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 …
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Issue 1160: December 23, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We offer the quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in our office. Will it protect…read more
Top Stories
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Happy holidays from all of us at IAC!
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FDA approves quadrivalent formulation of Fluzone Intradermal inactivated influenza vaccine
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Host a screening of the new documentary about cervical cancer and HPV
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Voices for Vaccines to host a call about nurse advocacy for immunization on January 13
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IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "Video of the Week" feature enters its seventh year of showcasing vaccine-related videos
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In 2015, National Infant Immunization Week will be held April 18–25
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its handout for healthcare professionals, "Pneumococcal Vaccines—CDC answers your questions"
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IAC updates four important screening checklists for contraindications and precautions to vaccination
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IAC updates statistics about vaccine-preventable diseases in its "Vaccines Work!" handout
Official Releases
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CDC publishes "Mission Critical—2014 Year in Review"
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Report on the Global Vaccine Action Plan shows that progress on vaccination rate improvement is slowing
Featured Resources
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CDC adds two new resources to its Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents suite
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Trust for America's Health publishes report on the nation's ability to manage severe infectious disease threats
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles
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New study finds no safety concerns with inadvertent HPV vaccination during pregnancy
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CDC reports on influenza activity in the United States from September 28–December 6
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CDC reports on measles transmission in an international airport
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CDC publishes four articles about the Ebola epidemic in West Africa; two previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Education and Training
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ACOG to sponsor January 21 webinar on Tdap vaccination in pregnancy
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Archived video broadcast of the October 2014 ACIP meeting now available
Conferences and Meetings
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Shot@Life invites vaccine advocates to apply to attend its 2015 Champion Summit from March 2–4

Issue 1158: December 16, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: My patient is a 14-year-old girl who has received one dose of bivalent HPV vaccine…read more
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FDA approves the use of Gardasil 9 (Merck) 9-valent HPV vaccine in the U.S.
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CDC publishes estimates of illnesses and hospitalizations averted by vaccination during the 2013–14 influenza season
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IAC's Dr. L.J Tan interviewed on PBS NewsHour about influenza
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IAC Spotlight! Subscribe to immunization-related email news services from CDC, AAP, VEC, and more
IAC Web Sections
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"Ask the Experts" web section about pneumococcal vaccines updated
Official Releases
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CDC requests public comment on proposed new VAERS form; comments must be received by January 23
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles
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CDC reports on global surveillance of bacterial vaccine-preventable diseases
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CDC publishes two new Ebola reports as MMWR Early Releases
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CDC reprints four articles about Ebola that were previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Conferences and Meetings
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Abstract submission deadline for 2015 NACCHO conference is December 21
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Save the date for the 2015 California Immunization Coalition Summit to be held April 26–27

Issue 1157: December 9, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: What is the acceptable volume for a single dose of immune globulin (IG) to inject into…read more
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This is National Influenza Vaccination Week!
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CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory on the potential for circulation of drifted influenza A (H3N2) viruses
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CDC provides information to the press about the potential for a severe influenza season
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Seasonal Health campaign supplement of December 5 issue of USA Today features articles from Families Fighting Flu, IAC, CDC, NFID
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ISMP publishes two-year summary on reported vaccine administration errors; separate article highlights serious mix-ups with influenza vaccine and other drugs
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CDC reports on the pertussis epidemic in California
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IAC Spotlight! Thirteen more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling"
Official Releases
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WHO releases an updated guide to the prevention and control of cervical cancer
Featured Resources
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CDC releases new toolkit to help employers increase influenza vaccination among long-term care healthcare personnel
Journal Articles
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CDC publishes MMWR Early Release article about clinical inquiries regarding Ebola in the U.S.
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November issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center posts Dr. Paul Offit's webinar on meningococcal B vaccines, HPV9, and other topics
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Watch archived webinar about the impact of non-medical exemptions

Issue 1156: December 2, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I was told that it is not recommended to give vaccines using the Z-track method…read more
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Your donation to IAC helps us prevent disease, protect health, and educate about immunization
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IAC enrolls six more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism" handout
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts six new translations of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS
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IAC posts Spanish version of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS in rich text format
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP issues new recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination of at-risk children
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Education and Training
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Medscape offers special report on recent ACIP recommendations related to adult vaccination

Issue 1154: November 25, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A one-month-old was exposed for the last 6 days to chickenpox. What should…read more
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Your donation to IAC supports our shared goal to protect everyone through immunization
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Extensive collection of U.S. immunization facts and policy now available online
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IAC issues correction to FluBlok age indication in last week's special "Ask the Experts" edition of IAC Express
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CDC NetConference scheduled for December 3; focus will be on influenza and the workings of ACIP
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National Influenza Vaccination Week begins December 7
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IAC Spotlight! "Like" IAC on Facebook and "follow" IAC on Twitter!
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American Association of Diabetes Educators publishes report on hepatitis B vaccination of people with diabetes
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts nine new translations of the pediatric multi-vaccine VIS
Official Releases
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NACCHO invites eligible local health departments to apply for funding to improve HPV vaccination rates
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CDC announces the expansion of VariZIG distribution in the United States
Featured Resources
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New! WHO's newsletter about reliable online vaccine safety resources
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on global routine vaccination coverage
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CDC reports on progress towards polio eradication in Nigeria
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CDC provides update on the Ebola epidemic in West Africa
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CDC reprints six articles about Ebola that were previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Education and Training
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ACOG to sponsor December 3 webinar on adult immunization
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National Hepatitis Training Institute at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offers online training about viral hepatitis
Conferences and Meetings
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Many presentations from 2014 National Immunization Conference now available online
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Presentation slides from the October ACIP meeting now available online

Issue 1153: November 19, 2014

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1153
November 19, 2014
Influenza Vaccines
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Q: Which influenza vaccines can we give to children?
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Q: Does the ACIP preference for use of LAIV in children ages 2 through 8 years include children with asthma?
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Q: Which children younger than age 9 years will need 2 doses of influenza vaccine in the current influenza season?
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Q: I've heard there is a newer influenza vaccine that can be given to people with severe egg allergy. Is that true?
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Q: A study has now been published that found that the injectable vaccine Fluzone High-Dose (Sanofi) protects people 65 years and older better than standard-dose Fluzone. Does ACIP preferentially recommend use of Fluzone High-Dose for all people age 65 years and older?
Pneumococcal Vaccine
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Q: Please describe the new ACIP recommendations for the use of PCV13 vaccine along with PPSV23 vaccine in people age 65 years and older. Can we give both vaccines at the same visit?
Zoster Vaccine
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Q: Is a history of genital herpes a contraindication or precaution to zoster vaccination?
Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Q: In our newborn nursery, we administer hepatitis B vaccine and HBIG to all infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers (including premature newborns) within 12 hours of birth, but now I've heard that we're also supposed to administer HBIG (along with hepatitis B vaccine) to infants weighing less than 2,000 grams and born to mothers whose HBsAg status is unknown. Is this true, and if so, what is the rationale?
Hepatitis A Vaccine
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Q: For hepatitis A vaccination, the recommended interval between the 2-dose series is at least 6 months. Is this the same as 24 weeks?
Polio Vaccine
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Q: Please describe the new CDC interim recommendations for polio vaccination for infants, children, and adults traveling to and from countries affected by wild polio.
General Vaccine Questions
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Q: Our office is small and we only store vaccine in the refrigerator of a two-compartment refrigerator/freezer. Can we use the freezer portion to store staff food?
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Q: If a patient pulls away during administration of a vaccine and the needle comes out, is it okay to reintroduce the same needle and finish the injection?
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Q: I know that immunosuppressed patients can receive inactivated vaccines, but not live vaccines. Will these patients who receive inactivated vaccines develop a sufficient immune response to make vaccinating them worthwhile?
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Q: Is protective eyewear needed for those who administer vaccines so they can avoid blood spatter?
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Q: If a patient has had an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting, is it safe for her to receive injected vaccines?

