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IAC Express: Issue 1053
April 30,
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WHO reports on four additional cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) |
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Keep the momentum from National Infant Immunization Week going strong! |
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IAC Spotlight! Six more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety |
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CDC publishes report on pneumococcal conjugate vaccine use worldwide
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IAC makes correction to Tdap/Td standing orders |
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IAC updates three resources for healthcare professionals and their patients |
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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Share a post and unlock $5 for global vaccination |
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FDA contributes to global fight against polio |
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Newly available! IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules. Order a supply for your healthcare setting today! |
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases releases new and updated resources for adult pneumococcal vaccination |
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Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition website offers new design and resources
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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Save the date! Minnesota Department of Health immunization conference to be held October 10-11 |
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IAC Express: Issue 1052
April 23,
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It's National Infant Immunization Week! |
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CDC announces 2013 recipients of the Childhood Immunization Champion Award |
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IAC Spotlight! Parent handouts about infant immunization
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CDC updates its Understanding Vaccines and Vaccine Safety series for parents
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CDC provides updated information regarding human infection with novel avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in China |
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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Measles & Rubella Initiative releases annual report |
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network publishes immunization recommendations for cancer survivors |
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Newly available! IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules. Order a supply for your healthcare setting today! |
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New book Vaccines for Maxine teaches children about immunization |
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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IAC Express: Issue 1051
April 16,
2013 |
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Newly available! IAC's popular full-size laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. immunization schedules. Order a supply for your healthcare setting today! |
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Immunization Schedules web section offers quick access to child, teen, and adult schedules for 2013
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CDC publishes report on 2009 varicella death of an unvaccinated, previously healthy Ohio adolescent |
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IAC updates "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?"; eight translations are available |
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IAC updates four staff-education materials on pneumococcal vaccination |
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IAC's screening checklists for influenza vaccination contraindications are now available in Spanish
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IAC updates two hepatitis B handouts, one for parents of adopted children, another for young adults with chronic hepatitis B infection
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Download a colorful adolescent immunization brochure from King County, WA |
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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CDC publishes report on human contact with oral rabies vaccine baits in Ohio in 2012 |
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CDC publishes report on evaluating surveillance of global polio eradication in 2011–12 |
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New York Academy of Sciences' May 17 symposium on HIV/AIDS will include an update on vaccine trials |
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IAC Express: Issue 1050
April 9,
2013 |
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CDC provides information regarding human infection with novel avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China |
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IAC Spotlight! Reminder to consider using IAC’s newest educational materials for patients and staff |
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CDC publishes two corrections to the U.S. immunization schedule for children and teens age 0 through 18 years |
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Coming later in April: National Infant Immunization Week and World Immunization Week |
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April is STD Awareness Month
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IAC updates "It's Federal Law!" and "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" |
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IAC updates "Immunizations for Babies"; Spanish, French, and Turkish translations are available
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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VIS for PCV13 now available in Armenian, Cambodian, Farsi, Hmong, Korean, and Tagalog |
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HPV articles educate minority women and parents of preteens about cervical cancer and importance of HPV vaccination |
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients |
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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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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Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course planned for June 12–13 in Omaha |
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Archived video broadcast and slide sets from the February 2013 ACIP meeting now available |
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IAC Express Special Edition - Shop IAC: Issue 1049
April 3,
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2013 U.S. child/teen and adult immunization schedules—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 1048
April 2,
2013 |
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CDC study indicates vaccines recommended for young children during the first two years of life do not increase the risk of autism |
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CDC publishes report on measles outbreaks after importation |
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CDC publishes report on three cases of congenital rubella syndrome in the U.S. |
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CDC publishes report on outbreak of severe respiratory disease in an assisted living facility |
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ACOG publishes committee opinion regarding integrating immunizations into practice
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IAC Spotlight! Where you'll find books and periodicals for reference and reading
