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IAC Express 2007 |
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Contents
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- December
6 conference call offers practical strategies for vaccinating throughout
the 2007-08 influenza season
- VIS for
intranasal influenza vaccine now available in Spanish and Cambodian
- New: Two
IAC screening questionnaires on precautions and contraindications to
vaccination now available in more languages
- IAC
updates a piece that answers patients' and parents' questions about
influenza
- IAC
updates its "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used
Vaccines in Adults"
- CDC
reports on global progress on measles control and mortality reduction
during 2000-2006
- CDC
series on Epidemiology and Prevention of VPDs ceases live broadcast; will
be available on DVD and Internet only
- MMWR
announces that December 1 marked the twentieth anniversary of World AIDS
Day
- National
Influenza Vaccination Week organizers thank partners and encourage
on-going use of resources
- GAO
publishes the findings of its study on influenza vaccine production,
distribution, and promotion
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Important: Be sure to give influenza vaccine throughout the influenza
season--from fall 2007 through spring 2008
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AAFP, American Academy of Family Physicians; AAP,
American Academy of Pediatrics; ACIP, Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices; AMA, American Medical Association; CDC, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; FDA, Food and Drug Administration; IAC, Immunization
Action Coalition; MMWR, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; NCIRD,
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; NIVS, National
Influenza Vaccine Summit; VIS, Vaccine Information Statement; VPD,
vaccine-preventable disease; WHO, World Health Organization. |
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Issue 698: December 3, 2007 |
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December 6 conference call offers practical strategies for vaccinating
throughout the 2007-08 influenza season
The National Influenza Vaccine Summit and CDC
have scheduled a
conference call, "Breaking from your Comfort Zone--Extending the
Influenza Vaccination Season," on December 6 at noon ET.
Scheduled speakers include practicing family physician Dr.
Andrew Eisenberg, who will offer healthcare professionals real-world strategies for keeping influenza vaccination in the
forefront of their practices.
In addition to Dr. Eisenberg, presenters include Dr. Andrew
Kroger, a medical officer and trainer at CDC's Immunization
Services Division, who will moderate; Diane Peterson, associate
director for immunization projects, Immunization Action
Coalition, who will speak on behalf of the Summit; and Dr.
Jeanne Santoli, deputy director, CDC's Immunization Services
Division, who will take questions.
For phone information and additional details, go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ed/ciinc/calls/flucall.htm
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VIS for intranasal influenza vaccine now available in Spanish and Cambodian
The current version (dated 10/4/07) of the VIS
for live
attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV; nasal spray) is now
available on the IAC website in Spanish and Cambodian. IAC
gratefully acknowledges the California Department of Health
Services for the translations.
To obtain a ready-to-print (PDF) version of the VIS for LAIV
vaccine in Spanish, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/spliveflu06.pdf
To obtain the VIS for LAIV vaccine in Cambodian, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/caLAIV04.pdf
To obtain the VIS for LAIV vaccine in English, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/vis/liveflu.pdf
For information about the use of VISs, and for VISs in more than
30 languages, visit IAC's VIS web section at
http://www.immunize.org/vis
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New: Two IAC screening questionnaires on precautions and contraindications to
vaccination now available in more languages
IAC is now offering the following screening
questionnaires in
languages in addition to English: "Screening Questionnaire for
Injectable Influenza Vaccine" (available in Spanish) and
"Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" (available in
Spanish, and also in Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian,
and Vietnamese).
"SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE FOR INJECTABLE INFLUENZA VACCINE"
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Injectable Influenza Vaccine" in Spanish, go
to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4066-01.pdf
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Injectable Influenza Vaccine" in English, go
to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4066.pdf
"SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ADULT IMMUNIZATION"
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" in Spanish, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-01.pdf
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" in Arabic, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-20.pdf
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" in Chinese, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-08.pdf
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" in French, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-10.pdf
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" in Korean, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-09.pdf
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" in Russian, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-07.pdf
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" in Vietnamese, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065-05.pdf
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of "Screening
Questionnaire for Adult Immunization" in English, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065.pdf
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IAC updates a piece that answers patients' and parents' questions about
influenza
IAC recently updated its comprehensive influenza
Q&A piece for
patients and parents, "Influenza: Questions and Answers." The
piece now incorporates the most recent changes regarding use of
the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV; nasal-spray
formulation), as well as other changes.
