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IZ Express

Our weekly email newsletter, IZ Express, has been in production since 1997 and currently has more than 50,000 subscribers. Each week, it provides up-to-date information about:

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  • FDA vaccine approvals
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Results (1896)

Issue 1246: May 18, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1246
May 18, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: An expired dose of ProQuad (MMRV, Merck) was given to a patient. We assume…read more
Top Stories
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New! May 2016 issue of Needle Tips is now available online
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CDC offers resources about mumps targeted to college students and healthcare professionals
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Download Dr. Gary Marshall's The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (“The Purple Book") as a new app for iOS devices or purchase as a print book
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IAC Spotlight! Free bulk quantities of pneumococcal and zoster vaccination laminated pocket guides now available from IAC for distribution within your organization
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MMWR reports on Hepatitis Awareness Month and Hepatitis Testing Day
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Vaccine Education Center releases Vax Pack Hero, a program designed for elementary-school age children
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Register now for an IAC "Take a Stand™" workshop on the use of standing orders in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore in June; related workshop to be offered at the Iowa Immunization Conference on June 15
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts four translations of the HPV9 VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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NIH news release announces that investigational malaria vaccine protected healthy U.S. adults for more than one year
World News
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CDC and WHO report on global progress toward polio eradication in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Education and Training
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Register now for the 2016 CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics

Issue 1245: May 11, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1245
May 11, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: We have a 40 lb six-year-old patient who has been taking 15 mg of methotrexate weekly…read more
Top Stories
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Download Dr. Gary Marshall's The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians ("The Purple Book") as an app for iOS devices or purchase as a print book
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices reports on hospital in Brazil where 50 employees received a dose of insulin instead of influenza vaccine; same error has been reported many times globally, including in the United States
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Free bulk quantities of pneumococcal and zoster vaccination laminated pocket guides available from IAC for distribution within your organization
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CDC launches Clean Hands Count campaign
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IAC Spotlight! Easy-to-access slide deck with speaker notes on meningococcal ACWY disease prevention and how to increase second dose coverage is available for healthcare professionals' use
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Watch a new Medscape module on meningococcal serogroup B vaccination
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Two healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Register now for an IAC "Take a Stand™" workshop on the use of standing orders in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore in June; related workshop to be offered at the Iowa Immunization Conference on June 15
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Join Voices for Vaccines on a May 19 conference call with law professor Dr. Dorit Rubinstein Reiss on parental rights
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Emergency Response Worksheet," a resource that helps healthcare professionals handle vaccine storage temperature excursions
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IAC makes correction to patient handout "You are not alone! Information for young adults who are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts 13 translations of the Meningococcal ACWY VIS
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IAC posts 10 translations of the HPV9 VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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CDC's 2014 viral hepatitis surveillance report is now available
World News
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CDC and WHO report on laboratory support for global measles and rubella elimination in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study finds that vaccinating pregnant women against influenza protects their infants
Education and Training
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National Partnership on Adolescent Immunization training modules on quality improvement stress HPV vaccination

Issue 1244: May 4, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1244
May 4, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: If a patient has a history of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak but no current leak…read more
Top Stories
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Six measles cases confirmed in Memphis area outbreak
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Download Dr. Gary Marshall's The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians ("The Purple Book") as an app for iOS devices or purchase as a print book
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CDC marks World Immunization Week by sharing historical highlights and future strategies
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Visit CDC's "Keep the Momentum Going" web page for ideas to keep the NIIW energy alive
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CDC reports on FDA approval for use of Hiberix as a 3-dose primary Hib vaccination series
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FDA provides updated information about yellow fever vaccine shortage
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National Meningitis Association to host an inaugural panel discussion in New York City on May 9
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CDC publishes MMWR Surveillance Summary about certain health behaviors, chronic diseases, and conditions; includes information on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates
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IAC enrolls seven new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for second year
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IAC Spotlight! IAC's 84-page HepB birth dose guidebook Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns is available free online or as a hard copy for purchase
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Reminder: IAC and Med-IQ developed two free CME courses on adult immunization
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IAC’s "Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a session in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore in June
IAC Handouts
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IAC revises its medical chart vaccine administration record forms for documenting child, teen, and adult vaccine administration
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IAC updates healthcare professional resource "Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination"
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IAC updates three educational handouts about chronic hepatitis B virus infection for parents and patients
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IAC posts updated Spanish-language translations of "Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating" and "Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A parent's guide to preteen and teen HPV vaccination"
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Thai-language translation of the Tdap Vaccine VIS
Official Releases and Announcements
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It's Hepatitis Awareness Month; fifth annual national Hepatitis Testing Day scheduled for May 19
Featured Resources
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC publishes article about healthcare-associated hepatitis A outbreak in Texas
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March and April issues of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available online
Education and Training
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University of Pittsburgh develops training module on maximizing adult vaccination rates; continuing education credit available for physicians
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CDC Learning Connection offers public health training developed by CDC, CDC partners, and other federal agencies
Conferences and Training
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Reminder: Registration open for CDC’s 47th National Immunization Conference on September 13–15

