- CDC announces availability of funds for applied research in immunization
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Issue 77: May 18, 1999
- MMWR publishes recommendations on combination vaccines for childhood immunization
- MMWR publishes article about varicella-related deaths in Florida in 1998
- MMWR publishes update on influenza activity, 1998-99 season
- How to get a free electronic subscription to the MMWR
Issue 76: May 14, 1999
- Urgent! We need your help.
Issue 75: May 13, 1999
- Fifth edition of "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" now available
- Download CDC's adolescent hepatitis B slide series from the Internet
- Here's the simplest way to order immunization resources from CDC!
- Translated VISs available on Minnesota Department of Health website
- Calling out around the world! Do you have great immunization resources to share?
- Make the operating room a safer place for patients and providers
Issue 74: May 5, 1999
- FDA approves first home test for hepatitis C virus
Issue 73: May 4, 1999
- CDC releases annual ACIP statement, "Prevention and Control of Influenza"
- CPT coding inadvertently causing serious delays in tests that diagnose acute hepatitis
- MMWR publishes article on outbreak of poliomyelitis in Angola
- MMWR publishes article on progress toward poliomyelitis eradication in Nigeria
Issue 72: May 3, 1999
- Story # 16: Tetanus is far more than a "rusty nail" disease
Issue 71: April 22, 1999
- FDA approves license for Nabi's hepatitis B immune globulin
- Remember! All Kids Count Registry Conference is next week April 27-30
- All Kids Count publishes e-mail newsletter about immunization registries
- It pays to register now for CDC's National Immunization Conference June 22-25
- National Adult Immunization Conference is set for June 21-22
- May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month
Issue 70: April 19, 1999
- Story #15: Mother's death from hepatitis B moves daughter to action
Issue 69: April 16, 1999
- Atencion! Ask your local television and radio stations to air Spanish language PSAs!
Issue 68: April 9, 1999
- Spring/summer issue of "VACCINATE ADULTS!" is available on the web and is being mailed this week
- What's in the latest issue of "VACCINATE ADULTS!?"
Issue 67: April 5, 1999
- MMWR article extolls the achievements of 20th century vaccines
- MMWR article says vaccination is one of the 20th century's ten greatest public health achievements
- MMWR article reports on progress toward poliomyelitis eradication in South East Asia region
- Update of "An Ounce of Prevention...What Are the Returns?" is now available from CDC
- How to get a free electronic subscription to the MMWR
Issue 66: March 29, 1999
- Spring/summer issue of "NEEDLE TIPS" is available on the web and will be mailed this week
- What's in the latest issue of "NEEDLE TIPS?"
Issue 65: March 24, 1999
- APIC's resource packet can help you plan next fall's flu campaign
- Hib and pertussis teaching tools now available from ATPM
- WHO publishes 1999 edition of "International Travel And Health"
- Neonatal tetanus kills 400,000 newborns worldwide every year
Issue 64: March 19, 1999
- CDC releases ACIP recommendations on rotavirus vaccine
- Reminder: CDC's "Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" course starts March 25
- "Introduction to Public Health Surveillance" course offered in June
- Learn and earn CME credit on the Internet
- Free for the asking! Bulk copies of "VACCINATE ADULTS!"
- "Immunizations Across the Lifespan" conference set for April 14
Issue 63: March 4, 1999
- The Vaccine Initiative announces a free electronic immunization news service
- Just published! The updated and expanded edition of the reference book, "Vaccines"
- CDC releases instructions for use of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)
- Subscribe to ProMED-mail to learn about emerging diseases around the world
- National tick-borne disease conference set for March 7-9
- Don't forget the Vaccine Research Conference on March 28-30
- Conference on needle-free injection technology set for March 31-April 1
Issue 62: February 23, 1999
- MMWR publishes announcement of change in recommendation for meningococcal vaccine for travelers
- Influenza pandemic satellite broadcast is this Thursday!
- National Infant Immunization Week kit now available from CDC
- MMWR publishes article on progress toward poliomyelitis eradication in Pakistan
Issue 61: February 22, 1999
- Very Important News! Right now you can download five new VISs!
Issue 60: February 15, 1999
- Story #14: Man without history of a bat bite dies of rabies
Issue 59: February 12, 1999
- "Roll Up BOTH Sleeves" and immunize!
- "Pocket Guide to Vaccination and Prophylaxis" is a great new resource
- "The Embassy Project" an immunization chart in 25 languages
- Two travel medicine directories available
- Order Dr. Seuss posters from CDC
Issue 58: February 11, 1999
- An e-mail from NVIC
Issue 57: February 10, 1999
- Story #13: Hepatitis A: "Virus saps grad in her peak weeks"
Issue 56: February 8, 1999
- Federal announcement: Tripedia lot #0916490 is recalled
Issue 55: February 5, 1999
- National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) ordered to cease sending misleading and deceptive solicitations. Please see Issue #58 Feb 11, 1999.