To access "Influenza: Questions and Answers," go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4208.pdf
The influenza Q&A is one of a series of Q&As intended to be
printed out and handed to patients and parents to help educate
them about the seriousness of VPDs and the importance of
vaccination.
To access the complete disease/vaccine Q&A series for patients
and parents, go to: http://www.vaccineinformation.org and click
on the pertinent VPD
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IAC updates its "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used
Vaccines in Adults"
IAC recently revised its one-page
professional-education piece
"Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used
Vaccines in Adults." The piece now incorporates the most recent
changes regarding use of the live attenuated influenza vaccine
(LAIV; nasal-spray formulation), as well as other changes.
To access the revised piece, go to:
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3072.pdf
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CDC reports on global progress on measles control and mortality reduction
during 2000-2006
CDC published "Progress in Global Measles Control
and Mortality
Reduction, 2000-2006" in the November 30 issue of MMWR. Portions
of the article are reprinted below.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations
Children's Fund (UNICEF) comprehensive strategy for measles
mortality reduction is focused on 47 priority countries.
Components include (1) achieving and maintaining high coverage
(>90%) with the first dose of measles vaccine by age 12 months
in every district of each priority country through routine
immunization services; (2) ensuring that all children receive a
second opportunity for measles vaccination; (3) maintaining
effective case-based surveillance and monitoring of vaccination
coverage; and (4) providing appropriate clinical management,
including vitamin A supplementation. In 2005, the World Health
Assembly set a goal for global measles control as part of the
Global Immunization Vision and Strategy (GIVS): a 90% reduction
in measles mortality by 2010, compared with 2000 levels. In
January 2007, WHO/UNICEF reported that implementation of measles
mortality reduction strategies had reduced measles mortality by
60%, from an estimated 873,000 deaths in 1999 to 345,000 deaths
in 2005. This reduction exceeded the goal of 50% measles
mortality reduction by 2005 (compared with 1999 levels) that had
been set in 2002. This report updates previous reports by
detailing (1) measles mortality reduction activities implemented
during 2006 and (2) the impact of activities since 2000 on the
global burden of measles and progress toward the GIVS mortality
reduction goal for 2010.
Immunization Activities
WHO/UNICEF produces estimates of routine coverage with a single
dose of measles vaccine on the basis of data from administrative
records and surveys. Measles vaccination coverage levels
achieved during supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) are
estimated from the reported number of doses administered divided
by the target population.
According to WHO/UNICEF estimates, global routine first-dose
measles vaccination coverage reached 80% for the first time in
2006, increasing from 72% in 2000. Coverage varied substantially
by WHO region. From 2000 to 2006, the greatest improvements in
routine coverage were observed in the WHO Africa Region (from
56% to 73%), the Eastern Mediterranean Region (73% to 83%), and
the Western Pacific Region (86% to 93%). Despite this progress,
in 2006, an estimated 26.2 million (20%) infants worldwide
missed receiving their first dose of measles vaccine through
routine immunization services by age 12 months (or by the time
of vaccination if first dose was scheduled after 12 months). Of
these, 12.8 million (49%) resided in the WHO South-East Asia
Region, 7.5 million (29%) in the Africa Region, 2.3 million (9%)
in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, and 1.8 million (7%) in the
Western Pacific Region. . . .
Mortality Estimates for 2006
Despite the global progress in measles surveillance and
reporting, complete and reliable data on the number of measles
deaths is lacking in many countries, particularly those with the
highest disease burden. . . .
From 2000 to 2006, estimated measles deaths worldwide declined
68%, from 757,000 deaths (uncertainty bounds: 551,000-990,000
deaths) in 2000 to 242,000 deaths (uncertainty bounds: 173,000-325,000 deaths) in 2006. The largest percentage reduction in
estimated measles mortality during this period was in the Africa
Region (91%), accounting for 70% of the global reduction in
measles mortality. . . .
Editorial Note:
Although the WHO/UNICEF measles mortality reduction goal for
2005 was surpassed, major challenges exist to achieving the 2010
GIVS goal of 90% reduction in global measles mortality, and
substantial work is required to sustain the gains already made.
First, measles mortality reduction activities need to be
implemented successfully in several countries with large
populations and high measles burdens (e.g., India and Pakistan).