Issue 1243: April 27, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1243
April 27, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: I have read that HPV vaccine should not be administered to pregnant women…read more
Top Stories
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FDA approves changes to vaccine administration schedule for Trumenba vaccine (MenB; Pfizer)
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Visit the newly designed CDC immunization website for parents
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California Immunization Coalition's ShotByShot website has new look and functionality
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IAC Spotlight! "Like" IAC on Facebook and "follow" IAC on Twitter!
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a session in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore in June
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National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships is coming in May; register and reserve your room now
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "It's Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements" to include new VIS dates
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IAC posts recently revised handout, "Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years"
World News
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Global switch to bivalent OPV from trivalent OPV occurring from April 17 to May 1
Featured Resources
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Education and Training
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CDC adds a video for providers as part of their "You are the key to HPV cancer prevention" campaign; continuing education credit available
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CDC to sponsor a #PreteenVaxScene webinar on improving HPV vaccination rates on May 19
Conferences and Training
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Video footage of presentations from the February 2016 ACIP now available; register now for June ACIP meeting
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Minnesota's immunization conference scheduled for September 8–9

Issue 1242: April 20, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1242
April 20, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: I have a female patient who has a non-immune rubella titer two months after…read more
Top Stories
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It's National Infant Immunization Week and CDC names Childhood Immunization Champion Award winners
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American Society of Clinical Oncology urges more aggressive use of HPV vaccination to prevent cancer
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New! Simplified flowchart for MCV4 immunization in adolescents now available
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NFID publishes call to action to improve adolescent vaccination rates
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New HPV brief released by CHOP's Policy Lab and Vaccine Education Center
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IAC posts corrected Spanish translation of the PCV13 VIS
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Institute of Medicine publishes the first phase of a report on eliminating hepatitis B and C in the United States
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a June session in Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, or Baltimore
Featured Resources
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NFID launches new shingles awareness campaign targeted to people age 60 and older
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on rotavirus vaccine; free CE credit available

Issue 1241: April 13, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1241
April 13, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Zoster vaccine was inadvertently given to a patient taking Humira…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! March issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week begins this Saturday, April 16
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC enrolls eight new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; nine previously honored institutions qualify for additional years
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a session in Atlanta in April or Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore in June
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IAC Spotlight! IAC offers vaccination recommendation summaries for healthcare professionals
IAC Handouts
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New! IAC develops hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) checklist for nurses working with women in labor and delivery
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IAC updates its staff resource "Current Dates of Vaccine Information Statements"
World News
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CDC publishes information about global polio surveillance systems
Featured Resources
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CDC publishes easy-to-read 2016 immunization schedule for preteens and teens
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Influenza is serious; vaccination is recommended for nearly everyone, so please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Influenza vaccination during pregnancy may reduce the risk of stillbirth
Education and Training
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Continuing education credit is available for watching Vaccine Education Center's archived webinar featuring Dr. Paul Offit
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CDC's March 16 "Current Issues in Immunization NetConference" on the 2016 immunization schedules now archived; continuing education credit available

Issue 1240: April 6, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1240
April 6, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: We have a two-month-old male with his second episode of meningococcemia…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! March issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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CDC estimates one in 68 school-age children have autism; no change from previous estimate
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CDC publishes 2016 binational immunization schedule for children who received some vaccines in Mexico
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NAIIS announces 2016 Immunization Excellence Award winners
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a session in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, or Atlanta in April
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IAC Spotlight! Vaccine package inserts and FDA web pages on immunize.org have been updated
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Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Join CDC in a social media Thunderclap to promote childhood immunization on April 18
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Join Voices for Vaccines for an April 14 conference call about online vaccine advocacy
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Voting is open! NAIIS 2016 adult vaccine video contest entries now posted
IAC Handouts
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IAC makes an additional revision to "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women," a handout developed in collaboration with ACOG
Vaccine Information Statements
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CDC releases final versions of HPV 9 and Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Information Statements
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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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Analysis shows the global burden of influenza in pediatric respiratory hospitalizations
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on Tdap/Td; free CE credit available
Conferences and Meetings
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Presentation slides from February ACIP meeting are now available; next meeting scheduled for June 22–23

