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Immunization Update, March 2007
MMWR corrects an error in the vaccination schedule for persons aged 0-18 years.January 23,2007
In the MMWR QuickGuide "Recommended Immunization Schedules for
Persons Aged 0-18 Years—United States, 2007," an error occurred
in the first sentence of the second bullet of footnote 10 under
Figure 2 on page Q-3. The sentence should read, "Administer 2
doses of varicella vaccine to persons aged <13 years at least 3
months apart."
Interim VIS for Varicella, January 10, 2007
On January 10, CDC released a revised interim VIS for varicella.
It includes changes to reflect the new two-dose schedule for
children and the availability of the measles-mumps-rubella- varicella (MMRV) vaccine. After ACIP publishes these updated recommendations in MMWR, a final varicella VIS will be developed.
New Hampshire Will Offer Free Vaccine To Children For HPV
"The HPV vaccine represents a significant step forward in protecting the health and lives of the women and girls of New Hampshire," said DHHS Commissioner John Stephen. "This represents a small victory in the battle against cancer, and we are thrilled to be able to offer this vaccine. We strongly recommend that all parents consider getting their daughters vaccinated."
Immunization Update, December 2006
WPS Sign on Letter
EPA has initiated rulemaking to amend the agricultural worker protection rule (40 CFR Part 170) and the regulation for the certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR Part 171). To be posted this week is a sign on letter represting the views of farmworker advocates for proposed changes.
Student Action with Farmworkers’ Internship and Volunteer Directory
A listing of farmworker organizations and agencies that are seeking volunteers and interns to support their work.
Immunization Update, November 2006
National Influenza Vaccine Summit Newsletter, November 27, 2006
This year, we expect record amounts of influenza vaccine (up to 110-115 million doses) to be available by the end of December. We are also aware that the phased nature of vaccine distribution has resulted in many providers not receiving their full orders of vaccine as early in the vaccination season as they would have liked, making it difficult for them to vaccinate all of their patients during October and early November.
What Can Healthcare Providers Do if They Have Little or No Vaccine During NIVW? November 28, 2006
The purpose of NIVW is to emphasize the importance of influenza vaccination and the need to continue vaccination activities beyond Thanksgiving and into December and January, with providers implementing outreach and offering vaccination prior to, during, and following NIVW that are tailored to the patients they plan to serve and the vaccine supply that they have available.
CDC issues ACIP's General Recommendations on Immunization
The 2006 revision of the General Recommendations features visual
elements, such as diagrams, images, tables. Following are some
of the more notable additions: (1) an updated table of
contraindications and precautions to commonly used vaccines, (2)
images displaying the correct administration site for
intramuscular and subcutaneous injections for infants and
adults, (3) a table outlining the treatment of anaphylaxis, (4)
a table comparing the advantages and disadvantages of various
types of thermometers used to monitor vaccine storage
temperatures, and much more.
Interim VIS for Human Papillomavirus vaccine
On September 5, CDC released an interim VIS for human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The final VIS will be developed
after ACIP recommendations are published in MMWR and the vaccine
is covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
National, State, and Urban Area Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19--35 Months, United States, 2005
Findings from the 2005 NIS include nationwide increases in coverage with >=3 and >=4 doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and continued high levels of coverage for the other recommended vaccines and vaccine series. In addition, no racial/ethnic disparities in coverage estimates were observed in the 4:3:1:3:3:1§ vaccine series, the recommended series for children aged 19-35 months that includes DTP/DT/DTaP; poliovirus vaccine; measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR); Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine; hepatitis B vaccine; and varicella vaccine.
Interim VIS for Shingles
On September 11, CDC released an interim VIS for shingles
(herpes zoster) vaccine. ACIP has not yet voted on
recommendations for zoster vaccine. The interim VIS is based
primarily on information from the manufacturer's package insert.
The final VIS will be produced after the ACIP recommendations
have been published in MMWR. The final VIS could differ from the
interim version.
2006 National Adult immunization week schedule for September 24-30
The NIP website recently posted information about the 2006
National Adult Immunization Awareness Week (NAIAW), which is
scheduled for September 24-30. This year marks the 19th
consecutive observance of NAIAW. In addition, NIP posted a link to the printable version of the NAIAW 2006 Campaign Kit, which was created by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). To access the kit
from the NFID website, go to: www.nfid.org/pdf/publications/naiaw06.pdf
Summaries of Immunizations recommendations for Children & Adolescents
Summary of Recommendations for Childhood and Adolescent
Immunization (three pages, updated September 2006): Information
was added about the new vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV)
and rotavirus. In addition, the sections on the following
vaccines were extensively revised: hepatitis B, Td/Tdap,
varicella, MMR, influenza, pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPV),
and hepatitis A.
Immunization Update, October 2006
Immunization Update, September 2006
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