Issue 1152: November 18, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: What is the maximum number of hepatitis B vaccine doses a dialysis patient…read more
Top Stories
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World Health Organization warns that progress towards the elimination of measles has stalled
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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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IAC Spotlight! Eleven more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its parent handout titled "Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts additional translations of VISs for influenza vaccines in Bengali, Polish, Urdu, and Yiddish
Official Releases
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CDC releases guidance for screening and caring for pregnant women with Ebola
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CDC issues a new travel health notice concerning Ebola cases in Mali, and updates travel health notices about Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea
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CDC publishes six articles about Ebola as MMWR Early Releases
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on progress towards global measles elimination
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New study published on the safety of Tdap vaccine in pregnancy
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CDC reports on possible eradication of wild poliovirus type 3
Education and Training
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CDC's Clinician Outreach and Communication webinar on November 20 will provide important information about cervical cancer detection and prevention; free continuing education credit available
Conferences and Meetings
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National Conference on Vaccine Research scheduled for April 13–15; abstract submission deadline is December 1

Issue 1151: November 11, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A 4-year-old patient came in with a rash and a low-grade fever. The first MMR…read more
Top Stories
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We Are Proud to Participate in Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day!
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Reminder: October issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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World Pneumonia Day is November 12
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CDC releases statement about LAIV effectiveness studies and vaccination of children; ACIP and CDC have not changed the current influenza vaccination recommendations
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CDC publishes "Vital Signs" report on cervical cancer; related town hall teleconference will be held on November 12
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IAC Spotlight! Unprotected People Reports about vaccine-preventable diseases; powerful story about a college student's struggle with meningococcal disease
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Voices for Vaccines releases online Community Immunity Toolkit
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Indonesian translation of inactivated influenza vaccine VIS
Official Releases
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CDC provides travel advice for colleges and universities regarding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Featured Resources
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NFID partners with Major League Soccer to raise awareness about the prevention and treatment of influenza
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on declines in pneumococcal hospitalizations of children associated with use of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines
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CDC publishes article about establishment of a community care center for Ebola patients in Liberia
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration deadline for February 25–26 ACIP meeting is February 2 for non-U.S. citizens and February 9 for citizens

Issue 1150: November 4, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) package insert says that in adults…read more
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Reminder: October issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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FDA approves the use of Trumenba in the U.S. to prevent serogroup B meningococcal disease
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FDA approves expanded age indication for Flublok to include all adults age 18 years and older
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IAC Spotlight! Access up-to-date vaccine package inserts on immunize.org
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New website for medical assistants provides immunization information and training opportunities
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National Influenza Vaccination Week will be held December 7–13
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers"
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements" and "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC creates Spanish-language large print version of inactivated influenza VIS
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IAC posts ten new VIS translations in the Amharic, Cambodian, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Tigrigna languages
Official Releases
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CDC releases interim U.S. guidance for monitoring persons with potential Ebola virus exposure
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center updates its ready-to-print fact sheet on influenza
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AAP releases enhanced Red Book app
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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October issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes "CDC National Health Report: Leading Causes of Morbidity and Mortality and Associated Behavioral Risk and Protective Factors—United States, 2005—2013"
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CDC publishes update on Ebola outbreak in West Africa
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CDC reports on progress toward polio eradication in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Education and Training
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NFID offers two vaccine-related webinars in November

Issue 1149: October 28, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: The Vaccine Information Statement for inactivated influenza vaccine states that you…read more
Top Stories
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New! October issue of Vaccinate Adults now online
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Reminder: October issue of Needle Tips available online
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CDC releases updated pediatric multi-vaccine Vaccine Information Statement
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IAC Spotlight! Eight more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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CDC publishes article on the history of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
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CDC publishes report on an influenza outbreak in a vaccinated population
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WHO announces that Ebola vaccine trials may start as early as January
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Vaccine Education Center plans November 19 Current Issues in Vaccines webinar
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' November 17 conference call on influenza featuring IAC's Dr. L.J Tan
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts 25 new VIS translations, including Armenian, Farsi, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Korean, Portuguese, and Tagalog
Official Releases
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CDC announces active post-arrival Ebola monitoring for travelers from countries most affected by the disease
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WHO publishes position paper on use of HPV vaccines
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World Polio Day—October 24, 2014—announced in the MMWR
Featured Resources
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Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition offers many tools to promote vaccination
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on lessons learned during the polio-free certification process in the South-east Asia Region
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CDC publishes article about control of Ebola in the Firestone district of Liberia
Conferences and Meetings
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Texas Immunization Summit to be held in San Antonio on November 5–7

Issue 1148: October 21, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A nurse had a leftover drawn-up syringe of influenza vaccine taken from a multi-dose vial. Can we use the vaccine the next day?…read more
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Reminder: October issue of Needle Tips is now available online
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"Dear Colleague" letter urges healthcare professionals to recommend influenza and Tdap vaccines to their pregnant patients
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CDC reports on vaccination coverage among children in kindergarten during the 2013–14 school year
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IAC enrolls eight more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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CDC develops a new, faster lab test for enterovirus D68 and releases new resources for parents about EV-D68
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CDC announces new initiatives to protect healthcare personnel in the U.S. from Ebola
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Three articles about Ebola republished in this week's MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! One-stop access to more than 50 educational handouts related to adult vaccination for patients and staff
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates sample standing orders for administering pneumococcal vaccines to adults
Featured Resources
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CDC updates its easy-to-read adult immunization schedule
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California Department of Public Health updates parent fact sheet about vaccine concerns
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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WHO publishes article about development of possible vaccines for pandemic preparedness
Education and Training
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Hep B United to offer video chat about hepatitis B virus screening on October 29
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New Medscape resources released to help providers discuss HPV vaccination with parents; CME credit available
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CDC Expert Commentary on Medscape provides information about using antiviral drugs for influenza
Conferences and Meetings
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Meeting on vaccination ecosystem is planned for January 19–21 in Annecy, France

Issue 1147: October 14, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have a 2-month-old child with a cast for hip dysplasia that completely covers the entire…read more
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New! October issue of Needle Tips is now available online
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American Liver Foundation endorses IAC's Give Birth to the End of Hep B campaign
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IAC enrolls eight more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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Translational Neurodegeneration retracts its article about MMR leading to autism
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IAC Spotlight! Eleven new videos added to the vaccineinformation.org video library; our searchable collection now numbers more than 165 videos about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of immunization
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CDC confirms Ebola diagnosis in healthcare worker who provided care for the Dallas index patient
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Enhanced Ebola screening to start at five U.S. airports
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CDC publishes report about assessment of Ebola disease, healthcare infrastructure, and preparedness in Liberia
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CDC NetConference scheduled for October 23; focus will be on adult immunization, including new pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for adults age 65 years and older
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CDC updates influenza module in its "You Call the Shots" training course
IAC Handouts
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New IAC resource for healthcare professionals: "Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know"
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IAC updates sample standing orders for administering polio vaccine to children and teens
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IAC updates "Influenza: Questions and Answers"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Haitian Creole and Portuguese translations of the 2014–15 influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO announces composition of seasonal influenza vaccine for the 2015 southern hemisphere influenza season
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October 19–25 is International Infection Prevention Week
Featured Resources
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Michigan Department of Community Health offers new adolescent vaccination resources
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CDC updates its interactive adolescent immunization scheduler
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CDC updates online adolescent and adult vaccine quiz: "What Vaccines Do You Need?"
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on acute neurologic disease of unknown etiology in Colorado children; same article previously published as an MMWR Early Release
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CDC publishes report on cases of acute flaccid paralysis with anterior myelitis in California; same article previously published as an MMWR Early Release

Issue 1146: October 7, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have a 24-year-old patient who received influenza vaccine in Colombia, South…read more
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CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory to help healthcare professionals evaluate patients for possible Ebola disease
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CDC publishes three MMWR articles about the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa
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CDC publishes MMWR Early Release article about acute neurologic illness of unknown etiology in Colorado children
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CDC publishes MMWR Early Release article on cases of acute flaccid paralysis with anterior myelitis in California
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CDC reports on influenza activity from May 18 through September 20
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IAC Spotlight! Nine more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Voices for Vaccines hosts call featuring three moms who were formerly vaccine hesitant on October 14
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Personal belief exemptions for vaccination put people at risk"
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IAC updates "First Do No Harm: Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policies for Healthcare Personnel Help Protect Patients"
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC releases supplemental information for healthcare providers to accompany the 2014–15 influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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World Pneumonia Day is scheduled for November 12
Featured Resources
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AAP to release new Red Book Online on October 9
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Just Released: On Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula Biss
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on typhoid fever surveillance and vaccination in the South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions in MMWR
Conferences and Meetings
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Slides and audio recording now online for the August 2014 special ACIP meeting