Issue 1239: April 4, 2016

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Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Q: An 18-year-old with a documented hepatitis B series as a child was seen for a school-required titer of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs). She has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and receives immunoglobulin (IG) infusions every month. Her last treatment with an IG infusion was three weeks prior to her blood draw. The anti-HBs titer was positive. Could the IG infusion from three weeks ago cause her anti-HBs to be false positive? If so, how long should she wait to have another anti-HBs drawn?
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Q: A physician ordered a 40-mcg dose of hepatitis B vaccine for a hemodialysis patient. The clinic does not stock the Recombivax HB 40-mcg/dose dialysis formulation (Merck) and would like to give 2 doses of Engerix-B 20-mcg/dose (GSK) for each dose in the series. Is this acceptable?
Meningococcal ACWY Vaccines
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Q: I have an HIV-positive 64-year-old patient who received meningococcal conjugate vaccine last week. Was this the correct vaccine for this patient or should he have gotten MPSV4 due to his age? Also, should this patient get another dose in 2 months?
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Q: We have a 68-year-old who has been asplenic since 2009. She had one dose of meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4, Menomune, Sanofi Pasteur) in 2009, but no subsequent dose. She is now due for a booster. Should she receive 2 doses of MenACWY, 2 months apart, to catch up, or just one dose?
Meningococcal B Vaccines
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Q: I know the schedule for Trumenba (meningococcal serogroup B vaccine, Pfizer) is 0, 2, and 6 months. What are the MINIMUM intervals between doses of Trumenba and Bexsero (meningococcal serogroup B vaccine, GSK)? Our immunization information system needs to know the minimum intervals in order to assure that patients are appropriately vaccinated.
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Q: I have a patient who was given Trumenba in August. Two months later she was given a dose of Bexsero. How should I proceed with her MenB vaccination series? We stock both vaccines.
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Q: My 8-year-old patient had a bone marrow transplant and has just finished the posttransplant re-vaccination process. Should I offer her vaccination with a MenB vaccine now or wait two years until she is 10 years old?
DTaP/Tdap Vaccines
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Q: Can Quadracel (DTaP-IPV, Sanofi Pasteur) be used to complete a series with vaccines other than Daptacel (DTaP, Sanofi Pasteur) or Pentacel (DTaP-IPV-Hib, Sanofi Pasteur)?
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Q: There is a debate within my clinical department about not allowing influenza vaccine to be given with DTaP and PCV13. Are there data that state these should not be given concomitantly?
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Q: One of our staff inadvertently gave Tdap to an infant instead of DTaP. Now what should be done?
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Q: We would like to avoid stocking both Tdap and Td vaccines. Is CDC likely to recommend that Tdap completely replace Td in the immunization schedule in the near future?
General Vaccine Questions
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Q: We have a question concerning delaying vaccinations for an infant born to a heroin-addicted mother. We had a foster parent come into our health department requesting only certain vaccines for a 3-month-old, stating that the private physician recommends delaying the schedule due to the possible residual effects of the heroin. The baby appeared to be healthy.
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Q: What is the provider’s liability when using standing order protocols?
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Q: The protective cap on a single-dose vial was removed but the vaccine was not needed. No needle punctured the rubber seal. According to CDC’s Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit, the vial without the cap should be discarded at the end of workday. If no needle punctured the seal, what is the reasoning for discarding the vaccine?

Issue 1238: March 30, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1238
March 30, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: I have a patient who is a medical student about to start clinical rotations…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! March issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week to be held April 16–23
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IAC Spotlight! Photos of vaccine-preventable diseases illustrate the importance of vaccination
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IAC’s "Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a session in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, or Atlanta in April
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Check out the third phase of CDC's Know Hepatitis B campaign, designed to promote hepatitis B testing among Asian Americans
Official Releases and Announcements
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ACOG publishes committee opinion on integrating immunization services into practice
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WHO publishes updated position paper on polio vaccines
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: National Immunization Conference abstract submission deadline is April 13

Issue 1237: March 28, 2016

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Top Stories
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC's 84-page HepB birth dose guidebook Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns is now available in hard copy for purchase
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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 1236: March 23, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1236
March 23, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Does an adult younger than age 65 years with beta thalassemia minor…read more
Top Stories
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New! March 2016 issue of Vaccinate Adults is available online
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Reminder: March 2016 issue of Needle Tips is available online
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2016 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2016 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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Dr. Nancy Messonnier is named new director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
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CDC publishes ACIP recommendations for use of vaccinia virus smallpox vaccine in laboratory and healthcare personnel
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JAMA publishes article on the association between vaccine refusal and vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States
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IAC enrolls one new birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; four previously honored institutions qualify for a third time
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IAC’s "Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a session in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, or Atlanta in April
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Please help AAP by completing a quick online survey about vaccine 2D barcoding
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CDC corrects Spanish-language version of its 2016 easy-to-read childhood immunization schedule
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Reminder: IAC's 84-page HepB birth dose guidebook Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns is now available in hard copy for purchase
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates and renames its checklist for contraindications and precautions for teen vaccination to include MenB
Official Releases and Announcements
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National Institutes of Health reports on successful trial of an experimental dengue vaccine
World News
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WHO reports on characteristics and development of candidate vaccine viruses for pandemic preparedness
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on human rabies case in Missouri
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New study supports the recommendation to vaccinate surgical inpatients against influenza
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on hepatitis B; free CE credit available
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NFID to offer webinars on vaccines for immunocompromised adults, shingles vaccines, and travel vaccines
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: the National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships is coming up in May

