On May 15, CDC issued a Travel Health Precaution titled "CDC Travel Health Warning for Novel H1N1 Flu in Mexico Removed." The introductory sentence and first two sections follow.

To read the entire document, which includes information on preparing for a trip, what to do if a person gets sick during travel, and more, go to:
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/travel-health-precaution/novel-h1n1-flu-mexico.aspx

CDC has created several new tools that may be useful to clinicians and public health officials during the H1N1 influenza epidemic.

(1) CDC and HHS are working together to provide social media tools to encourage sharing, collaboration, and interactivity during the current novel H1N1 influenza outbreak. Widgets, mobile information, online videos, and the like reinforce and personalize messages, reach new audiences, and build a  communication infrastructure based on open information exchange. To access these new tools, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/socialmedia/h1n1

(2) CDC offers resources for employers--including guidance documents and a PowerPoint presentation--to provide general H1N1 influenza information to employees, constituents, and other partners at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business

(3) CDC has developed an audio public service announcement to provide information and guidance for recent fraudulent activity surrounding ads for influenza remedies. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/psa/consumerfraud.htm to listen to the announcement. Please share this link with others.

Remember, the home page of CDC's H1N1 Flu web section can be accessed from http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu

Interim guidance documents from CDC can be accessed directly from http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu/guidance

IAC has gathered important information related to H1N1 influenza in a new web section to make it easier to keep up to date with developments. To access this resource, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/h1n1

May 19 is the second World Hepatitis Day. Intended to increase global awareness of the prevalence of and seriousness of viral hepatitis disease, World Hepatitis Day is being coordinated by the World Hepatitis Alliance, a non-governmental organization that represents almost 200 hepatitis B and hepatitis C patient groups from around the world. The World Hepatitis Alliance is a global voice for the 500 million people worldwide living with chronic viral hepatitis B (HBV) or chronic viral hepatitis C (HCV).

The global campaign's theme is "Am I Number 12?" This concept was designed not only to communicate the incredible statistic that one in 12 people worldwide has HBV or HCV, but also to encourage people to question themselves and get tested. This inclusive theme is intended to combat the stigma often associated with hepatitis B and C by highlighting the extent of hepatitis viral infection across the world in a memorable way.

For information on the global campaign, go to:
http://www.worldhepatitisday.org

For information on planning efforts in the U.S., visit the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable at
http://www.nvhr.org/WHD-2009.htm

CDC published "National Hepatitis Awareness Month and World Hepatitis Day--May 19, 2009" as a Notice to Readers in the May 15 issue of MMWR. The article follows in its entirety.

To receive a FREE electronic subscription to MMWR (which includes new ACIP recommendations), go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwrsubscribe.html

CDC published "National Hepatitis B Initiative for Asian Americans/Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders" as a Notice to Readers in the May 15 issue of MMWR. The article follows in its entirety, excluding one reference.

To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of this issue of MMWR, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5818.pdf

IAC encourages IAC Express readers to watch a 14-minute video featuring Heidi Murkoff, the author of the popular What to Expect When You're Expecting prenatal and parenting books, and Dr. Jay M. Lieberman, pediatrician and professor of pediatrics, University of California School of Medicine, Irvine. Intended for the general public, the video answers questions about the number, safety, and timing of childhood vaccinations.

The video will be available on the home page of IAC's website through May 24. To access it, go to: http://www.immunize.org and click on the image under the words Video of the Week, which you'll find toward the top of the page. It may take a few moments for the video to begin playing; please be patient!

Remember to bookmark IAC's home page to view a new video every Monday. While you're at our home page, we encourage you to browse around--you're sure to find resources and information that will enhance your practice's immunization delivery.

All the videos featured as an IAC Video of the Week have recently been archived in a new section of IAC's website. To view any of the videos previously featured, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/votw/apr09.asp

IAC recently had two of its popular print pieces re-translated to match the changes made to the English versions in April. The updated versions of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" and "Vaccinations for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized!" are now available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese.

To access the Spanish translation of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-01.pdf

To access the Arabic translation of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-20.pdf

To access the Chinese translation of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-08.pdf

To access the French translation of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-10.pdf

To access the Korean translation of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-09.pdf

To access the Russian translation of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-07.pdf

To access the Vietnamese translation of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-05.pdf

To access the English version of "Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065.pdf

To access the Spanish translation of "Vaccination for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-01.pdf

To access the Arabic translation of "Vaccination for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-20.pdf

To access the Chinese translation of "Vaccination for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-08.pdf

To access the French translation of "Vaccination for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-10.pdf

To access the Korean translation of "Vaccination for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-09.pdf

To access the Russian translation of "Vaccination for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-07.pdf

To access the Vietnamese translation of "Vaccination for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030-05.pdf

To access the English version of "Vaccination for Adults--You're NEVER too old to get immunized," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4030.pdf

To access additional FREE, ready-to-print translations from the IAC website, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/printmaterials/translations.asp

 IAC recently made several changes to its print resource for healthcare professionals titled "Pneumococcal polysaccharidevaccine (PPSV): CDC answers your questions." Its content was updated to reflect recently issued ACIP provisional recommendations on PPSV use.

To access the revised "Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV): CDC answers your questions," go to: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2015.pdf

IAC's Print Materials web section offers healthcare professionals and the public approximately 250 FREE English-language materials (many also available in translation), which we encourage website users to print out, copy, and distribute widely. To access all of IAC's free print materials, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/printmaterials

The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recently developed a new education sheet, "Aluminum in Vaccines: What you should know." Intended for patients, parents, and providers, the sheet answers the most frequently asked questions about the use and safety of aluminum in vaccines. English- and Spanish-language versions are available.

Health professionals can order two 50-sheet pads in each language at no charge. Additional pads are available for $3, plus shipping.

To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of the sheet in English, click here.

To access a ready-to-copy (PDF) version of the sheet in Spanish, click here.

Order by completing the online form at https://www.chop.edu/vaccine/vec/profOrder.cfm#form or email vaccines@email.chop.edu or call (215) 590-9990.

For additional ordering information, go to:
http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=75982

View all VEC's quality education materials at
https://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=81901

The May 15 issue of MMWR includes an article, "Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections in Three Pregnant Women--United States, April–May 2009." It was previously published as a MMWR Dispatch on May 12 and was covered in the May 13 issue of IAC Express. The title and link to the MMWR article follow:

To access a web-text version of the article, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5818a3.htm

To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of this issue of MMWR, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5818.pdf

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold its next meeting on June 24-26 at CDC's Clifton Road campus in Atlanta. Previously the meeting was scheduled for June 24-25. The meeting is open to the general public.

To attend the ACIP meeting at the Clifton Road campus, ACIP attendees (participants and visitors) must register online. June 5 is the online registration deadline for non-U.S. citizens. June 12 is the deadline for U.S. citizens.

To access the online registration form, go to:
http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/ACIP/JuneRegistration.asp

To access detailed information about the meeting, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/meetings.htm#register There you will find links to the meeting agenda, driving directions, and other useful material.

The CDC website recently posted the Summary Report of ACIP's February 25-26 meeting.

To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of the report, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/downloads/min-feb09.pdf

CDC published "Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis Surveillance--African Region, 2002–2008" in the May 15 issue of MMWR. A portion of the summary made available to the press is reprinted below.

To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of this issue of MMWR, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5818.pdf