Issue 54: February 4, 1999
- A couple of clicks and you'll be prepared for the influenza pandemic satellite broadcast
- CDC's four-part immunization satellite broadcast begins March 25
- "Early Adolescents: How to Save Their Lives" is topic of March 12 satellite broadcast
- Join the Second National Hepatitis Congress and Walk on Washington
- March 15 is the "early bird" registration deadline for CDC's 33rd National Immunization Conference
- All Kids Count Registry Conference set for April 27-30, 1999
Issue 53: February 1, 1999
- Do you have young patients with chronic HBV? Clinical trials using oral medication are enrolling children
- PKIDS is a great organization for parents of children with infectious diseases
- MMWR publishes article on the need for increased varicella surveillance
- "Hepatitis Control Report" is now available on the web
- A hepatitis B website from Singapore is an excellent site to visit
- Two new hepatitis B items are available on IAC's website
Issue 52: January 29, 1999
- Story #12: Child dies of varicella encephalitis
Issue 51: January 28, 1999
- CDC's updated Q and A on hepatitis B answers vaccine safety questions raised by ABC's 20/20 broadcast
Issue 50: January 26, 1999
- Vaccine Initiative says National Vaccine Information Center incorrectly portrayed risks of side effects associated with hepatitis B vaccine
- Looking for the latest vaccine news and links to vaccine organizations? Visit "The Vaccine Page"
Issue 49: January 22, 1999
- Here's the just-published ACIP recommendation that describes who to vaccinate against hepatitis B
- MMWR publishes announcement of FDA approval of vaccine for Lyme disease
- MMWR publishes announcement of FDA approval of change in pediatric formulation for Recombivax HB
- MMWR publishes article on influenza activity in the United States
- MMWR publishes article on the final stages of poliomyelitis eradication -- Western Pacific Region
Issue 48: January 21, 1999
- Epivir-HBV (lamivudine) is approved by the FDA as oral treatment for chronic hepatitis B
Issue 47: January 20, 1999
- 20/20 will air hepatitis B vaccine news story on Friday
Issue 46: January 15, 1999
- Download the just-published "1999 Childhood Immunization Schedule"
- MMWR publishes erratum on ACIP recommendations on human rabies prevention
- Needle safety is topic of articles published in the San Francisco Chronicle
- California mandates safer needle devices
Issue 45: January 12, 1999
- Story #11: Measles outbreak associated with an unvaccinated population
Issue 44: January 11, 1999
- POSTPONED - CLICK ON "ISSUE 44" FOR
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News story on hepatitis B vaccine to air on 20/20 this Wednesday
Issue 43: January 8, 1999
- CDC releases ACIP recommendations on human rabies prevention
- MMWR publishes article on transmission of measles among a highly vaccinated school population
Issue 42: January 7, 1999
- Story #10: Pertussis claims the lives of two infants
Issue 41: January 6, 1999
- Story #9: I was at no risk for ever having hepatitis B!"
Issue 40: December 30, 1998
- OPV is no longer recommended for the first two doses of the polio series, except in special circumstances
- CDC satellite broadcast, "Preparing for the Next Influenza Pandemic," to air on February 25
- MMWR publishes article on influenza vaccination status of persons aged 65-79
- Editors' reminder: Free influenza teaching module available
- Conference on vaccine research set for March 28-30
Issue 39: December 22, 1998
- Lyme disease vaccine license application approved by FDA
Issue 38: December 21, 1998
- Story #8: Five varicella deaths that could have been prevented
Issue 37: December 18, 1998
- AAP now recommends IPV for the first two doses of the primary series for polio vaccine
- MMWR publishes announcement on FDA approval of a fourth acellular pertussis vaccine for use among infants and young children
- MMWR publishes article on the progress toward global measles control and regional elimination
- "Immunization Gateway" is a major immunization resource center on the web
Issue 36: December 17, 1998
- CDC responds to questions about influenza vaccine and Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Issue 35: December 16, 1998
- AAP's statement on rotavirus is now available on the web
- CDC's rotavirus vaccine information for parents is on IAC's website
- Details of the 100 million dollar donation are on the web
- Check out the National Vaccine Program Office's new website
- MMWR publishes article on the impact of the sequential IPV/OPV schedule on vaccination coverage levels in the U.S.
- MMWR publishes article on progress toward eliminating Hib disease among infants and children in the U.S.
Issue 34: December 15, 1998
- Story #7: Montana newborn of an unvaccinated mother contracts neonatal tetanus after application of nonsterile clay to the umbilical cord.
Issue 33: December 4, 1998
- Free immunization teaching modules available
- The 1998 edition of Canada's Immunization Guide is now on the web.
Issue 32: December 1, 1998
- Fall/Winter "VACCINATE ADULTS!" is on the web
- Buena Noticia! Td Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) is on the web in Spanish!
Issue 31: November 26, 1998
- CDC to broadcast course on surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases on December 3
- CDC releases "Recommendations for prevention and control of hepatitic C virus (HCV) infection and HCV-related chronic disease"
- Continuing medical education credits are now a component of certain MMWR publications
- "Laboratory-based surveillance for rotavirus - United States, July 1997-June 1998" published in MMWR
- "Update: Influenza activity - United States, 1998-99 season" published in MMWR
- "Vaccination coverage by race/ethnicity and poverty level among children aged 19-35 months - United States, 1997" published in MMWR
Issue 30: November 12, 1998
- Story #6: "All of the horrors that I endured could have been avoided"
Issue 29: November 9, 1998
- Story #5: "I awoke one morning unable to walk"
Issue 28: November 5, 1998
- Story #4: Three fatal varicella cases in unvaccinated young women
Issue 27: November 4, 1998
- Fall/Winter "NEEDLE TIPS" is now on the web and in the mail
- What's in the newest issue of "NEEDLE TIPS?"
- Been to our website lately? There's lots of new information you can use!
Issue 26: October 16, 1998
- Make sure National Adult Immunization Awareness Week happens every week of the year!
- UNPROTECTED PEOPLE are telling their stories on our new web page!
- Free for the asking! Bulk copies of "NEEDLE TIPS" and "VACCINATE ADULTS!"
- Need help educating Asian Americans about hepatitis B?
- "Back-To-School" specials! Materials to educate middle school kids about immunization
- Noociisa B, Hom B, Hepatitei B! Download hepatitis B brochures for parents in 17 languages
- !Terrifico! "Every week thousands of sexually active people get hepatitis B" is now available in Spanish. Download it!
Issue 25: October 15, 1998
- Show this varicella video and watch parents line up their children!
- Doing school-based vaccinations? It's easier with the new "Roll Up Both Sleeves!"
Issue 24: October 14, 1998
- Story #3: Family remembers hepatitis B victim as a girl with promise
Issue 23: October 13, 1998
- World Health Organization says there is no scientific justification to suspend hepatitis B immunization in France
- Engerix-B approved by FDA for use in patients with hepatitis C
- Hepatitis Foundation International schedules programs on hepatitis C virus infection in five major cities
Issue 22: September 16, 1998
- Great news! CDC now has a new "Vaccine Safety" website
- Terrifico! Pneumococcal and influenza vaccine information statements in Spanish and six other languages!
- PBS to air "A Paralyzing Fear: The Story Of Polio In America" on October 5
- Starting a hepatitis B campaign for college students? Free materials are available!
Issue 21: September 14, 1998
- Story # 2: Parent of child with HBV testifies about importance of hepatitis B vaccination
Issue 20: September 10, 1998
- Federal announcement: DTaP/HIB combined vaccines should not be used for the primary series
Issue 19: September 4, 1998
- CDC answers your questions on varicella and varicella vaccine
Issue 18: September 2, 1998
- Simplified pediatric dosing regimen now available for RECOMBIVAX HB
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Medical Advisory Board says there is no current evidence of a link between hepatitis B vaccine and multiple sclerosis
Issue 17: August 31, 1998
- Rotavirus vaccine license application is approved by FDA
Issue 16: August 27, 1998
- Intron A approved for pediatric use in chronic hepatitis B virus infection
- Oops! Correction in broadcast time for CDC Satellite Immunization Training
Issue 15: August 26, 1998
- We revised our vaccine administration record sheets to help you comply with legal requirements
- Get the latest vaccine updates beamed to you by "Dr. Bill"
- Link to the big "Pink Book" and download a great reference book
- First national conference on immunization coalitions set for October 14-15, 1998
- There's a hepatitis B support group on the web
- Free posters to promote National Adult Immunization Week
- Materials you can download and use for Adult Immunization Week
- Free for the asking -- bulk copies of "NEEDLE TIPS" and "VACCINATE ADULTS!"
- Do you need an easy way to educate pre-teens about immunization? Order "Immunization Plus!"
- Vaccinating students and staff in school? Order the new "Roll up Both Sleeves!"
Issue 14: August 21, 1998
- When reporters call, seize the opportunity to educate them!
- We need your stories of people with vaccine-preventable diseases
- Story #1: A mother's experience with Haemophilus Influenzae Type B