Issue 1235: March 22, 2016

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Pneumococcal Vaccine
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Q: If a provider does not yet stock pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, Prevnar 13, Pfizer) for adults age 65 years and older but stocks pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23, Pneumovax 23, Merck), should that provider refer patients to another provider to ensure they receive the PCV13 dose first? Or should the provider not miss an opportunity to give the PPSV23 and refer patients elsewhere for PCV13 in a year?
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Q: We have a healthy 66-year-old patient who received a dose of PPSV23 in January then received a dose of PCV13 five months later at a different facility. Should the PCV13 dose be repeated since it was given earlier than the 1-year interval recommended by ACIP?
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Q: Diabetes is an indication for giving PPSV23 to patients younger than age 65 years. Does this include both insulin- and non-insulin-dependent diabetes?
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Q: For adults without high-risk conditions, a 1-year interval is recommended between PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines. What is the definition of a year? Does it need to be exactly one year? We have provided PCV13 to some individuals during flu season this year and told them to get the PPSV23 next year when they get their flu shot. What if they received their flu shot in November this year, but return for their flu shot in October next year?
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Q: Why is there no recommendation for patients older than 65 years to get a booster dose of PPSV23 if they first received it at age 65 years or older? It seems to me that their protection against pneumococcal disease would benefit from a booster dose of PPSV23 five or ten years after the first dose.
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Q: I have a patient who takes adalimumab (Humira) for rheumatoid arthritis. Does a person who takes adalimumab meet the definition of immunosuppression for the purposes of PCV13 vaccination?
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Q: A healthy child received only one dose of PCV at age 10 months. She is now 6 years old. Our state requires one dose of PCV13 after the first birthday for school attendance. Her physician says because she is older than 59 months, she does not need another dose of PCV13. What should we do in this situation?
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?
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Q: We have an 18-year-old male patient with a history of chickenpox disease. He now has shingles. We are unsure what to advise for future vaccination. Should we administer zoster vaccine?
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Q: My patient is a 66-year-old male with a condition that requires treatment with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) once a month. Can he receive zoster vaccine?
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Q: Before administering zoster vaccine is it necessary to ask if the person has ever had chickenpox or shingles?
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Q: For patients age 60 or older who don’t remember having chickenpox in the past, should we test them for varicella immunity before giving zoster vaccine?
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Q: We weren’t familiar with the recommendation (not to test) and tested a 60-year-old for varicella antibody because she said she never had chickenpox. Her result was negative. Should this patient receive zoster vaccine or varicella vaccine?

Issue 1234: March 16, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1234
March 16, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: We have a 61-year-old patient who is taking 500 mg of valacyclovir (Valtrex) daily…read more
Top Stories
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New! March issue of Needle Tips is available online
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WHO reports on recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2016–2017 Northern Hemisphere influenza season
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Reminder: National Infant Immunization Week to be held April 16–23
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IAC updates multiple web pages about state laws and mandates related to vaccines
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IAC Spotlight! Six healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a session in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, or Atlanta in April
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Join Voices for Vaccines on March 17 for a conference call with three mothers who will discuss their children's battles with vaccine-preventable diseases
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CDC publishes errata on February 19 report on administration errors involving Menveo meningococcal conjugate vaccine
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Vaccinations for Pregnant Women," a handout developed in collaboration with ACOG
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IAC updates its "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines" and "Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines in Adults"
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IAC updates "Human Papillomavirus: A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination"
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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February issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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Study shows that state laws mandating influenza immunization for healthcare personnel increase vaccination rates
Education and Training
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March 23 VICNetwork webinar to focus on norovirus, including issues and challenges related to norovirus vaccine development

Issue 1233: March 9, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1233
March 9, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: An adult patient with asplenia received Menactra two weeks after a dose of PCV13…read more
Top Stories
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IAC's 84-page HepB birth dose guidebook Hepatitis B: What Hospitals Need to Do to Protect Newborns is now available in hard copy for purchase
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CDC releases Spanish-language version of the 2016 easy-to-read adult immunization schedule
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IAC's Take a Stand™" workshops are highly successful across the nation: Register NOW for a session in Seattle, Phoenix, or Tucson in March
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its "Questions and Answers" handouts about influenza and pneumococcal disease and vaccines
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IAC updates eight patient vaccination schedules in its suite of handouts focused on adults, including those in risk groups
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IAC revises "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination"
World News
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CDC and WHO report on progress toward measles elimination in Nepal in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
Featured Resources
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Voices for Vaccines releases new toolkit to guide conversations with vaccine-hesitant family and friends
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VEC's Vaccines and Teens: The Busy Social Years booklet updated to include information about HPV9 and meningococcal B vaccines
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study describes the importance of healthcare providers in parental decisions about HPV vaccination
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CDC publishes surveillance report on malaria in the United States
Conferences and Meetings
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Idaho Immunization Summit scheduled for November 2–4 in Boise; meeting will include CDC's "Pink Book" course

Issue 1232: March 2, 2016

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IAC Express: Issue 1232
March 2, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: I have a patient who is traveling internationally and needs MMR vaccine…read more
Top Stories
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Vaccine Education Center plans Current Issues in Vaccines webinar on March 23
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Pediatrics publishes study showing a decrease in the prevalence of HPV after introduction of the HPV vaccination program in the United States
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CDC reports that influenza vaccine effectiveness is approximately 60% this season
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IAC Spotlight! "Ask the Experts" web section about HPV vaccination updated
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IAC’s “Take a Stand™” workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for a session in Seattle, Phoenix, or Tucson in March
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Reminder: Two free CME courses on adult immunization available through IAC and Med-IQ
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Reminder: Submissions for the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit adult vaccine video contest due by March 21
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New research shows a vaccination program of 9vHPV for both genders can improve health outcomes and save costs
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on pneumococcal vaccination; free CE credit available
Conferences and Meetings
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October 2015 ACIP meeting minutes are now available; ACIP will meet next on June 22–23

