Paul on September 19–20; May 15 is abstract deadline
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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 992
May 2,
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Q: Please review the new recommendations for the use of Tdap in people 65 years and older. |
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Q: Is there an upper age limit for Tdap administration? For example, should I vaccinate an 85-year-old? |
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Q: If HPV vaccine is given subcutaneously (SC) instead of intramuscularly (IM), does the dose need to be repeated? |
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Q: Which children should receive PPSV vaccine (in addition to PCV7 and/or 13)? At what age should they receive it? What about older high-risk children who never received PCV13—should they get it now? |
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Q: Which adults need to receive PPSV prior to age 65 years? |
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Q: Which adults should receive a second dose of PPSV?
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Q: PCV13 is now licensed for use in adults, but I don't see anything about it in the 2012 adult immunization schedule. How should it be used? |
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IAC Express: Issue 991
May 1,
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC promotes The Vaccine Handbook |
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CDC website updated with information on the shortage of Pentacel and Daptacel vaccines |
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United Nations Foundation launches Shot@Life campaign to increase childhood vaccination worldwide |
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CDC publishes report on severe coinfection with influenza A(H3N2) virus and Staphylococcus aureus
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IAC updates online Ask the Experts Q&A section on HPV vaccine and also an HPV patient-education print handout
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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CDC releases updated VIS for MMR vaccine; it is the first VIS to include a 2-D barcode |
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| Featured Resources |
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American Pharmacists Association publishes second edition of its immunization handbook |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating
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| Education and Training |
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Don't miss the Wednesday, May 2, netconference for nurses on reducing vaccine administration errors |
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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Reminder: National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions planned for May 23–25 in New Orleans
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North Dakota State Immunization Conference planned for June 12–13 in Bismarck, ND |
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IAC Express: Issue 990
April 24,
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CDC announces that it's National Infant Immunization Week—April 21–28 |
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CDC honors IAC's associate director as a Childhood Immunization Champion |
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CDC announces 39 recipients of the new Childhood Immunization Champion Award |
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CDC publishes report on U.S. measles cases during 2011
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Vaccine shortage: sanofi pasteur announces supply delay for its Pentacel and Daptacel vaccines |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC's measles section offers one-stop access to vaccination information |
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CDC publishes report on the U.S. incidence of HPV-associated cancers during 2004–2008
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ACOG publishes committee opinion regarding administering Tdap vaccine during pregnancy |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts 21 new VIS translations in eight languages |
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Be sure to visit CDC's newly redesigned "Preteen and Teen Vaccines" web section |
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CDC releases report on stakeholder meetings on meningococcal vaccines for children
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ACOG's Immunization for Women website is a source of up-to-date information for patients and providers |
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Updated edition of The Forgotten Story includes new accounts of the dangers of vaccine-preventable diseases
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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CDC publishes article on tracking progress toward global polio eradication during 2010–11 |
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Don't miss tomorrow's (April 25) netconference on vaccination of healthcare personnel, for nurses, by nurses |
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IAC Express: Issue 989
April 17,
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National Infant Immunization Week is on its way—April 21 through April 28 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: handouts for parents of infants |
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CDC publishes report on rabies risk assessment after exposure to a bat on an airplane |
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Updated "Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen Immunization" now available in seven languages |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts Thai translation of the VIS for Td/Tdap vaccines |
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If you vaccinate children and teens, be sure to download AAP's immunization training guide and procedure manual |
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AAP posts videos to help providers talk with parents about vaccine safety concerns |
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CDC launches two user-friendly websites—one on meningococcal disease and one on meningitis |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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CDC publishes report on antibodies cross-reactive to influenza A(H3N2) variant virus and impact of 2010–11 seasonal influenza vaccine on cross-reactive antibodies |
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March issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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| Education and Training |
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CDC, IAC, ANA, and NNINA present series of netconferences developed for nurses and others who provide immunizations |
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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Reminder: National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions planned for May 23–25 in New Orleans |