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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VISs for MMR, varicella, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines now available in Hindi |
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AAP and ACOG publish 7th edition of Guidelines to Perinatal Care |
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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| Education and Training |
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Hepatitis B Foundation to offer webinar on liver cancer and hepatitis C on April 3 |
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Iowa Immunization Conference scheduled for June 12-13 in Des Moines |
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IAC Express: Issue 1047
March 26,
2013 |
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for prevention and control of meningococcal disease |
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Pediatric influenza deaths in 2012–13 stand at 105; about 90 percent of those who died were not vaccinated |
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National Infant Immunization Week is April 20–27; be sure to check out CDC's new promotional materials |
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Are you planning an activity for National Infant Immunization Week? CDC would like to know about it! |
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IAC Spotlight! Eight more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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IAC updates its standing orders templates for administering Tdap and Td vaccines |
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IAC's "Cocooning Protects Babies" handout now includes information about giving Tdap with each pregnancy
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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VIS for PCV13 now available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese |
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issues new vaccination recommendations for men at risk of contracting meningitis |
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The History of Vaccines, a new book for teens, traces the development of vaccines from the late 1700s to today |
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CDC's adult vaccine prescription pads available for downloading and ordering |
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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| Education and Training |
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Vaccine Education Center posts archive of Dr. Paul Offit’s March 13 webinar |
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CDC adds module on hepatitis A vaccine to its "You Call the Shots" training course
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IAC Express: Issue 1046
March 19,
2013 |
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U.S. Department of Justice settles with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey over discrimination against people with hepatitis B
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CDC confirms recent rabies death in Maryland organ transplant recipient
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Measles & Rubella Initiative announces that more than 700 million children in 49 countries are to be vaccinated against measles and rubella by 2020
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Compelling videos featured each week on the vaccineinformation.org home page, IAC's newly launched website for the public
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IAC updates its guides to contraindications and precautions
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Four popular handouts for healthcare professionals and their patients now available in Turkish |
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients |
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| Nominations and Awards |
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March 25 is new nomination deadline for the National Adult and Influenza Vaccine Summit's 2013 Immunization Excellence Awards |
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IAC Express: Issue 1045
March 12,
2013 |
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Reminder: February issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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Dr. William L. Atkinson receives the United States Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal |
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NVAC Report highlights the critical role the federal Section 317 Immunization Program plays in sustaining the nation's vaccine infrastructure |
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New York State law requires hospitals to offer and provide Tdap vaccination to parents and caregivers of newborns
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Vaccineinformation.org, IAC's newly launched website for the public, offers the basics on vaccines and vaccination
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CDC publishes a summary of the February 2013 ACIP meeting
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IAC clarifies an "Ask the Experts" answer that appeared in the March 6 issue of IAC Express
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April 24 is World Meningitis Day
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IAC updates its educational piece titled "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" |
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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CDC releases updated VIS for PCV13 vaccine; additional document available for providers |
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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CDC reports that U.S. rabies vaccine supply remains restricted |
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients |
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New CDC infographic shows parents and parents-to-be the three ways to protect infants against pertussis
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CDC posts updated vaccine price lists for pediatric/VFC vaccines and adult vaccines
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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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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CDC's March 21 NetConference to cover adult immunization, Tdap vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, and the 2013 child/adolescent immunization schedule |
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MMWR announces the Epidemiology in Action course will be held in Atlanta on June 3–14
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2013 California Immunization Coalition Summit scheduled for April 14–15 in Los Angeles |
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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1044
March 6, 2013 |
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Q: I understand that ACIP recently changed its definition of evidence of immunity to measles, rubella, and mumps. Please explain.
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Q: What are the new provisional ACIP recommendations for use of immune globulin (IG) for measles post-exposure prophylaxis?
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Q: Please describe the new provisional ACIP recommendations for the use of MMR vaccine in people who are HIV-infected.
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Q: Some single-dose pre-loaded vaccines come with an air pocket in the syringe chamber. Do we need to expel the air pocket before vaccinating?
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Q: Is it recommended to use a new alcohol swab to cleanse the skin before administering a vaccine, or can we swab the skin with the same alcohol swab that we used to wipe off the stopper on the vial?