Issue 1231: February 24, 2016

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February 24, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Although licensed by the Food and Drug Administration for use through age 4…read more
Top Stories
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CDC reports on vaccine administration errors with the meningococcal conjugate vaccine Menveo
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New slide deck on meningococcal disease prevention and how to increase second dose coverage is available for healthcare professionals' use
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IAC Spotlight! Six healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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IAC enrolls five new birthing institutions into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; one previously honored institution qualifies for two additional years
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Deadline extended to February 26 for nominating candidates for the 2016 NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for a session in Seattle, Phoenix, or Tucson in March
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VEC’s #BeLikeBen campaign offers an opportunity to recognize those making a difference in their communities
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teens" and "Screening Checklist for Contraindications
to Vaccines for Adults"
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IAC corrects recently updated handout, "Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years"
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IAC revises "Guidance for Developing Admission Orders in Labor & Delivery and Newborn Units to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus Transmission" and "Sample Text for Developing Admission Orders in Newborn Units for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose" to include new guidance on 9–12 month post-vaccination serology
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New: IAC updates handout about hepatitis B virus transmission and divides into separate pieces, one about transmission in medical settings and one about transmission in the community
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IAC reviews "Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating" and posts Arabic translation of this handout for parents
Featured Resources
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NFID offers coloring books in English and Spanish to teach children about influenza prevention
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC reports on influenza activity in the U.S. from October 4–February 6
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JAMA publishes article about the benefits of vaccination and the importance of sustainable vaccine pricing
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WHO publishes article about risk communication in the World Epidemiological Record
Education and Training
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NFID to offer March 4 webinar about the February ACIP meeting and an April 5 webinar about vaccines for immunocompromised adults
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Poster deadline for the National Conference on Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships is February 29

Issue 1230: February 17, 2016

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February 17, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: Do we need to wait for the vaccine to reach room temperature before…read more
Top Stories
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CDC reports on influenza-related hospitalizations and poverty levels
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CDC publishes MMWR Supplement on strategies for reducing health disparities in the U.S.; includes chapter on disparities in hepatitis A virus disease in the U.S.
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Registration now open for CDC’s 47th National Immunization Conference on September 13–15
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IAC Spotlight! Standing orders templates can help practices and clinics improve vaccination rates
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for a session in Seattle, Phoenix, or Tucson in March
Featured Resources
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CDC offers online quiz for healthcare professionals about use of antivirals during the influenza season
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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CDC and WHO report on circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreaks in five countries in this week's MMWR and Weekly Epidemiological Report, respectively
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"Health Affairs" issue focuses on vaccination, with a special emphasis on the value of vaccines
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Study finds that less than half of U.S. infants receive recommended influenza vaccination
Education and Training
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Access archived webinars from CDC and the Vaccine Education Center

Issue 1229: February 10, 2016

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February 10, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: If someone is older than 55 years and had their spleen removed…read more
Top Stories
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CDC publishes two articles about the release of the 2016 childhood and adult immunization schedules; both previously published as MMWR Early Releases
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CDC reports on surveillance of vaccination coverage among adults in 2014
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National Vaccine Program Office releases National Adult Immunization Plan
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"Ask the Experts" web section about Hib vaccination updated
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IAC’s “Take a Stand™” workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for the next sessions in Texas (February 16–19)
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February is Heart Month; patients with heart disease are at high risk of influenza complications
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U.S. cancer centers call for improved HPV vaccination rates to help prevent HPV-associated cancers
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Reminder: Nominations are now open for the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit Excellence Awards; submission deadline is February 15
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UNITY Consortium invites practices to apply for participation in a new study about adolescent vaccination
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Join Voices for Vaccines on February 17 for a conference call featuring Dr. David Gorski, author of the Respectful Insolence blog
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National Vaccine Program Office solicits proposals for conducting research related to vaccine confidence and hesitancy
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates three parent-friendly vaccine schedules for children and adolescents to include meningococcal B vaccine
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IAC updates "Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations" to include meningococcal B vaccination for microbiologists who are routinely exposed to isolates of Neisseria meningitidis
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP publishes 2016 recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule online
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; CDC releases guidance on antiviral treatment
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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January issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on meningococcal vaccine; free CE credit available
Conferences and Meetings
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Reminder: Early bird registration deadline is February 12 for National Conference on Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships; poster deadline is February 29

Issue 1228: February 3, 2016

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February 3, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: We have an 18-year-old male who had a history of chickenpox disease…read more
Top Stories
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2016 U.S. recommended immunization schedules for 0 through 18 years and "catch up" now available
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2016 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults now available
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National Infant Immunization Week scheduled for April 16–23; visit CDC's website for resources
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Nominations are now open for the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit Excellence Awards; submission deadline is February 15
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CDC reports increase in hepatitis B virus infection related to injection drug use in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia
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CDC's Health Advisory Network issues advisory about infection control practices and hepatitis C transmission in dialysis units
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IAC’s “Take a Stand™” workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for the next sessions in Texas (February 16–19)
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IAC Spotlight! Download free vaccine storage and handling resources from immunize.org
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National Conference on Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships calls for poster presentations; poster deadline is February 29 and early bird registration deadline is February 12
Official Releases and Announcements
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MMWR publishes announcement about 50 years of global immunization at CDC
World News
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WHO publishes position paper on malaria vaccines in the Weekly Epidemiological Report
Featured Resources
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AAP offers case studies in an online training format that demonstrate effective vaccine safety communication; slide deck and discussion guide also available
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CDC launches website that provides forecasts of influenza activity made by external research groups
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ACOG updates its toolkit for influenza immunization during pregnancy
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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New study shows that 90 percent of participants had evidence of protection 30 years after hepatitis B vaccination
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on HPV; free CE credit available
Conferences and Meetings
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Draft agenda for February ACIP meeting now available online