Issue 1145: September 30, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can we give Tdap and RhoGam (anti-Rho[D] immune globulin) at the same prenatal…read more
Top Stories
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CDC publishes report on Tdap vaccination of pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid
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Wall Street Journal features editorial by Dr. Paul Offit about the epidemic of misguided vaccine distrust
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National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit offers up-to-date information about adult immunization
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IAC Spotlight! Refer parents and patients to www.vaccineinformation.org, IAC's website for the public
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CDC publishes updated preparedness and response framework for influenza pandemics
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CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory to provide awareness of an acute neurologic syndrome with focal limb weakness in children; CDC is seeking information about other similar neurologic illnesses in all states
IAC Handouts
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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 updates "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Children and Teens" and "Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adult Patients"
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"Keep your kids safe—get them vaccinated every fall or winter!" now available in Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP releases updated recommendations on the use of influenza vaccines in 2014–2015
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CDC announces September 28 as World Rabies Day
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ACOG releases updated committee opinion on influenza vaccination in pregnancy
Featured Resources
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CDC develops new resources to help healthcare professionals and the public understand the new pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for adults
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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September issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes an MMWR Supplement about estimating the future number of Ebola cases
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New England Journal of Medicine publishes a collection of articles and resources on the Ebola outbreak

Issue 1144: September 24, 2014

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IAC Express Special Edition - Shop IAC: Issue 1144
September 24, 2014
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Issue 1143: September 23, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: If the top of a single dose vial of diluent or vaccine is popped off and not used, is there a …read more
Top Stories
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for use of PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines in adults age 65 and older
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CDC reports on influenza vaccination coverage of healthcare personnel during 2013–14 influenza season
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CDC reports on influenza vaccination coverage of pregnant women during 2013–14 influenza season
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CDC publishes data on influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel in acute care hospitals
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CDC posts final 2013–14 influenza vaccination coverage estimates
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NFID releases summary of September 18 news conference on influenza and pneumococcal disease
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CDC publishes "Summary of Notifiable Diseases—United States, 2012"
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Reminder: October 15 is deadline to apply to host the 2016 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions
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Study about the etiologies of seizures around the time of vaccination published in Pediatrics
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IAC Spotlight! Visit IAC's collection of practical and clinically relevant journal articles on vaccination
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IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; one previously honored institution qualifies for a second year
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PBS's NOVA "Vaccines—Calling the Shots" is now available for viewing online
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts thirteen additional translations of the 2014–15 influenza VISs
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Error corrected in recently released Arabic translations of IIV and LAIV influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC details its global influenza work in new annual report
Featured Resources
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Texas Children's Hospital develops compelling video to promote influenza vaccination
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CDC releases updated toolkit for businesses to help promote influenza vaccination
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help you vaccinate your patients
Conferences and Meetings
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Agenda for October ACIP meeting available; follow the meeting online if you are unable to attend

Issue 1142: September 16, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Our 23-year-old patient has been accepted to a physician assistant program that …read more
Top Stories
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CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory to provide awareness of enterovirus D68 as a possible cause of acute unexplained respiratory illness, and to provide guidance to state health departments and healthcare providers
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CDC reports on a measles outbreak in an unvaccinated family and a potentially associated international traveler in Florida
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Last call! Regular registration rate for National Immunization Conference extended until September 22
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IAC Spotlight! Sixteen more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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NFID news conference on influenza and pneumococcal disease scheduled for September 18
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CDC releases HPV vaccination data from 2011 NIS-Teen: nearly half of females age 13–17 years had not received their recommended first dose of HPV vaccine in 2011
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Share your influenza prevention activities and ideas on CDC's influenza partner website
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Help CDC by completing a survey about National Immunization Awareness Month
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To help answer potential questions generated by September 11 Dr. Oz Show, access collected resources for healthcare professionals on the safety of thimerosal in vaccines
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size" and "Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
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"Declination of Influenza Vaccination" now available in Spanish
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts sixteen new translations of the 2014–15 influenza VISs
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC's 2012 Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report is now available
Featured Resources
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HealthMap Vaccine Finder lets the public find provider locations that administer adult vaccinations; now is a good time for providers to list their vaccination services on HealthMap
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CDC launches the second phase of the "Know Hepatitis B" campaign
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to aid healthcare 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 publishes an assessment of varicella surveillance and outbreak control practices
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CDC reports on measles outbreak in a Micronesian community in King County, Washington
Education and Training
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Hep B United to present a webinar on hepatitis B for healthcare professionals on September 30

Issue 1141: September 9, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can someone with hepatitis C receive zoster vaccine? The prescribing information indicates…read more
Top Stories
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New! Spanish-language translations of the 2014–15 influenza vaccine Vaccine Information Statements now available
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CDC publishes report on expired live attenuated influenza vaccine being administered
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Reminder: PBS's NOVA program to air documentary on vaccines on September 10
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IAC Spotlight! Visit "What's New at IAC" to find just-released handouts and translations of Vaccine Information Statements
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PKIDs launches Value of Vaccination movement
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates six influenza staff resources, including screening checklists, sample standing orders, a guide for patients with egg allergy, and an algorithm for determining the number of vaccine doses needed by children
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IAC's parent handout "Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases...make sure your child is protected!" now available in Russian
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO issues roadmap for international response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa
Featured Resources
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ACOG releases HPV vaccination toolkit for physicians who provide healthcare to women
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Michigan Department of Community Health releases updated toolkit of influenza vaccination resources for colleges and universities
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes article about fatal meningococcal disease in a laboratory worker
Conferences and Meetings
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Minnesota Department of Health immunization conference to be held October 27–28

Issue 1140: September 2, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: My office recently changed HPV vaccine brands from Gardasil to Cervarix. We have…read more
Top Stories
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ACIP publishes compendium of recommendations for the use of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines
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CDC publishes report on 2013 national, state, and local vaccination coverage among children age 19–35 months
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IAC Spotlight! Access IAC's collection of PowerPoint presentations from IAC, CDC, and other trusted sources
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CDC releases statement regarding its 2004 Pediatrics study on MMR vaccination and autism
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IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; seven previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
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Reminder: PBS's NOVA program to air documentary on vaccines on September 10
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates two popular influenza staff resources: "Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2014–2015 Influenza Season" and "Declination of Influenza Vaccination"
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IAC updates its handout for parents titled "Keep your kids safe—get them vaccinated every fall or winter!"
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
Official Releases and Announcements
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists release Call to Action on HPV vaccination
Featured Resources
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New CDC resources help educate adults with chronic health conditions about vaccination
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IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on assessment of rabies exposure risk among U.S. Air Force basic trainees
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CDC publishes information about the risks of polio outbreaks in polio-free countries

Issue 1139: August 26, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We have a patient with a severe allergy to vancomycin who wants to… read more
Top Stories
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CDC publishes update on the recommendations for the use of zoster vaccine
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FDA approves use of a needle-free injection system for use with Afluria and issues updated communication to healthcare professionals on use of jet injectors for inactivated influenza vaccine
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New York Times features editorial by Dr. Paul Offit about HPV vaccination discussions with parents of preteens
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CDC reports on vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis in an immigrant child
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IAC Spotlight! Ten more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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CDC publishes information on the closure of the varicella-zoster virus-containing vaccines pregnancy registry
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Reminder: Vaccine Education Center's Current Issues in Vaccines webinar scheduled for September 10
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' September 16 conference call featuring Dorit Reiss: What Can the Law Do About Immunization Rates?
IAC Web Sections
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IAC updates its Combination Vaccines "Ask the Experts" web section
Featured Resources
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IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles
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Important findings from two studies on HPV vaccination published online in Pediatrics on August 18
Education and Training
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CDC adds HPV module to its "You Call the Shots" training course
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Reminder: Clinical Vaccinology course to be held in Houston on November 7–9

Issue 1138: August 19, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Would you include obstructive sleep apnea as chronic pulmonary… read more
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CDC publishes 2014–15 influenza vaccination recommendations in MMWR
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New! CDC issues VISs for the 2014–15 influenza vaccines—stay tuned for translations
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ACIP votes to recommend a dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in addition to pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) for all adults age 65 years and older
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IAC corrects table in its new handout: "DTaP, Tdap, and Td Catch-up Vaccination Recommendations by Prior Vaccine History and Age"
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IAC Spotlight! Use IAC’s new series of educational handouts about recommended vaccines for children and adults
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Idaho and California experience significant pertussis outbreaks
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Vaccinations for Adults…You're never too old to get immunized!"
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IAC updates "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
Featured Resources
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CDC offers new hepatitis B PSAs directed toward Asian Pacific Islanders
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IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!