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Q: I have a 45-year-old patient who is traveling to Haiti for a mission trip. She doesn’t recall ever getting an MMR booster (she didn’t go to college and never worked in health care). She was rubella immune when pregnant 20 years ago. Her measles titer is negative. Would you recommend an MMR booster?
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Q: A nursing student received 2 valid, documented doses of varicella vaccine. For whatever reason, she subsequently had a titer drawn. The titer was negative. Do you recommend revaccination with 2 doses of varicella vaccine?
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Q: If a patient is not able to receive rotavirus vaccine orally, can we give it through a G-tube?
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Q: What vaccines can we safely give to an infant or older child who has a sibling undergoing treatment for leukemia?
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Q: If the lymph nodes under a patient’s arm were surgically removed, should we avoid giving vaccines in that arm?
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Q: An employee is currently taking prophylactic acyclovir daily to prevent herpes type 2 recurrent infection. Can she receive zoster vaccine?
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Q: Is it safe for a pregnant healthcare worker to administer zoster (shingles) vaccine?
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Q: We inadvertently reconstituted a vaccine with the wrong diluent and administered the vaccine. By the time we realized our error, the patient had already left the clinic. Do we need to revaccinate the patient? If so, when should we do it?
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Q: An adult came to our office for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Tdap, and influenza vaccination. Afterward, it appeared that we did not record influenza vaccination on her chart. When questioned, the patient said she thought she got all four shots. Should we give her another dose of influenza vaccine or assume we gave it as intended? |
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IAC Express: Issue 1043
March 5, 2013 |
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Reminder: February issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online |
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Vaccineinformation.org, IAC's newly launched website for the public, presents vaccination schedules arranged by age group |
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"The Story of Immunization" is the focus of the 2013 special edition of South Dakota Medicine
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Dr. Art Caplan makes the moral case for mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel
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IAC's screening checklists for vaccine contraindications are now available in Hmong
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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Pediatric multi-vaccine VIS now available in Armenian, Cambodian, Farsi, Hmong, Korean, and Tagalog, in addition to several other languages
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients |
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CDC publishes report on 2012 transmission of vaccinia virus after sexual contact with a smallpox vaccinee |
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| Nominations and Awards |
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Reminder: March 15 is the nomination deadline for the National Influenza Vaccine Summit's 2013 Immunization Excellence Awards |
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| Education and Training |
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Vaccine Education Center plans March 13 webinar on current vaccine issues |
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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1042
February 28, 2013 |
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Q: I keep hearing about changes to vaccine storage and handling recommendations. Why is CDC making these changes? And how can I make sure I am up to date with all the newest information? |
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Q: Is it still acceptable to use combination household units for storing vaccines? |
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Q: What temperature is considered a temperature excursion on refrigerated vaccine? Frozen vaccine?
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Q: What are the new ACIP recommendations for vaccinating pregnant women with Tdap? |
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Q: If a woman did not receive Tdap during pregnancy, and it is uncertain whether she received a dose of Tdap prior to her pregnancy, should she receive a dose of Tdap postpartum? |
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Q: I have an adult patient with controlled epilepsy who wishes to receive the Tdap vaccine. May I vaccinate him? |
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Q: A 7-year-old who needed a tetanus shot for wound management came into our emergency department. My question is, if a child has received the complete 5-dose series of DTaP but has never had Tdap, should the child receive Tdap or Td for wound management? |
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Q: What are the new ACIP recommendations for use of MenHibrix, the new combination meningococcal Groups C and Y and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine? |
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Q: Is fainting after the first or second dose of HPV vaccine a contraindication to administering subsequent doses? |
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Q: How soon after taking prednisone for an asthma attack can a child receive a flu shot? |
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Q: We inadvertently administered an adult dose (0.5 mL) of influenza vaccine to an 8-month-old infant. Does this child need the second dose? |
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IAC Express: Issue 1041
February 26,
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New! February 2013 issue of Vaccinate Adults now online |
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Reminder: February 2013 issue of Needle Tips available online |
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CDC publishes updated recommendations for use of Tdap in pregnant women
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New! Vaccineinformation.org offers information on vaccine-preventable diseases, including those associated with international travel
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Correction: IAC corrects error in an "Ask the Experts" answer in the February 2013 issue of Needle Tips
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IAC Spotlight! Eleven more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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| IAC Handouts |
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IAC updates patient Q&A handouts on polio and Hib
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Join Voices for Vaccines! Add your name to the membership list of this newly launched pro-vaccine organization!
