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ACIP Provisional recommendations for use of quadrivalent HPV vaccine
On August 14, CDC posted provisional recommendations for use of
HPV vaccine.
Routine vaccination with three doses of quadrivalent HPV vaccine is recommended for females 11–12 years of age. The vaccination series can be started in females as young as 9 years of age.
Wishing Well Foundaion USA
The Foundation's single goal is to bring joy to children with life threatening illnesses by providing them with their fondest wish in life.
American Cancer Society
Offers transportation for ambulatory patients to and from medical appointments. Wheelchairs cannot be transported. Patients must have their doctors permission to use program. Call 7 to 10 days in advance to reserve transportation.
Partners for Community Access
Partners for Community Access has a program , Cancer Care Patient Navigator Program designed to provide navigation assistance in the health care system, one-on-one support, and referrals to community resources for anyone living with cancer in San Diego County.
American Melanoma Foundation
On this link the AMF provides clinical trials and new medical therapies for treating melanoma and other oncology-related conditions.
Cancer.com
Provides links to clinical trails being conducted across the country.
CDC’s Advisory Committee Recommends Human Papillomavirus Virus Vaccination. June 29, 2006
Immunizations for babies . . . a guide for parents: These are the vaccinations your baby needs! Updated June 2006 (Version Española)
When do children and teens need vaccinations? Updated June 2006 (English version)
National Pesticide Medical Monitoring Program
Provides informational assistance for clinicians in the assessment of human exposure to pesticides.
FDA licenses new vaccine to reduce older American’s risk of shingles, May 26, 2006
Recent Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Asia and Europe, December 28, 2005
CDC Health Alert. CDC recommends against the use of Amantadine and Rimandatine for the Treatment or Prophylaxis of Influenza in the US during the 2005–06 Influenza Season. January 17, 2006.
FDA approves New Lab test for detecting Avian Influenza in Humans
CDC posts updated provisional ACIP recommendations for adults and children, March 13, 2006
New: Two more excellent thimerosal resources from Dr. Paul
Immunization news from the Immunization Action Coalition, Issue Number 562, October 31, 2005
Heptalk Listserv Archive
The archives include article and information on studies in migrant health, immunization, treatments and screening. The Heptalk Listserv Archives is a necessity for the health practitioner.
"Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage among Adults - United States, 2004" (CDC report).
Immunization Hotline Changes
Beginning March 15, 2005 the CDC-INFO Contact Center, began answering immunization questions placed by phone from the public and health professionals. Previously, the National Immunization Information Hotline answered phone-in immunization questions. The new contact center phone number is (800) 232-4636 (i.e., [800] CDC-INFO).