Issue 1226: January 27, 2016

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January 27, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: What is the schedule for hepatitis B vaccination for infants weighing…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for the next sessions in Texas (February 16–19)
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"Ask the Experts" web sections about influenza and pneumococcal vaccines updated
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Enter the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit adult vaccine video contest
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There's still time to apply for the Gerontological Society of America's 2016 ICAMP Academies; application deadline for first academy is January 31
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CMS has initiated a National Coverage Analysis process for adding hepatitis B screening as a covered Medicare preventive service; comments accepted until February 20
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IAC enrolls one new birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; nine previously honored institutions qualify for additional years
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IAC Spotlight! Many handouts and VISs are available for patients and parents who don't read English
World News
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WHO reports on December meeting of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Study finds HPV vaccination rates highest in low-income and Hispanic communities
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CDC reports on tetanus cases after voluntary male circumcision for HIV prevention in Eastern and Southern Africa
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" modules on vaccine storage and handling and the VFC program; free CE credit available
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Earn CME credit for reading a journal article about sustained transmission of pertussis in vaccinated children in a Florida daycare
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NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course scheduled for March 18–20 in Phoenix

Issue 1225: January 20, 2016

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January 20, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: An 86-year-old patient came in today and stated he needed a pneumococcal vaccine…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! December issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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IAC Spotlight! Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory healthcare worker vaccination
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Reminder: CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards
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FDA approves Hiberix for full Hib vaccine series
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Medscape posts commentary by Dr. Paul Offit on a child's right to be vaccinated
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Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research publishes a collection of personal stories about HPV
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Save the Date: VICNetwork offers February 4 webinar to help providers prepare for National Infant Immunization Week
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Don't forget to participate in CDC's #VaxWithMe selfie photo campaign
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates patient education handout, "Vaccines work!"
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IAC revises its resource for healthcare professionals, "Before you vaccinate adults, consider their 'H-A-L-O!'"
World News
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Cholera vaccine supply set to double, easing global shortage
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WHO reports on rabies transmitted by dogs
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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AAP's Red Book Alert article summarizes what's new with influenza
Education and Training
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Pharmacists and physicians: Watch the film "Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic" and get free continuing education credit
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HPV education program available with free continuing education credit for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists
Conferences and Meetings
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Early bird registration open for the National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships; meeting scheduled for May 25–27 in Indianapolis

Issue 1224: January 13, 2016

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January 13, 2016
Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: If an egg-free influenza vaccine (FluBlok, Protein Sciences) was given inadvertently…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! December issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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CDC requests nominations for its Childhood Immunization Champion Awards
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IAC teams up with Med-IQ to offer two free CME courses on adult immunization
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for the next sessions in California (January 19–23, 2016)
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CDC reports on percentage of adolescents who didn't receive a well-child checkup in the past 12 months
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IAC Spotlight! Visit the "Clinic Resources" web section to find a wide variety of practical resources for vaccine providers
IAC Handouts
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IAC reformats the Spanish translations of its screening questionnaires for hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination
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Minor correction made to Spanish-language version of "Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccination"
Featured Resources
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Influenza is spreading and serious; please keep vaccinating your patients
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Pediatrics publishes article on characteristics of physicians who dismiss families for refusing vaccines
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Study investigates physicians' perspectives on HPV vaccination
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Fourth edition of WHO's Vaccine Safety Net quarterly newsletter is now online
Conferences and Meetings
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Archived video broadcast of the October 2015 ACIP meeting now available; ACIP will meet next on February 24–25