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Texas plans perinatal hepatitis B prevention conference for May 15–16 in Austin; free CE credit available |
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ACIP posts live archive of its February 22–23 meeting
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CDC hosts 61st Annual Epidemic Intelligence Services Conference on April 16–20 in Atlanta |
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Vaccines to take center stage at the New York Academy of Sciences' May 11 symposium on HIV/AIDS
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Vaccines Discovery and Development conference planned for San Francisco on July 9–10 |
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IAC Express: Issue 988
April 10,
2012 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: videos on pertussis (whooping cough) |
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CDC publishes report on meningococcal disease outbreak in an elementary school |
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CDC publishes report on influenza outbreaks at two correctional facilities |
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IAC updates "Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B?" |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts nine new VIS translations |
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American College of Physicians releases free iPhone/iPad app for adult immunization |
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CDC, IAC, ANA, and NNINA present series of netconferences developed for nurses and others who provide immunizations |
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IAC Express: Issue 987
April 3, 2012 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: New! "Cocooning" web section |
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IAC Executive Director Dr. Deborah L. Wexler urges adult vaccination in TV interview |
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FDA approves extended period for administering VariZIG for postexposure prophylaxis of varicella |
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CDC, IAC, ANA, and NNINA schedule three netconferences for nurses and other immunization providers |
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CDC publishes summary of 2008 surveillance of prevalence of autism spectrum disorders |
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| Education and Training |
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Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases course planned for May 9–10 in Fredericksburg, VA |
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IAC Express Special Edition - Shop IAC: Issue 986
March 28,
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2012 U.S. child/teen and adult immunization schedules are now available. Order a supply for your healthcare setting today! |
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Now's a great time to place an order for the Immunization Techniques DVD and IAC's personal patient record cards! For greater discounts, make bulk purchases! |
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IAC Express: Issue 985
March 27, 2012 |
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CDC releases provisional ACIP recommendations for Tdap use in people age 65 and older |
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CDC advises providers to use all the schedules and footnotes in the 2012 U.S. Childhood Immunization Schedule |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: where you'll find information on upcoming immunization events and conferences |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts updated VISs for polio and Td/Tdap vaccines in six additional languages |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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CDC publishes report on progress made toward global polio eradication in Africa in 2011 |
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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Reminder: National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions planned for May 23–25 in New Orleans |
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IAC Express: Issue 984
March 20, 2012 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: 21 more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll |
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1st National Immunization Conference Online will be March 26–28. It's easy to take part—and it's free! |
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National Infant Immunization Week scheduled for April 21–28; many resources are available |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts newly updated VIS for Gardasil HPV vaccine in seven languages |
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Report from American Academy of Microbiology aims to raise public awareness of the value of adult vaccination |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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| Education and Training |
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CDC and Emory University schedule "Epidemiology in Action" course for June 11–22 in Atlanta |
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CDC website posts presentation slide sets from the February ACIP meeting |
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IAC Express: Issue 983
March 13, 2012 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: New! "Pharmacists and Immunization" web section |
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IAC's executive director receives national recognition from the American Pharmacists Association |
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IAC updates online Ask the Experts Q&A section related to meningococcal vaccine |
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| IAC Handouts |
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Now in Turkish: IAC's child/teen screening questionnaire and "Are you 11–19 years old?" |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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VIS for 2011–12 inactivated influenza vaccine now in Nepali and Somali |
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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Jordan Report: Accelerated Development of Vaccines 2012 available online |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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Sign up to receive FOCUS on Vaccine Access, a new newsletter from the International Vaccine Access Center |
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February issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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| Education and Training |
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March 29 Immunization NetConference to cover CDC's 2012 child/teen and adult immunization schedules |
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National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions to feature former First Ladies Rosalynn Carter and Betty Bumpers and author Seth Mnookin |