Issue 1137: August 12, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: A 16-year-old has a written record of receiving two doses of DTaP at 2 and 5… read more
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency
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IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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IAC Spotlight! Seven more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Training modules on how to assess the need for adult immunization now available on Medscape
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Applications now open to host the 2016 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions; deadline is October 1
IAC Handouts
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New! "Zoster Vaccine: CDC Answers Your Questions" features commonly asked Q&As
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New! IAC develops "catch-up" guidance table for DTaP, Tdap, and Td vaccination in patients who have fallen behind schedule
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IAC updates "When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?"
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IAC updates "Do I Need Any Vaccines Today?," a screening questionnaire for adult immunization
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IAC redesigns "All kids need hepatitis B shots!"
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IAC updates translations of the one-page version of "After the Shots ... What to do if your child has discomfort"
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes health requirements for travelers to Saudi Arabia for the 2014 Hajj and Umra seasons in Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER)
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WHO publishes information about cholera in WER
Featured Resources
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Every Child By Two's "Daily Clips" has a new look—subscribe today
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IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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MMWR reports on receipt of recommended clinical preventive services by adults and includes vaccination
Conferences and Meetings
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Immunize Georgia Conference scheduled for September 11

Issue 1136: August 5, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: What are the CDC guidelines regarding use of multiple dose vaccine vials?… read more
Top Stories
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It's National Immunization Awareness Month; learn about many new resources
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IAC enrolls the 101st birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; comprehensive slide set now available
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CDC reports on an outbreak of pertussis in a school and religious community in Florida
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Agenda for August ACIP meeting available; follow the meeting online
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Reminder: Registration open for the 2014 National Immunization Conference
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Merck discontinues production of Comvax vaccine (Hib-HepB)
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IAC Spotlight! Immunization resources for your clinic or medical setting from IAC, CDC, and other trusted sources
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Invisible Threat documentary available for online viewing; Los Angeles Times features article about the film's production
IAC Web Sections
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IAC updates its Hepatitis B "Ask the Experts" web section
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP releases updated recommendations on the use of meningococcal vaccines
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WHO publishes guidance on the choice of pertussis vaccines
Featured Resources
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HealthMap Vaccine Finder lets the public find provider locations that administer adult vaccinations; now is a good time for providers to list their vaccination services on HealthMap
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Minnesota Department of Health develops new video for healthcare professionals on HPV vaccine communication
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IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board updates its website
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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July issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Public Health Reports details contributions of HHS toward global immunization
Education and Training
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VICNetwork webinar about influenza scheduled for August 13
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Public Health Vaccinology course set for September 3–4 in Atlanta
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast of the June 2014 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1135: July 29, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We have a 10-year-old getting renal dialysis. The nephrologist will be starting her on… read more
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CDC reports on adolescent vaccination coverage rates in 2013
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CDC publishes information on HPV vaccination coverage among adolescents and postlicensure safety monitoring
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IAC Spotlight! Nine more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Celebrate World Hepatitis Day with national leaders via live streaming
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CDC publishes article about World Hepatitis Day—July 28, 2014
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Clarification of statement about MMR vaccine recommendations for international travel
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling!"
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IAC redesigns one-page version of "After the Shots ... What to do if your child has discomfort"
Featured Resources
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IAC's website offers links to books on immunization for both adults and children
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IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes article about WHO Global Rotavirus Surveillance Network
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CDC reports on progress toward prevention of transfusion-transmitted HBV and HCV infection in sub-Saharan Africa
Conferences and Meetings
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October 20–22 Nevada Health Conference includes CDC's Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course

Issue 1134: July 24, 2014

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1134
July 24, 2014
Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Q: In December 2013, CDC released a new document titled CDC Guidance for Evaluating Health-Care Personnel for Hepatitis B Virus Protection and for Administering Postexposure Management. Does the content of this document update ACIP recommendations on healthcare personnel vaccination and hepatitis B?
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Q: Does CDC now recommend routine pre-exposure anti-HBs testing of all healthcare personnel who were previously vaccinated?
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Q: If an employee receives both HBIG and hepatitis B vaccine after a needlestick from a patient who is HBsAg positive, how long should one wait to check the employee's response to the vaccine?
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Q: At our facility we do routine pre-employment anti-HBs testing regardless of whether the employee has documentation of a hepatitis B vaccination series and consider those who are anti-HBs positive to be immune. Is this the recommended strategy?
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Q: Does CDC still recommend routine anti-HBs testing of HCP who are at risk for occupational blood or body fluid exposure following the hepatitis B vaccination series?
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Q: Is there now a recommendation for a routine booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine?
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Q: Does CDC now recommend restarting the hepatitis B vaccine series in the event the series is interrupted?

Issue 1133: July 22, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can you please guide me in finding storage containers and bins for vaccines?… read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: July issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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Special August 13 ACIP meeting via webinar and phone on adult pneumococcal vaccination
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PBS's NOVA program to air documentary on vaccines in September
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IAC Spotlight! Vaccineinformation.org Video Library offers extensive and searchable collection of more than 125 videos about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of immunization
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IAC enrolls four more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four previously honored institutions qualify for a second year
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CDC NetConference on current topics of interest scheduled for July 30
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CDC Twitter chat on vaccinating preteens and teens scheduled for July 28
IAC Handouts
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IAC develops two new handouts for patients: "Hepatitis A Vaccine: Reasons to Consider Vaccination" and "Foodborne Hepatitis A Outbreaks in the U.S. Are Well-documented; Vaccine Provides Lifetime Protection"
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IAC updates patient handout: "Hepatitis A Is a Serious Liver Disease"
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New translation: "HPV: A Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination" now available in Spanish
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IAC updates Spanish translation of "Questions Frequently Asked about Hepatitis B"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts multiple updated translations of the VISs for rabies, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid, and yellow fever vaccines
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New German Tdap VIS and updated German Td VIS translations now available
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC discontinues distribution of free print copies of MMWR Weekly; free electronic copies and paid subscriptions remain available
Featured Resources
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Voices for Vaccines creates new handouts to help vaccine advocates make their case
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IAC's sturdy laminated version of the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule is still available for purchase—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles
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The Joint Commission releases report on preventing infection from the misuse of vials
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Dr. Peter Hotez's article provides information on the history and future of vaccine diplomacy
Education and Training
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Registration deadline for October 29–30 ACIP meeting is October 6 for non-U.S. citizens and October 13 for citizens
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Archived slide sets from the June ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1132: July 15, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: We have an adult who was diagnosed with polio as a child with some residual effects. This… read more
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The Immunization Action Coalition is relocating!
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Reminder: July issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults available online
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Measles count continues to rise in Washington state
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CDC publishes interim guidance for polio vaccination and travel
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Ideas to help you celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month in August
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Dr. L.J Tan, IAC's chief strategy officer, moderates Medscape video on improving adult immunization rates
IAC Handouts
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IAC offers several immunization schedules designed for patients across the age span
Featured Resources
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San Diego partnership creates new immunization handout for pregnant women and their prenatal care providers
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!