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients |
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CDC publishes interim adjusted estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness |
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CDC publishes update on U.S. influenza activity |
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Idaho Immunization Program to sponsor Shot Smarts conference in three locations in May |
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IAC Express: Issue 1040
February 19,
2013 |
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New! February 2013 issue of Needle Tips 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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New! Vaccineinformation.org offers personal testimonies on vaccine-preventable diseases, organized by age group and disease
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases relaunches its adolescent vaccination website
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients |
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Hepatitis B and C educational postcards available in Pacific Islander languages
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CDC publishes article about chronic hepatitis B and C virus infection reporting in Michigan |
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CDC adds modules on vaccine storage and handling and the VFC program to its "You Call the Shots" training course |
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IAC Express: Issue 1039
February 12,
2013 |
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IAC welcomes Dr. Litjen (L.J) Tan as chief strategy officer
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New! Vaccineinformation.org Video Library offers a searchable collection of almost 100 videos about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of immunization
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At least nine polio vaccine health workers killed in Nigeria |
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
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CDC launches new video, infographic, and PSAs
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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California VFC program's flyer encourages late-season influenza vaccination
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| Nominations and Awards |
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CDC requests nominations for Childhood Immunization Champion Awards
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National Influenza Vaccine Summit is accepting nominations for its 2013 Immunization Excellence Awards by March 15
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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Iowa Immunization Conference scheduled for June 12-13 in Des Moines
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IAC Express: Issue 1038
February 5,
2013 |
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Reminder: IAC launched a major redesign of www.vaccineinformation.org, its website for the public
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FDA approves expanded age indication for use of Prevnar 13 to include children and teens age 6 through 17 years |
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CDC holds press telebriefing on U.S. adult vaccination rates
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CDC publishes report on noninfluenza vaccination coverage among U.S. adults in 2011
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
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| IAC Handouts |
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IAC updates its staff-education piece "Pneumococcal Vaccines—CDC answers your questions" |
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Influenza continues to spread and is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients |
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Infographic shows parents how the effectiveness and safety of childhood vaccines are ensured |
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CDC's newly launched Tetanus web section offers information for professionals and the public
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available |
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CDC's QuickStats shows percentage of adults age ≥65 years who ever received pneumococcal vaccine by race/ethnicity
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| Education and Training |
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February 13 webinar to present CDC's promotional resources for 2013 National Infant Immunization Week |
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CDC schedules February 19 webinar on reducing HPV-related cancers through vaccination
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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Important: CDC postpones 46th National Immunization Conference until spring 2014 |
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Conference on Options for the Control of Influenza planned for September 5–10 in Cape Town, South Africa
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IAC Express: Issue 1037
January 29,
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“Vaccine Information You Need”: A great immunization website for the public! |
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2013 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for people age 0—18 years and adults age 19 years and older are now available
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CDC publishes recommendations for infant meningococcal vaccination with Hib-MenCY-TT |
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Vaccines that use thimerosal as a preservative are exempted from international treaty that curbs mercury releases and emissions
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HealthMap Vaccine Finder lets public find provider locations that administer a range of adult vaccinations
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CDC publishes report on noninfluenza vaccination coverage among U.S. adults in 2011
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
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CDC posts influenza information for clinicians who care for older adults; also posts the FluView Update for January 13–19 |
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ACOG posts algorithm for assessing and treating pregnant women for influenza like illness
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Influenza is spreading and serious, and vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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CDC reports on progress made in U.S. immunization information systems in 2011 |
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CDC's surveillance of foodborne disease outbreaks includes information on hepatitis A
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Minutes of the October 2012 ACIP meeting now online |
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Meeting on therapeutic vaccines for reprogramming immunity to infectious diseases, allergy, and cancer is planned for March 25–27 in Annecy, France
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IAC Express: Issue 1036
January 22,
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Institute of Medicine publishes report on the childhood immunization schedule and safety
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CDC holds press telebriefing on the 2012–13 influenza season and posts the FluView Update and new resources for clinicians
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine |
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CDC issues health advisory for clinicians on recommendations for influenza antiviral medications
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CDC publishes early estimates of effectiveness of 2012–13 influenza vaccine
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American College of Physicians approves policy recommending immunization for all healthcare providers
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IAC Spotlight! Reminder to consider using IAC’s newest educational materials for patients and staff
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FDA approves a seasonal influenza vaccine that's made using a novel manufacturing technology
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| IAC Handouts |
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IAC updates and redesigns its adult screening questionnaire "Do I Need Any Vaccinations Today?"
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| Official Releases and Announcements |
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CDC seeks a director for the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB
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Influenza is spreading and serious, and vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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AAP announces its Pediatric Resident Video Challenge; submissions are due February 25
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| Journal Articles and Newsletters |
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CDC publishes report on the global control and elimination of measles during 2000–2011
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| Education and Training |
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CDC NetConference "Seasonal Influenza Special Event" scheduled for January 24
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IAC Express: Issue 1035
January 15,
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CDC holds press briefing on the 2012–13 influenza season and posts new resources for healthcare providers
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State of New York and Boston declare health emergencies in response to surge of influenza cases
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Clinicians: The Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) can help you find influenza vaccine
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CDC publishes early estimates of effectiveness of 2012–13 influenza vaccine
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Influenza is spreading and serious, and vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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NACCHO calls for mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel
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IAC Spotlight! Five more healthcare organizations join IAC's Honor Roll for Patient Safety
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Voices for Vaccines helps parents speak up for immunization
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| Vaccine Information Statements |
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Translations of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese now available
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IAC Express: Issue 1034
January 8,
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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New York City recommends meningococcal vaccination for certain men who have sex with men
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IAC Spotlight! Hundreds of images/photos related to vaccination and VPDs
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| IAC Handouts |
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New staff-education piece: "Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor," along with an updated "Pneumococcal Vaccines—CDC answers your questions"
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New parent handout: "Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0–10 Years" |
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IAC takes a fresh approach in its handout for adolescents “Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years”
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New patient handout: "Vaccinations for Adults with Diabetes"
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Influenza is spreading and serious, and vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients |
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IAC Express: Issue 1033
January 2,
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Nine polio vaccine health workers killed in Pakistan in December 2012 |
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices launches Vaccine Error Reporting Program
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FDA approves Fluarix (GSK) as the second quadrivalent influenza vaccine
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2013 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for both children and adults to be published online on January 28
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IAC Spotlight! HPV-related videos
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IAC updates "Meningococcal Vaccination Recommendations by Age and/or Risk Factor"
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IAC's two screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines now available in seven languages
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers toolkits for influenza and Tdap immunization
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The Gerontological Society of America has resources on improving adult vaccination rates
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California's one-page fact sheets are a quick way to get information about a host of childhood and teen vaccines
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CDC posts new resources on pertussis and other VPDs
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Influenza vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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December 2012 issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now availablee |
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Measles & Rubella Initiative's e-newsletter reports on global measles and congenital rubella syndrome |
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CDC publishes report on serogroup A meningococcal conjugate vaccine coverage in Burkina Faso |
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Meningitis surveillance in Burkina Faso and Mali before serogroup A meningococcal conjugate vaccine was introduced |
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| Education and Training |
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Archive of December 13, 2012, Current Issues in Immunization NetConference offers free CE credit
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| Conferences and Meetings |
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Archived video broadcast of the October 2012 ACIP meeting now available
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