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Conference on Vaccine Research to be held in Baltimore on May 7–9 |
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IAC Express: Issue 982
March 6, 2012 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: translations of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) |
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MMWR issues erratum for the 2012 U.S. immunization schedules for children and adolescents |
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FDA approves first quadrivalent influenza vaccine |
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| IAC Handouts |
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Dr. Ari Brown's "Clear Answers & Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots" newly updated |
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IAC's newly updated Guides to Contraindications and Precautions available |
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Q&A on meningococcal disease and vaccine now thoroughly revised |
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IAC's "Are You 11–19 Years Old?" now in Spanish |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts three newly updated VISs in seven languages |
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VIS translations that were out of date now available in French, Somali, and Vietnamese |
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| Official Releases and Annoucements |
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AAP revises its policy statement on recommendations for HPV vaccination to include routine use in males |
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Vaccine Education Center publishes updated HPV, rotavirus, and shingles resources |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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| Education and Training |
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Vaccine Education Center plans webinar on current vaccine issues for March 14 |
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A DVD of CDC's Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases self-study course is available for ordering |
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Hepatitis B Foundation to hold its "2012 B Informed" parent conference in Philadelphia on May 19 |
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IAC Express: Issue 981
February 28,
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ACIP votes to extend the age recommendation for Tdap vaccine to adults age 65 years and older |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Most popular web sections and downloads |
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CDC publishes report on 2009–10 influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant women in 29 states and New York City |
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CDC publishes report on U.S. influenza activity during October 2, 2011– February 11, 2012 |
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CDC schedules March 1 teleconference on new ideas and resources for National Infant Immunization Week |
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| IAC Handouts |
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IAC updates "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" |
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IAC corrects an error on "Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen Immunization" |
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CDC releases updated VIS for Gardasil HPV vaccine |
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IAC posts new Indonesian and Turkish VIS translations |
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| Official Releases and Annoucements |
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WHO recommends influenza vaccine composition for the 2012–13 northern hemisphere influenza season |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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Public Health Reports publishes NVAC's recommendations on adult immunization |
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| Education and Training |
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American College of Physicians' webinar on quality improvement in immunization to be held on March 13 |
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Clinical Vaccinology course to be held in Chicago on March 9–11 |
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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Be sure to take part in the 1st National Immunization Conference Online on March 26–28 |
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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 980
February 22,
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Q: Is it true that ACIP no longer specifies a time interval between administering doses of Td and Tdap to teens and adults?
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Q: If a teen or adult patient received a dose of Td vaccine 2 years ago, should I wait approximately 8 more years before administering a dose of Tdap to the patient?
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Q: If a teen or adult mistakenly received a dose of Td when they should have received Tdap, what is the optimal time to give the missing Tdap dose? |
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Q: Is there any reason not to administer Tdap vaccine to adults age 65 and older who want the vaccine but are not in contact with an infant? It seems like it would be a good idea to vaccinate them to protect them, their family, and their community from pertussis.
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Q: We intend to start vaccinating family contacts of pregnant women with Tdap to protect the newborn. Can you tell me how long it takes for the Tdap vaccine to provide protection? |
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Q: Since we know that children with functional or anatomic asplenia are at high risk for contracting Neisseria meningitidis, why aren’t they included in the latest recommendations to vaccinate certain high-risk children against meningococcal disease beginning at age 9 months?
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Q: Can we vaccinate a 2-year-old boy with functional or anatomic asplenia against meningococcal disease if he has not completed a series of PCV13?
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Q: When people are in their 80s, is it still recommended for them to get the shingles vaccine? I've heard it doesn't work as well in the elderly.
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Q: Occasionally we have asplenic adult patients who want to get the Hib vaccine. We know it’s given only to infants and young children, but what about using it in this situation?
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Q: ACIP and CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Guide say that refrigerated vaccines should be stored between 35°–46°F, but some vaccine package inserts list 36°–46°F as the proper range. Should I use 35°F or 36°F as the low boundary of the range?