Issue 1131: July 10, 2014

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1131
July 10, 2014
MMR Vaccine
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Q: Many people age 60 years and older do not have records indicating what type of measles vaccine they received as children in the early 1960s. What measles vaccine was most frequently given in that time period? That guidance would assist many older people who would prefer not to be revaccinated.
Varicella Vaccine
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Q: Does ACIP recommend giving varicella vaccine to infants before age 1 year if they are traveling internationally?
Tdap Vaccine
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Q: We see many 10-year-olds for middle school entry immunization. Is one brand of Tdap preferred for this age group?
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Q: Is it acceptable to give breastfeeding mothers Tdap vaccine?
HPV Vaccine
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Q: Can human papillomavirus (HPV) be transmitted by non-sexual transmission routes, such as clothing, undergarments, sex toys, or surfaces?
Pneumococcal Vaccine
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Q: Is pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine indicated for former smokers?
Zoster Vaccine
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Q: I know that ACIP only recommends zoster vaccine for adults age 60 years and older, although it is licensed for use in those 50 years and older. If I choose to vaccinate patients age 50–59 years, are there any criteria as to which patients in this age group might benefit most from zoster vaccination?
Vaccine Storage and Handling
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Q: How long do we need to keep our refrigerator/freezer temperature tracking logs?
General Vaccine Questions
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Q: What do we legally need to record when giving an immunization to a patient?
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Q: In updating immunizations for immigration ("green card") exams, I regularly come across intervals between catch-up vaccine doses that are shorter than ACIP recommendations—most often the last 2 doses of IPV are given less than 6 months apart, but also sometimes the 2 doses of varicella are given less than 3 months apart, and the next-to-last and last Td are given less than 6 months apart. How significant is this in terms of immunity?
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Q: Is it standard practice to revaccinate a child who is adopted from another country?

Issue 1130: July 8, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Should adult patients who are not asplenic but who have hypogammaglobulinemia receive… read more
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New! July issue of Vaccinate Adults is now available online
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Reminder: July issue of Needle Tips is available online
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CDC publishes interim guidance for polio vaccination and travel in an MMWR Early Release issued on July 7
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IAC Spotlight! Eight more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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New study published in Pediatrics reinforces the safety of vaccination
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Vaccine Education Center plans September 10 Current Issues in Vaccines webinar
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' July 11 conference call featuring Shannon Des Roches Rosa
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "After the Shots... What to do if your child has discomfort"
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IAC updates "Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers"
Official Releases and Announcements
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The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at FDA has a new location
Featured Resources
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CDC posts four new vaccine storage and handling fact sheets
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Voices for Vaccines provides parents with helpful information about measles
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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June issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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Archive of CDC's May 22 "Current Issues in Immunization NetConference" on measles now available online
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Reminder: ACOG in partnership with AAP to offer immunization business strategies webinar on July 30

Issue 1129: July 1, 2014

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Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Many travelers do not return for their second dose of hepatitis A vaccine… read more
Top Stories
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New! July issue of Needle Tips now available online
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ACIP votes to preferentially recommend live nasal spray influenza vaccine when available for healthy children age 2–8 years
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CDC updates its Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit
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IAC Spotlight! "Like" IAC on Facebook and "follow" IAC on Twitter!
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CDC releases two new videos to help providers double-check injection practices
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National Quality Forum's draft report on adult immunization now available for comment
Registration for National Immunization Conference is now open
Official Releases and Announcements
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World Hepatitis Day is July 28
Featured Resources
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Download CDC's MMWR app to keep up to date on immunization and other health issues
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CDC posts a new adult immunization patient intake form on its website
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Vaccine Education Center provides guidance on diagnosing measles
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Access presentations and interviews on current vaccine topics by Dr. Paul Offit, including his appearances on "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" on the Vaccine Education Center website
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Vaccine Education Center publishes new fact sheet on tetanus
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Ignite! New book explores how community coalitions can get fired up for change
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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Slides and transcript from HHS webinar on Lyme disease persistence now available

Issue 1128: June 24, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1128
June 24, 2014
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have a five-month-old patient who received hepatitis B vaccine at birth, at 2… read more
Top Stories
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CDC publishes ACIP's recommendations for use of MenACWY-CRM vaccine in children age 2–23 months at increased risk for meningococcal disease
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Measles outbreak spreads in Ohio; Governor Kasich signs executive order allowing pharmacists to give MMR to people 18 years and older
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Plan ahead for National Immunization Awareness Month in August with new toolkit
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IAC Spotlight! Personal testimonies on vaccine-preventable diseases; essay by author Roald Dahl about the heartbreaking loss of his 7-year-old daughter Olivia from measles
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IAC enrolls five more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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CDC's Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity webinar on the status of measles in the U.S.; free Continuing education credit available
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates nine translations of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults"
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts 16 new VIS translations, including six for Hib, six for Td, two for typhoid, and two for Japanese encephalitis vaccines
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO publishes position paper on varicella and herpes zoster vaccines
Featured Resources
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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Minutes from February 2014 ACIP meeting now available; follow June ACIP meeting via live webcast
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Presentation slides from National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions now available

Issue 1127: June 17, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1127
June 17, 2014
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Is there any harm in giving an extra dose of MMR to a child of age seven years whose record is lost... read more
Top Stories
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California experiencing a pertussis epidemic; 800 new cases reported in the last two weeks
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IAC Spotlight! Seven more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Study shows rotavirus vaccines are reducing diarrhea-associated hospitalizations in the U.S.
IAC Handouts
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IAC releases new handout: "Pre-exposure Management for Healthcare Personnel with a Documented Hepatitis B Vaccine Series Who Have Not Had Post-vaccination Serologic Testing"
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IAC updates "Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Questions and Answers" and "Hepatitis A: Questions and Answers"
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC releases updated VIS for adenovirus vaccine
Featured Resources
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on progress toward measles elimination in the Eastern Mediterranean region
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CDC announces recommendation related to use of immunization information systems

Issue 1126: June 10, 2014

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June 10, 2014
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: For the purpose of vaccine spacing, what constitutes a month: 28 days (4 weeks), 30 days… read more
Top Stories
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Remembering Dr. Ciro de Quadros, global public health immunization giant
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's "State Information" web section: We've added a new table and map covering exemptions to school and childcare immunization requirements
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CDC publishes report on measles in the U.S.; same article previously published as an MMWR Early Release in late May
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Review measles assessment, diagnosis, and patient management guidelines in light of the measles outbreaks in the U.S.
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CDC publishes report on the 2013–14 influenza season and composition of the 2014–15 influenza vaccines
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Save the date! National Immunization Conference scheduled for September 29–30 in Atlanta
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates nine translations of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens"
Featured Resources
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Michigan's Alliance for Immunization website is redesigned to offer you easier access to its free immunization resources
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Voices for Vaccines creates new flyer to encourage vaccine advocates to join together
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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May issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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ACOG in partnership with AAP to offer immunization business strategies webinar on July 30

Issue 1124: June 3, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1124
June 3, 2014
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Is pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) contraindicated in pregnancy?… read more
Top Stories
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CDC releases training video on vaccine storage and handling; continuing education credit available
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Please volunteer for a telephone interview with the American Academy of Pediatrics on vaccine storage and handling
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices publishes article on reported vaccine diluent errors
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IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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Presentation slides from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit now available online
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends HBV screening for populations at high risk of infection
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IAC Spotlight! “Technically Speaking” column from IAC’s executive director covers practical topics about delivering vaccination services
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates and reformats "Questions Frequently Asked About Hepatitis B"
Featured Resources
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Voices for Vaccines offers tools to help parents and others advocate for vaccines
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CDC updates ACIP Abbreviations for Vaccines web page
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization publishes summary of April meeting
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CDC publishes update on progress toward polio elimination

Issue 1122: May 27, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1122
May 27, 2014
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: If a woman's rubella test result shows she is "not immune" during a prenatal visit… read more
Top Stories
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IAC Spotlight! Redesigned "Ask the Experts" web section is user friendly and now includes two new features: "Question of the Week" and "What's New"
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CDC releases free iTunes app to help healthcare providers easily access the recommended immunization schedules
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NFID releases report on addressing serogroup B meningococcal disease outbreaks on campuses
IAC Handouts
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IAC posts new Spanish translations of patient-friendly schedules for high-risk adult patients
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Two of IAC's screening questionnaires for adults are now available in Spanish: "Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis A?" and "Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B?"
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IAC posts Spanish translation of " Protect Yourself Against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B... A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men"
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IAC updates child and adult screening checklists for contraindications and precautions
Featured Resources
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New study reconfirms that it is best for children to receive the first dose of MMR or MMRV at age 12–15 months
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CDC publishes article about rabies death in Texas
Conferences and Meetings
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Agenda for June ACIP meeting available; follow the meeting online if you are unable to attend in person