Second, to sustain the gains in reduced measles deaths in the 47
priority countries, particularly in the Africa Region,
vaccination programs need to be improved to ensure that >90% of
infants are vaccinated against measles through routine health
services before their first birthday. Third, all priority
countries need to conduct follow-up SIAs every 2-4 years until
their routine vaccination programs are capable of providing two
opportunities for measles vaccination to >90% of all birth
cohorts before age 5 years. . . .
To access a web-text (HTML) version of the complete article, go
to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5647a3.htm
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of this issue of MMWR,
go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5647.pdf
To receive a FREE electronic subscription to MMWR (which
includes new ACIP statements), go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwrsubscribe.html
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CDC series on Epidemiology and Prevention of VPDs ceases live broadcast; will
be available on DVD and Internet only
The satellite broadcast series Epidemiology and
Prevention of
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases has been presented at least once a
year since 1995. Because of escalating costs and limited
availability of the CDC broadcast facility, the series will no
longer be presented as a live broadcast. Beginning in 2008, this
training program will be available only on DVD and by Internet.
The 2008 series is expected to be available in late spring.
Future issues of NCIRD's electronic newsletter Immunization
Works and IAC's IAC Express will keep readers informed as
specific details are made available.
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MMWR
announces that December 1 marked the twentieth anniversary of World AIDS Day
CDC published "World AIDS Day--December 1, 2007"
in the November
30 issue of MMWR. The article is reprinted below in its
entirety, excluding references.
December 1 marks the 20th observance of World AIDS Day, an
annual worldwide event established to increase awareness and
education regarding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In 2007, an
estimated 33.2 million persons worldwide are living with HIV;
the number of deaths from AIDS in 2007 is expected to total 2.1
million. In the United States, an estimated 1 million persons
were living with HIV in 2003; of these, approximately 25% were
unaware of their infection and thus were at high risk for
infecting others.
HIV testing remains a crucial component of HIV prevention
strategies. Persons who know they are infected with HIV can seek
health care and protect their partners from becoming infected.
In 2006, CDC issued new guidelines recommending routine HIV
testing of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in healthcare
settings in the United States. In addition, CDC recently
provided funding to increase testing among populations
disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Additional information
regarding World AIDS Day and HIV prevention measures is
available at http://www.cdc.gov/features/worldaidsday and
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv
To access a web-text (HTML) version of the complete article, go
to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5647a1.htm
To access a ready-to-print (PDF) version of this issue of MMWR,
go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5647.pdf
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National Influenza Vaccination Week organizers thank partners and encourage
on-going use of resources
The National Influenza Vaccine Summit (NIVS), a
primary
organizer of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW),
recently extended thanks to the many partners who participated
in NIVW activities. The Summit wrote the following:
"Together, we have made another important step toward promoting
a longer vaccination season, enabling us to protect more
children, adolescents, and adults against influenza. We look
forward to continuing this tradition in 2008 with the third
annual National Influenza Vaccination Week. It is our hope that
next year's effort will have an even greater impact, and that we
will be able to work even more closely with the same thoughtful
and dedicated group of partners in planning and implementing
NIVW activities."
NIVS also encourages participants to keep disseminating
information about influenza vaccination throughout the 2007-08
influenza season. Following are links to information that is
updated frequently. Be sure to encourage patients and staff to
check them often.
To learn more about seasonal influenza go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu
http://www.preventinfluenza.org
http://www.facesofinfluenza.org/home.php
To find a flu clinic, go to: http://www.flucliniclocator.org
To find vaccine for your clinic, go to:
http://www.preventinfluenza.org/ivats Click on the link to the
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
To make vaccine available on the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
above (vaccine manufacturers and distributors), click on the
IVATS enrollment link.
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GAO publishes the findings of its study on influenza vaccine production,
distribution, and promotion
In October 2007, the Government Accountability
Office published
the findings of its study on influenza vaccine production,
distribution, and promotion. Titled "Influenza Vaccine: Issues
related to production, distribution, and public health
messages," it is available for downloading.
To access the full document, as well as the document's abstract
and highlights, go to:
http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-08-27
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Important: Be sure to give influenza vaccine throughout the influenza
season--from fall 2007 through spring 2008
Influenza vaccination should continue from now
into the early
months of 2008. Visit the following websites often to find the
information you need to keep vaccinating. Both are continually
updated with the latest resources.
The National Influenza Vaccine Summit website at
http://www.preventinfluenza.org
CDC's Seasonal Flu web section at http://www.cdc.gov/flu
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