IZ Express
Our weekly email newsletter, IZ Express, has been in production since 1997 and currently has more than 55,000 subscribers. Each week, it provides up-to-date information about:
  • New CDC vaccine recommendations
  • FDA vaccine approvals
  • Newly released Vaccine Information Statements
  • New immunization resources
  • Current events
  • Notable journal articles
  • Ask the Experts special editions
  • And more …
Results (61)

Issue 1221: December 23, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: A dose of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV, Flumist) was inadvertently given…read more
Top Stories
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Happy holidays from all of us at IAC!
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New! December issue of Vaccinate Adults available online
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Reminder! December issue of Needle Tips available online
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CDC reports on injection safety and vaccine administration errors at an employee influenza vaccination clinic
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FDA expands Gardasil 9 licensure to include males age 16–26 years
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FDA approves new injectable influenza vaccine, Fluad, for use in people age 65 years and older
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IAC’s "Take a Stand™" workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for the next sessions in California (January 19–23, 2016)
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Every Child By Two expands mission to include timely vaccination of people of all ages
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Armenian, Hmong, Korean, and Tagalog translations of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS
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IAC posts Amharic and Tigrigna translations of the 2015–16 inactivated influenza VIS
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IAC posts Marshallese translation of the hepatitis B VIS
World News
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Gavi approves an additional $220 million to fight measles and rubella
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Education and Training
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NFID to offer webinar on healthcare personnel vaccination on January 13
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Register for CDC's #PreteenVaxScene webinar miniseries in January
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Webinar on tracking, scheduling, and recommending HPV vaccine to take place on January 21

Issue 1220: December 16, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: We are having difficulty getting meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine…read more
Top Stories
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New! December issue of Needle Tips available online
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for the next sessions in California (January 19–23, 2016)
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CDC releases new estimates on influenza vaccination coverage
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CDC releases information for clinicians about current Pentacel shortage
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Seasonal Health campaign supplement of December 11 issue of USA Today features articles from IAC, Families Fighting Flu, and NFID
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IAC enrolls five more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four previously honored institutions qualify for additional years
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IAC Spotlight! Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Join Voices for Vaccines on January 7 for a conference call featuring Dr. Nathan Boonstra discussing HPV vaccination
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Applications for the Gerontological Society of America's 2016 ICAMP Academies now open; first session to be held February 15–16 in Los Angeles
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "First Do No Harm: Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policies for Healthcare Personnel Help Protect Patients"
World News
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WHO publishes summary of October meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on influenza activity in the United States from October 4 to November 28, 2015
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on Tdap/Td; free CE credit available
Conferences and Meetings
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2016 California Immunization Coalition Summit to be held April 24–25; abstracts due by January 13
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International Rotavirus Symposium to be held September 7–9 in Melbourne; abstract deadline is April 1

Issue 1218: December 9, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: There is a debate within my clinical department about not allowing…read more
Top Stories
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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! Make sure your patients age 6 months and older are protected now and into 2016
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Federal and military employees: Help IAC by using agency code 10612 when you make your Combined Federal Campaign contribution before December 15
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IAC’s "Take a Stand™" workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for the next sessions in California (January 19–23, 2016)
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CDC updates its Vaccine Conversations with Parents website
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Vaccine Education Center updates its fact sheets for parents and patients on HPV and meningococcal vaccines
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WHO's Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations reports on the international spread of polio
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IAC Spotlight! Read Technically Speaking columns by IAC's Dr. Deborah Wexler for practical vaccination information
IAC Handouts
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IAC releases new one-page guidance sheet for healthcare professionals: "Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor for Serogroup B Protection"
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IAC develops new standing orders template titled "Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal B Vaccine to Adolescents and Adults"
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IAC updates and redesigns "How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections"
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IAC releases updated Spanish translation of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccination"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts nine translations of the PCV13 and pediatric multi-vaccine VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes medical guidelines for use during a mass casualty incident due to anthrax
Featured Resources
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CDC releases the 13th edition of "The Pink Book" in e-book format
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AAP's Red Book now available in Spanish in print and online
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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November issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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CDC offers new Medscape Expert Commentary on influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel
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National Area Health Education Center Organization to present webinar on December 9 about using social media to reach healthcare professionals with HPV vaccination information
Conferences and Meetings
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Presentation slides from October ACIP meeting are now available

Issue 1217: December 2, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: We see many patients with multiple co-morbidities…read more
Top Stories
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National Influenza Vaccination Week begins on December 6. It’s time to vaccinate before the holidays arrive!
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IAC Spotlight! Calendar of Events highlights conferences, workshops, and other immunization-related events around the nation
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Reminder: Abstract deadline for the 12th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships is December 11
World News
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WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization releases recommendations on polio and measles vaccination
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WHO publishes review of the 2015 influenza season in the southern hemisphere
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Medical Assistants Resources and Training on Immunization (MARTi) releases newsletter on influenza
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Study looks into the immunization knowledge, beliefs, intentions, and behaviors of women expecting their first child
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Study highlights missed opportunities for HPV vaccination

Issue 1216: November 25, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: It has just come to my attention that the plumbers working for our plumbing contractor…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: November issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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Reminder: National Influenza Vaccination Week is scheduled for December 6–12
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IAC Spotlight! Easy-to-read vaccine fact sheets are available for patients and parents
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Reminder: Call-to-action letter from national organizations emphasizes the importance of second dose of MCV4 vaccine
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Invite your friends to join Voices for Vaccines!
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor" and "Pneumococcal Vaccines: CDC Answers Your Questions"
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IAC updates its standing orders templates for pneumococcal and zoster vaccination of adults
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements"
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IAC posts updated Batman and Robin poster that promotes its two main websites: immunize.org and vaccineinformation.org
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Arabic translations of the 2015–16 influenza VISs
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio eradication in Pakistan in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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ACOG provides resources on its Immunization for Women website, including influenza season updates
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Nominations and Awards
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Nomination period open for the Association of Immunization Manager's Bull’s-Eye Award
Education and Training
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NFID to offer two webinars on influenza vaccination in December

Issue 1215: November 18, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Do you have any information on the use of aborted fetal cells in vaccine development?…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: November issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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CDC releases final versions of PCV13 and pediatric multi-vaccine Vaccine Information Statements
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Register for IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops in 2016 to learn all about standing orders for adult vaccination
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Reminder: Call-to-action letter from national organizations emphasizes the importance of second dose of MCV4 vaccine
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CDC reports on cases of meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men
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IAC Spotlight! Five health care organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory health care worker vaccination
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IAC enrolls five more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; five previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
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IAC revises "How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections to Adults"
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IAC revises "How to Administer Intradermal, Intranasal, and Oral Vaccinations"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Haitian Creole translations of the 2015–16 influenza VISs
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IAC posts corrected Portuguese translation of the DTaP VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization requests nominations for new members
World News
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CDC and WHO report on global routine vaccination coverage in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
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CDC and WHO report on worldwide measles elimination
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and PATH report on HPV vaccine delivery in 37 low- and middle-income countries
Featured Resources
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The One & Only campaign offers resources to raise awareness about safe injection practices
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Education and Training
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Listen to any of the archived sessions of CDC's webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics
Conferences and Meetings
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First Institute of Medicine committee meeting on eliminating hepatitis B and C from the United States to be held November 30–December 1; meeting will include open sessions

Issue 1214: November 12, 2015

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Meningococcal Vaccine
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Q: What meningococcal vaccines are currently available in the United States?
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Q: Where can I find the most current meningococcal vaccine recommendations?
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Q: Who is recommended to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease?
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Q: ACIP now designates a vaccine recommendation as either Category “A” or “B.” My interpretation is that an A recommendation means the vaccine is routinely recommended for all people in an age or risk group, and a B recommendation is for use at the clinician’s discretion. Does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) require health plans (non-grandfathered) to provide benefit coverage on Category B recommended vaccines?
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Q: Should college students be vaccinated against meningococcal disease?
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Q: What is the schedule for MCV4 vaccine?
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Q: What is the schedule for MenB vaccine?
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Q: Which previously vaccinated college students need a booster dose of MCV4?
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Q: Can you provide a comprehensive overview of the MCV4 recommendations, including those for vaccinating younger children and older adults who have risk factors?
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Q: I have a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria who is being treated with Soliris (eculizumab). Should he receive meningococcal vaccine?
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Q: Are people who are HIV positive in a risk group for meningococcal disease?
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Q: Should all adolescents receive a routine booster dose of MCV4?
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Q: Why does ACIP recommend a routine booster dose of MCV4 for adolescents age 16 years and older?
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Q: If someone received MPSV4 or MCV4 at age 9 years, will two additional doses of MCV4 be needed?
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Q: Which groups should receive a booster dose of MenB vaccine?
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Q: By what route should meningococcal vaccines be administered?
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Q: Can MCV4 and MenB vaccines be given at the same visit?
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Q: I understand that a prior history of Guillain-Barrè syndrome (GBS) is no longer a precaution for giving meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Please tell me more about this.
HPV Vaccine
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Q: If a vaccination series was started with HPV2 or HPV4, can it be completed with HPV9? If the answer is yes, what are the spacing intervals that should be used for the remaining doses in the 3-dose series?
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Q: Are additional HPV9 doses recommended for a person who started a series with HPV2 or HPV4 and completed the series with one or two doses of HPV9?