Issue 1121: May 20, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1121
May 20, 2014
Top Stories
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CDC publishes report about two cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection in the U.S.
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Network for Public Health Law releases report about immunization waivers
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IAC Spotlight! Access up-to-date vaccine package inserts
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CDC's May 22 NetConference to focus on measles
IAC Handouts
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"Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating" now available in Spanish
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IAC updates Spanish translation of "Questions Parents Ask about Vaccinations for Babies"
Featured Resources
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC study concludes influenza vaccination prevents hospitalization in older people
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April issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Nominations and Awards
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Association of Immunization Managers soliciting nominations for the Natalie J. Smith, M.D. Award
Education and Training
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Clinical Vaccinology course to be held in Houston on November 7–9

Issue 1120: May 13, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1120
May 13, 2014
Top Stories
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CDC's Health Alert Network publishes an advisory to alert clinicians about a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus in Indiana
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CDC study shows LAIV being administered to people for whom it is not recommended
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IAC Spotlight! Ten more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC adds new resources to its Adult Vaccination Resource Library
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Let CDC know how you celebrated National Infant Immunization Week
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' May 16 conference call featuring Karrie Delaney and introducing VFV's Parent Advocacy Toolkit
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Final reminder: National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions starts next week
IAC Handouts
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Share IAC’s user-friendly immunization schedules with patients and parents
Featured Resources
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Binational immunization schedule for Mexico and the U.S. is updated
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes announcement about Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day
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CDC publishes article about early identification and care of people with chronic hepatitis B infection
Education and Training
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May 15 webinar will discuss national strategies to combat viral hepatitis in the U.S.

Issue 1119: May 6, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1119
May 6, 2014
Top Stories
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WHO Director-General declares the international spread of wild poliovirus in 2014 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
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Coming soon! "Question of the Week" in IAC Express
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Association of Immunization Managers releases position statement on personal belief exemptions
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IAC clarifies information in IAC Express article about age indications for Tdap products
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IAC Spotlight! Unprotected People Reports about vaccine-preventable diseases; essay by author Roald Dahl about the heartbreaking loss of his 7-year-old daughter Olivia from measles
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Resources for Hepatitis Awareness Month and Hepatitis Testing Day
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Multi-lingual Know Hepatitis B campaign launched during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Featured Resources
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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American Academy of Arts & Sciences publishes report calling for more research on parental trust in vaccines
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New study shows that influenza B virus infections can be just as severe as influenza A virus infections
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CDC publishes information about an investigation of infectious disease risks at a nontransplant anatomical donation center in Arizona

Issue 1118: April 29, 2014

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May 6, 2014
Top Stories
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WHO Director-General declares the international spread of wild poliovirus in 2014 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
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Coming soon! "Question of the Week" in IAC Express
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Association of Immunization Managers releases position statement on personal belief exemptions
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IAC clarifies information in IAC Express article about age indications for Tdap products
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IAC Spotlight! Unprotected People Reports about vaccine-preventable diseases; essay by author Roald Dahl about the heartbreaking loss of his 7-year-old daughter Olivia from measles
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Resources for Hepatitis Awareness Month and Hepatitis Testing Day
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Multi-lingual Know Hepatitis B campaign launched during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Featured Resources
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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American Academy of Arts & Sciences publishes report calling for more research on parental trust in vaccines
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New study shows that influenza B virus infections can be just as severe as influenza A virus infections
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CDC publishes information about an investigation of infectious disease risks at a nontransplant anatomical donation center in Arizona

Issue 1117: April 23, 2014

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April 29, 2014
Top Stories
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It's National Infant Immunization Week! CDC celebrates by naming Childhood Immunization Champion Award winners
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Report shows 20-year U.S. immunization program spares millions of children from diseases
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CDC publishes report on measles in California in early 2014
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The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit announces 2014 Immunization Excellence Award winners
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IAC Spotlight! IAC features more than 35 free parent handouts about infant immunization
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IAC enrolls five more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Suggestions to Improve Your Immunization Services"
Official Releases and Announcements
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American Immunization Registry Association releases white paper on pharmacies and registry reporting
Featured Resources
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AAP highlights resources available for NIIW and beyond
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PKIDs launches "Your Choice!" immunization campaign targeted at older teens and young adults
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IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes article about tracking progress toward global polio eradication
Education and Training
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Archived video broadcast of the February 2014 ACIP meeting now available
Conferences and Meetings
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Immunize Nebraska conference scheduled for June 6 in Omaha
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Reminder: National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions is less than a month away

Issue 1116: April 22, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1116
April 22, 2014
Top Stories
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Celebrate Immunization! National Infant Immunization Week starts this Saturday
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IAC Spotlight! Unprotected People Reports about vaccine-preventable diseases; Lasker Foundation president's powerful editorial on the dangers of vaccine refusal
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Help support the launch of the Invisible Threat by contacting your legislators this week
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Immunization advocate, Seattle Mama Doc, releases book for new parents
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CDC reports on effective strategies for reducing health disparities, including disparities in vaccination rates
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Register by April 25 for the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions to receive conference room rate
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates a storage and handling resource for immunization providers, "Vaccine Handling Tips"
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"Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens" available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Hmong, Korean, Russian, Turkish, and Vietnamese translations
Featured Resources
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ASTHO's Immunization Resource Guide is now available online
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CDC offers Spanish-language HPV educational materials for patients, parents, and providers
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Newly available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Vaccine Education Center develops online vaccine trivia game—"Are You Up for the Challenge?"
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Influenza season is not over—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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CDC publishes article about potential zoonotic disease exposure related to a bat festival in Nigeria
Education and Training
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CDC offers continuing education opportunity on HPV vaccination

Issue 1115: April 16, 2014

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1115
April 16, 2014
HPV Vaccines
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Q: I read that HPV vaccination rates are still low. What can we do as providers to improve these rates?
DTaP and Tdap
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Q: A 17-year-old received a dose of Tdap vaccine when she was 12 years old. She is now pregnant. Should she get another dose of Tdap vaccine?
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Q: If Kinrix (DTaP-IPV; GSK) is inadvertently given to a child age 15 through 18 months, as the fourth DTaP dose and the third IPV dose, do the DTaP and IPV doses need to be repeated?
Influenza Vaccine
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Q: May Fluzone High-Dose (sanofi) be administered to patients younger than age 65 years?
MMR and Varicella Vaccines
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Q: Would you consider a healthcare provider with 2 documented doses of MMR vaccine (Merck) to be immune even if their serology for 1 or more of the antigens comes back negative?
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Q: I have patients who claim to 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: We have adult patients in our practice at high risk for measles, including patients going back to college or preparing for international travel, who don't remember ever receiving MMR vaccine or having had measles disease. How should we manage these patients?
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Q: I have a 45-year-old patient who is traveling to Jordan to work with Syrian refugees. She doesn't recall ever getting a second dose of MMR (she didn't go to college and never worked in healthcare). She was rubella immune when pregnant 20 years ago. Her measles titer is negative. Would you recommend a second dose of MMR vaccine?
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Q: If a 5-year-old child has never received any doses of MMR or varicella vaccine and now the parents want him to catch up with the combination vaccine MMRV (ProQuad; Merck), what is the spacing requirement between the two doses?
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Q: MMRV was mistakenly given to a 31-year-old instead of MMR. Can this be considered a valid dose?
Vaccine Storage and Handling
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Q: How long should we monitor the temperature in a new refrigerator before storing vaccines in it?