Issue 1223: January 12, 2016

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Influenza Vaccine
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Q: Which influenza vaccines are available for this influenza season?
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Q: Which influenza vaccines can we give to children?
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Q: Is it acceptable to administer a dose of the quadrivalent influenza vaccine to a patient who has already received the trivalent vaccine?
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Q: How late in the season can I vaccinate my patients with influenza vaccine?
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Q: If an unvaccinated patient who has just recovered from a diagnosed case of influenza comes into our clinic, should we vaccinate this patient?
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Q: Can LAIV be given to a child with asthma?
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Q: When a child needs 2 doses of influenza vaccine, can I give 1 dose of each type (injectable and live attenuated)?
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Q: A 5-year-old child received her second MMR a week ago. How long should she wait before receiving LAIV?
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Q: A study published in 2014 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?
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Q: May I give Fluzone High-Dose to patients younger than age 65 years?
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Q: Sometimes patients age 65 years and older who have received the standard-dose influenza vaccine hear about Fluzone High-Dose and want to receive that, too. Is this okay to administer?
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Q: Would giving an older patient 2 doses of standard-dose influenza vaccine be the same as administering the high-dose product?
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Q: Is LAIV contraindicated for adults with asthma?
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Q: What is the preferred anatomic site for administration of inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV)?
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Q: We offer healthcare professionals live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) but question whether newborn intensive care unit (NICU) staff can receive this vaccine without compromising neonates.
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Q: Should staff at drive-through influenza vaccination clinics encourage drivers to park and wait for 15 minutes after vaccination to make sure they don't have a vaccination reaction or syncopal (fainting) episode?
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Q: We inadvertently administered a 0.5 mL dose of FluLaval (GlaxoSmithKline) to a 2-year-old before realizing that the vaccine is only licensed for use in people age 3 years and older. Do we need to repeat the dose with an age-appropriate product?
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Q: Some of our patients believe that they have had reactions to influenza vaccine in the past, and request the dose to be split into 2 doses administered on different days. Is this an acceptable practice?
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Q: The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, Prevnar, Pfizer) package insert says that in adults, antibody responses to PCV13 were diminished when given with inactivated influenza vaccine. Does this mean we should not give PCV13 and influenza vaccine at the same visit?
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Q: Do statin medications (taken to lower blood lipid levels) affect the efficacy of influenza vaccine?
Pneumococcal Vaccine
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Q: Do patients who were vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses of PPSV23 before age 65 need an additional dose of PPSV23 at age 65?
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Q: Should a healthy 75-year-old patient who was given PPSV23 at age 65 years be revaccinated?
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Q: Can we administer PCV13 and PPSV23 to a person 65 years of age or older at the same visit? If not, what is the recommended interval between doses?
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Q: Rather than giving PCV13 first and waiting 8 weeks to give PPSV23 as recommended for an immunocompromised child (2 years or older) or adult patient, we inadvertently gave both vaccines at the same visit. We are looking for guidance.
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Q: What is the recommended interval between doses for adult patients who have already received 1 dose of PPSV23 and now need PCV13?
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Q: If patients who are in a recommended risk group for PPSV23 or PCV13 aren't sure if they have previously received these vaccines, should health care providers vaccinate them?
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Q: If influenza vaccine is recommended for healthcare workers to protect high-risk patients from getting influenza, why aren't pneumococcal vaccines also recommended?

Issue 1222: January 6, 2016

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Ask the Experts—Question of the Week: If a patient received Trumenba (MenB; Pfizer) two months ago and Bexsero…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder: December issues of Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults are available online
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IAC's "Take a Stand™" workshops proving highly successful around the country: Register NOW for the next sessions in California (January 19–23, 2016)
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
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Avoid vaccine administration and storage and handling errors such as those documented in the December MMWR
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Study underscores value of child getting two doses of influenza vaccine the first season they are vaccinated
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HHS shares report from September technical consultation about eliminating perinatal hepatitis B transmission in the United States
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HHS requests information from stakeholders for report on viral hepatitis; deadline for submissions is February 8
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IAC Spotlight! Find the latest additions to immunize.org by going to "What's New"
Official Releases and Announcements
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Limited number of single dose vials of yellow fever vaccine now available from Sanofi
Featured Resources
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help healthcare professionals in vaccinating
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The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall available for purchase from IAC
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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December issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
Education and Training
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CDC posts a new training video on the 2015–2016 influenza recommendations; continuing education credit available
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CDC Public Health Grand Rounds to present session about public health decision-making on January 19

Issue 1221: December 23, 2015

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

Issue 1220: December 16, 2015

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

Issue 1218: December 9, 2015

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

Issue 1217: December 2, 2015

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

Issue 1216: November 25, 2015

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

Issue 1215: November 18, 2015

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

Issue 1214: November 12, 2015

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

Issue 1213: November 11, 2015

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

Issue 1212: November 4, 2015

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

Issue 1211: October 27, 2015

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

Issue 1210: October 20, 2015

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

Issue 1209: October 13, 2015

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

Issue 1208: October 6, 2015

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

Issue 1207: September 29, 2015

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

Issue 1206: September 22, 2015

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

Issue 1205: September 15, 2015

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IAC Express Issue 1205
September 15, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I have never seen a case of hepatitis A in my pediatric population, even before hepatitis A…read more
Top Stories
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IAC announces the "Take a Stand™" initiative: Register today for workshop launch in Louisville on October 13
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AAP reaffirms its support for mandatory influenza immunization policies for health care personnel
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IAC Spotlight! Three healthcare organizations join IAC's Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for mandatory health care worker vaccination
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CDC encourages organizations to become Flu Prevention Partners
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National Influenza Vaccination Week will be held December 6–12
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IAC enrolls one new birthing institution into its Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll; two previously honored institutions qualify for additional years
Official Releases and Announcements
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AAP publishes updated recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children
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WHO publishes conclusions and recommendations of the Immunization and Vaccine-related Implementation Research Advisory Committee
World News
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WHO reports on acute flaccid paralysis surveillance in its Weekly Epidemiological Record
Featured Resources
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
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Influenza is serious; many resources are available to help health care professionals in vaccinating
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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August issue of CDC's Immunization Works newsletter now available
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CDC reports on pneumonia associated with an influenza A H3 outbreak at a skilled nursing facility in Florida
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CDC publishes two articles about Ebola; both previously published as MMWR Early Releases
Education and Training
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CDC updates its "You Call the Shots" module on influenza; free CE credit available
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
Conferences and Meetings
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Registration now open for Michigan's fall immunization conferences; offered in eight MI cities this October and November
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Agenda for October ACIP meeting available; call-in information for the live meeting (listen only) is now available