Issue 1213: November 11, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Multiple children were vaccinated with DTaP vaccine in the last month…read more
Top Stories
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Leading professional societies, CDC, and IAC unite to release national call-to-action emphasizing the importance of second dose of MCV4 vaccine
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New! November issue of Vaccinate Adults available online
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Reminder! November issue of Needle Tips available online
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Reminder! Register today for IAC’s "Take a Stand™" workshops; next up: Nashville, TN (Nov. 18) and Little Rock, AR (Nov. 19)
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Vaccine Education Center plans Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on November 18
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IAC Spotlight: "Unprotected People Reports" provide compelling real-life accounts of people who have suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' November 19 call on a study about the types of non-vaccinators
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CDC launches #VaxWithMe selfie photo campaign to promote influenza vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts its updated Batman and Robin coloring page
Vaccine Information Statements
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Bengali, Hindi, Polish, Urdu, and Yiddish translations of the 2015–16 influenza VISs are now available
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IAC posts Portuguese translations of the VISs for influenza and meningococcal serogroup B vaccines
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IAC posts Indonesian translations of the inactivated influenza vaccine and Tdap VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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November 12 is World Pneumonia Day; CDC releases related announcement
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Education and Training
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Listen to any of the archived sessions of CDC's webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
Conferences and Meetings
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June 2015 ACIP meeting minutes are now available; ACIP will meet next on February 24–25

Issue 1212: November 4, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: A 16-year-old female came to us prior to having an elective splenectomy…read more
Top Stories
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New! November issue of Needle Tips available online
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Reminder! Register today for IAC’s "Take a Stand™” workshops; next up: Portsmouth, VA (Nov. 10); Nashville, TN (Nov. 18); and Little Rock, AR (Nov. 19)
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AAP reaffirms its support for policies that support mandatory influenza vaccination of health care personnel
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CDC updates its set of meningococcal vaccine Q&As for health care professionals, as well as its set for parents
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IAC collaborates with Med-IQ to offer two new continuing education opportunities
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CDC reports on HPV vaccination coverage among female adolescents in managed care plans
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IAC Spotlight: Check out the Vaccine-Related Journal Articles section on immunize.org
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Reminder: Abstract deadline for the 12th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships is December 11
IAC Handouts
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IAC corrects word omission in "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination"
Official Releases and Announcements
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November is American Diabetes Month; make sure your patients with diabetes are up to date with all recommended vaccines
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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New issue of Breakthroughs in Bioscience titled "Vaccines: Essential Weapons in the Fight Against Disease"
Education and Training
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Listen to any of the archived sessions of CDC's webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
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NFID to offer webinar on addressing antimicrobial resistance through vaccines on November 18
Conferences and Meetings
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2016 Annual Conference on Vaccine Research to be held April 18–20 in Baltimore; abstract submission ends December 1

Issue 1211: October 27, 2015

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Why is human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (Cervarix, GSK; Gardasil and Gardasil 9, Merck…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! Register today for IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops; next up: Portsmouth, VA (Nov. 10); Nashville, TN (Nov. 18); and Little Rock, AR (Nov. 19)
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IAC provides summary article about votes taken at October 21 ACIP meeting
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for the use of serogroup B meningococcal vaccines in adolescents and young adults
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Editors' note: Beginning in November, IAC Express will be published every Wednesday
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CDC releases combined summary of notifiable infectious, noninfectious diseases; all nationally notifiable conditions are now in the same MMWR volume
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IAC Spotlight! Three health care organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory health care worker vaccination
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Don't forget the Summit Awards in your immunization programmatic planning this fall!
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Dr. Paul Offit inducted into two prestigious societies: The American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
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HealthMap Vaccine Finder needs your help
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Save the date! CDC's 47th National Immunization Conference planned for September 13–15, 2016
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates two easy-to-read vaccine summaries about meningococcal disease and vaccines: one handout for parents and the other for teen and adult patients
Vaccine Information Statements
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Translations of Serogroup Meningococcal B VIS are now available in Hmong, Korean, and Tagalog
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC Vaccine Datalink study: Tdap vaccination during pregnancy following other recent tetanus-containing vaccines is safe
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio eradication in Afghanistan in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
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MMWR Announcement: World Polio Day is October 24
Education and Training
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Listen to any of the archived sessions of CDC's webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
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Reminder: Within Reach and Washington State Department of Health offer free online continuing education course about HPV vaccination

Issue 1210: October 20, 2015

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IAC Express Issue 1210
October 20, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: My state has an immunization recommendation for school and child care employees…read more
Top Stories
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Familiar with immunize.org and its materials? Join IAC as a website content manager!
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Join the IAC Web Team!
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Reminder! Register today for IACs "Take a Stand™" workshops; next up: Chicago on Friday, October 23
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American Academy of Family Physicians adopts new policy that supports ending non-medical vaccination exemptions
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California governor signs bill into law that will require day care workers to be immunized against pertussis, measles, and influenza and joins Rhode Island in having such requirements
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HHS shares information from technical consultation about eliminating perinatal hepatitis B transmission in the United States
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IAC Spotlight! Check out the recently updated "Ask the Experts" archive of online Q&As for meningococcal vaccines
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IAC enrolls one new birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four previously honored institutions qualify for additional years
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts five new translations of the 2015–16 VIS for live, attenuated influenza vaccine
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Spanish translations of the influenza and meningococcal serogroup B vaccine VISs are now available in rich text format (RTF)
Official Releases and Announcements
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World Pneumonia Day to be held on November 12
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center's Parents PACK offers resources and support; try its "Just the Vax" trivia quiz
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study shows influenza vaccination reduces hospitalizations for pneumonia
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CDC reports on HPV vaccination coverage among girls in a demonstration project in Botswana
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WHO publishes article on development of candidate vaccine viruses for pandemic preparedness
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CDC reports on Ebola screening, monitoring, and movement policy statements from U.S. states and territories
Education and Training
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
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CDC NetConference scheduled for October 28; topics will be vaccination in adults with altered immunocompetence and intervals between PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines

Issue 1209: October 13, 2015

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IAC Express Issue 1209
October 13, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: If a child only received a half dose of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV, FluMist…read more
Top Stories
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Familiar with immunize.org and its materials? Join IAC as a website content manager!
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Join the IAC Web Team!
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CDC updates recommendation for timing of postvaccination serologic testing of infants born to HBsAg-positive women
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Reminder! Register today for IAC’s "Take a Stand™" Workshops; next up: Chicago on October 23
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CDC study finds anaphylactic reactions rare after immunization
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Vaccine Facts and Policy website updated with new information
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IAC Spotlight! Four health care organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory health care worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Guide for Determining the Number of Doses of Influenza Vaccine to Give to Children Age 6 Months Through 8 Years During the 2015–2016 Influenza Season." CDC simplifies its guidance.
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IAC updates "Influenza Vaccination of People with a History of Egg Allergy"
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IAC updates its standing orders templates for administering hepatitis B, Td/Tdap, and zoster vaccines to adults
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO announces recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2016 southern hemisphere influenza season
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on measles in a person with presumed immunity in California
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CDC publishes report of the establishment of an Ebola treatment unit and laboratory in Sierra Leone
Education and Training
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
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NFID to offer webinar on the role of rapid diagnostic testing in influenza treatment on October 28
Conferences and Meetings
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Final agenda for October 21 ACIP meeting available; you can listen to the meeting if you are unable to attend