Issue 1114: April 15, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1114
April 15, 2014
Top Stories
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Reminder: March issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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FDA lowers age of licensure for Adacel vaccine administration from age 11 years to 10 years
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week is April 26–May 3
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CDC publishes article on measles outbreaks associated with children adopted from China
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IAC Spotlight! Seventeen more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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CDC offers new resources for Hepatitis Awareness Month and Hepatitis Testing Day
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Join the Voices for Vaccines' conference call featuring Dr. Stanley Plotkin discussing vaccine development
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its guide to popular immunize.org destinations
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IAC revises its two medical chart record forms: "Vaccine Administration Record for Children and Teens" and "Vaccine Administration Record for Adults"
Featured Resources
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Newly available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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CDC issues response to report on antiviral effectiveness with influenza
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Influenza season is not over—please keep vaccinating your patients!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New York Times publishes helpful article on understanding autism risk
Education and Training
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Archive of CDC's March 12 "Current Issues in Immunization NetConference" now available online
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Archived slide sets from the February ACIP meeting now available
Conferences and Meetings
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Sabin Vaccine Institute to sponsor 20th Anniversary Scientific Symposium on April 25

Issue 1113: April 8, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1113
April 8, 2014
Top Stories
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Reminder: March issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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More cases of measles identified in New York City; 25 cases confirmed since February 5
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Health advisory issued by California Department of Health: 49 measles cases in 2014
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Mumps in Ohio: more than 150 cases reported, with the majority of cases linked to the outbreak at Ohio State University
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Read Dr. Peter Hotez's blog post "Thoughts on World Autism Awareness Day"
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Newly available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC Spotlight! Reminder to use IAC’s new series of educational materials for patients and parents
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New! CDC resources on implementing the "Standards for Adult Immunization Practice"
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Something to Talk About: Voices for Vaccines' benefit event at the Mall of America on April 11; tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available
Official Releases and Announcements
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issues new vaccination recommendations for men at risk of contracting meningitis
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Updated federal action plan to combat viral hepatitis released
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CDC announcement: April is STD Awareness Month
Featured Resources
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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine releases 2014 versions of "Shots Immunizations" mobile app and "Shots Online" for PCs
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Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia revises two of its Q&A fact sheets
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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 publishes report on progress toward measles elimination in African region countries, 2011–2012
Conferences and Meetings
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2014 California Immunization Coalition Summit will be held in Sacramento, May 4–5
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Join your fellow vaccine advocates at the 11th National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions, May 21–23 in Seattle
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Registration is open for the 20th Annual Pennsylvania Immunization Conference on June 19
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Abstract deadline extended to May 16 for the 11th International Rotavirus Symposium to be held September 3–5 in New Delhi

Issue 1112: April 1, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1112
April 1, 2014
Top Stories
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New! March issue of Vaccinate Adults is now available online
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Reminder: March issue of Needle Tips is available online
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CDC publishes travel watch for the Philippines due to measles outbreaks; U.S. clinicians should keep measles in mind when seeing patients who have traveled internationally
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New York Times publishes editorial on the seriousness of measles by Dr. Paul Offit
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New study shows influenza vaccine reduced children's risk of related intensive care admission by 74%
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WHO Southeast Asia region certified polio-free
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IAC Spotlight! "Apps for Immunization" web section on immunize.org
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Something to Talk About: Voices for Vaccines' benefit event at the Mall of America on April 11; tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available
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Newly available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC provides nine new translations of the Hib and Td VISs; Spanish translations are also available in rich text format
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IAC posts Nepali translation of the inactivated influenza vaccine VIS
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia posts two new fact sheets
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Influenza season is not over—please keep vaccinating your patients!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on invasive cancer incidence that includes information about HPV vaccination
Nominations and Awards
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases award nominations due by May 1
Education and Training
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Vaccine Education Center posts archive of "Current Issues in Vaccines" March 19 webina
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Earn continuing education credit with CDC's broadcasts, webcasts, and self-study courses

Issue 1111: March 25, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1111
March 25, 2014
Top Stories
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New! March issue of Needle Tips now available online
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Newly available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Please share the "Dear Colleague" letter about the importance of making a strong recommendation for HPV vaccination
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CDC releases update on meningococcal disease at Princeton and Drexel universities
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IAC Spotlight! Five more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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You're invited to Voices for Vaccines' exciting fundraising event at the Mall of America on April 11
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Reminder: Register now for the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions
Featured Resources
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CDC's Standards for Adult Immunization Practice web section offers overview of standards and useful resources
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Influenza season is not over—please keep vaccinating your patients!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes article on WHO's new global polio vaccination recommendations
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CDC publishes report on a combined OPV/IPV vaccination campaign in Kenya

Issue 1110: March 20, 2014

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IAC Express Special Edition - Shop IAC: Issue 1110
March 20, 2014
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2014 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2014 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 1109: March 18, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1109
March 18, 2014
Top Stories
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Nineteen confirmed cases in New York City measles outbreak; two cases in Connecticut
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ISMP publishes recommendations to address system-based causes of vaccine errors
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IAC enrolls seven more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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CDC and AAP to provide a March 20 webinar-based peer education training on HPV
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VICNetwork March 20 webinar to focus on adult vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! Ask the Experts web section on measles, mumps, and rubella recently updated
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Final reminder: National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit requests nominations for its 2014 Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline is March 25
IAC Handouts
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Just released! New educational resource titled "How to Administer Intradermal, Intranasal, and Oral Vaccinations" now available
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IAC updates its popular guides to contraindications and precautions
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IAC updates its "Questions and Answers" handouts for measles, mumps, and rubella
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IAC revises its staff-education document titled "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations"
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IAC updates its staff education materials: "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
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"Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences" provides a quick overview of viral hepatitis
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC announces new look for its "Vaccines" website
Featured Resources
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CDC Worksite Health Scorecard updated and expanded; now includes questions about vaccine-preventable diseases
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Influenza season is not over—please keep vaccinating your patients!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on influenza-like illness and influenza vaccination coverage among workers in the 2009–10 influenza season

Issue 1108: March 11, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1108
March 11, 2014
Top Stories
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CDC honors IAC with its Excellence in Partnering award for leadership in providing VISs in languages other than English
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CDC temporarily removes the Multi-vaccine VIS from service until it is updated
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National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit launches new website: www.izsummitpartners.org
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CDC announces new Twitter account for immunization providers
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IAC Spotlight! Personal testimonies on vaccine-preventable diseases; Lasker Foundation President's powerful editorial on the dangers of vaccine refusal
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Vaccine Education Center plans March 19 Current Issues in Vaccines webinar
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Reminder: National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit requests nominations for its 2014 Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline is March 25
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CDC publishes report on impact of Connecticut regulation that requires influenza vaccination of children in licensed child care and preschool programs
IAC Handouts
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IAC corrects text in its recently redesigned hepatitis B handout: "Give the Birth Dose... Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth Saves Lives!"
Official Releases and Announcements
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UNICEF announces that IPV will be available to low-income countries for as little as $1 a dose to help implement new WHO polio recommendations
Featured Resources
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Influenza season is not over—please keep vaccinating your patients!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study finds that childhood immunizations save thousands of lives and billions of dollars in the U.S.
Education and Training
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CDC offers video on protecting people with chronic health conditions from influenza
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration deadline for June 25–26 ACIP meeting is June 2 for non-citizens and June 9 for citizens
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NACCHO annual conference scheduled for July 8–10 in Atlanta; poster submission deadline is March 16

Issue 1107: March 4, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1107
March 4, 2014
Top Stories
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for prevention and control of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease
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AAP News publishes commentary on HPV vaccination by Dr. Michael Brady, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases; useful AAP resources available to help providers increase HPV vaccine uptake
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Reminder: National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit requests nominations for its 2014 Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline is March 25
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CDC and South Carolina Department of Health and Environment warn of possible hepatitis A exposure at Hilton Head restaurant
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Please comment on the new USPSTF draft recommendations for hepatitis B screening by March 10; sample letters and comments available
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IAC Spotlight! Quick access to ACIP recommendations on immunize.org
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Polio-like illness reported in five California children
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises and redesigns two educational pieces about the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose: "Give the Birth Dose... Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth Saves Lives!" and "Hepatitis B Shots Are Recommended for All New Babies"
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IAC updates and redesigns two hepatitis B handouts for adults: "Every Week Hundreds of People Get Hepatitis B" and "Protect Yourself Against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B... A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men"
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IAC updates "Questions Parents Ask About Vaccinations for Babies"
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IAC updates sample standing orders templates for administering meningococcal and varicella vaccines to children and teens
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IAC posts Hmong translation of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination"
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO issues updated position paper on polio vaccines
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CDC expands its injection safety efforts
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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January and February issues of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC publishes information about two-dose varicella vaccination coverage in the U.S.
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CDC reports on emergence of wildlife rabies on island free from canine rabies for 52 years
Education and Training
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CDC updates Influenza module in its "You Call the Shots" training course
Conferences and Meetings
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Conference on Vaccine Research posts agenda; early bird registration rate ends March 17