Issue 1204: September 8, 2015

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

Issue 1203: September 1, 2015

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IAC Express Issue 1203
September 1, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: I was taught that gloves should be worn when giving vaccines. Other nurses say that this…read more
Top Stories
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Reminder! IAC announces new initiative: MCV4: You’re Not Done If You Give Just One; Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection
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CDC publishes report on 2014 national, state, and local vaccination coverage among children age 19–35 months
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CDC reports on vaccination coverage of children in kindergarten in the 2014–15 school year
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AAP launches new online site for collaboration and discussion of immunization topics
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Join the September 17 Thunderclap social media campaign on influenza vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! Visit "What's New at IAC" to find just-released handouts and translations of Vaccine Information Statements
IAC Handouts
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IAC updates its screening checklists for contraindications to IIV and LAIV influenza vaccination
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IAC updates its standing orders templates for administering influenza vaccines to children and adolescents as well as adults
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IAC revises "Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them"
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IAC revises "Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size"
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"It’s Federal Law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)" is fully updated and redesigned
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IAC revises "Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen"
Vaccine Information Statements
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New! Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese translations of the 2015–16 influenza Vaccine Information Statements are now available
Official Releases and Announcements
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WHO issues updated position paper on pertussis vaccines
Featured Resources
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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Medical Assistants Resources and Training on Immunization (MARTi) releases newsletter on back-to-school vaccination and new ACIP recommendations
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CDC publishes article in MMWR about WHO guidelines for biocontainment of poliovirus following type-specific polio eradication
Education and Training
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CDC to offer webinar on HPV vaccination quality improvement projects on September 18
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
Conferences and Meetings
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Iowa Immunization Summit to take place October 28–29 in Des Moines
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Nevada Health Conference set for November 9–10 in Las Vegas
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Mid America Immunization Coalition to sponsor symposium on November 13 in Overland Park, KS

Issue 1201: August 27, 2015

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

Issue 1200: August 25, 2015

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

Issue 1199: August 18, 2015

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IAC Express Issue 1199
August 18, 2015
Ask the Experts–Question of the Week: Can teens receive Vaccines For Children (VFC) vaccines without a parent being…read more
Top Stories
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CDC issues Vaccine Information Statement for serogroup B meningococcal vaccine
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National Immunization Awareness Month's theme this week is adult vaccination
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IAC Spotlight! One-stop access to more than 50 educational handouts related to adult vaccination for patients and staff
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Register now for the CDC webinar series on "The Pink Book" chapter topics or listen to any of archived sessions soon; opportunity to earn continuing education credit ends 30 days after posting
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Vaccine Education Center plans September 16 Current Issues in Vaccines webinar
Vaccine Information Statements
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IAC posts Khmer (Cambodian) translation of the Tdap VIS
Featured Resources
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Now available! IAC's sturdy laminated versions of the 2015 U.S. child/teen immunization schedule and the 2015 U.S. adult immunization schedule—order a supply for your healthcare setting today!
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IAC makes available The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. "The Purple Book," by Dr. Gary Marshall
Journal Articles and Newsletters
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NIH study finds children vaccinated before starting modern HIV therapy may lack immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella

Issue 1198: August 11, 2015

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

Issue 1197: August 4, 2015

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

Issue 1196: July 28, 2015

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

Issue 1195: July 21, 2015

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

Issue 1194: July 15, 2015

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IAC Express Special Edition - Ask the Experts: Issue 1194
July 15, 2015
MMR Vaccine
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Q: In regard to the current measles outbreak, some people are saying that children who have not had the vaccine should pose no threat to vaccinated people. It is my understanding that during an outbreak, vaccinated people can still contract it. Am I correct?
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Q: We received a call from a healthcare provider who inadvertently administered MMR vaccine to a woman who was 2 months pregnant. Please advise as to appropriate action steps.
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Q: If a healthcare worker has a documented positive measles serology as evidence of immunity, do they need to wear an N95 mask when caring for a patient with measles?
Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Q: If an infant got a dose of the adult formulation of hepatitis B vaccine in error, should the dose be counted? When should the next dose be scheduled for this infant? Do we need to be concerned about a possible adverse event?
Meningococcal Vaccine
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Q: We have a 65-year-old male seeking vaccination due to international travel. Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4, Menomune, Sanofi Pasteur) is unavailable, and we aren’t sure when we can get it. How should we proceed? Is this a circumstance in which a conjugate vaccine is appropriate at his age?
Zoster Vaccine
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Q: My patient is a 66-year-old male with a condition that requires treatment with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) once a month. Can he receive zoster vaccine?
Typhoid Vaccine
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Q: A new typhoid ACIP statement was recently published. Are there new recommendations for the use of typhoid vaccines?
Asplenia and Vaccine
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Q: Do any of the bacterial vaccines that are recommended for people with functional or anatomic asplenia need to be given before splenectomy? Do the doses count if they are given during the 2 weeks prior to surgery?

Issue 1193: July 14, 2015

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

Issue 1192: July 7, 2015

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

Issue 1191: June 30, 2015

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

Issue 1190: June 23, 2015

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

Issue 1189: June 17, 2015

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

Issue 1188: June 16, 2015

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

Issue 1187: June 9, 2015

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

Issue 1185: June 2, 2015

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

Issue 1184: May 26, 2015

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

Issue 1183: May 19, 2015

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

Issue 1182: May 12, 2015

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

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