Issue 1208: October 6, 2015

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IAC Express Issue 1208
October 6, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Do you recommend staff who provide immunizations be certified in cardiopulmonary…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! Register today for IAC's "Take a Stand™" Workshops; first up: Louisville on October 13
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CDC updates and expands its vaccine safety website
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CDC posts new report about global norovirus burden and vaccine development
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IAC Spotlight! Check out the recently updated "Ask the Experts" archive of online Q&As for influenza and meningococcal vaccines
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises two of its most popular staff education materials, "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization"
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IAC updates "Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV13 and PPSV23) to Adults"
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IAC revises two signs in English and Spanish related to vaccine storage and handling: "Do Not Turn Off Circuit Breaker" and "Do Not Unplug Refrigerator or Freezer"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts nine new translations of the VIS for meningococcal serogroup B vaccines
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IAC posts eight new translations of the IIV VIS and three new translations of the LAIV VIS
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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September issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC reports on a measles outbreak associated with vaccine failure in the Federated States of Micronesia
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CDC reports on Ebola disease in health care workers in Guinea
Education and Training
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
Conferences and Meetings
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Conference on increasing HPV vaccination, a collaboration of NCI-designated cancer centers, scheduled for November 5

Issue 1207: September 29, 2015

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IAC Express Issue 1207
September 29, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A child in our practice received her first dose of varicella vaccine when she was 12…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! Register today for IAC's "Take a Stand™" Workshops; first up: Louisville on October 13
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Three videos added to IAC's MCV4: You’re Not Done If You Give Just One; Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection initiative
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CDC issues corrections and clarifications for the 13th edition of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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IAC Spotlight! Three health care organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory health care worker vaccination
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Reminder: Physicians can earn CME credit for watching the Someone You Love documentary
IAC Handouts
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IAC releases "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2015–2016 Influenza Season"
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IAC updates its screening checklists for contraindications and precautions to vaccination for children/teens and adults
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IAC revises "How to Administer IM and Subcut Vaccine Injections to Adults"
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IAC revises table in recently updated "Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Adolescents"
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IAC updates and combines information to create new handout: "Supplies You May Need at an Immunization Clinic"
Official Releases
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WHO issues updated position paper on reducing pain at time of vaccination
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CDC notifies users of an issue with its immunization schedule app for Apple devices
World News
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CDC and WHO report on global progress toward rubella and congenital rubella syndrome control and elimination in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating patients
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Education and Training
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting

Issue 1206: September 22, 2015

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IAC Express Issue 1206
September 22, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices now designates a vaccine…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! Register today for IAC’s "Take a Stand™" Workshops; first up: Louisville on October 13
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CDC reports on influenza activity in the United States from May 24–September 5, 2015
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CDC reports on influenza vaccination coverage of health care personnel during 2014–15 influenza season
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CDC reports on influenza vaccination coverage of pregnant women during 2014–15 influenza season
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CDC provides final 2014–15 influenza vaccination coverage estimates for the United States
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NFID releases summary of September 17 news conference on influenza and pneumococcal disease
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AAP and CDC to sponsor October 1 webinar on preventing and controlling pediatric influenza; free continuing education offered
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Twelfth National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships scheduled for May 25–27 in Indianapolis; abstract deadline is December 11
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IAC Spotlight! "Apps for Immunization" web section on immunize.org
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts French, Russian, and Thai translations of the 2015–16 influenza Vaccine Information Statements
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC issues corrections and revisions for the latest edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel 2016 ("The Yellow Book")
Featured Resources
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Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine develops app to help parents improve their adolescent's health
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on clinical inquiries received regarding suspected Ebola virus disease in children in the United States
Education and Training
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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Hep B United to sponsor October 8 webinar on CDC's enhanced viral hepatitis surveillance programs
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NFID to offer October 14 webinar on maternal immunization
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting

Issue 1205: September 15, 2015

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September 15, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have never seen a case of hepatitis A in my pediatric population, even before hepatitis A…read more
Top Stories
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IAC announces the "Take a Stand™" initiative: Register today for workshop launch in Louisville on October 13
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AAP reaffirms its support for mandatory influenza immunization policies for health care personnel
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IAC Spotlight! Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory health care worker vaccination
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CDC encourages organizations to become Flu Prevention Partners
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National Influenza Vaccination Week will be held December 6–12
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IAC enrolls one new birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for additional years
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP publishes updated recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children
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WHO publishes conclusions and recommendations of the Immunization and Vaccine-related Implementation Research Advisory Committee
World News
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WHO reports on acute flaccid paralysis surveillance in its Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC reports on pneumonia associated with an influenza A H3 outbreak at a skilled nursing facility in Florida
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CDC publishes two articles about Ebola; both previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on influenza; free CE credit available
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration now open for Michigan's fall immunization conferences; offered in eight MI cities this October and November
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Agenda for October ACIP meeting available; call-in information for the live meeting (listen only) is now available

Issue 1204: September 8, 2015

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September 8, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: My patient is a 16-year-old male who has asthma and is on corticosteroid therapy…read more
Top Stories
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New! Registration is now open for IAC's Standing Orders Workshops: October slots filling fast in Louisville and Chicago; register today!
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CDC publishes updated ACIP recommendations regarding the intervals between PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines for use in immunocompetent adults age 65 years and older
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In this week's MMWR, CDC publishes an article about the licensure of Quadracel (DTaP and inactivated poliovirus combination vaccine) and guidance for its use as a booster dose
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CDC announces publication of two vaccination-related recommendations from the Community Preventive Services Task Force in this week's MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! Access all vaccine package inserts on immunize.org
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Reminder: NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course scheduled for November 13–15 in Bethesda, MD
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its "Questions and Answers" handout about meningococcal disease and vaccines
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IAC updates "How to Administer Intramuscular, Intradermal, and Intranasal Influenza Vaccines"
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IAC revises "Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
Vaccine Information Statements
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New! Khmer (Cambodian) translations of the 2015–16 influenza Vaccine Information Statements are now available
Featured Resources
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FDA publishes "Vaccines for Children—A Guide for Parents and Caregivers" on its website
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Report from the first World Health Organization meeting on seasonal influenza vaccine composition for tropical and subtropical countries is now available
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CDC publishes two articles about Ebola in Early Release editions of MMWR on September 3
Education and Training
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CDC's "You Call The Shots" series adds second module on DTaP/DT; free CE credit available
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting

Issue 1203: September 1, 2015

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September 1, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I was taught that gloves should be worn when giving vaccines. Other nurses say that this…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! IAC announces new initiative: MCV4: You’re Not Done If You Give Just One; Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection
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CDC publishes report on 2014 national, state, and local vaccination coverage among children age 19–35 months
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CDC reports on vaccination coverage of children in kindergarten in the 2014–15 school year
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AAP launches new online site for collaboration and discussion of immunization topics
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Join the September 17 Thunderclap social media campaign on influenza vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! Visit "What's New at IAC" to find just-released handouts and translations of Vaccine Information Statements
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its screening checklists for contraindications to IIV and LAIV influenza vaccination
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IAC updates its standing orders templates for administering influenza vaccines to children and adolescents as well as adults
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IAC revises "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
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IAC revises "Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
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"It’s Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" is fully updated and redesigned
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IAC revises "Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen"
Vaccine Information Statements
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New! Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese translations of the 2015–16 influenza Vaccine Information Statements are now available
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO issues updated position paper on pertussis vaccines
Featured Resources
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Medical Assistants Resources and Training on Immunization (MARTi) releases newsletter on back-to-school vaccination and new ACIP recommendations
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CDC publishes article in MMWR about WHO guidelines for biocontainment of poliovirus following type-specific polio eradication
Education and Training
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CDC to offer webinar on HPV vaccination quality improvement projects on September 18
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
Conferences and Meetings
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Iowa Immunization Summit to take place October 28–29 in Des Moines
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Nevada Health Conference set for November 9–10 in Las Vegas
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Mid America Immunization Coalition to sponsor symposium on November 13 in Overland Park, KS

Issue 1201: August 27, 2015

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Top Stories
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Wrap up your fiscal year by ordering some great immunization tools!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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You will make a difference! Please donate to support IAC

Issue 1200: August 25, 2015

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August 25, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Should international travelers receive both meningococcal…read more
Top Stories
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IAC announces new initiative: MCV4: You’re Not Done If You Give Just One; Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection
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National Immunization Awareness Month's theme this week is vaccination of infants and young children
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WHO Recommendations on Vaccine Hesitancy, published in special issue of the journal Vaccine, are free to download
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IAC Spotlight! During National Immunization Awareness Month and beyond, refer parents to IAC's website for the public: www.vaccineinformation.org
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Vaccine Education Center releases new resources, including an online video suite, a DVD, and an activity book for children
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PBS's NOVA "Vaccines—Calling the Shots" to be rebroadcast on August 26
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its professional resource "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements"
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IAC updates "How to Administer Intramuscular, Intradermal, and Intranasal Influenza Vaccines"
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IAC makes minor changes to "Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know"
Featured Resources
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CDC updates two new resources in its Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents suite
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CDC posts Spanish-language version of its easy-to-read adult immunization schedule online
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward polio elimination in Nigeria in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Education and Training
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any of the archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting

Issue 1199: August 18, 2015

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August 18, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can teens receive Vaccines For Children (VFC) vaccines without a parent being…read more
Top Stories
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CDC issues Vaccine Information Statement for serogroup B meningococcal vaccine
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National Immunization Awareness Month's theme this week is adult vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! One-stop access to more than 50 educational handouts related to adult vaccination for patients and staff
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any of archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
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Vaccine Education Center plans September 16 Current Issues in Vaccines webinar
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Khmer (Cambodian) translation of the Tdap VIS
Featured Resources
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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NIH study finds children vaccinated before starting modern HIV therapy may lack immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella

Issue 1198: August 11, 2015

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August 11, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: The protective cap on a single-dose vial was removed but the vaccine was not needed…read more
Top Stories
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CDC publishes 2015–16 influenza vaccination recommendations in MMWR
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New! CDC issues VISs for the 2015–16 influenza vaccines—stay tuned for translations
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National Immunization Awareness Month's theme this week is maternal vaccination
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VICNetwork to offer August 19 webinar on what's new for the 2015–16 influenza season
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IAC Spotlight! "Like" IAC on Facebook and "follow" IAC on Twitter!
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Reminder: Help get the word out about the benefits of vaccines by joining the #TeamVax Thunderclap on August 17
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises "Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor for Serogroups A, C, W, or Y Protection"
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IAC revises "Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine to Children and Teens"
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IAC revises its resource for healthcare professionals, "Before you vaccinate adults, consider their 'H-A-L-O'!"
World News
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WHO publishes plans for containment of poliovirus following type-specific polio eradication worldwide
Featured Resources
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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July issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC reports on lack of measles transmission from a healthcare employee to susceptible contacts
Education and Training
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Reminder: Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any of four archived sessions

Issue 1197: August 4, 2015

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August 4, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: An adult patient had a bone marrow transplant and had previously received a Tdap…read more
Top Stories
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It's August! National Immunization Awareness Month is here!
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CDC reports on adolescent vaccination coverage rates in 2014
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CDC announces availability of additional guidance for providers regarding 9-valent HPV vaccine in MMWR
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The Lancet publishes report and editorial on Ebola vaccine trial
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Join August 11 Twitter chat on vaccines with ABC News' chief health and medical editor Dr. Richard Besser
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Time magazine highlights the "heroes and villains" of vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! Four healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC enrolls four more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
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Reminder: Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to archived sessions online
Official Releases and Announcements
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Alliance for Aging Research releases white paper on improving adult vaccination rates
Featured Resources
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Third issue of WHO's Vaccine Safety Net Newsletter is now online
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Education and Training
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Every Child By Two's webinar with Alison Singer speaking about the latest autism research is now archived for online viewing
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WHO offers online course in vaccine safety basics in English and French
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Reminder: Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any of three archived sessions
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast of the June 2015 ACIP meeting now available; ACIP will meet next on October 21–22

Issue 1196: July 28, 2015

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July 28, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A healthy child received only one dose of pneumococcal conjugate…read more
Top Stories
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It's just around the corner! August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
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Today is World Hepatitis Day; CDC publishes related announcement in MMWR
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Gerontological Society of America announces ICAMP Academy, an opportunity for healthcare professionals to prepare themselves to become immunization champions Help promote NIAM by joining the #TeamVax Thunderclap campaign on August 17
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Twelve new videos added to IAC's video library, a searchable collection of nearly 200 videos about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of immunization on vaccineinformation.org
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Reminder: Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to archived sessions online
Featured Resources
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CDC releases supplemental information and guidance for providers regarding use of 9-valent HPV vaccine
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New England Journal of Medicine publishes a "Perspective" column on the end of personal belief exemptions in California
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New England Journal of Medicine publishes a "Perspective" column on establishing a global vaccine-development fund
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CDC reports on viral hepatitis surveillance in India from 2011–2013
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CDC reports on a nationwide hepatitis C elimination program in the Eurasian country of Georgia
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WHO publishes article about genetic diversity of wild-type measles viruses and the global measles nucleotide surveillance database
Education and Training
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NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course scheduled for November 13–15 in Bethesda, MD

Issue 1195: July 21, 2015

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July 21, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A physician ordered a 40-µg dose of hepatitis B vaccine for a hemodialysis…read more
Top Stories
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Ideas and resources to help you promote National Immunization Awareness Month in August; free posters available from CDC
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National Vaccine Program Office publishes Annual Report of the State of the National Vaccine Plan (2014)
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Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) announces the winners of its Bull's Eye Award and Natalie J. Smith Award for 2015
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Promote the powerful documentary "Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic" by joining the social media "Thunderclap" planned for July 22
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World Hepatitis Day is July 28!
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its "Questions and Answers" handout about human papillomavirus (HPV)
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Marshallese language translation of the Td VIS
Featured Resources
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New! 2015 Red Book Online now available
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Reminder: 13th edition of CDC's Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases now available to order or download
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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World Health Organization publishes report on latest meeting of the Global Vaccine Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety
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CDC EPIC study estimates the burden of community-acquired pneumonia hospitalizations among U.S. adults
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CDC reports on receipt of selected preventive services, including hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination, by U.S. adults during 2011–2012
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Following 2013 ACIP recommendations, Tdap vaccination rates among pregnant women in Wisconsin increased but plateaued near 50%, according to this week's MMWR
Education and Training
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NFID to offer August 5 webinar about vaccination for young adults
Conferences and Meetings
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Presentation slides from June ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1194: July 15, 2015

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July 15, 2015
MMR Vaccine
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Q: In regard to the current measles outbreak, some people are saying that children who have not had the vaccine should pose no threat to vaccinated people. It is my understanding that during an outbreak, vaccinated people can still contract it. Am I correct?
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Q: We received a call from a healthcare provider who inadvertently administered MMR vaccine to a woman who was 2 months pregnant. Please advise as to appropriate action steps.
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Q: If a healthcare worker has a documented positive measles serology as evidence of immunity, do they need to wear an N95 mask when caring for a patient with measles?
Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Q: If an infant got a dose of the adult formulation of hepatitis B vaccine in error, should the dose be counted? When should the next dose be scheduled for this infant? Do we need to be concerned about a possible adverse event?
Meningococcal Vaccine
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Q: We have a 65-year-old male seeking vaccination due to international travel. Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4, Menomune, Sanofi Pasteur) is unavailable, and we aren’t sure when we can get it. How should we proceed? Is this a circumstance in which a conjugate vaccine is appropriate at his age?
Zoster Vaccine
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Q: My patient is a 66-year-old male with a condition that requires treatment with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) once a month. Can he receive zoster vaccine?
Typhoid Vaccine
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Q: A new typhoid ACIP statement was recently published. Are there new recommendations for the use of typhoid vaccines?
Asplenia and Vaccine
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Q: Do any of the bacterial vaccines that are recommended for people with functional or anatomic asplenia need to be given before splenectomy? Do the doses count if they are given during the 2 weeks prior to surgery?