Issue 1106: February 25, 2014

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February 25, 2014
Top Stories
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CDC holds telebriefing about seriousness of influenza this season, especially among adults age 18–64; MMWR publishes three related reports on influenza cases and deaths, seasonal influenza activity, and influenza vaccine effectiveness
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"Dear Colleague" letter from CDC and professional societies urges healthcare professionals caring for pregnant women to administer influenza vaccination and treat influenza with antivirals
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National Vaccine Advisory Committee publishes "Standards for Adult Immunization Practice"
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California Department of Public Health issues health advisory: 14 measles cases in state since beginning of 2014
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issues draft recommendations for HBV screening of high-risk populations; comments solicited
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CDC's March 12 NetConference to focus on the 2014 childhood and adult immunization recommendations and on adult immunization practice standards
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IAC enrolls nine more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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IAC Spotlight! "IAC's Most Popular Web Sections and Downloads" are easy to find on immunize.org home page
IAC Handouts
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IAC develops new handout for parents: "Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating"
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Use "Skills Checklist for Immunization" to review and promote proper standards with immunization staff
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO requests nominations for current and future vacancies for its Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunization
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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Bulk quantities of laminated pocket guides for pneumococcal vaccine are available—free—from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit and IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report of varicella-associated death of vaccinated child with leukemia
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration now open for 2014 STD Prevention Conference; early bird registration ends April 15

Issue 1105: February 18, 2014

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February 18, 2014
Top Stories
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Leading medical organizations release "Dear Colleague" letter that urges healthcare professionals to promote HPV vaccination
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President's Cancer Panel releases report on HPV vaccination
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ACOG issues "Dear Colleague" letter and algorithm to assess and treat pregnant women with influenza-like illness
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IAC's Diane Peterson coauthors new JAMA article on legislative challenges to immunization
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IAC Spotlight! Five more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its two screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines
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IAC updates provider resource "Emergency Response Worksheet"
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IAC revises standing orders templates for administering zoster and varicella vaccines to adults
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IAC updates its staff education materials "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" and "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)"
Official Releases and Announcements
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U.S. joins 26 countries to accelerate progress against infectious disease threats
Featured Resources
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CDC updates its interactive quiz for adolescent and adult immunization
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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Bulk quantities of laminated pocket guides for pneumococcal vaccine are available—free—from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit and IAC
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast of the October 2013 ACIP meeting now available

Issue 1104: February 11, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1104
February 11, 2014
Top Stories
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CDC publishes details about the 2014 immunization schedules for children/teens and adults in the February 7 issue of MMWR
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IAC Spotlight! Immunization Schedules web section offers quick access to child, teen, and adult guidance for 2014
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CDC releases updated VISs for Hib and Td vaccines
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CDC publishes report on noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults
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CDC offers website content syndication to immunization partners
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CDC publishes article about global control and regional elimination of measles
IAC Handouts
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New! IAC releases two new handouts for patients with chronic health conditions: "Vaccinations for Adults with Heart Disease" and "Vaccinations for Adults with Lung Disease"
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New! IAC develops a standing orders template for Tdap vaccination of pregnant women
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IAC updates "Meningococcal Vaccination Recommendations by Age and/or Risk Factors"
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IAC revises its standing orders templates for administering rotavirus and PPSV vaccines to children
Featured Resources
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CDC updates its interactive childhood immunization scheduler
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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Bulk quantities of laminated pocket guides for pneumococcal vaccine are available—free—from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit and IAC
Conferences and Meetings
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Program for National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions now available; early bird registration ends February 14

Issue 1103: February 4, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1103
February 4, 2014
Top Stories
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2014 U.S. Recommended Immunization Schedules for people age 0–18 years and adults age 19 years and older are now available
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CDC publishes information about rotavirus vaccine administration errors
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CDC publishes Grand Rounds report on reducing HPV infection and related cancers
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IAC Spotlight! Eighteen more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its professional-education resource "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
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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 (VISs)"
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Test your vaccination knowledge with IAC's quizzes
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IAC revises "Notification of Vaccination Letter Template"
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes report on national public health preparedness
Featured Resources
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Interactive map vividly illustrates the increase in certain vaccine-preventable diseases
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Nominations and Awards
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National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit requests nominations for its 2014 Immunization Excellence Awards; deadline is March 25
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Reminder: It's time to submit nominations for CDC's Childhood Immunization Champion Award
Education and Training
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CDC to offer Twitter chat about healthy travel on February 6
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration deadline for February 26–27 ACIP meeting is February 10 for U.S. citizens
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Early bird registration for the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions ends February 14

Issue 1102: January 28, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1102
January 28, 2014
Top Stories
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IAC enrolls six more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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CDC releases updated Japanese encephalitis VIS
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IAC Spotlight! Please refer parents and patients to www.vaccineinformation.org, IAC's website for the public
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CDC provides guidance to travelers and clinicians related to the ongoing avian influenza A (H7N9) virus outbreak in China
Featured Resources
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Use newly released brochure to encourage HPV vaccination of boys and young men
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Nominations and Awards
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Reminder: It's time to submit nominations for CDC's Childhood Immunization Champion Award
Education and Training
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Join Voices for Vaccines on a conference call about the power of storytelling
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CDC to host February 11 webinar on National Infant Immunization Week

Issue 1101: January 21, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1101
January 21, 2014
Top Stories
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IAC's Give birth to the end of Hep B initiative helps birthing hospitals adopt and strengthen hepatitis B birth dose policies
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IAC Spotlight! Fourteen more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Trust for America's Health publishes report on poor influenza vaccination rates for adults age 18–64 years
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC publishes "Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2012"
Featured Resources
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Order free immunization resources from CDC
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
Education and Training
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CDC updates two modules, "Vaccine Storage and Handling" and "Vaccines for Children," in its "You Call the Shots" training course
Conferences and Meetings
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Pennsylvania Immunization Conference scheduled for June 19

Issue 1099: January 14, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1099
January 14, 2014
Top Stories
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IAC Spotlight! Where you'll find information on upcoming immunization conferences, events, and meetings
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CDC requests nominations for Childhood Immunization Champion Awards
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First human avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection reported in the Americas
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CDC issues travel notice related to yellow fever in Sudan
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VICNetwork January 28 webinar to focus on HPV vaccination
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Need help in responding to vaccine-hesitant parents?"
IAC Web Sections
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CDC provides updates to IAC's online Ask the Experts web section on shingles disease and zoster vaccination
Featured Resources
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CDC adds new resources to its HPV vaccination campaign, including videos
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients

Issue 1098: January 7, 2014

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IAC Express: Issue 1098
January 7, 2014
Top Stories
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IAC Spotlight! Eight more healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC enrolls six more birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
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New York City Board of Health votes to require influenza immunization for children in daycare and preschool
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CDC looks back at 2013, and ahead to 2014 health challenges, including two related to vaccination
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New report finds the nation’s ability to prevent and control infectious diseases inadequate
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates patient handouts "Meningococcal: Questions and Answers" and "Shingles (Zoster): Questions and Answers"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Haitian-Creole translations of the Tdap and rotavirus VISs and a Portuguese translation of the Tdap VIS
Featured Resources
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Vaccine Education Center offers free mobile app for Android phones as well as for iPhones
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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Bulk quantities of laminated pocket guides for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are available—free—from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit and IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes report on influenza activity in the U.S. from September 29 through December 7
Education and Training
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Watch HHS-sponsored webinar on preventing perinatal hepatitis B infection
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Clinical Vaccinology Course set for March 21–23 in Seattle
Conferences and Meetings
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American Public Health Association meeting scheduled for November 2014; abstract deadline spans February 10–14

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Our Affiliated Sites

For the Public: VaccineInformation.org
For Coalitions: ImmunizationCoalitions.org
65+ Flu Defense
Protect vulnerable, older adult patients from influenza.
Give2MenACWY.org
Improve protection from meningococcal serogroups ACWY.
Mass Vaccination Resources
Access guidance documents, toolkits, and helpful resources.
NAIIS
Home of the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit.