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The translations for some VISs on our website are from previously published English-language versions that have since been updated. Unfortunately, IAC is not always able to obtain translations as updates are issued. Please ensure that your patients receive information consistent with the current of the following VISs.
SAMOAN TRANSLATION OF THE DECEMBER 16, 1998 CHICKENPOX VIS
Chickenpox VIS
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Current English version
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Section 1: The answer has been rewritten by CDC.
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Section 2: There are now 2 doses; the first dose is 12-15 months and the second dose is 4-6 years.
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CDC added information on MMRV.
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The URL for Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) has changed.
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The URL for the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Programs has changed.
SAMOAN TRANSLATION OF THE JULY 30, 2001 DTAP VIS
DTaP VIS
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Current English version
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The main change is in Section 4, which now mentions Tdap.
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The NVICP and VAERS web addresses have also been updated
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The mortality rate for tetanus in Section 1 changed from 1 out of 10, to 2 out of 10 cases.
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The date changed to 5/17/07.
SAMOAN TRANSLATION OF THE AUGUST 25, 1998 HEPATITIS A VIS
Hepatitis A VIS
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Current English version
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CDC changed the indication to 1 year or older and has recommended routine use for children.
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Section 2: Added persons who work with primates or in research labs to indications (routine vaccination).
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Added bullet for "persons who live in communities that have prolonged outbreaks of hepatitis A."
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Divided the section into "Who" and "When" parts.
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Removed southern Europe from list of regions with high rates of hepatitis A.
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Section 3: Added bullet about allergy to vaccine component.
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Changed wording, particularly the statement on pregnancy, and made list into bullets.
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Minor changes to part 4, 5, and 6 to be consistent with other recent VISs.
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Removed the section on immune globulin.
SAMOAN TRANSLATION OF THE JULY 11, 2001 HEPATITIS B VIS
Hepatitis B VIS
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Current English version
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On July 18, the CDC posted an interim VIS for hepatitis B. There are minor changes throughout, but the main purpose of the update is to emphasize the birth dose for all children
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A final version will be developed.
SAMOAN TRANSLATION OF THE JANUARY 15, 2003 MMR VIS
MMR VIS
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Current English version
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Information was added about MMRV vaccine, tied to the March 14 MMWR, regarding increased risk of certain adverse events, including febrile seizures, with MMRV when compared with MMR and varicella vaccines given separately. Aside from two boxes containing information about MMRV, both VISs are identical to the previous editions.
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The new VISs should be used when MMRV is given; but the existing stocks of the individual MMR and varicella VISs may be used when the vaccines are given separately.
SAMOAN TRANSLATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 PNEUMOCOCCAL VIS
PCV7 VIS
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Current English version
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The CDC posted an updated interim PCV VIS on 12/9/08. The main reason is to incorporate recent changes in recommendations for 2-4 year olds, but there are other changes throughout as well. There are no changes in contraindications or adverse events, but to prevent parents from getting confused about the differences in indications (especially when the vaccine is administered to 2-4 year olds) it would be best for providers to start using the new version right away. Existing stocks CAN still be used temporarily if immediately switching to the new version is a problem.
Thanks to the California Department of Health Services for their translations.
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