Issue 1193: July 14, 2015

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July 14, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We have a child who received the second dose of hepatitis A vaccine 3 months after…read more
Top Stories
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New! 2016 edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel ("The Yellow Book") now available online
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Vaccine Education Center redesigns its website
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IAC enrolls five more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; three previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' August 13 conference call featuring a parent's view of immunization legislation
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center updates three of its educational handouts for parents and patients
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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WHO reports on human cases of influenza at the human-animal interface
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CDC publishes article on Ebola in MMWR

Issue 1192: July 7, 2015

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July 7, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: If a patient began the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series with 4-valent HPV…read more
Top Stories
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California passes legislation that eliminates personal belief and religious exemptions for vaccination to attend public or private schools
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U.S. experiences first measles death in twelve years
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VFC resolution for meningococcal vaccination updated to include use of serogroup B meningococcal vaccines
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Pennsylvania pharmacists now permitted by law to vaccinate children as young as age nine years against influenza
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"Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic" film available for just $1 in July; physicians can earn CME credit for watching this documentary
Vaccine Information Statements
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Spanish translations of six routinely recommended vaccine VISs are now available in rich text format (RTF)
World News
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CDC and WHO report on changes in worldwide polio vaccination recommendations in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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The NAIIS makes slide sets available to facilitate education about the revised Standards for Adult Immunization Practice
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New booklet highlights important CDC immunization resources for healthcare professionals and their patients
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Reminder: 13th edition of CDC's Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases now available to order or download
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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WithinReach, a Washington state nonprofit,offers toolkit for community meetings about immunization with Russian-speaking parents
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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June issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes two articles about Ebola in MMWR
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" modules on HPV, hepatitis A, and polio vaccination
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration deadline for October 21–22 ACIP meeting is September 30 for non-U.S. citizens and October 7 for citizens

Issue 1191: June 30, 2015

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June 30, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Does a patient living in the U.S. who has documentation of having had meningococcal vaccine…read more
Top Stories
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IAC provides summary of June ACIP meeting votes on vaccine recommendations
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Reminder: Register now for the new CDC webinar series on "Pink Book" chapter topics
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IAC Spotlight! Six healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Voices for Vaccines provides toolkits for anyone who wants to advocate for vaccination
IAC Handouts
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New: IAC develops screening checklist for contraindications to HPV, MCV4, and Tdap vaccines for teens
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New: IAC posts Spanish translation of "HPV Vaccine: A Guide for Young Adults
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IAC makes changes to its recently posted standing orders for administering Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine to children and adults
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IAC updates Spanish translation of "Protect yourself from pneumococcal disease...Get vaccinated!"
Featured Resources
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on measles transmission in a U.S. airport in April 2014
Education and Training
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NFID to offer July 1 webinar on adult immunization and latest ACIP updates
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CDC offers new Medscape Expert Commentary on 9-valent HPV vaccine
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CDC's Public Health Grand Rounds presentation, "Working to Eliminate Measles Around the Globe," now available online

Issue 1190: June 23, 2015

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June 23, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Is it necessary for us to record the actual date that the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: May issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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CDC's Health Alert Network publishes a health advisory for clinicians: consider not only Ebola virus disease, but also other infectious diseases, when evaluating ill travelers from Liberia to the United States
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IAC enrolls the 200th birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll!
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ACIP publishes recommendations for yellow fever booster doses
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New: 2016 edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel now available for purchase
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CDC offers 15-part webinar on Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases; sessions will be archived
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IAC Spotlight! Where you'll find books and periodicals for reference and reading
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Karen language translations of the Hib, Td, and Tdap VISs
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IAC replaces previously posted Cambodian (Khmer) translations of the PCV13 and pediatric multi-vaccine VISs due to a font problem
Featured Resources
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MediaPlanet's Vaccine Awareness campaign includes new articles on the efficacy and safety of vaccines
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on vaccine-derived polioviruses worldwide in this week's MMWR
Education and Training
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Watch "HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention: CDC's Clinician Engagement Initiative" webinar online

Issue 1189: June 17, 2015

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1189
June 17, 2015
HPV Vaccines
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Q: Which types of HPV are most likely to cause disease?
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Q: Are healthcare personnel at risk of occupational infection with HPV?
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Q: Please summarize information about Merck's new 9-valent HPV vaccine (9vHPV, Gardasil 9).
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Q: With the availability of 9vHPV, has the ACIP changed its recommendations for HPV vaccines?
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Q: Can an HPV vaccine series begun with 2vHPV or 4vHPV be completed with 9vHPV?
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Q: Does ACIP recommend revaccination with 9vHPV for patients who previously received a series of 2vHPV or 4vHPV?
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Q: Is 9vHPV included in the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program?
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Q: Do women and men whose sexual orientation is same-sex need HPV vaccine?
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Q: If a dose of HPV vaccine is significantly delayed, do I need to start the series over?
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Q: To accelerate completion of the HPV vaccine series, can doses be given at 0, 1, and 4 months?
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Q: What are the minimum intervals between doses of HPV vaccine?
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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: 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: I read that HPV vaccination rates are still low. What can we do as providers to improve these rates?
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Q: If a 30-year-old female patient insists that she wants to receive HPV vaccine, can I give it to her?
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Q: What adverse events can be expected following HPV vaccine?

Issue 1188: June 16, 2015

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June 16, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: An 8-year-old child received three doses of oral polio vaccine before his first birthday…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: May issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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ACIP publishes recommendations for use of serogroup B meningococcal vaccines in people age ten years and older at increased risk for serogroup B meningococcal disease
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American Medical Association adopts new policy that supports ending non-medical vaccine exemptions, including those for healthcare professionals
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CDC reports on serogroup B meningococcal disease outbreak and carriage evaluation at a college
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IAC Spotlight! Vaccine Information Statements in up to 40 languages are ready for your use
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Reminder: 13th edition of CDC's "Pink Book" now available to order or download
IAC Handouts
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Check out IAC's series of vaccine summaries for patients and parents
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC issues updated interim infection prevention and control recommendations for hospitalized patients with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
Featured Resources
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Medical Assistants Resources and Training on Immunization releases newsletter that focuses on HPV vaccination
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC and WHO report on measles elimination in the Southeast Asia Region in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
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CDC publishes report on hepatitis B screening and prevalence among refugees in the U.S.
Education and Training
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Join CDC for a June 26 webinar on topics related to adolescent immunization
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Reminder: CDC's Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course to be held in Tacoma, Washington, on September 16–17
Conferences and Meetings
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Agenda for June ACIP meeting available; listen to the meeting if you are unable to attend

Issue 1187: June 9, 2015

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IAC Express: Issue 1187
June 9, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Should a male postpone receiving the MMR vaccine if he and his spouse…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: May issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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CDC publishes report on the 2014–15 influenza season and composition of the 2015–16 influenza vaccine
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IAC Spotlight! Check out the recently updated "Ask the Experts" archive of online Q&As for hepatitis B, HPV, MMR, meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccines, as well as for scheduling vaccines
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Every Last Child documentary examines the current polio crisis in Pakistan amidst the murders of polio vaccination workers
IAC Handouts
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IAC develops new standing orders for administering Hib vaccine to adults and updates standing orders for Hib vaccination of children
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IAC revises standing orders for administering PPSV vaccine to children and teens
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IAC revises its resource for healthcare professionals, "Before you vaccinate adults, consider their 'H-A-L-O'!"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts 15 translations of CDC's new HPV Vaccine Gardasil-9 VIS
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IAC posts nine translations of the updated rotavirus VIS
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IAC posts ten translations of the updated Hib VIS
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IAC posts ten translations of the updated Tdap VIS
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IAC posts ten translations of the updated Td VIS
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IAC posts nine translations of the updated PPSV VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC releases "Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015"
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WHO publishes summary of 2014–15 influenza season in the Northern Hemisphere
Featured Resources
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CDC offers many resources related to adolescent vaccination
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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May issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes report on hepatitis B screening and prevalence among refugees in the U.S.
Education and Training
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CDC Public Health Grand Rounds to present session about eliminating measles globally on June 16
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CDC's May 20 "Current Issues in Immunization NetConference" on HPV vaccination and vaccine administration errors now archived

Issue 1185: June 2, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: An infant is going to be traveling internationally before turning one year of age, but is not…read more
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New! May issue of Vaccinate Adults is now online
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Reminder: May issue of Needle Tips available online
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Vermont eliminates philosophical exemptions to vaccination
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' June 17 conference call featuring political scientist Brendan Nyhan speaking on effective health messaging and vaccines
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates sample standing orders for administering HPV vaccine to children, teens, and adults
Official Releases and Announcements
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American Academy of Pediatrics releases updated HPV vaccine recommendations
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WHO reports on Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization's April meeting
Featured Resources
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Still available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Registration deadline for June ACIP meeting is June 3 for non-U.S. citizens and June 10 for U.S. citizens; draft agenda now available
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Meeting minutes from February 2015 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1184: May 26, 2015

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May 26, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can MMR, varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines be given to a child whose mother is hepatitis C…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: May issue of Needle Tips available online
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New: 13th edition of CDC's "Pink Book" now available to order or download
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American Academy of Pediatrics releases its Red Book: 2015 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases
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Presentations from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit now available online
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IAC Spotlight! Eleven healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC enrolls three more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; one previously honored institution qualifies for a second year
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention releases new strategic plan
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center develops Pinterest boards on common vaccine-related topics and concerns
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on Tdap vaccine coverage among mothers of infants born September–December, 2011, in 17 jurisdictions
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CDC and WHO report on worldwide polio eradication in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Education and Training
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CDC's "HPV Vaccine Recommendation Update" webinar now available online
Conferences and Meetings
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West Virginia Immunization Network to hold its sixth annual Immunization Summit on June 16–17

Issue 1183: May 19, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: For an adult who experienced probable thrombocytopenic purpura after one…read more
Top Stories
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New! May issue of Needle Tips is now online
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The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit announces 2015 Immunization Excellence Award winners
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IAC Spotlight! Need help responding to vaccine-hesitant parents? Visit IAC’s redesigned “Talking about Vaccines” web section for practical tips and key resources
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CDC releases hepatitis A travel advisory for travelers to Tulum, Mexico
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
IAC Handouts
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IAC corrects an error of omission in its "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines"
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IAC revises its handout for parents and patients, "Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records"
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center releases suite of videos for parents
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PKIDs offers collection of resources about meningococcal disease
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Review published in Pediatrics highlights the importance of Tdap vaccination during pregnancy
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New study finds that current vaccines will reduce most HPV-associated cancers; the new 9-valent vaccine will contribute to an additional reduction
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CDC publishes two articles about Ebola in MMWR
Education and Training
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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Hep B United, and the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable to sponsor May 21 webinar on hepatitis and the Affordable Care Act

Issue 1182: May 12, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: How effective are the current pertussis vaccines and do they provide any protection…read more
Top Stories
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CDC announces Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day
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CDC NetConference scheduled for May 20; topics will be HPV vaccination and vaccine administration errors reported to VAERS
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC's Travelers' Health publishes alert about Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia
World News
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New report finds global rabies burden is considerably higher than previous estimates: 59,000 people die every year from rabies
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WHO issues update regarding the international spread of wild poliovirus following its fifth emergency committee meeting
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on Hispanic health
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Study shows quadrivalent HPV vaccine provides early benefit in adolescent girls
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CDC publishes article about possible sexual transmission of Ebola virus; previously published as an MMWR Early Release
Education and Training
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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia to offer free panel discussion on May 14 on vaccination exemption laws
Conferences and Meetings
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Idaho Immunization Summit to be held September 21

Issue 1181: May 5, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A 60 year-old patient will be starting corticosteroid therapy. He will start at 20 mg per…read more
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The Pan American Health Organization declares rubella eliminated in the Americas
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IAC Spotlight! Online listing provides easy access to the entire catalog of IAC's handouts for patients and staff
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Public Health Law Program releases a summary of state statutes and regulations regarding school vaccines
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC is selling The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' May 19 conference call featuring Tara Haelle on journalism and vaccines
IAC Handouts
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IAC and ACOG update their "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women" patient handout
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IAC updates "Hepatitis B and Healthcare Personnel," a CDC-answered Q&A about hepatitis B vaccination, testing, and pre- and post-exposure management of HCP
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements"
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO issues position paper on hepatitis E vaccine
World News
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UNICEF announces five immunization campaigns in Syria, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Sudan
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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April issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Journal of Adolescent Health publishes supplement on adolescent vaccination
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CDC publishes report of laboratory-acquired vaccinia virus infection
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CDC publishes MMWR Early Release about possible sexual transmission of the Ebola virus
Education and Training
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Within Reach and Washington State Department of Health offer new free online course about promoting HPV vaccination with CE credit

Issue 1180: April 28, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: If MMR vaccine is given at 9 months of age, it will not count as the first dose. Is this…read more
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CDC releases Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Information Statement
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IAC Spotlight! Twenty-six healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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FDA finds no association between venous thromboembolism and Gardasil vaccination in large “Sentinel" study
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC is selling The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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Medscape offers new module about how to recommend vaccination to adult patients
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its "Questions and Answers" handouts about Hib, measles, and polio
World News
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World Immunization Week to be celebrated April 24–30
Featured Resources
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NACCHO publishes guide to HPV resources for local health departments
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New study confirms lack of connection between MMR vaccination and development of autism
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CDC reports on polio eradication progress worldwide
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WHO publishes reports about polio and acute flaccid paralysis surveillance
Education and Training
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CDC, ACOG, and AAP to sponsor April 30 webinar on improving HPV vaccination rates

Issue 1179: April 21, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have heard concerns from individuals who are undergoing chemotherapy about…read more
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It's National Infant Immunization Week and CDC names Childhood Immunization Champion Award winners
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CDC releases interim HPV Gardasil-9 Vaccine Information Statement
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CDC releases final edition of Rotavirus Vaccine Information Statement
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World Meningitis Day is April 24
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IAC Spotlight! During National Infant Immunization Week and beyond, refer parents to IAC's website for the general public: www.vaccineinformation.org
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IAC enrolls six more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; one previously honored institution qualifies for a second year and another qualifies for a third year
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CDC publishes report on measles in the U.S. from January 4–April 2; more than 80 percent of measles cases occurred among unvaccinated/unknown status
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC is selling The Vaccine Handbook, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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American Academy of Pediatrics recruiting primary care office staff for an online survey about vaccine administration practices
Official Releases and Announcements
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African Union and U.S. CDC partner to launch African CDC
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CDC begins Ebola vaccine trial in Sierra Leone
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on Ebola transmission linked to a traditional funeral ceremony in Guinea
Education and Training
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CDC's Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course in Tacoma, Washington, on September 16–17

Issue 1178: April 14, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: In regard to the current measles outbreak, some people are saying that children who have not had the vaccine should pose no threat…read more
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National Infant Immunization Week starts on April 18! CDC publishes related announcement in MMWR
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CDC reports on decrease in laboratory detection of rotavirus after implementation of routine vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! Make copies of IAC's parent handouts about infant immunization for use during National Infant Immunization Week and beyond
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National Vaccine Advisory Committee requests comments on its draft report and recommendations for addressing vaccine confidence in the United States
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC promotes The Vaccine Handbook, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' April 21 conference call to share input on what inspires you to promote immunization
Official Releases and Announcements
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month; May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center releases fact sheet on vaccines and allergies
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC and WHO report on measles elimination progress in the Philippines in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Education and Training
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Michigan to sponsor CDC's Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course on June 16–17

Issue 1177: April 7, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: If an infant got a dose of the adult formulation of hepatitis B vaccine in error, should…read more
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CDC releases final edition of Hib Vaccine Information Statement
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IAC Spotlight! IAC promotes The Vaccine Handbook, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week is April 18–25; many resources available from CDC
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements"
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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March issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Study evaluates efficacy of PCV13 against pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia in adults age 65 years and older
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Study estimates deaths averted by influenza vaccination in the U.S.
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CDC provides update on progress in electronic reporting of laboratory results to public health agencies
Education and Training
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NFID offers archived webinar on the role of serogroup B vaccines in preventing meningitis outbreaks
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast of the February 2015 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1176: April 2, 2015

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Pneumococcal Vaccines
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Q: We have a healthy 78-year-old female patient who received PCV13 (Prevnar13, Pfizer), then received PPSV23 (Pneumovax 23, Merck) approximately 5 weeks later. She had not received PPSV23 previously. Is the PPSV23 dose valid, or does it need to be repeated?
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Q: Why is it recommended to give PCV13 before PPSV23 to adults age 65 years and older? Wouldn’t PPSV23 protect them against ten additional strains of the pneumococcal virus?
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Q: Rather than giving PCV13 first and waiting 8 weeks to give PPSV23 as recommended for an immunocompromised child (2 years or older) or adult patient, we inadvertently gave both vaccines at the same visit. We are looking for guidance.
Combination Vaccines
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Q: A dose of Kinrix (DTaP-IPV; GlaxoSmithKline) was inadvertently given to a 4-month-old in our practice who needed DTaP and IPV. Can this dose be considered valid?
Scheduling Vaccines
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Q: Two live virus vaccines can be given on the same day. How do you define “day”?
Administering Vaccines
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Q: I recently had a patient ask if we could administer her baby's rotavirus vaccine in her pumped breast milk. Would this be acceptable?
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Q: One of our young patients made it impossible to administer the second part of the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV; FluMist) dose. What should we do?
Vaccine Recommendations
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Q: Does ACIP have any special recommendations regarding immunization in unimmunized children with celiac disease?
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Q: What vaccines should I administer to an infant who will be traveling internationally?

Issue 1175: March 31, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have a female patient who has a history of immune thrombocytopenia and had a…read more
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for use of 9-valent HPV vaccine in MMWR
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CDC publishes new ACIP recommendations for typhoid vaccination in MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! IAC promotes The Vaccine Handbook, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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FDA approves Quadracel, a new combination DTaP+IPV vaccine for use in children age 4–6 years
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CDC releases final editions of Vaccine Information Statements for Td and Tdap Vaccines
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices provides recommendations to reduce the risk of vaccine errors
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Reminder! CDC's webinar on updated HPV vaccination recommendations rescheduled for April 3
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its vaccination checklist for adults: "Do I Need Any Vaccinations Today?"
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IAC revises its algorithm handout: "Pre-exposure Management for Healthcare Personnel with a Documented Hepatitis B Vaccine Series Who Have Not Had Post-vaccination Serologic Testing"
Official Releases and Announcements
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World Immunization Week scheduled for April 24–30
Featured Resources
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CDC releases new measles resources for Spanish speakers
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients

Issue 1174: March 26, 2015

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Measles Disease
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Q: What are the signs and symptoms healthcare providers should look for in diagnosing measles?
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Q: How long does it take to show signs of measles after being exposed?
MMR Vaccine
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Q: Has ACIP made any new recommendations for use of MMR vaccine (Merck) because of the current multi-state outbreak of measles?
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Q: What is the earliest age at which I can give MMR to an infant who will be traveling internationally?
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Q: We have young adult patients in our practice at high risk for measles, including those going back to college, or preparing for international travel, who do not have a record of receiving MMR vaccine or having had measles disease. How should we manage these patients?
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Q: We have measles cases in our community. How can I best protect the young children in my practice?
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Q: What are the contraindications and precautions for MMR vaccine?
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Q: I have patients who remember receiving MMR vaccine but have no written record, or whose parents report the patient has been vaccinated. Should I accept this as evidence of vaccination?
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Q: If you can give the second dose of MMR as early as 28 days after the first dose, why do we routinely wait until kindergarten entry to give the second dose?
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Q: Can I give MMR to a breastfeeding mother?
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Q: What is the recommended length of time a woman should wait after receiving MMR vaccine before becoming pregnant?
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Q: Can we give an MMR to a 15-month-old whose mother is pregnant?
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Q: What is the recommendation for MMR vaccine for healthcare personnel (HCP)?
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Q: Would you consider HCP with 2 documented doses of MMR vaccine to be immune even if their serology for 1 or more of the antigens comes back negative?
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Q: If a healthcare professional had a positive test for measles antibody more than 10 years ago, is it necessary to retest them now?
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Q: Can I give MMR to a child whose sibling is receiving chemotherapy for leukemia?
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Q: Is there any evidence that MMR causes autism?

Issue 1173: March 24, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I need information about the administration of vaccines to 3-month-old conjoined twins…read more
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Reminder: March issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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Oregon Health Authority confirms six cases of meningococcal serogroup B disease, including one death, at the University of Oregon since mid-January
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CDC launches Born with Protection vaccination campaign for National Infant Immunization Week
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IAC Spotlight! Ten healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Just published: Bad Faith: When Religious Belief Undermines Modern Medicine is the latest book by Dr. Paul Offit
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes information on zoonotic influenza viruses and development of candidate vaccine viruses for pandemic preparedness
Featured Resources
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CDC releases new measles resources related to international travel
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study published in JAMA indicates that low vaccination rates were likely the cause of Southern California measles outbreak
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CDC publishes report on fatal yellow fever vaccine-associated viscerotropic disease
Conferences and Meetings
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Southwest Florida Immunization Workshop to be held May 21

Issue 1172: March 19, 2015

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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—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!

Issue 1171: March 17, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can varicella vaccine be used as postexposure prophylaxis for a 9-month-old who…read more
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Reminder: March issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week is April 18–25; many resources available from CDC
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IAC enrolls four more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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IAC Spotlight! "Like" IAC on Facebook and "follow" IAC on Twitter!
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FDA approves change in diluent storage temperature for Rotarix vaccine
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines" and "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines in Adults"
Official Releases
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WHO publishes guidelines for the prevention, care, and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis B infection
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WHO publishes the recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2015–2016 northern hemisphere influenza season in its Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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Updated chapter on measles released early online from the soon-to-be-published 2015 edition of the Red Book
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Organizations offer free educational materials about measles for healthcare professionals and patients
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on missed opportunities for tetanus postexposure prophylaxis

Issue 1170: March 10, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We have a 63-year-old patient who states she had tetanus as a child. She does not…read more
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New! March issue of Vaccinate Adults available online
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Reminder: March issue of Needle Tips available online
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IAC provides summary of February ACIP meeting votes on vaccine recommendations
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' March 20 conference call featuring Dr. Paul Offit
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CDC publishes report on current influenza activity in the United States
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Organizations offer free educational materials about measles for healthcare professionals and patients
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Reminder: Vaccine Education Center Current Issues in Vaccines webinar scheduled for March 18
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations"
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO announces composition of seasonal influenza vaccine for the 2015–2016 northern hemisphere influenza season: FDA endorses WHO's recommendation
Featured Resources
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Sign up to receive WHO's Vaccine Safety Net Newsletter
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Shot by Shot program releases new video that encourages adult influenza vaccination
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ReadyVax app from Emory University provides easy access to evidence-based information about vaccines
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Pediatrics publishes article about physician response to parental requests to spread out the vaccine schedule
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CDC publishes article about Ebola detection and treatment
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration deadline for June 24–25 ACIP meeting is June 3 for non-U.S. citizens and June 10 for citizens
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Two conferences on vaccination planned for June in Annecy, France

Issue 1169: March 3, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A patient born in 1970 has a history of measles disease and is also immunosuppressed due to multiple…read more
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New! March issue of Needle Tips available online
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IAC featured in current issue of WHO's newsletter about reliable online vaccine safety websites
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ACIP reaffirms recommendation for annual influenza vaccination; states no preference for LAIV or IIV
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CDC releases 2015 immunization schedules app
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New CDC study highlights burden of pneumonia hospitalizations on U.S. children
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week is April 18–25; new resources available from CDC
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IAC Spotlight! U.S. Immunization Schedules web page offers quick access to child, teen, and adult guidance for 2015
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Vaccine Education Center plans March 18 Current Issues in Vaccines webinar
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO issues updated position paper on Japanese encephalitis vaccines in the Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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CDC posts new resources related to measles
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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February issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC reports on hepatitis C virus transmission during surgical procedures
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CDC publishes five articles about Ebola in Africa in MMWR
Education and Training
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CDC will host March 6 webinar on current HPV vaccine recommendations
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on general immunization recommendations
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Coursera offers free six-week course on vaccination, featuring Dr. Paul Offit
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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia to offer free lecture on March 12 titled "The Fantastic Laboratory: How an Arcane Vaccinology Protected the Innocent in a Desperate Place"

Issue 1168: February 24, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We received a call from a healthcare provider who inadvertently administered MMR…read more
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Reminder: Extensive collection of U.S. immunization facts and policy now available online at www.VaccineFactsandPolicy.org
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CDC NetConference scheduled for March 4; focus will be on the 2015 immunization schedules
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Watch live webcast of this week's February 25–26 ACIP meeting; final agenda now available
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IAC enrolls nine more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
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IAC Spotlight! "Apps for Immunization" web section on immunize.org
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Reminder: Deadline for National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit awards extended to March 1
IAC Handouts
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New! "HPV Vaccine: A Guide for Young Adults" provides answers to FAQs
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IAC updates "Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor"
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IAC updates its adult handout titled "Protect yourself from pneumococcal disease...Get vaccinated!"
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IAC updates its "Vaccines Work!" chart of CDC's statistics on vaccine-preventable diseases
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC releases guidance for smallpox vaccine use in a post-event vaccination program
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WHO publishes updated guidance about the use of meningococcal A vaccine in the Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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CDC posts new resources related to measles
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on hepatitis A outbreak among adults with developmental disabilities in group homes
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CDC publishes article about California measles outbreak; previously published as an MMWR Early Release
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CDC publishes article about Ebola as an MMWR Early Release
Education and Training
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ACOG to sponsor March 4 webinar on HPV vaccination
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CDC to offer February 26 webinar on influenza in children
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Watch archived webinar sponsored by the LA County Department of Public Health titled "Measles Update: A Primer for Health Care Providers"
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Reminder: VICNetwork to offer March 4 webinar on protecting infants from pertussis

Issue 1167: February 17, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: How does being born before 1957 confer immunity to measles?…read more
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CDC publishes "Measles Outbreak—California, December 2014–February 2015" in a MMWR Early Release
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Experts provide valuable editorials and interviews during measles outbreak
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Voices for Vaccines provides resources for anyone who wants to promote vaccination
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Organizations offer free educational materials about measles for healthcare professionals and patients
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IAC Spotlight! Ten healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Deadline for National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit awards extended to March 1
IAC Handouts
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IAC develops two new patient schedules for adults in risk groups for vaccination: "Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men" and "Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen"
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IAC updates its suite of patient-friendly vaccination schedules for adults to align with recent ACIP recommendations for the use of both pneumococcal vaccines, PCV13 and PPSV23
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IAC updates three patient screening questionnaires related to hepatitis A and B vaccination and hepatitis C testing
Featured Resources
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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine releases 2015 versions of "Shots Immunizations" mobile app and "Shots Online" for PCs
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National Meningitis Association offers two PSAs that encourage parents to vaccinate their children against meningococcal disease
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes two articles about Ebola in MMWR
Education and Training
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VICNetwork offers March 4 webinar on protecting infants from pertussis
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CDC offers Public Health Grand Rounds webinar on global polio eradication
Conferences and Meetings
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Meeting minutes from October 2014 ACIP meeting now available; watch the February ACIP meeting webcast

Issue 1166: February 10, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: The Catch-Up Immunization Scheduler on the CDC Vaccines and Immunization website…read more
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Organizations attest to the importance of MMR vaccination
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AAP urges public officials to cite credible science when discussing measles
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CDC publishes details about the 2015 immunization schedules for children/teens and adults in the February 6 issue of MMWR
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Check out The Summit Buzz for a quick guide to the latest information on adult and influenza immunizations
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IAC Spotlight! During this measles outbreak, a reminder to use IAC’s free educational materials for healthcare professionals and patients; many available in other languages
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Final reminder: February 13 is the deadline for National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit excellence award nominations
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National Vaccine Program Office seeks public comment on a just-released draft of its National Adult Immunization Plan
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CDC publishes report on noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises two of its most popular staff education materials, "Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization" and "Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization"
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IAC revises its staff education document titled "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Haitian Creole and Portuguese translations of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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NFID publishes report on the impact of influenza vaccination requirements in day care facilities; offers related resources
Featured Resources
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NFID develops new resources to promote adult immunization, including a pneumococcal vaccination guide for providers
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on outbreaks of Avian Influenza A among birds in the United States
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CDC publishes two articles about Ebola
Conferences and Meetings
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WithinReach Washington to sponsor CDC's Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course September 15–17 in Tacoma

Issue 1165: February 3, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Our patient is a 78-year-old female who received PCV13 (Prevnar13, Pfizer), then…read more
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2015 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults now available
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CDC updates the press on multi-state measles outbreak as number of cases increases
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Many resources available to help educate healthcare professionals and the public about measles
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CDC provides healthcare providers with new resources about using antivirals to treat patients with influenza
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Reminder: CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards for every state
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Registration for the May National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit invitation-only meeting now open
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IAC Spotlight! Hundreds of images/photos about vaccination and vaccine-preventable diseases are available for your use
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IAC enrolls eight more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
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Reminder: Nominations are now open for the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit excellence awards; deadline is February 13
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens"
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IAC updates "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site and Needle Size" and "Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site and Needle Size"
IAC Web Sections
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IAC updates its state immunization laws and mandates section on immunize.org; up-to-date tables and maps are available for several vaccines, including new ones for rotavirus and HPV vaccines
Featured Resources
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Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations launches new website about people affected by hepatitis B
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes four articles about Ebola

Issue 1164: January 27, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A pediatric surgeon's 12-month-old child received the varicella vaccine and two…read more
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2015 U.S. recommended immunization schedules for birth through 18 years and "catch up" now available
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CDC's Health Alert Network issues a health advisory about a multi-state outbreak of measles linked to Disneyland
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California Department of Public Health confirms 59 cases of measles; issues health advisory
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CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards
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FDA approves the use of Bexsero, the second vaccine licensed in the U.S. to prevent serogroup B meningococcal disease
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Twelve new videos added to the vaccineinformation.org video library; our searchable collection now numbers more than 180 videos about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of immunization
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' February 17 conference call featuring journalist Andy Marso
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Reminder: Nominations are now open for the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit excellence awards; deadline is February 13
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates three influenza vaccination handouts for healthcare professionals
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes report on latest meeting of the Global Vaccine Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety
Featured Resources
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California Department of Public Health develops handout on adult pneumococcal vaccine timing
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Photographer Anne Geddes features survivors of meningococcal disease in new exhibit
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on the contact investigation of a healthcare worker with pertussis
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CDC posts collection of journal articles about the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
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Pediatrics publishes article about geographic clusters of underimmunized children
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CDC publishes three articles about Ebola as MMWR Early Releases
Conferences and Meetings
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Agenda for February ACIP meeting available; watch the meeting online if you are unable to attend

Issue 1163: January 20, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: If Kinrix (DTaP-IPV, GlaxoSmithKline) is inadvertently given to a child age…read more
Top Stories
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CDC releases early estimates of seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness
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IAC Spotlight! Twelve more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; nine previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
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Nominations are now open for the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit excellence awards; deadline is February 13
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises the Spanish translations of its influenza vaccination screening checklists for contraindications and precautions
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC announces updates to the overseas immunization program for refugees bound for the United States
Featured Resources
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CDC adds new MMR module and updates two others in its "You Call the Shots" training course
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NFID offers HPV infographic to help improve HPV vaccination rates
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on incidence of notifiable diseases among American Indians/Alaska Natives
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CDC publishes two articles about Ebola in Sierra Leone; both previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Conferences and Meetings
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NFID's Annual Conference on Vaccine Research scheduled for April 13–15 in Bethesda

Issue 1162: January 13, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: My patient is a 66-year-old male with a condition that requires treatment with intravenous…read more
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CMS modifies Medicare Part B coverage of pneumococcal vaccinations to align with new ACIP recommendations
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CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an update regarding treatment of influenza patients with antiviral medications
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CDC updates the press about the 2014–15 influenza season
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California Department of Public Health issues measles health advisory
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IAC Spotlight! Share this collection of nearly 30 HPV-related videos with your patients, parents, and staff
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CDC updates the 2-D barcode for the revised pediatric multi-vaccine VIS and provides information about VISs in development
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates seven translations of "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?"
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC announces that enhanced airport entry screening will end for travelers from Mali to the U.S.
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on cases of acute flaccid myelitis in the U.S. among people age 21 years and younger
Education and Training
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Spring Clinical Vaccinology Course to be held in Denver on March 13–15

Issue 1161: January 6, 2015

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Do any of the bacterial vaccines that are recommended for people with…read more
Top Stories
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FDA approves Rapivab to treat influenza infection
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IAC Spotlight! Six more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
Official Releases and Announcements
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Featured Resources
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National Public Health Information Coalition offers searchable databases of influenza resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals provide vaccination
Journal Articles
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CDC publishes figure displaying death rates from viral hepatitis among adults in the U.S., 1999–2011
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December issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available

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