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Q: What should I do if my thermometer indicates my refrigerated vaccine has been stored between 32°–34°F? Since the vaccine wasn’t “frozen,” will it be OK to use? And what about people who received the vaccine before we discovered the temperature excursion—will we need to revaccinate them?
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Q: Does the federal law that requires providing patients with VISs apply when administering influenza vaccine to employees and volunteers in hospitals or other workplaces?
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Q: If you place a needle on a pre-filled syringe and then don't administer the vaccine, how long can you store the pre-filled syringe with the needle attached?
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Q: I have a child patient traveling to a country for which Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine is recommended. What can I do to protect her now that JE-Vax is no longer available? |
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IAC Express: Issue 979
February 21,
2012 |
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Reminder: February issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Reminder to use IAC’s newly developed and revised educational materials on vaccine refusal |
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| IAC Handouts |
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IAC updates five standing orders for vaccine administration |
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IAC updates two popular handouts: "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations" and "Screening Questionnaire for Child and Teen Immunization" |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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MMWR corrects errors in "Progress on Global Measles Control, 2000–2010," published on February 3 |
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| Education and Training |
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CDC's Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases self-study course available in web-on-demand format |
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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March 2 is nomination deadline for the National Influenza Vaccine Summit's 2012 Immunization Excellence Awards |
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Access the live webcast of the February 22–23 ACIP meeting by following the posted instructions |
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Register by February 24 to receive the early-bird registration rate for the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions |
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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 978
February 15,
2012 |
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Q: Please describe the new recommendations for the use of HPV4 vaccine in males and explain how these new recommendations differ from the previous ones. |
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Q: Is it recommended that patients age 26 years start the HPV vaccination series even though they will be older than 26 when they complete it? |
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Q: Will patients who have already had genital warts benefit from receiving Gardasil? |
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Q: If a patient has been sexually active for a number of years, is it still recommended to give HPV vaccine or to complete the HPV vaccine series? |
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Q: If a patient’s vaccination history indicates she received the third dose of HPV vaccine earlier than the recommended minimum interval of 24 weeks, should she be given a fourth dose? |
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Q: Will the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program cover HPV vaccination for males? |
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Q: If HPV vaccine is given subcutaneously instead of intramuscularly, does the dose need to be repeated? |
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Q: Would you please provide details about the new ACIP recommendations for the use of hepatitis B vaccine in adult diabetic patients? |
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IAC Express: Issue 977
February 14,
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New: February issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online |
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Reminder: February issue of Needle Tips available online |
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2012 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years now available |
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National Infant Immunization Week scheduled for April 21–28; many resources are available |
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CDC's recommendations for influenza antiviral medications remain unchanged |
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IAC updates two of its handouts: "Are you 11–19 years old?" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" |
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George Washington University report analyzes mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare workers |
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Minutes of the October 2011 ACIP meeting now online |
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"Shots by STFM" 2012 immunization schedules available for PCs and smart phones |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: IAC’s collection of practical and clinically relevant journal articles |
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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February 29 is the date of the VICNetwork's webinar on vaccine hesitancy |
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March 29 Immunization NetConference to cover CDC's 2012 child/teen and adult immunization schedules |
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IAC Express: Issue 976
February 7,
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New! February 2012 issue of Needle Tips is now online |
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2012 U.S. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule is now available |
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CDC publishes report on adult vaccination coverage |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Immunization schedules web section offers quick access to child, teen, and adult schedules for 2012 |
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CDC publishes report on patient who recovered from clinical rabies |
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CDC publishes report on global measles control |
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CDC releases updated VIS for hepatitis B vaccine |
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IAC posts new translations of the hepatitis A vaccine VIS in Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese |
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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National Influenza Vaccine Summit is accepting nominations for its 2012 Immunization Excellence Awards by March 2 |
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CDC requests nominations for new Childhood Immunization Champion Awards by February 10
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CDC Catch-Up Immunization Scheduler is now online |
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IAC revises its two most popular staff educational materials, Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization and Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization |
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February 10 is the new deadline for abstracts for the 1st National Immunization Conference Online |
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Register by February 24 to receive the early-bird registration rate for the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions |
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IOM committee meeting on childhood immunization schedule to be held February 9
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IAC Express: Issue 975
January 31,
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Spotlight on immunize.org: 28 more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll
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CDC publishes report on use of Tdap in an Arizona emergency department in 2009-10 |
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CDC releases updated VIS for Td/Tdap vaccines |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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Errata in the January 6 MMWR article about receipt of A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccine by U.S. prisons and jails |
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| Education and Training |
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February 2 is the date of the Red Book webinar on the 2012 childhood immunization schedule
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Clinical Vaccinology course to be held in Chicago on March 9-11
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Earn free CME/CE credit through the Florida Bureau of Immunization's video programs |
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Symposium on Dual Use Research: H5N1 Influenza Virus and Beyond to be held February 2 in New York City |
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IAC Express: Issue 974
January 24,
2012 |
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CDC publishes report on a 2009 hospital-associated measles outbreak in Pennsylvania |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: “Technically Speaking” column from IAC’s executive director covers practical topics in delivering vaccination services |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts Thai translation of the VIS for inactivated polio vaccine |
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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RAND Health publishes a blueprint for improving adult vaccination promotion and delivery in the United States |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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Conference on Vaccine Research to be held in Baltimore on May 7–9 |
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IAC Express: Issue 973
January 17,
2012 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: Visit "What's New at IAC" |
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CDC publishes surveillance report on chronic hepatitis B virus infections in New York City |
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The Philippines will begin vaccinating children against rotavirus infection in 2012 |
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IAC posts Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese VISs for HPV (Cervarix) and hepatitis A vaccines (also in Thai) |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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CDC's new atlas to provide access to data on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis |
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American College of Physicians' webinar on efficient vaccine ordering planned for February 23 |
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IAC Express: Issue 972
January 10,
2012 |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: HPV-related videos |
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Influenza can be severe for children and young adults with neurologic and neurodevelopmental conditions |
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CDC publishes report on fatal 2011 case of imported human rabies in New Jersey |
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CDC publishes report on receipt of A(H1N1) vaccine by U.S. prisons and jails during 2009–10 influenza season |
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CDC publishes update on current influenza A(H3N2)v transmission in five U.S. states |
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WHO publishes November 2011 meeting report of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization |
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Guidelines for safe work practices in medical diagnostic laboratories include information on vaccination |
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Reminder: Healthcare personnel at long-term care facilities need influenza vaccination |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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AAP News reports that two-dimensional barcodes on vaccines are ready for use in pediatric offices
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January issue of Virtual Mentor, AMA's online journal of ethics, explores on vaccines and ethics |
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December 2011 issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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February 3 is the deadline for abstracts for the 1st National Immunization Conference Online
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National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions set for May 23–25 in New Orleans |
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IAC Express: Issue 971
January 3,
2012 |
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FDA expands use of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Prevnar 13 for people age 50 and older |
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FDA issues Drug Safety Communication regarding liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants |
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Spotlight on immunize.org: redesign of IAC Express web section |
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GAO report examines Medicare beneficiaries' access to vaccinations covered under Medicare Part D |
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| IAC Handouts |
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IAC updates Td/Tdap standing orders for children 7 years and older and "Vaccine Handling Tips" |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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IAC posts new translations of the meningococcal vaccines VIS in Portuguese and Haitian Creole |
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California develops two resources on preparing vaccines for administration |
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for almost everyone, so please keep vaccinating |
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ACIP meeting scheduled for February 22-23 in Atlanta; registration deadline is February 6 |
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